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Posted: 5:16 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012

Soldier Receives Honors

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Spc. John F. Polich
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Spc. John F. Polich

By Genevieve Curtis

FORT BLISS, Texas —

A Fort Bliss soldier received high honors for his heroic actions Friday afternoon.

Army officials held a ceremony to present Spc. John F. Polich with a Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during a massive explosion while serving in Afghanistan.

The explosion happened last September.

Army leaders say he was also presented with a Combat Action Badge for his courageous and selfless actions in the wake of that explosion. Army leaders say he selflessly provided aid to others in his unit, before himself.

Polich said he is humbled by the awards and credited the training he received.

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