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Sgt. Matthew W. Weikert : OEF Afghanistan

Discussion in 'Roll of Honor & Memories - All Other Conflicts' started by Biak, Jul 19, 2010.

  1. Biak

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    The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
    Sgt. Matthew W. Weikert, 29, of Jacksonville, Ill., died July 17 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

    Ne Desit Virtus
    Rest in Peace Sgt. Weikert
     
    Biak, Jul 19, 2010
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