Pfc. Jeremiah Monroe Dies In Afghanistan
Posted on Friday, 18 of September , 2009 at 3:05 pm
BRANT LAKE—Pfc. Jeremiah Monroe of Brant Lake has died while serving with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan.
Monroe’s mother was notified Thursday afternoon.
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Monroe died Sept. 17 while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Handahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), at Fort Drum.
He had joined the Army in March 2008 and arrived at Fort Drum in July 2008. This was his first deployment.
He had been awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.
Monroe’s death is the fourth in his family this year. He leaves behind a 9-year-old daughter, Delilah Rose. 9-18-09 (Updated 9-19-09
Category: Adirondacks, Breaking News, Military, Warren County
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