Sergeant Matthew Parnis Becomes First Ever Non-American To Receive Gung Ho Award

Sergeant Matthew Parnis has made history by becoming the first-ever non-American to receive the prestigious Gung Ho Award from the United States Marine Corps.

The award was presented during the Sergeants Course held at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, recognising Parnis as the most motivated soldier of the cohort.

The Gung Ho Award is a highly respected honour in the US Marines, reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, dedication, teamwork, and commitment.

Parnis stood out among his peers for his outstanding character and performance, embodying the core values of the Marine Corps throughout the course.

This remarkable achievement places Malta on the map in an unprecedented way, as no other person outside the United States has ever received this award.

It highlights not only Parnis’s personal excellence but also the high standards and capability of the Armed Forces of Malta on an international level.

In a Facebook post, popular page The Malta Records expressed their pride in Sergeant Parnis for achieving such a remarkable and prestigious milestone, becoming the first non-American to receive the esteemed Gung Ho Award.

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