Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts enlisted in the army when he was seventeen, and was just twenty-two years old when he fought at the Battle of Wanat in Afghanistan, where his heroic actions earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. On July 13, 2008, Staff Sergeant Pitts was trapped and badly wounded at an elevated outpost, but helped turn back a brutal attack by 200 insurgents and save many of his company in one of the bloodiest battles of the war with Afghanistan. The Medal of Honor series profiles recipients of the highest and most prestigious personal military decoration, awarded to recognise U.S. military service members who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary acts of valour.

U.S. Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts received the Medal of Honor for his valor at the Battle of Wanat in Afghanistan. This is his story for middle-grade readers.

About the Author
Michael P. Spradlin is the New York Times-bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated author of more than a dozen books for children, including the Western Heritage Award-winning Off Like the Wind: The Story of the Pony Express. Spradlin grew up in Homer, Michigan, and attended Central Michigan University where he graduated with a BS degree in history in 1982. He currently resides in Lapeer, Michigan, with his wife, daughter, and two schnoodles, Apollo and Willow.


Book Information
ISBN 9781250157102
Author Michael P. Spradlin
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint St Martin's Press
Publisher St Martin's Press
Weight(grams) 132g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 138mm * 8mm