Dakota L. Meyer (born June 26, 1988) is a veteran United States Marine and a veteran of the War in Afghanistan. He is best known for being awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8, 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Meyer is the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, the third living recipient of the Medal of Honor for either Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan, and the first living U.S. Marine in 38 years to be so honored.