I'm not picking on you, but there have been disclosures from Those directly involved in the conflict saying that there is always the possibility that the dying man has a grenade or what-have-you and they will take no chances.
I don't know how I would react in the same position as I have never been fighting for my life in such circumstances, but I am going to trust the guys who have and they ruled that he should serve 10 years (that includes a friend who served out there).
I'm sure we will hear more stories/see more...