Beale, John Curtis
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Verified U.S. Army Sergeant First Class John Curtis Beale, 39, of Riverdale, Georgia, died on June 4, 2009, in Kakar, Afghanistan, during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Their Story
John Curtis Beale was a 39-year-old sergeant first class from Riverdale, Georgia. He served with Troop A, 1st Battalion, 108th Cavalry Regiment, part of the Georgia Army National Guard's 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, based in Rome, Georgia.
On June 4, 2009, Beale was killed by enemy small-arms fire in the village of Kakar, located in Afghanistan's Ghazni province. He was part of a mounted patrol that came under attack while conducting a security operation.
Beale's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001 following the September 11 attacks. The operation's stated objectives included dismantling al-Qaeda and removing the Taliban regime from power.
According to contemporaneous reports, Beale was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. His unit held a memorial ceremony in Afghanistan, and his body was returned to Georgia for burial.
He is remembered by his unit and community as a dedicated soldier. His name is inscribed on the Georgia National Guard's Fallen Heroes Memorial in Marietta.
Explore Further
SFC John Beale 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.
