The Philadelphia Police Department rewarded DeCoatsworth for his valor, promoting him to an elite highway patrol unit.

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He had been sent with his unit to Pupalzay, along the Highway 601 in the Lashkar Gah area of Helmand province.

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Cpl Pike had been sent with his unit to Pupalzay, along the Highway 601 in the Lashkar Gah area of Helmand province.

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