Politics & Government
Kennewick Soldier Dies in Afghanistan
Spc. Robert Ellis was one of four soldiers who died June 18 when enemy forces attacked their unit with indirect fire in Bagram, Afghanistan.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
They died June 18, in Bagram, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with indirect fire.
Killed were:
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- Sgt. Justin R. Johnson, 25, of Hobe Sound, FL, assigned to the 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, Fort Eustis, VA, and
- Spc. Ember M. Alt, 21, of Beech Island, SC,
- Spc. Robert W. Ellis, 21, of Kennewick, WA,
- Spc. William R. Moody, 30, of Burleson, TX, all assigned to 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, CO.
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