Former Sgt . Six Americans were killed and several others in the group , including White , were wounded in the four-hour attack . Kyle White and comrades were ambushed in combat in Afghanistan . White 's only cover during ferocious fighting was a single tree on a ridge . He braved enemy fire to try and save two soldiers , and wounded a third who was rescued . White was also injured twice during the battle , but refused help until others were attended to .
Former Sgt . Kyle White and comrades were ambushed in combat in Afghanistan . White 's only cover during ferocious fighting was a single tree on a ridge . He braved enemy fire to try and save two soldiers , and wounded a third who was rescued . White was also injured twice during the battle , but refused help until others were attended to .