Acosta, Edward Joseph
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Verified U.S. Army Specialist Edward Joseph Acosta, 21, of Hesperia, California, died on March 5, 2012, in San Diego, California. He was assigned to the Warrior Transition Company at Balboa Naval Medical Center.
Their Story
Edward Joseph Acosta was a 21-year-old soldier from Hesperia, California. He served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist assigned to the Warrior Transition Company at the Balboa Naval Medical Center in San Diego.
Acosta died on March 5, 2012, in San Diego. The Department of Defense listed the cause as 'hostile action,' but did not specify the circumstances. He was not in a combat zone at the time of his death, but was being treated at the medical center.
His death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan. The conflict began in October 2001 following the September 11 attacks. By 2012, the U.S. was in the process of drawing down its surge forces and transitioning security responsibilities to Afghan forces.
According to a local news report, Acosta's death was investigated by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The Army did not release further details, citing the investigation. His family was notified of his death by military officials.
Acosta is memorialized on the Afghanistan War casualty lists maintained by the Department of Defense and on public memorial websites. His name is included on the 'Faces of the Fallen' database documenting U.S. service members who died during the war.
Explore Further
Spc. Edward Acosta was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom (2001?2014). The conflict concluded in December 2014. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif, Davis, Bryant Leroy.
