Garvin, Nathaniel Douglas
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Verified U.S. Army Specialist Nathaniel Douglas Garvin, 20, of Radcliff, Kentucky, was killed in action on July 12, 2010, at Forward Operating Base Frontenac, Afghanistan.
Their Story
Nathaniel Douglas Garvin was a 20-year-old soldier from Radcliff, Kentucky. He served as a Specialist in the U.S. Army, assigned to Company B, 96th Aviation Support Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade (Task Force Troubleshooter).
On July 12, 2010, Garvin was killed by enemy small arms fire while conducting a dismounted patrol near Forward Operating Base Frontenac in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced his death the following day.
Garvin's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. In mid-2010, U.S. and coalition forces were engaged in a major offensive in Kandahar, a Taliban stronghold, with the Arghandab District seeing intense fighting.
Following his death, Garvin's body was returned to Kentucky. He was buried in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff. His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Army Commendation Medal, all awarded posthumously.
He is remembered by family and in local memorials in his hometown. His name is inscribed on the Hardin County Veterans Memorial and is listed on the Afghanistan War Memorial at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery.
Explore Further
Spc. Nathaniel Garvin 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.
