Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the terrorist who wreaked havoc in New Orleans within the early hours of New Yr’s Day, earned a ton of medals throughout his service within the Military … TMZ has realized.

The armed forces veteran served within the common Military from March 2007 till January 2015 as a Human Useful resource Specialist and Info Expertise Specialist — and he was a embellished service member … an Military spokesperson tells TMZ.

We’re instructed Jabbar earned 23 medals, ribbons and badges … together with the Military Good Conduct Medal, Military Achievement Medal and the Military Commendation Medal.

Jabbar was additionally bestowed a International Warfare on Terrorism Service Medal … which is ironic, now that the FBI says he is dedicated an act of home terrorism.

Throughout his time within the Military, we’re instructed Jabbar was deployed to Afghanistan from February 2009 to January 2010 … and through his service overseas, Jabbar earned an Afghanistan Marketing campaign Medal with a marketing campaign star.

We’re additionally instructed Jabbar served within the Military Reserve from January 2015 to July 2020 as an IT Specialist … and by the top of his service, he held the rank of Employees Sergeant.

Jabbar’s different awards included the Driver and Mechanic Badge … a particular badge denoting a excessive diploma of talent in motorcar operation and upkeep … which is fascinating, contemplating he used a pickup truck to kill 14 folks on a busy Bourbon Road.

As we reported … Jabbar instructed his school newspaper he was struggling to regulate to civilian life after getting out of the common Military, and was having bother utilizing his G.I. Invoice advantages and speaking to his friends.