Ortega, William F

Also known as: HN, 1ST MDIV FMF PAC

Combatant

Male Verified

DiedJune 18, 2010

Age23 years old

Location of DeathGARMSIR DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN

Cause of DeathHOSTILE

Conflict Operation Enduring Freedom

1ST MDIV FMF PAC, NAVY ? HN Ortega, William F (MIAMI, FL), age 23, ? died in GARMSIR DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN on June 18, 2010. Cause: HOSTILE.

Their Story

HN Ortega, William F, 23 years old, grew up in MIAMI, FL and served as Active Duty in the NAVY with 1ST MDIV FMF PAC during Operation Enduring Freedom.

June 18, 2010 ? Ortega, William F died in GARMSIR DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN, HOSTILE. The Department of Defense confirmed his death in 2010.

In the final years of OEF, a surge had been deployed and drawn down. The Taliban had outlasted every strategy. The Afghan army the US built would collapse six years after OEF ended.

The members of 1ST MDIV FMF PAC who served alongside him carry his memory. His record in DCAS documents his service and sacrifice during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sources & References

dcas.dmdc.osd.mil dcas.dmdc.osd.mil en.wikipedia.org www.defense.gov

Explore Further

Ortega, William F was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom (from October 2001 to December 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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