Stewart, David Hamilton
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Verified SSGT David Hamilton Stewart of Stafford, VA, died on June 20, 2014, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, while serving with 2D CEB, 2D MARDIV, USMC.
Their Story
David Hamilton Stewart was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps at the time of his death on June 20, 2014, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Hailing from Stafford, Virginia, Stewart was 34 years old and served with the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion (2D CEB), 2nd Marine Division (2D MARDIV), based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
His service in the Marine Corps was part of Operation Enduring Freedom, a military campaign initiated in October 2001 with the aim of dismantling terrorist groups in Afghanistan. The operation officially concluded in December 2014, marking an end to a prolonged military engagement.
Stewart's death was classified as hostile, a term used to describe casualties resulting from military action or combat with enemy forces. He was among the 2,356 American service members who lost their lives during the Operation Enduring Freedom campaign.
The region of Helmand Province, where Stewart was stationed, was one of the most volatile areas during the conflict. It was frequently a site of intense operations and clashes between coalition forces and insurgent groups.
As the operation neared its conclusion, service members like Stewart continued to carry out missions aimed at stabilizing the region and supporting Afghan forces. His sacrifice is remembered alongside those of his fellow service members who served in this complex conflict.
Explore Further
Operation Enduring Freedom concluded in December 2014, marking an end to the campaign in Afghanistan. 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.
