Fort Carson Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

FORT CARSON – The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Thaddeus S. Montgomery, 29, of West Yellowstone, Mont., died Jan. 20 at Lorengal Outpost, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident.

He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DATE OF ENTRY INTO THE ARMY: March 4, 2003

DATE SOLDIER JOINED CURRENT UNIT: December 15, 2005

DEPLOYMENTS AND DATES:

Iraq (OIF): August 2003 – August 2004

Iraq (OIF): October 2006 – December 2007

Afghanistan (OEF): June 7, 2009 – January 20, 2010

HOME OF RECORD: West Yellowstone, Mont.

AWARDS RECEIVED:

Army Commendation Medal – 2

Army Achievement Medal

Meritorious Unit Citation

Army Good Conduct Medal – 2

National Defense Service Medal

Korea Defense Service Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star

Iraq Campaign Medal w/ two Campaign Stars

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon

Army Service Ribbon

Overseas Service Ribbon – 3

NATO Service Medal

Combat Infantry Badge

Expert Infantry Badge

AGE: 29

MOS: 11B – Infantryman

UNIT: 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division