Swanson, Matthew Kalen Samuel
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Verified From LAKE FOREST, CA, CPL Swanson, Matthew Kalen Samuel served with the ARMY, COMPANY A, 3D BRIGADE SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 3 BCT, FORT DRUM, NY, and died on August 8, 2009 in BETHESDA, UNITED STATES. He was 20.
Their Story
Swanson, Matthew Kalen Samuel of LAKE FOREST, CA, 20 years old, served in the ARMY with COMPANY A, 3D BRIGADE SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 3 BCT, FORT DRUM, NY at the rank of CPL ? one of the Americans deployed to Afghanistan, Philippines, Horn of Africa.
The date recorded for his death: August 8, 2009. Location: BETHESDA, UNITED STATES.
By the mid-period of OEF, the Taliban had rebuilt. IED attacks were climbing every year. Deaths were rising.
The members of COMPANY A, 3D BRIGADE SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 3 BCT, FORT DRUM, NY who served alongside him carry his memory. His record in DCAS documents his service and sacrifice during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Explore Further
Swanson, Matthew Kalen Samuel 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.
