Durkin, Sean Michael

Sean Michael Durkin was a 24-year-old soldier from Aurora, Colorado. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, part of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, based at Fort Carson, Colorado.

According to the Department of Defense, Sergeant Durkin died on April 9, 2010, at Madigan Army Medical Center in Fort Lewis, Washington. He was wounded in a hostile incident in Afghanistan on April 4, 2010, and was evacuated to the United States for treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries.

His death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. In late 2009, the U.S. deployed a surge of forces to the country, and Durkin's unit was part of that increased military presence. The 4th Brigade Combat Team was deployed to eastern Afghanistan, primarily in Paktika and Paktiya provinces, areas known for insurgent activity.

The Department of Defense announced his death in a press release on April 12, 2010. His body was returned to Colorado, and he was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. His death was reported by local Colorado media outlets at the time.

Sergeant Durkin's name is inscribed on the Afghanistan War Memorial at the Colorado Freedom Memorial in Aurora. He is also listed on the online memorials maintained by the Department of Defense and the 4th Infantry Division.

Sergeant Sean Michael Durkin 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.

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