Christopher T. Cook, of Mukwonago, Wisconsin, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device (signifying valorous conduct in the face of the enemy) for meritorious achievement during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

On September 12, 2004, a three vehicle convoy of ten personnel from Company B/118th Medical Battalion, was en route from Camp Victory, Baghdad International Airport, to the 31st Combat Support Hospital in the Green Zone.  Approximately four miles into the seven mile trip, the convoy was stopped at a U.S. military road block for the removal of an improvised explosive device (IED).  While Sergeant Cook was maintaining security, a suicide car bomber suddenly approached the convoy at a high rate of speed.  With no cover and a disregard for his own personal safety, Sergeant Cook placed himself in great danger and engaged the oncoming enemy with two shots, causing the car bomb to detonate before it was fully able to engage the convoy, saving the lives of at least three of his fellow soldiers.

Although seriously injured and unable to walk, Sergeant Cook maintained order and directed the medics to appropriate casualties during the incident.  His actions allowed the medics and other soldiers on the scene to recover from the attack and render appropriate treatment and action.

On Saturday, June 16, 2007, Congressman Ryan presented Staff Sergeant Cook with the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device during a special ceremony attended by Brigadier General James Krueck (Deputy Adjutant General - Army, Wisconsin Army National Guard), family and friends.