Remembering Them Forever (RTF)!
Laningham, IV, Ira Benjamin (Ben)
- Zapata, Texas, Zapata County, United States
Military Information:
- US Army
- Bronze Star Medal
- PH: Purple Heart
- Deceased
- Afghanistan War
- KIA
- QR Code
- Combat Action/Infantry Badge (CIB)
- PFC (Private First Class)
- GWT: Global War on Terrorism
- Operation Enduring Freedom
- Good Conduct Medal
- 1-Alpha List
- National/American Defense Service Medal/Award
Bio:
Died of wounds suffered in the Charkh district of Logar province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device and small-arms fire. First south Texas soldier to die in Afghanistan in 2011.
https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-pfc-ira-b-laningham-iv/5425815
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63954002/ira-benjamin-laningham
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