Citation:
For extraordinary heroism while serving
as Squad Leader, Mortar Platoon,
Weapons Company, 3d Battalion, 5th
Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat
Team 1, 1st Marine Division, U.S.
Marine Corps Forces, Central Command
in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM
on 23 December 2004. During clearing
operations in Al Fallujah, Iraq,
Corporal Workman displayed exceptional
situational awareness while organizing
his squad to enter a building to
retrieve isolated Marines inside.
Despite heavy resistance from enemy
automatic weapons fire, and a barrage
of grenades, Corporal Workman fearlessly
exposed himself and laid down a
base of fire that allowed the isolated
Marines to escape. Outside the house,
he rallied the rescued Marines and
directed fire onto insurgent positions
as he aided wounded Marines in a
neighboring yard. After seeing these
Marines to safety, he led another
assault force into the building
to eliminate insurgents and extract
more Marines. Corporal Workman again
exposed himself to enemy fire while
providing cover fire for the team
when an enemy grenade exploded directly
in front of him causing shrapnel
wounds to his arms and legs. Corporal
Workman continued to provide intense
fire long enough to recover additional
wounded Marines and extract them
from the besieged building. Although
injured, he led a third assault
into the building, rallying his
team one last time to extract isolated
Marines before M1A1 tanks arrived
to support the battle. Throughout
this fight, Corporal Workman's heroic
actions contributed to the elimination
of 24 insurgents. By his bold leadership,
wise judgment, and complete dedication
to duty, Corporal Workman reflected
great credit upon himself and upheld
the highest traditions of the Marine
Corps and the United States Naval
Service.
