Powell, Matthew Christopher
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Verified On October 12, 2010, the ARMY lost SPC Powell, Matthew Christopher of SLIDELL, LA in KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN. He was 20. Cause: HOSTILE.
Their Story
SPC Powell, Matthew Christopher, 20 years old, grew up in SLIDELL, LA and served as Active Duty in the ARMY with COMPANY A, 526TH BRIGADE SUPPORT BATTALION, 2 BCT, FORT CAMPBELL, KY during Operation Enduring Freedom.
The date recorded for his death: October 12, 2010. Location: KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN. Cause: HOSTILE.
Operation Enduring Freedom began October 7, 2001 ? twenty-six days after September 11. It lasted 13 years, the longest armed conflict in US history, ending December 28, 2014. 2,356 Americans were killed across Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa.
The members of COMPANY A, 526TH BRIGADE SUPPORT BATTALION, 2 BCT, FORT CAMPBELL, KY who served alongside him carry his memory. His record in DCAS documents his service and sacrifice during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Explore Further
Powell, Matthew Christopher 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.
