Occupation
the 425th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard, Selfridge, Mich.;
Incident
Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew L. Hilton died from wounds sustained June 26 near Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan, when his convoy encountered improvised explosive devices, small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. Also killed were Sgt. 1st Class Joseph A. McKay and Spc. Mark C. Palmateer.