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Sgt. Joshua Wolcott receives Purple Heart

By Spc. William D. Norris, 35th Signal BrigadeFebruary 25, 2009

Brig. Gen. Jennifer Napper, 7th Signal Command (Theater) commanding general (left) pins the Purple Heart medal on Sgt. Joshua Wolcott, Company B, 63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion. In October 2007, during a convoy, Wolcott's vehicle was struck by an improvised exploding device. After the initial blast had come through the windshield, he had been struck by fragments of metal. Wolcott and other Soldiers rendered medical aid to the injured and safely transport the wounded to receive medical attention.
1 / 1 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Brig. Gen. Jennifer Napper, 7th Signal Command (Theater) commanding general (left) pins the Purple Heart medal on Sgt. Joshua Wolcott, Company B, 63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion. In October 2007, during a convoy, Wolcott's vehicle was struck by an improvised exploding device. After the initial blast had come through the windshield, he had been struck by fragments of metal. Wolcott and other Soldiers rendered medical aid to the injured and safely transport the wounded to receive medical attention. (Photo Credit: Spc. William D. Norris, 35th Signal Brigade) VIEW ORIGINAL

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