Suter, Preston J
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Verified SPC Preston J. Suter, 22, from Sandy, UT, served with 527th MP Co., 3rd BCT, 1st ID, and died on July 5, 2011, in Route Virginia, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Their Story
Preston J. Suter, an American serviceman from Sandy, Utah, was serving as a Specialist in the United States Army at the time of his death. He was part of Task Force Duke, which included the 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Infantry Division, specifically assigned to the 527th Military Police Company, Combined Joint Task Force 1.
On July 5, 2011, while on duty in Afghanistan, SPC Suter was killed in action in an area known as Route Virginia. His death was categorized as a result of hostile action, underscoring the perils faced by military personnel in conflict zones.
Operation Enduring Freedom, which began on October 7, 2001, following the events of September 11, 2001, was a significant international military campaign aimed at dismantling terrorist organizations operating in Afghanistan and beyond.
The operation was part of a broader effort to stabilize the region, involving numerous nations and coalition forces over its thirteen-year span. The conflict officially concluded in December 2014, marking the end of a long and challenging mission.
SPC Suter's name was added to the Defense Casualty Analysis System on the day of his passing, ensuring that his service and sacrifice are formally recognized and remembered.
Explore Further
Operation Enduring Freedom, which began in 2001, concluded in December 2014, ending a significant chapter in international military operations. 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.
