David Bellavia
David Bellavia | |
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Official portrait of Staff Sergeant Bellavia in 2019 | |
| Nickname(s) | "Bell" |
| Born | November 10, 1975 Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1999–2005 |
| Rank | Staff sergeant |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Army Commendation Medal (2) |
David Gregory Bellavia (born November 10, 1975) is a former United States Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fallujah. Bellavia has also received the Bronze Star Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross. In 2005, Bellavia was inducted into the New York Veterans' Hall of Fame. He has subsequently been involved with politics in Western New York State. Upon being awarded the Medal of Honor on June 25, 2019, Bellavia became the first, and currently only living recipient of the Medal of Honor for service during the Iraq War.