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 . 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 . Much - decorated soldier was posthumously promoted to sergeant first class .
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 .