Witkowski, Philip Lawrence
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Verified SGT Philip Lawrence Witkowski, 24, from Fredonia, NY, served in the U.S. Army's 7th Field Artillery and died in Homburg, Germany, on May 1, 2004.
Their Story
Philip Lawrence Witkowski, a Sergeant in the United States Army, was born in Fredonia, New York. He served with the 7th Field Artillery, F Battery, part of the 25th Infantry Division stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Witkowski was among the American forces deployed as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, a global campaign initiated in response to the events of September 11, 2001. This operation saw U.S. military personnel sent to various locations including Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa.
On May 1, 2004, Sgt. Witkowski was killed in action in Homburg, Germany, a loss recorded in the Defense Casualty Analysis System. The specific circumstances surrounding his death remain documented within military records.
Operation Enduring Freedom, initiated in October 2001, was a significant military campaign which officially concluded in December 2014. Sgt. Witkowski's service and sacrifice are remembered with respect and solemnity.
He was 24 years old at the time of his passing, a young man serving his country in a time of global conflict. His death is a reminder of the human cost of military operations and the enduring impact on families and communities.
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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.
