Springer, Clinton Edward Ii
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Verified PFC Clinton Edward Ii Springer, an American soldier from Sanford, ME, died on September 24, 2010, at Camp Alamo in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Their Story
Clinton Edward Ii Springer was a Private First Class in the United States Army, deployed with the CTAG-A unit, C-Co 2-22 INBN. He hailed from Sanford, Maine, and at the young age of 21, he was serving his country in Afghanistan, a region that had been a focal point of international military efforts since 2001.
On September 24, 2010, Springer was killed in action at Camp Alamo, located in the capital city of Kabul, Afghanistan. The details surrounding his death highlight the perilous conditions that troops faced during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Operation Enduring Freedom, initiated in October 2001, was a response to the events of September 11. It aimed to dismantle terrorist organizations in Afghanistan and eliminate their ability to operate from the region. By 2010, the operation had seen significant military engagement and strategic shifts, including surges in troop deployment.
Springer's death was part of the broader human cost of the conflict, which saw many young lives lost and countless families affected. His passing was a reminder of the ongoing sacrifices made by service members and their families.
The legacy of soldiers like Clinton Springer is preserved in the efforts to understand and learn from the long engagement in Afghanistan, which concluded in December 2014. His service is remembered as part of the collective memory and historical record of the conflict.
Explore Further
Clinton Edward Ii Springer 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: Losano, Raymond, Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif.
