 Monti was deployed with his unit when they were attacked by a group of enemy insurgents . When another Soldier was wounded , Monti attempted to rescue him three times and was killed in action . The President signed the authorization for Monti to receive the Medal of Honor and the medal was presented to his family in a ceremony at the White House in 2009 . It was the first Medal of Honor presentation during Obama 's presidency . Monti was the sixth person from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to be awarded the Medal of Honor . 
