A former U.S. Army staff sergeant will be just the fourth living recipient of the nation's highest award for combat valor for his actions in repelling an insurgent onslaught in Afghanistan in 2009.

President Obama said on Friday that Clinton Romesha will receive the Medal of Honor next month.

Romesha is being recognized for his courage while a section leader with Bravo Troop, 3-61 Cavalry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, at combat outpost Keating.