Jirtle, Charles Scott
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Verified U.S. Army Specialist Charles Scott Jirtle, 29, of Lawton, Oklahoma, was killed in Konar province, Afghanistan, on June 7, 2010.
Their Story
Charles Scott Jirtle was a 29-year-old soldier from Lawton, Oklahoma. He served as a Specialist with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, based out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
On June 7, 2010, Jirtle was killed by enemy small-arms fire during a dismounted patrol in Konar province, eastern Afghanistan. The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed the incident, stating he died of wounds sustained in a hostile engagement.
Jirtle's death occurred during a period of intense fighting in Afghanistan's eastern provinces. In 2010, U.S. and coalition forces conducted major operations, including in Konar, to disrupt insurgent networks and secure population centers as part of the wider Operation Enduring Freedom campaign.
Following his death, Jirtle was posthumously promoted to the rank of Specialist. He was survived by his wife and other family members. His body was returned to the United States for burial.
He is memorialized on the Afghanistan War Memorial at Fort Campbell and on online veterans' memorials. His name is included in the official tally of U.S. service members killed in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Explore Further
Charles Scott Jirtle 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.
