Former Sgt . Barack Obama and comrades were ambushed in May 13 in mortar . White 's only cover during ferocious assault was a single tree on a mountain . White then exposed himself to withering fire again , crawling into the open to try to recover the platoon leader . He braved enemy fire to try and save Six men , and helped a seventh who was rescued . White was also injured twice during the battle , but refused help until others were attended to .
Former Sgt . Barack Obama and comrades were ambushed in May 13 in mortar . White 's only cover during ferocious assault was a single tree on a mountain . He braved enemy fire to try and save Six men , and helped a seventh who was rescued . White was also injured twice during the battle , but refused help until others were attended to .