Wilson, William Robert Iii
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Verified SSG William Robert Wilson III, 27, from Getzville, NY, served in the US Army and died on March 26, 2012, in Dewana, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Their Story
SSG William Robert Wilson III was an American combatant who served in the United States Army. Born and raised in Getzville, New York, he was part of Company A, 2-28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, under the Combined Joint Task Force 1, known as Task Force Blackhawk.
Wilson joined the Army with a commitment to serve his nation, finding himself deployed to Afghanistan during the protracted conflict known as Operation Enduring Freedom. This operation, aimed at dismantling terrorist organizations and stabilizing the region, commenced in October 2001.
The mission in Afghanistan was fraught with danger, and Wilson was reportedly in an active combat zone in Dewana, a location known for its hostile engagements. On March 26, 2012, Wilson lost his life in an incident classified as hostile by the United States Department of Defense.
His untimely death at the age of 27 was a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the operation. Wilson's name was entered into the Defense Casualty Analysis System, a somber registry honoring those who have fallen in service.
Operation Enduring Freedom finally concluded in December 2014, but the legacy of the soldiers like SSG William Robert Wilson III, who served with valor, remains in the memories of those who knew him and those who serve in the military.
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Operation Enduring Freedom, the conflict in which Wilson served, 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.
