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 . White House : President will present medal to soldier 's parents in September . Staff Sgt . Jared Monti showed `` immeasurable courage '' in Afghanistan . He was killed by an IED on June 12, 2010 while serving with the 3rd Infantry Division of the Army National Guard at Camp Taji, Iraq. 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 . He was killed by an IED on June 12, 2010 while serving with the 3rd Infantry Division of the Army National Guard at Camp Taji, Iraq. Much-decorated soldier was posthumously promoted to sergeant first class .