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'''Aleksander Reed Skarlatos'''<ref name = "NGB">{{cite web|work=National Guard Bureau|url=http://www.army.mil/article/154460/Guardsman_to_get_Soldiers_Medal_for_subduing_gunman_on_train/|title=Guardsman to get Soldiers Medal for subduing gunman on train|date=August 26, 2015|access-date=September 6, 2015|archive-date=September 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905090759/http://www.army.mil/article/154460/Guardsman_to_get_Soldiers_Medal_for_subduing_gunman_on_train/|url-status=live}}</ref> ({{IPAc-en|s|k|ɑːr|ˈ|l|ɑː|t|oʊ|s}}; born October 10, 1992) is an American politician and former [[Oregon Army National Guard]] solider. He is the state representative-elect for [[Oregon's 4th House district]]. Prior to being elected to the [[Oregon House of Representatives]], he came to prominence for his heroism during the [[2015 Thalys train attack]]. He subsequently made media appearances, wrote an autobiography that was later turned into a biographical film, and thrice ran unsuccessfully |
'''Aleksander Reed Skarlatos'''<ref name = "NGB">{{cite web|work=National Guard Bureau|url=http://www.army.mil/article/154460/Guardsman_to_get_Soldiers_Medal_for_subduing_gunman_on_train/|title=Guardsman to get Soldiers Medal for subduing gunman on train|date=August 26, 2015|access-date=September 6, 2015|archive-date=September 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905090759/http://www.army.mil/article/154460/Guardsman_to_get_Soldiers_Medal_for_subduing_gunman_on_train/|url-status=live}}</ref> ({{IPAc-en|s|k|ɑːr|ˈ|l|ɑː|t|oʊ|s}}; born October 10, 1992) is an American politician and former [[Oregon Army National Guard]] solider. He is the state representative-elect for [[Oregon's 4th House district]]. Prior to being elected to the [[Oregon House of Representatives]], he came to prominence for his heroism during the [[2015 Thalys train attack]]. He subsequently made media appearances, wrote an autobiography that was later turned into a biographical film, and thrice ran unsuccessfully for public office. |
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== Early life and military career == |
== Early life and military career == |
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Revision as of 05:48, 8 July 2024
Alek Skarlatos | |
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| Member-elect of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| Assuming office January 13, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Christine Goodwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Aleksander Reed Skarlatos October 10, 1992 Castro Valley, California, U.S. |
| Citizenship |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Umpqua Community College |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 2012–2017 |
| Rank |  Specialist |
| Unit |  Oregon Army National Guard |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | § Awards and decorations |
Aleksander Reed Skarlatos[1] (/skɑːrˈlɑːtoʊs/; born October 10, 1992) is an American politician and former Oregon Army National Guard solider. He is the state representative-elect for Oregon's 4th House district. Prior to being elected to the Oregon House of Representatives, he came to prominence for his heroism during the 2015 Thalys train attack. He subsequently made media appearances, wrote an autobiography that was later turned into a biographical film, and thrice ran unsuccessfully for public office.
Early life and military career
2015 Thalys train attack
International recognition
Media career
Early political campaigns
U.S. House of Representatives
2020
2022
Oregon House of Representatives
Personal life
Awards and decorations
Electoral history
Works
Bibliography
Filmography
References
External links
- ^ "Guardsman to get Soldiers Medal for subduing gunman on train". National Guard Bureau. August 26, 2015. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2015.