Spartz Praises Medal of Honor Nominee

“I want to thank my House colleagues for their unanimous support of the legislation to award the Medal of Honor to Major Nicholas Dockery, a true American hero who grew up in Indiana’s 5th District,” Congresswoman Victoria Spartz said. “I am very proud of Nick and honored to represent him.” Dockery served as a platoon leader in Afghanistan. During a patrol, his platoon was ambushed by enemy forces using machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades. Under intense fire, Dockery repeatedly crossed open ground to rally his soldiers, fought his way to those trapped, and engaged enemy forces to rescue an unconscious soldier while providing lifesaving care. More than a decade later, the soldiers who served beside him remain united in their belief that his actions that day merit the Medal of Honor. This legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration.