Walker, Matthew Herbert
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Verified Matthew Herbert Walker, an American Army specialist from Hillsboro, MO, died on June 5, 2014, in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Their Story
Matthew Herbert Walker, a 20-year-old U.S. Army Specialist, was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Hailing from Hillsboro, Missouri, Walker was part of the American forces deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, which began in October 2001.
On June 5, 2014, Walker lost his life in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, as a result of hostile actions. His death occurred towards the latter stages of the conflict, which saw extensive deployment of U.S. military personnel across various regions.
Walker was among the 2,356 American military personnel who died during the operation, a testament to the human cost of the conflict that spanned over a decade. Details surrounding the specific circumstances of his death remain part of the broader narrative of the war in Afghanistan.
Operation Enduring Freedom officially concluded in December 2014, marking an end to the prolonged military engagement. Walker's sacrifice is remembered alongside those of his fellow service members, highlighting the profound impacts of global conflict.
Explore Further
Operation Enduring Freedom concluded in December 2014, marking the end of U.S. combat operations in Afghanistan. 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.
