Sartor, James Gregory

Also known as: SGM, COMPANY A, 2ND BATTALION, 10TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP, FORT CARSON, CO

Combatant

Male Verified

DiedJuly 13, 2019

Age40 years old

Location of DeathMAIMANAH, AFGHANISTAN

Cause of DeathWounds sustained from enemy small arms fire during combat operations.

Conflict Operation Freedom's Sentinel

U.S. Army Sergeant Major James Gregory Sartor, 40, of Teague, Texas, died in a hostile incident in Maimanah, Faryab Province, Afghanistan, on July 13, 2019.

Their Story

James Gregory Sartor was a Sergeant Major assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), based at Fort Carson, Colorado. A native of Teague, Texas, he was 40 years old at the time of his death. The U.S. Department of Defense stated he was on his fourth combat deployment.

Sartor died on July 13, 2019, from wounds sustained during combat operations in Maimanah, the capital of Faryab Province in northern Afghanistan. According to U.S. military statements, his unit was engaged by enemy small arms fire. No other U.S. service members were reported killed in the incident.

His death occurred under Operation Freedom's Sentinel, the U.S. mission that succeeded the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in January 2015. The mission's stated objectives were to train, advise, and assist Afghan security forces and conduct counterterrorism operations. Faryab Province was an area of sustained insurgent activity.

The U.S. Army posthumously awarded Sartor the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal. His death was reported by major news outlets, and statements from military officials highlighted his experience and leadership. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Sartor was remembered by his unit and community for his dedication. A memorial service was held at Fort Carson. His name is inscribed on the Afghanistan War Memorial at the National Infantry Museum.