Grave marker for Spc Damon G. Winkleman in the Fairview Cemetery,
Craigton
(Wayne County), Ohio
(courtesy Charles
Miller) |
Spc Damon G. Winkleman, 23, of
Lakeville, OH. died September 20, 2009 in Zabul province of injuries
sustained when his vehicle overturned, officials said. Also killed
was Spc. Corey J. Kowall, an infantrymen. The men were rushing to
assist a convoy that encountered an improvised explosive device.
Winkleman joined
the Army in September 2007, enlisting as a combat
medic.
In May 2008, he
reported to the 82nd Airborne Division and was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute
Infantry Regiment as a combat medic.
Spc Winkleman was assigned to Alpha Company in the 2nd Battalion, 508th
Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division. Winkleman was a medic and had only been in Afghanistan
for about 5-weeks when he was killed.
“Spc. Winkleman
was an outstanding medic and paratrooper. He was
passionate about his profession, always eager to
gain more medical knowledge. He was more than
willing to care for his fellow paratroopers in their
time of need and will be sorely missed by all,” said
Staff Sgt. William Epps, the medical platoon
sergeant.
Winkleman is
survived by his parents, Richard and Patricia
Winkleman of Lakeville, Ohio.
Winkleman’s awards
and decorations include the Good Conduct Medal, the
National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, the Afghan Campaign Medal,
the Army Service Ribbon and the Parachutists Badge.
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