Category Archives: Fiddler’s Green

In memory of our lost comrades.

SPC Steven L. Dupont

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Steven L. Dupont, 20, of Lafayette, La., died Oct. 24 at Rangrizan, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, [...]

MG (Ret) John W. Hudachek, 58th Colonel of the Regiment

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of MG(R) John W. Hudachek, who passed away on 16 September 2010.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, MG Hudachek retired in 1985 after 31 years of service as an Armor officer. He was 80 years old at the time of his death. [...]

PFC Cody A. Board

PFC Cody A. Board from McKinney, TX was killed in action on 4 October 2010 near Mirwais, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations. PFC Board was assigned to A Company, 1st Squadron, 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany. A memorial ceremony is scheduled for the Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel on 13 October [...]

SPC Joseph T. Prentler

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Joseph T. Prentler, 20, of Fenwick, Mich., died Oct. 4 in Mama Kariz, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his military vehicle using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry [...]

Maj. Paul D. Carron

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom
Maj. Paul D. Carron, 33, of Mo. died Sept. 18 at Qalat, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
For more information, [...]

SPC. Justin B. Shoecraft

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
SPC Justin B. Shoecraft, 28, of Elkhart, Ind., died Aug. 24 at Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device at Kakarak, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st [...]

Pfc. John E. Andrade

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. John E. Andrade, 19, of San Antonio, Texas, died Aug. 7 at DE Khak Chupan Turah, Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, [...]

PFC Paul O. Cuzzupe II

Pfc. Paul O. Cuzzupe II, 23, of Plant City, Fla., died Aug. 8 in Akhtar-Mohammad-Khan, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Calvary Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
For more information, the media may contact the U.S. Army, Europe, and Seventh [...]