White, James Paul Jr
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Verified James Paul White Jr, 19, of Huber Heights, Ohio, was a PFC in the US Army when he died on August 11, 2006, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.
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James Paul White Jr, a Private First Class in the United States Army, hailed from Huber Heights, Ohio. Born in 1987, White joined the military in his late teens, seeking to serve his country during a complex period in global affairs.
Assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, part of Task Force Spartan, White was stationed at Fort Drum, New York, before his deployment. His unit was involved in Operation Enduring Freedom, a campaign initiated in response to the events of September 11, 2001.
On August 11, 2006, White was in Jalalabad, a city in eastern Afghanistan. It was here that he met his untimely death due to hostile actions. At just 19 years old, his passing marked a significant loss for his family, friends, and fellow service members.
Operation Enduring Freedom was characterized by its multinational efforts and included operations not only in Afghanistan but also in the Philippines and the Horn of Africa. White's service took him to these regions, reflecting the global scope of the conflict.
The conflict, which aimed to dismantle terrorist networks, officially concluded in December 2014. White's sacrifice is one of many remembered in the context of these broader military efforts.
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Operation Enduring Freedom, which James Paul White Jr participated in, 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.
