Thomas, David William
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Verified SGT David William Thomas, 40, of Saint Petersburg, FL, served in the U.S. Army and died in Asadabad, Afghanistan, on June 27, 2010, as a result of hostile actions.
Their Story
David William Thomas was born in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He joined the U.S. Army and was assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Thomas was deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, a conflict initiated in October 2001 following the September 11 attacks. His service in the Army took him to various assignments, including regions like the Philippines and the Horn of Africa, as part of broader U.S. military operations.
On June 27, 2010, while serving in Asadabad, Afghanistan, SGT Thomas lost his life during a hostile encounter. The circumstances of his death underline the persistent dangers faced by military personnel in conflict zones.
His passing was officially recorded by the Army, marking a solemn moment among many during the prolonged conflict in Afghanistan, which concluded in December 2014.
SGT Thomas’s service and life form part of the broader narrative of those who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, a campaign that spanned 13 years and involved significant international military efforts.
Explore Further
Operation Enduring Freedom, which began in October 2001, concluded in December 2014 after years of extensive 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.
