Lindsey, Nathaniel Bradley
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Verified Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Bradley Lindsey, 38, of Troutdale, Oregon, was killed in a hostile incident on September 10, 2006, in Shajoy, Afghanistan.
Their Story
Nathaniel Bradley Lindsey was a 38-year-old staff sergeant from Troutdale, Oregon. He served with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, part of the 7th Infantry Division, III Corps, based in Portland, Oregon. The unit was a component of the Oregon Army National Guard.
On September 10, 2006, Lindsey was killed in Shajoy, a district in Zabul province, southern Afghanistan. According to the Department of Defense, his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device during combat operations. He was the only soldier killed in the attack.
Lindsey's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. In 2006, the conflict saw a significant increase in insurgent activity, including the use of IEDs, particularly in southern provinces like Zabul and neighboring Kandahar.
The Oregon National Guard confirmed his death the following day. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal. His funeral was held at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Staff Sgt. Lindsey is remembered on memorials for Oregon's fallen soldiers. His unit, the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, was one of the first National Guard brigades deployed to Afghanistan for a full combat tour.
Explore Further
Staff Sgt. Lindsey 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.
