Date of Incident04/24/2004
ConflictOperation Iraqi Freedom: 3/20/2003 - 8/21/2010
RankPetty Officer First Class
UnitUSS Firebolt (PC 10)
StatusWounded in Action
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Ruggiero was aboard the Firebolt when a suicide bomber attacked his rigid hull inflatable boat at the Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal.
-This narrative was researched and written by Hall of Honor staff.