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SSG William R. Neil, Jr.
RELEASE NUMBER: 080324-03
DATE POSTED: MARCH 24, 2008
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PRESS RELEASE: Special Forces Soldier killed in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, March 24, 2007) — An Army Special Forces Soldier died March 22 as a result of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device while conducting a combat operation near Sperwan Ghar, Afghanistan.
Staff Sgt. William R. Neil, Jr., 38, was a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha team communications sergeant assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) here at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
Neil is survived by his parents, William Sr. and Patricia, of Holmdel, N.J.; and sisters, Patricia, Barbara, and Veronica.
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STAFF SGT. WILLIAM R. NEIL, JR.
Killed in action on March 22, 2008 Operation Enduring Freedom
Staff Sgt. William R. Neil, Jr., 38, was killed in action when the vehicle he was riding in struck an improvised explosive device on March 22 near Sperwan Ghar, Afghanistan, while serving with Company C, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne).
He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2007 as a member of the Combined Joint Special Operation Task Force - Afghanistan. This was his second deployment to Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terror.
Neil, a native of Holmdel, N.J., volunteered for military service and enlisted into the Army in Jan. 1998 as a supply specialist. His first duty assignment was with the 4th Ranger Training Battalion at Ft. Benning, Ga., from Sept. 1998 through Oct. 2003. He later attended and graduated from Ranger School before attending the Special Forces Qualification Course. In 2006 he earned the coveted “Green Beret.”
Neil’s military education include; the Total Army Instructor Training Course, Warrior Leaders Course, Special Forces Qualification Course, Ranger Course, and the Basic Airborne Course.
His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, six Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Weapons Qualification Badge, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, and the Parachutist Badge.
Neil is survived by his parents William Sr., and Patricia, of Holmdel, N.J.; and sisters, Patricia, Barbara, and Veronica.
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03-25-2008, 06:32
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03-25-2008, 06:36
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RIP SSG Neil
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03-25-2008, 06:45
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Rest in Peace Staff Sergeant.
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03-25-2008, 06:46
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RIP, hermano.
Thank you for your service.
See you on the other side.
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03-25-2008, 07:46
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03-25-2008, 07:49
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Rest in Peace SSG Neil!
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03-25-2008, 08:09
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03-25-2008, 08:24
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03-25-2008, 09:14
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Rest in Peace.
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03-25-2008, 09:49
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03-25-2008, 10:03
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Rest in Peace, SSG Neil, Jr. Thoughts and prayers out to your family and Brothers.
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03-25-2008, 10:12
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03-25-2008, 10:38
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03-25-2008, 10:52
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In pace requiescat SSG Neil.
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