Clark, Ryane Glenn
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Verified U.S. Army Specialist Ryane Glenn Clark, 22, of New London, Minnesota, was killed in hostile action on October 4, 2010, in Shekhabad, Afghanistan.
Their Story
Ryane Glenn Clark was a 22-year-old soldier from New London, Minnesota. He served as a Specialist with the 57th Engineer Company (Sapper), 27th Engineer Battalion, 176th Engineer Brigade, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The unit specialized in combat engineering and demolition tasks.
On October 4, 2010, Clark was killed in Shekhabad, a village in the Zhari District of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. According to U.S. Department of Defense records, his death was the result of hostile action. Media reports from the time indicate the area was a known insurgent stronghold and saw frequent combat operations.
Clark's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. In late 2010, U.S. and allied forces were engaged in a major offensive in Kandahar Province, a Taliban heartland, aimed at clearing insurgent forces from populated areas.
Clark was posthumously promoted to Specialist. He was survived by his parents and siblings. A memorial service was held in his hometown, and he was buried with military honors.
Clark is remembered on memorial walls at Fort Bragg and within his community. His name is inscribed on the Minnesota Fallen Military Memorial at the State Capitol.
Explore Further
Ryane Glenn Clark 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.
