Subscribe to RSS
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/09/ap_richardson_soldier_killed_iraq_091509/
Richardson soldier killed in Afghanistan
The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Sep 15, 2009 5:43:38 EDT
Posted : Tuesday Sep 15, 2009 5:43:38 EDT
CHICAGO — The Defense Department has confirmed that a Fort Richardson soldier has died of wounds sustained in Afghanistan.
The DoD identified the soldier Monday as 20-year-old Pfc. Matthew M. Martinek of DeKalb, Illinois.
Army authorities said Martinek died Sept. 11 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany of wounds sustained Sept. 4 in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device and a rocket-propelled grenade before being raked with small-arms fire.
Martinek was a member of the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Division based at Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Leave a Comment
Most Viewed Stories
- DoD to recommend new combat roles for women
- How’s the PT uniform? Army wants to know
- Marine scout snipers used Nazi SS logo
- 3 arrested in pregnant spc.’s shooting death
- Owner of troubled uniform store arrested
- Ban on women lifted for 1% of military jobs
- The ‘Stan: An officer’s unvarnished view
- PTSD counselor accused of faking war honors
- Troops seized 772K lbs. of Afghan drugs in 2011
- Carson soldier dies in Germany auto crash
- HRC seeking NCOs to reclassify as recruiters
- Officer wants humanism officially recognized
Contests and Promotions
Enter our 2012 Red Carpet Contest!
Predict who will get the statues on Hollywood's big night and win a $200 Fandango Gift Card!
Click Here To Enter.
Win Tactical Night Vision Goggles!
Enter to Win the Military Times Sweepstakes!
Click Here To Enter.
Free Stickers
Click here and we'll send you a FREE AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ, VIETNAM, or DESERT STORM sticker.
Marketplace
Mil-Mall
VALOR and VISION: Heroes * Leaders * InnovationThis commemorative Military Times magazine, tells, in pictures and short essays, the story of our past decade at war.
Military Discounts
Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.
