Turner, Neil Isaac
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Verified Neil Isaac Turner, an American soldier from Tacoma, WA, served with the Army's 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment. He died on January 11, 2012, at COP Kherwar, Afghanistan, aged 21.
Their Story
Neil Isaac Turner, a Private First Class in the United States Army, was serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team based out of Fort Bliss, Texas. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Turner enlisted in the Army, driven by a sense of duty and service.
PFC Turner was deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, a military operation initiated in response to the events of September 11, 2001. The operation aimed to dismantle terrorist networks and establish peace in the region.
On January 11, 2012, PFC Turner was killed in action at Combat Outpost Kherwar in Afghanistan. His untimely death at the age of 21 occurred during a period of intense conflict, reflecting the high risk faced by those serving in the region.
Turner's service also took him to other locations, including the Philippines and the Horn of Africa, as part of his commitment to his country's objectives. His death is a reminder of the human toll of military operations.
Operation Enduring Freedom officially concluded in December 2014, marking the end of a significant chapter in U.S. military engagement overseas. Turner's sacrifice is remembered as part of this long and challenging mission.
Explore Further
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.
