Lee, Roger
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Verified U.S. Army Specialist Roger Lee, 26, of Monterey, California, died on July 6, 2010, in Laghman Province, Afghanistan, while serving with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment.
Their Story
Roger Lee was a 26-year-old soldier from Monterey, California. He served as a Specialist in the United States Army, assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment.
On July 6, 2010, Lee was killed in Laghman Province, eastern Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced his death was the result of hostile action. He was reportedly part of a unit operating in a volatile region known for insurgent activity.
Lee's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. By 2010, the conflict was marked by a significant troop surge and intense counterinsurgency operations, particularly in the country's eastern provinces.
The Department of Defense formally notified his family of his death. His name is listed on the Afghanistan War Memorial and the casualty rolls maintained by the Pentagon.
Specialist Roger Lee is remembered on memorial websites for fallen soldiers. His unit, the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, was part of U.S. efforts to train Afghan security forces and conduct stability operations.
Explore Further
Specialist Roger Lee 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.
