Tauteris, Robert Joseph Jr
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Verified SPC Robert Joseph Tauteris Jr, an American soldier from Hamlet, IN, served in the Army National Guard and was killed in Nilay, Afghanistan on January 6, 2012.
Their Story
Robert Joseph Tauteris Jr, a Specialist in the United States Army National Guard, was serving with the 713th Engineer Company (Sapper), 113th Engineer Battalion, 81st Troop Command, based in Valparaiso, Indiana. Tauteris was part of the contingent deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, a military operation initiated in October 2001.
On January 6, 2012, SPC Tauteris was killed in hostile circumstances in Nilay, Afghanistan. His death was one of the many losses endured by the United States military during the operation, which sought to address various security challenges in the region.
Hailing from Hamlet, Indiana, Tauteris was 44 years old at the time of his passing. As a member of the National Guard, he was part of a citizen-soldier force providing crucial engineering expertise in combat zones.
His passing is part of the broader toll the conflict took on American forces, with 2,356 U.S. military personnel lost over the course of the operation. His service and sacrifice are remembered as part of the collective history of Operation Enduring Freedom, which concluded in December 2014.
Explore Further
Operation Enduring Freedom concluded in December 2014, marking the end of a significant chapter in U.S. military history. 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.
