Dickhut, Nicholas Michael
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Verified U.S. Army Sergeant Nicholas Michael Dickhut, 23, of Rochester, Minnesota, was killed in Kandahar, Afghanistan on April 30, 2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Their Story
Nicholas Michael Dickhut was a 23-year-old soldier from Rochester, Minnesota. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state.
On April 30, 2012, Sergeant Dickhut was killed by enemy small-arms fire in the Dand district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, according to U.S. Department of Defense casualty reports. He was on a dismounted patrol when the incident occurred.
His death took place during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. In 2012, the conflict was focused on counterinsurgency operations, with Kandahar province being a significant area of Taliban activity and a priority for international forces.
Following his death, the Army posthumously awarded Dickhut the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal. He was survived by his parents and a sister. His body was returned to Minnesota for burial.
Sergeant Dickhut was remembered by his unit and family as a dedicated soldier. A memorial service was held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and his name is inscribed on the Minnesota Afghanistan and Iraq War Memorial in St. Paul.
Explore Further
Sergeant Dickhut 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.
