Capt. Samson Luke served seven years in the U.S. Army, deployed twice to Iraq and was given the Bronze Star for "bravery, heroism or meritorious" service after a particularly harrowing incident in 2006 that left many in his unit dead. He later died in the U.S., but the Army has declined to pay out military death benefits to the family.
Family of Bronze Star Recipient Appealing for Death Benefits After Pentagon Decision -- FOX News
Capt. Samson Luke served seven years in the U.S. Army, deployed twice to Iraq and was given the Bronze Star for "bravery, heroism or meritorious" service after a particularly harrowing incident in 2006 that left many in his unit dead.
He survived the war, but died two years ago when he had a heart attack during a brief assignment with the Arkansas National Guard.
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My Comment: To me .... this should be a no brainer. He was in uniform, and his commanders gave him permission to go and sleep at home. He was not AWOL or doing anything that was against orders. He was doing (and respecting) his duties.