Army JROTC cadet saves life in shooting, receives Medal of Heroism

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Army JROTC cadet saves life in shooting, receives Medal of Heroism
By Staff Report
 Jan 12, 12:08 PM
JROTC Cadet Kaheem Bailey-Taylor speaks on Jan. 6 in Philadelphia, Pa. at his award presentation for the ROTC Medal of Freedom. (Army)

A teenage future Army officer hopeful put his pre-military training to work, helping save the life of a family member that led to an ROTC Medal of Heroism from the U.S. Army Cadet Command.

On Aug. 17, Kaheem Bailey-Taylor went to a family member’s birthday party in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, according to an Army release.

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