Ft. Carson Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

The Department of Defense announced Monday afternoon the death of a Ft. Carson soldier in Afghanistan.

Spc. Tofiga J. Tautolo, 23, of Wilmington, Calif., died May 27, in Bati Kot, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when his vehicle was attacked with an enemy improvised explosive device, according to the Department of Defense.

Tautolo was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson.

Fort Carson has provided additional information regarding Spc.Tautolo:

UNIT: 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

DATE OF ENTRY INTO THE ARMY: May 5, 2011

DATE SOLDIER ARRIVED AT FORT CARSON: July 19, 2011

DEPLOYMENTS AND DATES:

AFGHANISTAN: March 13, 2012 – May 27, 2012 May 9, 2009 ? Dec. 5, 2009 (USMC)

IRAQ: July 1, 2008 ? Sept. 15, 2008 (USMC) Feb. 25, 2008 ? June 30, 2008 (USMC)

AWARDS RECEIVED:

Navy Unit Commendation Medal National Defense Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star ? 3 Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star ? 1 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Army Service Ribbon Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ Campaign Star ? 1 NATO Medal

Spc. Tofiga J. Tautolo. Spc. Tautolo served in the United States Marine Corps prior to enlisting in the Army on May 5, 2011.