Devoe, Patrick Allen Ii
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Verified Private First Class Patrick Allen Devoe II, 27, of Auburn, New York, was a U.S. Army soldier serving in Afghanistan. He died on March 8, 2009, from hostile fire at Forward Operating Base Salerno.
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Patrick Allen Devoe II was from Auburn, New York. He served as a Private First Class in the U.S. Army, assigned to the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, based out of Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Devoe was killed on March 8, 2009, at Forward Operating Base Salerno in Khost Province, Afghanistan. According to the Department of Defense, he died of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire while on guard duty. The base, a major hub for U.S. operations in eastern Afghanistan, was a frequent target of insurgent attacks.
His death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. By 2009, the conflict was in a period of intense fighting as international forces attempted to counter a resurgent Taliban and secure population centers ahead of planned troop increases.
Devoe's death was reported by multiple news outlets, including The Associated Press and local papers in New York. His body was returned to the United States, and he was buried with military honors in Auburn.
He is memorialized on the Afghanistan War casualty lists and by veterans' organizations. His name appears on a memorial in his hometown of Auburn, New York.
Explore Further
Patrick Devoe 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.
