While
serving as the battalion surgeon for
a Marine unit from January to
September 2005 in the Al Anbar
province of Iraq, Dr. Matthew Gratton was
responsible for the health and
well-being of 1,700 Marines, sailors
and Iraqi soldiers.
During
his deployment, Gratton provided
specialized medical care to more
than 1,000 patients, and organized
material and personnel support for
more than 500 Iraqi army personnel.
In addition, Gratton provided
trauma care to the battalion's 345
troops wounded in action, 150 of
whom were in critical condition and
had to be evacuated. On Aug. 28,
2006, Gratton was awarded the Bronze
Star Medal. |