Patton, Adam James
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Verified U.S. Army Specialist Adam James Patton, 21, of Port Orchard, Washington, was killed in a hostile incident in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, on May 26, 2011.
Their Story
Adam James Patton was a 21-year-old soldier from Port Orchard, Washington. He served as a Specialist in Company F, 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The unit is part of the 101st Airborne Division.
On May 26, 2011, Patton was killed in Spin Boldak, a district in Kandahar province near the border with Pakistan. According to the Department of Defense, his death resulted from a hostile incident. Official reports did not release further specifics on the nature of the attack.
Patton's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001 following the September 11 attacks. The conflict involved coalition forces and the Afghan government fighting Taliban insurgents and other militant groups.
Following his death, the Army posthumously awarded Patton the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and other service medals. He was survived by his parents and siblings. His body was returned to Washington state for burial.
Patton is memorialized on the 101st Airborne Division memorial at Fort Campbell and on online veterans' memorials. His name is included on the Afghanistan War casualty lists maintained by several news organizations and research institutes.
Explore Further
Adam James Patton 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.
