WASHINGTON ( CNN ) -- An Army staff sergeant will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor after he sacrificed his own life in an effort to save another soldier in Afghanistan , the White House said Friday . By acts of `` immeasurable courage , '' Staff Sgt . Jared Monti earned the Medal of Honor , the White House said . Staff Sgt . Jared Monti will receive the medal , the nation 's highest military honor , on September 17 for his actions in combat , the White House said in a statement . His parents , Paul and Janet Monti , `` will join the president at the White House to commemorate their son 's example of selfless service and sacrifice . '' Monti , of Raynham , Massachusetts , died June 21 , 2006 , while deployed with the 10th Mountain Division , according to a Web site set up by family and friends to announce a scholarship in his honor . He was 31 when he died . Monti 's reconnaissance team occupied a surveillance position when they were attacked near Gowardesh , Afghanistan , and he was killed by enemy fire , the Web site says . The White House statement said Monti `` displayed immeasurable courage and uncommon valor -- eventually sacrificing his own life in an effort to save his comrade , '' but did not provide details of his actions . Monti 's military decorations already included the Bronze Star , Purple Heart , five Army Commendation Medals , four Army Achievement Medals , three Good Conduct Medals and three National Defense Service Medals , the White House statement said . He is survived by his parents , his sister and brother and a niece . Monti was posthumously promoted to sergeant first class . The Medal of Honor is awarded to U.S. soldiers who distinguish themselves with `` gallantry above and beyond the call of duty , '' the White House said . `` The meritorious conduct must involve great personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his or her comrades and must have involved risk of life . ''
White House : President Obama present medal to soldier 's family in September . Staff Sgt . Jared Davis says ` ` immeasurable achievement '' in Afghanistan . White House says Monti gave his life for comrade in combat , but no other details . Much - decorated soldier was posthumously promoted to sergeant first class .