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Sgt. James D. Pirtle of Colorado Springs, Colo., died 1 May 2009

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Sgt. James D. Pirtle of Colorado Springs, Colo., died 1 May 2009

RIP_09  (View posts) Posted: 5 May 2009 12:33PM GMT
Classification: Death
Surnames: Pirtle
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http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=1...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 295-09
May 04, 2009
DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers, and one soldier as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN). The action occurred May 1 near the village of Nishagam, in Konar Province, Afghanistan, where all three were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Killed were: (see link for complete release)

Sgt. James D. Pirtle, 21, of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas;




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