US Army Sergeant Devin Daniels

US Army Sergeant Devin J. Daniels was killed in Helmand province, Afghanistan on 25th August 2011 when his patrol vehicle was hit by an insurgent bomb. The 22-year-old, from Kuna, Idaho, was serving with the 546th Transportation Company, 82nd Sustainment Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Sgt. Daniels is survived by his wife, Samantha, and a 7-month-old daughter, Olivia.

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British Commando Sergeant Barry Weston

British Royal Marine Sergeant Barry Weston, serving with 42 Commando, was killed in action on Tuesday 30th August 2011 in Helmand province. He died from the blast of an insurgent bomb while leading a foot patrol near the village of Sukmanda in southern Nahr-e Saraj district.

40-year-old Sgt. Weston, known as 'Baz', joined the Royal Marines in September 1991. After completing six months of arduous training, he joined 42 Commando.

He served in many combat operations including Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Sierra Leone and Iraq. He distinguished himself as a Reconnaissance Operator, Platoon Weapons Instructor and Recruit Troop Sergeant, amongst many other talents.

Sgt. Weston leaves behind his wife Joanne and their three daughters Jasmine, Poppy and Rose.

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US Army Sergeant Colby Richmond

26-year-old US Army Sergeant Colby Richmond was killed in action on Thursday 25th August 2011 when a bomb exploded by the truck he was driving in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Sgt. Richmond, from Providence, North Carolina, served with the 546th Transportation Company, 82nd Sustainment Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, based at Fort Bragg. He leaves his wife, six-year-old son and his mother.

His mother, Cynthia Richmond, told WFMY News: "You have a child who leaves home to go and serve his country and you can correspond with that individual, and then they come back there in a casket."

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US Army Spc. Douglas Green

Alaska-based US Army Specialist Douglas J. Green was killed in action in Kandahar on 28th August 2011. He died from injuries received when insurgents detonated a bomb against his unit and opened fire with small arms.

23-year-old Spc. Green, from Sterling, Virginia, served with the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Wainwright.

Spc. Green joined the Army in September 2007 and transferred to Alaska in March 2008 on completion of his training at Fort Benning, Georgia. He had previously deployed to Iraq from September 2008 to September 2009.

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US Army Spc. Michael Roberts

US Army Military Policeman, Specialist Michael Christopher Roberts, was killed on 27th August 2011 by an insurgent bomb while conducting operations in Kandahar.

23-year-old Spc. Roberts, from Watauga, Texas, served with the 561st Military Police Company, 716th Military Police Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He joined the Army in November 2007 and arrived at Fort Campbell in February 2011.

His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and Driver and Mechanic Badge.

Spc. Roberts is survived by his parents, David and Kathy Roberts.

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US Army Pfc. Jesse Dietrich

20-year-old US Army 10th Mountain Pfc. Jesse W. Dietrich, from Texas, was killed in action on 25th August 2011 in Kandahar province, during a battle with enemy forces who attacked his unit using small arms fire.

Pfc. Dietrich served with the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, based at Fort Drum, New York. He joined the Army in March 2009 and arrived at Fort Drum in July 2010 to join the 10th Mountain Division.

His awards and decorations include the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge.

US Army Pfc. Brandon Mullins

Alaska-based Stryker Brigade Pfc. Brandon S. Mullins, age 21, from Owensboro, Kentucky, was killed in action on 25th August 2011 when his unit struck a bomb during a patrol. Pfc. Mullins died from his injuries. The incident occurred in Kandahar province.

Pfc. Mullins, serving with the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, based at Fort Wainwright, deployed to Afghanistan with the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team in April this year.

US Army Sergeant Andrew Tobin

US 10th Mountain Division Sergeant Andrew R. Tobin, from Jacksonville, Illinois, was killed in action on 24th August 2011 during a contact with enemy forces involving small arms. The incident occurred in Kandahar province.

24-year-old Sgt. Tobin deployed to Afghanistan in March this year. He previously served in the country from January to December last year. He served with the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, based at Fort Drum, New York.

Sgt. Tobin, who joined the army in January 2008, leaves his wife, his mother and father, his brother and a baby nephew, among other relatives and friends.

US Army 1st Lieutenant Timothy Steele

US 10th Mountain Division officer, 1st Lt. Timothy J. Steele, from Duxbury, Massachusetts, was killed in action on 23rd August 2011 when a bomb exploded in Kandahar province.

The 25-year-old West Point graduate served with 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team based at Fort Drum, New York.

1Lt Steele was commissioned in May 2009. He deployed to Afghanistan in March this year. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the NATO Medal, the Air Assault Medal, the Expert Infantryman's Badge, the Parachutists Badge and the Ranger Tab.

1Lt Steele is survived by his wife, child, and his parents.

Polish Army Senior Private Szymon Sitarczuk

Polish Army Senior Private Szymon Sitarczuk, age 28, was killed in action on 18th August 2011 in the northern part of Ghazni province. His unit was on patrol when a bomb exploded. The explosion was followed by a gun battle with enemy forces.

Snr. Pvt. Sitarczuk served with 1st Company of Motorised Infantry of "Alfa" Combat Group. He had served in 1st Sappers Brigade since 2004. He was on his second deployment to Afghanistan.

Australian Army Private Matthew Lambert

26-year-old Private Matthew Lambert, serving with the Australian Townsville-based 2nd Battalion RAR, was killed in action on 22nd August 2011 when a bomb detonated beside his unit while he was conducting a night patrol north-east of Tarin Kot.

Pvt. Lambert was born in Kogarah, New South Wales. He joined the Army in 2005 and served in East Timor in 2009 receiving a number of military honours.

Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard, speaking about Pvt. Lambert, said: "Private Lambert's colleagues described him as a man who excelled at any task he was assigned and a soldier who was proud to serve his country. Matthew was a sniper. A tough specialist in mind and body, one of the most skilled soldiers in one of the most skilled armies in the world."

Private Lambert is survived by his wife, parents and family.

Australian soldier killed by bomb explosion

An Australian soldier was killed today, 22nd August 2011, when a bomb exploded near his patrol unit. This was his first deployment to Afghanistan but he had previously served in East Timor.

The soldier, serving with the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, had been in Afghanistan since June and was on a night-time patrol about 85km north-east of Tarin Kowt when the incident occurred.

Update: soldier named as - Private Matthew Lambert

NZ SAS Corporal Doug Grant

New Zealand SAS Corporal Doug Grant, age 41, was killed in action in Kabul on Friday 19th August 2011 during an operation at the British Council buildings.

Cpl. Grant, known as "Dougie", was evacuated by helicopter but died from gunshot wounds on the way to a military hospital at Bagram.

Cpl. Grant, from Linton, had spent 21 years in the New Zealand Defence Force, serving with an Infantry Regiment and with Engineers before joining the Special Air Service. He had actually left the SAS so that he could spend more time with his family but had volunteered to serve in Afghanistan.

He had served in East Timor twice, the former Yugoslavia and was on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan.

He leaves behind his wife Tina, their seven-year-old daughter and their five-year-old son.

British Army Fusilier Jamie Candlish

British Fusilier Jamie Candlish, who had recently completed a six-month tour of combat in Helmand, Afghanistan with the Royal Highland Fusiliers, was killed in a car accident in Scotland on Friday 19th August 2011.

The 20-year-old soldier, from Hamilton, had been working at the Edinburgh Tattoo as part of the support team earlier that day. Having returned to his barracks, it is thought that he and a friend were on their way out again when the accident happened.

Note: we have included Fusilier Candlish on this site because he had served in Afghanistan.

Tribute to Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging

A British RAF pilot who flew combat missions in Afghanistan supporting ground troops has been killed in an accident while flying with the Red Arrows Display Team.

Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging had completed a display at a show in England on Saturday 20th August 2011 and was returning to base with the team when his aircraft, a Hawk T1, crashed. Flight Lt. Egging was killed by the impact. The cause of the crash is being investigated.

The 33-year-old pilot joined the RAF in 2000 and had flown Harrier GR9 combat aircraft in Afghanistan.

US Army Pfc. Douglas Cordo

US Army Private First Class Douglas Leonard Cordo, from Kingston, New York was killed in action on 19th August 2011 in Zabul, Afghanistan, when his unit was hit by a bomb blast. Pfc. Cordo died from injuries received in the attack.

20-year-old Pfc. Cordo served with the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, based at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He deployed to Afghanistan in April this year for a one year tour.

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US Marine Lance Cpl. Travis Nelson

US Marine Lance Corporal Travis M. Nelson was killed in action in Helmand province on 18th August 2011. The young Marine was shot by enemy forces while on patrol. He had celebrated his 19th birthday two weeks ago.

L-Cpl. Nelson, from Pace in Florida, served with the 6th Marine Regiment based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He joined the Marines in September and was promoted to Lance Corporal in June. He had deployed to Afghanistan in March.

L-Cpl. Nelson's awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

He was engaged to his high school sweetheart, Madeline Cates. He leaves his parents, Scott and Becky Nelson and sister Anna.

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New Zealand SAS soldier killed in Kabul

A New Zealand special forces soldier died after being shot in the chest while attempting to free hostages trapped in the British Council Cultural Centre in Afghanistan.

The New Zealand Defence Force has confirmed that the man was shot in the chest and died on the way to hospital on Friday 18th August.

The soldier has been named as Corporal Doug Grant

US Army Spc. Dennis Jensen

US Army Spc. Dennis G. Jensen died on 16th August 2011 in Helmand province when he was struck by steel bridge panels that fell from a forklift. The incident occurred near Camp Leatherneck.

21-year-old Spc. Jensen, from Vermillion, South Dakota, was serving with the 153rd Engineer Battalion, 196th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, based at Sioux Falls. He had volunteered to deploy to Afghanistan as a bridge crew member.

Spc. Jensen is survived by his mother, Christine Bestgen, father Glenn Jensen and sister Melissa Jensen.

US Army Specialist Joshua Seals

Oklahoma Army National Guard Spc. Joshua M. Seals, age 21, from Porter, Oklahoma died on 16th August 2011 from a non-combat related incident in Paktia province.

Spc. Seals was a machine gunner serving with the 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

This was the first deployment for Spc. Seals who joined the Guard three years ago to become a truck driver. He is the eighth Oklahoma National Guard soldier to die in Afghanistan in the past three weeks.

US Army Sergeant Matthew Harmon

US Army Sergeant Matthew A. Harmon, from Bagley, Minnesota, was killed in Paktika province when a bomb exploded during a vehicle recovery operation he was involved with.

29-year-old Sgt. Harmon served with the 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, based at Grafenwoehr, Germany. He joined the Army in March 2005 and deployed to Afghanistan in July this year. He had previously served twice in Iraq.

Sgt. Harmon leaves behind his wife, Nicole, and their three children, Danika, 8, Vincent, 5, and Elsie, 3, his parents Tom and Irene, sister Melissa, brothers Dean and Mark.

US Army Specialist Joseph VanDreumel

US Army Specialist Joseph VanDreumel, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, was killed in Paktika province when a bomb exploded during a vehicle recovery operation he was involved with.

32-year-old Spc. VanDreumel, served with the 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, based at Grafenwoehr, Germany. He joined the Army in 2010 and deployed to Afghanistan six weeks ago.

Spc. VanDreumel leaves behind his wife, Sarah, his 8-year old son Skyler and 10-year old daughter Angel.

US Army 1st. Lieutenant Damon Leehan

Oklahoma Army National Guard officer, 1st Lt. Damon T. Leehan, was killed in action on Sunday 14th August 2011 when his patrol vehicle struck a road mine in the Alingar district of Laghman Province.

30-year-old 1Lt. Leehan was a platoon leader with Company A, 1st Battalion, 179 Infantry Regiment, based in Edmond. He joined the National Guard in 1988 and was on his third combat tour of Afghanistan.

1Lt. Leehan leaves his wife Audrey Leehan and two children, Emma and Ethan. The Leehans were expecting to celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary on 17th September.

US Army Master Sergeant Charles Price

US Army Master Sergeant Charles L. Price III, from Milam, Texas, was killed in action on 12th August 2011 in Kandahar province, from injuries he received when a bomb exploded by his patrol unit.

40-year-old Master Sgt. Price served with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, based at Fort Carson, Colorado. He joined the Army in 1989 and had served in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, Kosovo and Iraq. This was his first deployment to Afghanistan.

Master Sgt. Price had been awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. He had also earned the Army Commendation medal five times.

He leaves his wife and seven children, the youngest of whom is 3.

US Army 2nd Lieutenant Joe Cunningham

Oklahoma Army National Guard officer, 2nd Lieutenant Joe L. Cunningham  from Kingston, Oklahoma, died in Laghman province on 13th August 2011 from injuries injuries sustained in what the military call a non-combat related incident.

27-year-old 2Lt. Cunningham served with the 1st Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment and was commissioned last year. He had previously served in Iraq in 2005 and 2006. He enlisted in the Oklahoma Army National Guard two months after the 9/11 attack.

Lt. Col. Max Moss of the Oklahoma Army National Guard said about 2Lt. Cunningham: “After earning the rank of sergeant and demonstrating outstanding character and leadership potential, he was selected to attend Officer Candidate School. He will be greatly missed by all of us in uniform that knew him and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends as they cope with his loss,”

2Lt. Cunningham's awards include the Iraq Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal.

Lieutenant Daniel Clack - 1 RIFLES

British Army officer, Lieutenant Daniel John Clack, from the 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES), was killed in action in the village of Dactran, Afghanistan on 12th August 2011. He was leading a 10-man patrol into the village when a bomb detonated. The blast killed him and injured five other soldiers.

Lt. Clack joined the Army in May 2009, and Commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst into The Rifles in April 2010. He deployed to Afghanistan in April 2011 with C Company, 1st Battalion The Rifles.

Born on 25 March 1987 in North London, Lt. Clack's family paid the following tribute: "Dan was a brave Rifleman and he died doing the only profession he ever considered. He loved leading his Riflemen and was so proud to be an officer in the British Army. There are no words to describe our loss. He will be forever missed by his mother, father, brother, fiancée and all those who knew him. He will always be in our hearts."

He leaves his mother Sue, father Martin, brother James and fiancée Amy Tinley.

US Army Sergeant Edward Frank II

26-year-old 10th Mountain Division Sergeant Edward J. Frank II was one of five soldiers killed in action on 11th August 2011 when a roadside bomb detonated near their patrol vehicle. The incident occurred in Kandahar province.

Sgt. Frank, from Yonkers, New York, served with the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, based at Fort Drum, New York. He joined the Army nearly six years ago and had deployed twice to Iraq. He deployed to Afghanistan in March this year.

Close friend of Sgt. Frank and his family, Rosemary Alvarez, told local news reporters that Frank had been due to return home the day before he died. He delayed his departure in order to volunteer for one last mission.

Sgt. Frank leaves his wife Selena, their daughter and two sons.

Lieutenant Camille Levrel

French Army Lieutenant Camille Levrel, from the 152nd Infantry Regiment (152 RI) was killed in action on 14th August 2011 after being shot by enemy forces during a mission in Kapisa.

The 36-year-old officer was married with three children. He had served the French Army for 14 years. During that time, he served in Germany, Mayotte, New Caledonia, Chad and Kosovo. This was his second deployment to Afghanistan. He deployed to Afghanistan on 31st May this year as part of Operation "Pamir".

Lt. Levrel was awarded the Gold Medal of National Defense (Infantry), among other medals during his career.

Lt. Levrel was described as being highly motivated with a serious and professional attitude.

US Army Specialist Jordan Morris

23-year-old 10th Mountain Division Specialist Jordan M. Morris was one of five soldiers killed in action on 11th August 2011 when a roadside bomb detonated near their patrol vehicle. The incident occurred in Kandahar province.

Spc. Morris, from Stillwater, Oklahoma, served with the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, based at Fort Drum, New York. He graduated from Ripley High School and joined the Army in January. On completion of his training, he transferred to Fort Drum in March and deployed to Afghanistan in June.

His awards and decorations include the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the NATO Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

French Army officer killed in action - 14 August 2011

A French Army lieutenant was killed in action early morning today, 14th August 2011 after being shot by enemy forces during a mission in Kapisa, northeast of Kabul.

The officer served with the 152nd Infantry Regiment (152 RI) of Colmar. He deployed to Afghanistan in early June this year.

Lieutenant Camille Levrel

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Le 14 août 2011, en début de matinée, un militaire français a été tué au cours d’une mission d’appui à l’armée nationale afghane dans le sud de la Kapisa, au nord-est de Kaboul.

Vers 8h30 locale, un militaire français a été touché et tué par un tir isolé d’un insurgé. Une couverture aérienne de la coalition a été mise en œuvre en appui des troupes au sol.

Le militaire décédé était un officier, lieutenant du 152e régiment d’infanterie (152e RI) de Colmar. Il était déployé en Afghanistan au sein du battle group Quinze Deux depuis début juin.

British soldier killed in action - 12 August 2011

A British Army officer from 1st Battalion The Rifles was killed in action on Friday 12th August 2011.

Lieutenant Daniel John Clack was killed by the blast of a bomb while on a foot patrol in the Shaparak area of the Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Province.

US Navy Hospitalman Riley Gallinger-Long

19-year-old US Navy Hospitalman Riley Gallinger-Long was killed on 11th August 2011 in Helmand province during a foot patrol with a US Marine unit in Marjah district.

The sailor, from Cornelius, Oregon, graduated from Forest Grove High School last year. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, 2nd Marine Division, based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

US Army Army Spc. Jameel T. Freeman

US Army Specialist Jameel T. Freeman was killed in action on 11th August 2011 when his patrol vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Kandahar province. Four other soldiers died in the same incident.

Spc. Freeman served with the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum, New York. He had previously served in Iraq and deployed to Afghanistan in March this year.

Spc. Freeman received numerous awards and decorations, including the Army Commendation Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

The 26-year-old Baltimore native is survived by his wife, two children and his mother.

US Army Specialist Rueben Lopez

27-year-old US Army Specialist Rueben Lopez, was killed in action on Thursday 11th August 2011 when a bomb detonated beside his patrol in southern Afghanistan. He served with the 10th Mountain Division based at Fort Drum, New York.

Spc. Lopez joined the Army on 10th August 2010 and was killed in action one year and one day later. Before he enlisted in the Army, Spc. Lopez, from California, was an active member of the Williams Neighborhood Church and graduated from Williams High School in 2002.

Spc. Lopez leaves his parents Gloria and Reuben Lopez, his four sisters, Monica, Kelly, Leticia and Renee and his grandparents Margaret Del Rio, and Alex and Rita Estrada of Colusa.

US Army Specialist Patrick Lay

US Army Specialist Patrick L. Lay II, from Bradenton, Florida, was killed in action on Thursday 11th August 2011 while on combat operations in Afghanistan.

21-year-old Spc. Lay died from injuries he sustained in a bomb blast. He was an infantryman serving with the 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum, New York.

His mother, Stefenie Hernandez, told local news: “My son gave his life for his country so we can live free and continue to have what we have,” She went on to say that “He was fun-loving. He liked to joke. He was a very, very sweet child.”

He was engaged to Joann Steiff, also 21. They were planning to marry next year.

French Army Master Corporal Facrou Husseini Ali

French Army Master Corporal Facrou Husseini Ali, of the 19th Engineer Regiment (19th RG) was killed in action when a roadside bomb exploded against his patrol vehicle near Tagab on 11th August 2011.

The 32-year-old combat engineer deployed to Afghanistan in June 2011. He was the father of two children aged 1 and 7 years.

With over 10 years of service, Master Corporal Husseini Ali served successively with the 19th RG in Guyana (2002), Côte d'Ivoire (2004 and 2010), Kosovo (2006 and 2008) and Polynesia (2007).

He had been decorated several times with medals and awards during his career.

French soldier killed in explosion near Tagab

On the evening of August 11, 2011, an improvised explosive device exploded on a convoy, seven kilometers south of Tagab. A French soldier who was on board one of the armored vehicles at the front of the convoy was killed. Four other soldiers were wounded.

The injured were immediately taken care of by a medical team on site and evacuated by helicopter to the French military hospital in Kabul.

The fallen soldier and wounded four belong to the 19th Engineer Regiment located in Besançon.

Master Corporal Facrou Husseini Ali

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Dans la soirée du 11 août 2011, un engin explosif improvisé a explosé sur le passage d’un convoi, à sept kilomètres au sud de Tagab. Un soldat qui se trouvait à bord de l’un des véhicules de l’avant blindé (VAB) de ce convoi a été tué.

Ses quatre autres camarades ont été blessés.

Les blessés ont été immédiatement pris en charge par une équipe médicale sur place et évacués par hélicoptère vers l’hôpital militaire français de Kaia à Kaboul. Un hélicoptère français (Tigre) et un chasseur américain (F15) ont été mis en œuvre pour couvrir le désengagement des blessés.

Le militaire décédé et les quatre blessés appartiennent au 19e régiment du Génie situé à Besançon.

Master Corporal Facrou Husseini Ali

US Navy Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Null

US Navy Chief Petty Officer Nicholas H. Null, from West Virginia, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

The 30-year-old Bomb-disposal technician served with an East-coast based Navy SEAL unit.

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US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jon Tumilson

US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jon T. Tumilson, from Rockford, Iowa, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

The 35-year-old Special Warfare Operator served with an East-coast based Navy SEAL unit.

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US Navy Chief Petty Officer Heath Robinson

US Navy Chief Petty Officer Heath M. Robinson, from Detroit, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

The 34-year-old Special Warfare Operator served with an East-coast based Navy SEAL unit.

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US Navy Chief Petty Officer Matthew Mason

US Navy Chief Petty Officer Matthew D. Mason, from Kansas City, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

The 37-year-old Special Warfare Operator served with an East-coast based Navy SEAL unit.

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US Navy Chief Petty Officer John Faas

US Navy Chief Petty Officer John W. Faas, from Minneapolis, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

The 31-year-old Special Warfare Operator served with an East-coast based Navy SEAL unit.

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US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class John Douangdara

US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class John Douangdara, from South Sioux City, Nebraska, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

The 26-year-old Master-at-Arms was the lead dog-handler serving with an East-coast based Navy SEAL unit. His dog, Bart, died with him in the crash.

Petty Officer Douangdara's parents fled Lao and later emigrated to the United States. He enlisted in the Navy in February 2003. Upon completion of his initial training, he served in Sicily. He joined his SEAL team in January 2008.

His awards include the Bronze Star with “V” device, Joint Service Commendation Medal with “V” Device, Army Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3), Rifle Marksmanship Medal, and the Pistol Marksmanship Medal.

US Navy War dog Bart

Bart was a US Navy Special Warfare Operations dog, belonging to the East-coast Navy SEAL team. He was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

Bart died alongside his handler, US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class John Douangdara.

Bart has his own Facebook Memorial page.

We included Bart on this website because we think he's a Fallen Hero

US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jared Day

US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jared W. Day, from Taylorsville, Utah, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

The 28-year-old Information Systems Technician served with an East-coast based Navy SEAL unit.

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US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Campbell

36-year-old US Navy Special Warfare Operator, Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher G. Campbell, from Jacksonville, North Carolina, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan. He served with an East-coast based Navy SEAL unit.

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US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jesse Pittman

US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jesse D. Pittman, from Ukiah, California, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

The 27-year-old officer served with a West-coast based Navy Special Warfare unit.

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US Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Spehar

US Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas P. Spehar, from Minnesota, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

The 24-year-old officer served with a West-coast based Navy Special Warfare unit.

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US Police Officer Jeremy Henwood

San Diego Police Officer Jeremy Henwood, a US Marine Corps Reserve Captain who had been a police officer for four years, returned home from a grueling tour of duty in Afghanistan in February this year.

Officer Henwood joined the Marines in 1995 and deployed twice to Iraq. In Afghanistan's northern Helmand province, he led a company of 160 Marines. In November 2010, he led an 11-mile-long supply convoy for four days to a U.S. base in Musa Qala. His group struck about 15 improvised explosives and survived small-arms attacks.

Back in San Diego, on Sunday 7th July he was shot and killed during a routine patrol for no apparent reason. The decorated Marine from Bexar, Texas, was due for promotion to Major in September this year.

We have included Officer Henwood on this website as a tribute to his service in Afghanistan.

US Army Chief Warrant Officer David Carter

US Army Chief Warrant Officer David R. Carter, from Centennial, Colorado, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

47-year-old CWO Carter served with the 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), based at Aurora, Colorado.

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US Army Chief Warrant Officer Bryan Nichols

US Army Chief Warrant Officer Bryan J. Nichols, from Hays, Kansas, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

31-year-old CWO Nichols served with the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion).

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US Army Specialist Spencer Duncan

US Army Specialist Spencer C. Duncan, from Olathe, Kansas, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

21-year-old Spc. Duncan served with the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion).

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USAF Staff Sergeant Andrew Harvell

US Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew W. Harvell, from Long Beach, California, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

The 26-year-old served with the USAF 24th Special Tactics Squadron, based at Pope Field, North Carolina.

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USAF Tech. Sergeant John Brown

US Air Force Tech. Sergeant John W. Brown, from Tallahassee, Florida, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

The 33-year-old served with the USAF 24th Special Tactics Squadron, based at Pope Field, North Carolina.

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US Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Kraig Vickers

US Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Kraig M. Vickers, from Hawaii, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

The 36-year-old was an Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist and a Bomb-disposal technician serving with an East-coast based Navy SEAL unit.

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US Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Louis Langlais

44-year-old US Navy Special Warfare Operator, Master Chief Petty Officer Louis J. Langlais, from Santa Barbara, California, was killed in action on 6th August 2011 when the helicopter he was in was shot down by enemy forces in Wardak province, Afghanistan. He served with an East-coast based Navy SEAL unit.

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