Tawney, Ian Matthew

Ian Matthew Tawney was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, serving with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), 1st Marine Division, stationed at Camp Pendleton, California. Tawney was deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, a conflict that began on October 7, 2001, following the events of September 11.

On October 16, 2010, Tawney was killed by hostile action in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Helmand Province was a focal point of the conflict, known for intense military operations aimed at disrupting insurgent activities. The Department of Defense confirmed his death, marking a somber moment for his unit and family.

Tawney hailed from Dallas, Oregon, and was remembered by those who knew him as a committed Marine who served his country with dedication. His passing was a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by military personnel deployed in conflict zones.

The loss of Sergeant Tawney resonated with his community and fellow service members, who mourned the death of a young man dedicated to his service. As with all casualties of conflict, his death underscores the human cost associated with military operations abroad.

Operation Enduring Freedom, in which Tawney participated, concluded in December 2014, marking the end of a significant chapter in U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan.

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.

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