Campbell, Karl Andrew
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Verified Sgt. Karl Andrew Campbell, 34, of Chiefland, Florida, was a U.S. Army cavalry scout. He died on October 4, 2010, in Babur, Afghanistan, during a combat operation.
Their Story
Karl Andrew Campbell was a 34-year-old sergeant from Chiefland, Florida. He served as a cavalry scout with Troop A, 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, part of the 101st Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
On October 4, 2010, Sgt. Campbell was killed by enemy small-arms fire during a dismounted patrol in the village of Babur, located in the volatile Kunar Province of eastern Afghanistan. The area was known for insurgent activity, and his unit was engaged in a security operation at the time of the incident.
Campbell's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. His deployment was part of a significant troop surge ordered in late 2009, which saw intense fighting, particularly in the country's eastern provinces, as international forces sought to disrupt insurgent networks.
Following his death, Sgt. Campbell was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal. His body was returned to Florida, where he was buried with military honors. The Department of Defense officially announced his death on October 6, 2010.
Sgt. Campbell is remembered by his unit and community. His name is inscribed on the 101st Airborne Division Memorial Wall at Fort Campbell and is included on the Afghanistan War Memorial at the Veterans Park of Chiefland, Florida.
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Sgt. Campbell 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.
