Durgin, Russell Meade
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Verified U.S. Army Sergeant Russell Meade Durgin, 23, of Henniker, New Hampshire, was killed in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on June 13, 2006.
Their Story
Russell Meade Durgin was a 23-year-old sergeant from Henniker, New Hampshire. He served with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, part of the 10th Mountain Division based at Fort Drum, New York.
On June 13, 2006, Durgin was killed in Jalalabad, the capital of Afghanistan's Nangarhar province. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, his death was the result of hostile action. Specific details of the engagement were not publicly released.
Durgin's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. By 2006, the conflict had entered a phase marked by a resurgence of Taliban and insurgent activity, particularly in eastern provinces like Nangarhar.
His death was reported by several New England news outlets, which noted his New Hampshire roots. He was survived by his parents and siblings.
Sergeant Durgin's name is inscribed on the Afghanistan War Memorial at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery and is listed on the Defense Casualty Analysis System. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
Explore Further
Sgt. Russell Durgin 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.
