Whitacre, Andrew Francis

Lance Corporal Andrew Francis Whitacre, an American Marine from Bryant, Indiana, served with the United States Marine Corps in Afghanistan. He was part of Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, based in Twentynine Palms, California.

Whitacre deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, a military operation initiated in October 2001. His battalion was deployed to support missions across various regions, including Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa. These deployments were part of broader efforts to combat terrorism and stabilize regions affected by conflict.

On June 19, 2008, Whitacre was killed in Farah Province, Afghanistan. His death was classified as hostile, a term used by the military to denote fatalities resulting from direct enemy action. He was 21 years old at the time of his passing.

Whitacre's death was one of the many losses the United States experienced during Operation Enduring Freedom. The operation concluded in December 2014, marking an end to a significant chapter in the international military efforts in Afghanistan.

The community in Bryant, Indiana, mourned the loss of Whitacre, remembering him for his service and dedication. His sacrifice is honored alongside many others who served in the conflict.

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.

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