Heroic US soldier's parents collect Polish award 15.11.2019 14:11 US Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis gave his life to save a Polish soldier during a Taliban attack on a military base in Afghanistan in 2013. Audio 03'46 Michael Ollis’s parents, Linda and Robert Photo: PAP/Sebastian Borowski In a heroic act, he shielded the Pole with his own body. His parents on Thursday received an “Honorary Ambassador of Poland” award in commemoration of their son's deed.