As an officer at the age of 20, he led his platoon during Israel's many skirmishes with its neighbors.

He refused to be evacuated and led his platoon until he was again severely wounded.

Three days later, he reconnoitered an enemy strong point alone, then led his platoon in an assault which successfully destroyed the position.

He was killed in action on August 4, while again leading his platoon in an attack against an enemy position.

Despite his wounds, he continued to lead his platoon to the attack, inflicting great losses upon the enemy.

Kaufman led his platoon on and succeeded in joining hard-pressed G Company.

Valentine spent the next few months leading his platoon through the different operational assignments as they trained under real conditions.

Search and destroy operations were immediately launched with Nawang leading his own platoon.

He personally killed 22 German soldiers while leading his isolated platoon out of danger.

Scott turned to watch Cohen, compass in hand, leading his improbable platoon on what appeared likely to be an endless journey.