Mudge, David Michael
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Verified David Michael Mudge, 22, was a Petty Officer Third Class from Sutherlin, Oregon, serving aboard the USS Rentz (FFG 46). He died in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on November 28, 2009.
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David Michael Mudge was a 22-year-old Petty Officer Third Class in the United States Navy, assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46). He was from Sutherlin, Oregon.
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Mudge died on November 28, 2009, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Navy stated his death was not combat-related, but occurred while the USS Rentz was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. No further operational details of the incident were publicly released.
Mudge's death occurred during a period of Operation Enduring Freedom characterized by a resurgence of Taliban forces and a sharp increase in improvised explosive device (IED) attacks in Afghanistan. U.S. naval forces, including the USS Rentz, supported the campaign through maritime interdiction operations and regional engagement across the Middle East and Horn of Africa.
The Navy reported his death on December 1, 2009. He was survived by his parents. His name is recorded on the Defense Casualty Analysis System and on memorials honoring service members who died during the conflict.
Petty Officer Mudge is remembered by his shipmates and community. His name is listed on the Douglas County Veterans Memorial in Oregon.
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Petty Officer Mudge 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.
