Tuesday, April 19, 2011

US Army Spc. Paul J. Atim

US Army Spc. Paul J. Atim, aged 27 from Green Bay, Wisconsin, was killed 16th April 2011 while on patrol in Nimroz province, Afghanistan. A roadside bomb was detonated near his unit.

He served with the 32nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum, NY.

Spc. Atim joined the army in November 2006. He transferred to Fort Drum, NY in December 2010. He had previously deployed to Afghanistan from April 2009 to April 2010. This second deployment begain in March this year.

His awards and decorations include two Army Achievement medals, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He also completed the army’s Warrior Leadership and Combat Life Savers courses.

2 comments:

  1. RIP My friend, you'll always be in my heart, a great soldier and a great friend. I know you'll be watching over us all and you'll be there by our side as we soldier on.

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  2. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace
    Bonney Odongo,
    Uganda

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