Cauley, George Walter
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Verified U.S. Army Specialist George Walter Cauley, 24, of Walker, Minnesota, died on October 10, 2009, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, from hostile action.
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George Walter Cauley was a 24-year-old specialist from Walker, Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota Army National Guard, assigned to the 114th Transportation Company, 100th Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Joint Logistics Command.
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Cauley died on October 10, 2009, at Bagram Airfield, a major coalition base north of Kabul. The official casualty report listed his death as resulting from hostile action. A subsequent report from the Minnesota National Guard indicated he was killed by an improvised explosive device.
Cauley's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. The conflict saw intense fighting in provinces surrounding Kabul, with insurgents frequently targeting coalition supply routes and major bases like Bagram.
His death was reported by local and national media. The Minnesota National Guard confirmed his passing and extended condolences to his family. He was survived by his parents and siblings.
Specialist Cauley was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. He is remembered on memorials in his home state of Minnesota.
Explore Further
George Cauley 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.
