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Jeffrey F Nichols

Jeffrey F Nichols

US Army Granite Shoals, TX Age: 21 Views: 2389

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Name: Army Spc. Jeffrey F. Nichols

Age: 21

From: Granite Shoals, Texas;

Assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Polk, La.;

Incident: Army Spc. Jeffrey F. Nichols died May 1 in Baghdad from wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

Died: May 01, 2008


Fort Polk soldier killed in Baghdad

The Associated Press

FORT POLK — A Fort Polk soldier was killed in Baghdad yesterday when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device.

Spc. Jeffrey F. Nichols, 21, of Granite Shoals, Texas, was a field artilleryman assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, according to a news release by Samantha Evans, public information officer with JRTC & Fort Polk.

Nichols enlisted in the Army in September 2005 and completed basic and advanced individual training at Fort Sill, Okla. He was assigned to Fort Polk in December 2005.

His awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal and...

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the 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Polk, La.;

Incident

Army Spc. Jeffrey F. Nichols died May 1 in Baghdad from wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

Prayers & Messages

Jeffrey F Nichols
2011-05-01
God bless you SPC Nichols. "Gone but not forgotton" MAJ John Schulz
Jeffrey F Nichols
2008-05-12
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family. Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Jeffrey F Nichols
2008-05-09
My most sincere condolences go out to your family and friends. Thank you for affording me the freedom through your sacrifice and helping others to live free also. We are free because of brave soldiers like you. God Bless you, Spc. Nichols!
Jeffrey F Nichols
2008-05-09
im so sry for you loss may god be with you
Jeffrey F Nichols
2008-05-08
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.