DOD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
They died May 18, in Asadabad, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an indirect fire. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion (Air Assault), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Killed were:
Sgt. Michael J. Knapp, 28, of Overland Park, Kan., and
Sgt. Jabraun S. Knox, 23, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
For more information the media may contact Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs Office at 253-967-0152 or 0148.
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A highly decorated Army Sergeant from Overland Park was among two
soldiers killed in action in Afghanistan Friday. The Pentagon has
notified the relatives, and released the names of
Sergeant Michael
Knapp, 28, of Overland Park, and
Sergeant Jabraun Knox, 23, of Auburn,
Ind.
Defense Department officials say the pair died of wounds suffered
when enemy forces attacked their unit with indirect fire. Both Soldiers
were assigned to 1st Battalion (Air Assault), 377th Field Artillery
Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
“On behalf of the Soldiers and Family members of the 17th Fires
Brigade, I express our deepest condolences to the families of Sgt.
Michael J.Knapp and Sgt. Jabraun S. Knox,” said Col. Kenneth L. Kamper,
17th Fires Brigade Commander. “Their actions and sacrifices for their
unit and mission will always be remembered. They were sons, husbands,
fathers and Soldiers who contributed immeasurably to their families,
communities, our unit and the nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with
their families."
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| Sgt.
Michael J.Knapp |
According to unit records,
Sgt. Knapp entered military service in
October 2003. He served one overseas deployment to Kosovo from January
2005 through January 2006; and two deployments to Iraq in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Knapp attended Advanced Individual
Training in Military Occupational Specialty 13B (Cannon Crew Member) at
Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Sgt. Knapp reported to Joint Base Lewis-McChord on March 10, 2010. He
was assigned to the 1st Battalion (Air Assault), 377th Field Artillery
Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade.
He deployed with his unit to Afghanistan in October 2011. This was
his first deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
His awards and decorations include Army Commendation Medal (two
awards), Army Achievement Medal (two awards), Army Good Conduct Medal,
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service
Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star, Afghanistan Campaign
Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional
Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon (three awards),
Armed Forces Reserve Medal L/W M device (two awards), NATO Medal,
Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge with Mechanic,
Marksmanship Qualification Badge – Expert with Field Artillery.
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| Sgt. Jabraun S. Knox |
According to unit records,
Sgt. Knox entered the Army in January 2009 at Indianapolis, Indiana.
He reported to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for initial Army training
and then reported to Fort Sill, Oklahoma for Advanced Individual
Training in Military Occupational Specialty 13B (Cannon Crew Member).
Upon completion of AIT Sgt. Knox reported to Joint Base Lewis-McChord
on June 17, 2009. He deployed with 1/377 FA Regt. in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom from July 2009 through May 2010. The unit
deployed to Afghanistan in October 2011. This was his first deployment
in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
His awards and decorations include Army Achievement medal,
Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global
War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon,
Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon (two awards), Marksmanship
Qualification Badge – Expert with Field Artillery.
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