World, Frank Joseph-alfonso
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Verified SGT Frank Joseph-alfonso World, a 25-year-old Marine from Buffalo, NY, died in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on April 1, 2010, during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Their Story
Frank Joseph-alfonso World, a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, was serving with the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Expeditionary Brigade–Afghanistan (Forward), 2nd Marine Division, out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Born in Buffalo, New York, World was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, a mission that began in October 2001.
On April 1, 2010, World was killed in action in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. His death was recorded in the Defense Casualty Analysis System the same day, marking another loss in the protracted conflict.
World's deployment to Afghanistan was part of a broader strategy involving operations in the Philippines and the Horn of Africa, reflecting the global nature of U.S. military efforts during this period.
Operation Enduring Freedom, initiated as a response to the September 11 attacks, aimed to dismantle terrorist organizations and stabilize the region. The conflict saw a surge in military activity in its final years, with troops facing significant resistance.
SGT World’s service and sacrifice are commemorated by those who knew him, as well as by the broader military community, acknowledging the toll of a war that lasted until December 2014.
Explore Further
Operation Enduring Freedom officially concluded in December 2014, after over a decade of military operations. 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.
