Horton, Christopher David

Christopher David Horton was a 26-year-old soldier from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

On September 9, 2011, Specialist Horton was killed by enemy small-arms fire during a firefight in the Zormat District of Paktia Province, Afghanistan. The engagement occurred while his unit was conducting a combat patrol.

Horton was deployed as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. The Zormat District was a known area of insurgent activity, and U.S. and Afghan forces conducted frequent counterinsurgency operations there.

Following his death, Horton was posthumously promoted from Private First Class to Specialist. He was survived by his wife, Jane Horton, who later became a prominent advocate for military families and Gold Star spouses.

Christopher Horton is remembered by his unit and community. A fishing tournament in Oklahoma was later named in his honor to support veterans and their families.

Christopher Horton 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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