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 .
White House : President will present medal to soldier 's parents in September . Staff Sgt . Jared Monti showed `` immeasurable courage '' 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 .