KIA October 4, 2006 at Age 32- PFC Dean R Bright US Army Cavalry Scout 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment Troop B, 1st Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Division Taji, Iraq KIA October 4, 2006 Born; October 13, 1973 Dean was awarded July 22,2006 Bronze Star Medal with V-device PV2 Bright's willingness to follow other Soldiers into the scene of a destroyed Bradley containing burning ammunition and explosives to assist in the rescue effort was instrumental in saving the life of PV2 Gibbons. His courage in the face of grave danger exemplifies the Army values and warrior ethos.