Wilson, Wade Daniel

Wade Daniel Wilson, a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, was born and raised in Normangee, Texas. Sgt. Wilson was a member of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), stationed at Camp Pendleton, California.

Operation Enduring Freedom, initiated in October 2001, was the United States' response to the September 11 attacks. It aimed at dismantling terrorist organizations in Afghanistan and resulted in a protracted conflict that lasted until December 2014.

Sgt. Wilson was deployed to Afghanistan as part of this operation. During his service, he was stationed in Helmand Province, a region that witnessed significant military activity and intense combat.

On May 11, 2012, Sgt. Wilson was killed by hostile forces in Helmand Province. He was 22 years old at the time of his death. His passing was part of the broader toll of Operation Enduring Freedom, which claimed the lives of 2,356 American service members.

Sgt. Wilson's sacrifice is remembered by his family, friends, and fellow Marines, all of whom mourn the loss of a young man dedicated to his country. His service and life are emblematic of the many who served in a conflict that spanned over a decade, impacting countless lives both in the United States and abroad.

Operation Enduring Freedom concluded in December 2014, marking the end of over 13 years of military engagement 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.

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