Master Sergeant Joshua Wheeler
Master Sergeant Joshua Wheeler, a soldier from the United States Army was assigned to the Delta Force. He was involved in Operation Inherent Resolve, during which he lost his life while fighting the ISIS militants.
He was the first service member from the U.S. to die as a result of enemy fire as well as the first American to lose his life in action in Iraq since November 2011. Wheeler went down in history as one of the most highly decorated members of the U.S. military. During his service period, he won more than 10 Bronze Star Medals.
After his death in 2015, Wheeler was awarded the esteemed Medal of Patriotism, the Purple Heart, and the Silver Star. He served in the military from 1995 to 2015. Such soldiers deserve all the respect for their valor and love for their nation.