Stapley, Tracy Lane
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Verified 1SG Tracy Lane Stapley, an American from Clearfield, UT, served in the 308th Medical Company and died at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar on July 3, 2013.
Their Story
Tracy Lane Stapley, who held the rank of First Sergeant in the United States Army, was born and raised in Clearfield, Utah. He was assigned to the 308th Medical Company, part of the 172nd Medical Battalion (Multifunctional) under the 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support), headquartered in St. George, Utah.
1SG Stapley was deployed as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, which began in October 2001. His service took him to various regions including Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa, reflecting the global nature of the conflict against terrorism.
On July 3, 2013, Stapley was stationed at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar, a significant logistics hub for U.S. military operations in the Middle East. It was there that he was killed in action, a stark reminder of the ongoing risks faced by military personnel even in non-combat zones.
Operation Enduring Freedom officially concluded in December 2014, marking the end of the U.S. combat mission in Afghanistan. Stapley's death was one of many that underscored the enduring human cost of the operation.
His passing was felt deeply in his hometown of Clearfield, where his service and dedication to his country were honored and remembered by family, friends, and fellow service members.
Explore Further
Operation Enduring Freedom, which began in October 2001, 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.
