Walls, Jonathan Michael
Sgt. Jonathan Michael Walls, an American soldier from West Lawn, PA, died at age 27 in Mushan Village, Afghanistan, on August 1, 2009, during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Their Story
Jonathan Michael Walls served as a Sergeant in the United States Army, attached to Company C, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, based in Fort Carson, Colorado. Hailing from West Lawn, Pennsylvania, Sgt. Walls was known for his dedication and service to his country.
He was deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, a multi-national military operation initiated in October 2001. His service also included deployments to the Philippines and the Horn of Africa, reflecting the global reach of his military duties.
On August 1, 2009, Sgt. Walls lost his life in Mushan Village, Afghanistan. The cause of his death was classified as hostile, a term indicating that he was killed due to enemy action during combat operations.
Sgt. Walls's name was entered into the Defense Casualty Analysis System following his death, ensuring that his sacrifice was officially recorded and honored. His passing represents the human cost of the prolonged military engagement in Afghanistan.
Operation Enduring Freedom, in which Sgt. Walls served, continued until December 2014. This conflict saw significant international military involvement, with many service members like Sgt. Walls facing life-threatening situations on a regular basis.
Explore Further
Operation Enduring Freedom, which Sgt. Walls was part of, 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.
