Vose, Douglas M Iii
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Verified CW2 Douglas M. Vose III, a 38-year-old from Concrete, WA, died in hostile action on July 29, 2009, in Bagram, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Their Story
Douglas M. Vose III served as a Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the United States Army. Hailing from Concrete, Washington, Vose was part of Task Force 10, a unit engaged in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
On July 29, 2009, Vose was killed in Bagram, Afghanistan. His death was classified as a result of hostile action, reflecting the ongoing dangers faced by U.S. forces during this period in the conflict.
Operation Enduring Freedom began in October 2001 as a response to the September 11 attacks, with the primary aim of dismantling al-Qaeda and removing the Taliban from power. By 2009, the Taliban had regrouped, and the situation in Afghanistan remained perilous for coalition forces.
Vose's death occurred during a time when incidents involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were increasingly frequent, contributing to the rising number of casualties among military personnel.
His loss was a somber reminder of the human cost of war, impacting not only his family and community back home in Washington but also his fellow soldiers abroad.
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.
