Hamburger, Patrick Douglas
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Verified Staff Sgt. Patrick Douglas Hamburger, 30, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was a U.S. Army National Guard soldier killed on August 6, 2011, at Combat Outpost Sayed Abad, Afghanistan.
Their Story
Patrick Douglas Hamburger was a 30-year-old soldier from Lincoln, Nebraska. He served with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), a unit of the Nebraska Army National Guard based in Grand Island.
On August 6, 2011, Hamburger was killed at Combat Outpost Sayed Abad in Wardak province, Afghanistan. According to U.S. military reports, the outpost came under a complex enemy attack involving small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. The attack resulted in the deaths of several U.S. service members and Afghan security personnel.
Hamburger's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. The conflict was characterized by counterinsurgency operations against Taliban and al-Qaeda forces, with 2011 being one of the deadliest years for international coalition troops.
Following his death, the Nebraska National Guard confirmed Hamburger's identity and stated he was on his first deployment. Governor Dave Heineman ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in his honor. A memorial service was held in Lincoln.
Hamburger was posthumously promoted from sergeant to staff sergeant. He is remembered by his unit and community as a dedicated soldier. His name is inscribed on the Nebraska Fallen Heroes Memorial.
Explore Further
Staff Sgt. Patrick Hamburger 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.
