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Matthew B Phillips
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Name: Army Cpl. Matthew B. Phillips
Age: 27
From: Jasper, Ga.
Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy
Incident: Army Cpl. Matthew B. Phillips died of wounds sustained when his outpost was attacked by small-arms fire and rocket propelled grenades from enemy forces in Wanat, Afghanistan, on July 13. Also killed were 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom, Sgt. Israel Garcia, Cpl. Jonathan R. Ayers, Cpl. Jason D. Hovater, Cpl. Jason M. Bogar, Cpl. Pruitt A. Rainey, Cpl. Gunnar W. Zwilling and Pfc. Sergio S. Abad.
Died: July 13, 2008
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Age: 27
From: Jasper, Ga.
Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy
Incident: Army Cpl. Matthew B. Phillips died of wounds sustained when his outpost was attacked by small-arms fire and rocket propelled grenades from enemy forces in Wanat, Afghanistan, on July 13. Also killed were 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom, Sgt. Israel Garcia, Cpl. Jonathan R. Ayers, Cpl. Jason D. Hovater, Cpl. Jason M. Bogar, Cpl. Pruitt A. Rainey, Cpl. Gunnar W. Zwilling and Pfc. Sergio S. Abad.
Died: July 13, 2008
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Occupation
the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy;
Incident
Army Cpl. Matthew B. Phillips died July 13 of wounds sustained when his outpost was attacked by small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades from enemy forces in Wanat, Afghanistan. Also killed were 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom, Sgt. Israel Garcia, Cpl. Jonathan R. Ayers, Cpl. Jason D. Hovater, Cpl. Jason M. Bogar, Cpl. Pruitt A. Rainey, Cpl. Gunnar W. Zwilling and Pfc. Sergio S. Abad.
Prayers & Messages
Matthew B Phillips
2008-08-18
Your family has been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Matthew B Phillips
2008-08-18
Your family has been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Matthew B Phillips
2008-08-05
Thankyou.
Godspeed.
Brad Stuart, Texas. 2008.
Matthew B Phillips
2008-07-19
American Legion Post 149 of Jasper, Georgia
salutes Matthew B. Phillips for his service to his country.
Dale Burdge - Senior Vice Commander Post 149
Matthew B Phillips
2008-07-19
MY HEARTS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY,
BUT DO UNDERSTAND HE IS IN A BETTER
PLACE NOW! ~GOD BLESS
Matthew B Phillips
2008-07-18
I didn't know Matthew that well...we went to West Hall High school together...I am truly sorry for your loss...My heart goes out to the family...
take care
Jennifer Dozetos
Matthew B Phillips
2008-07-18
We can never repay you for your service and giving. God has graced me with the privilage of being family and I will hold your honor, always.
RS
Minnesota
Matthew B Phillips
2008-07-17
My prayers are with you and your family.
Matthew B Phillips
2008-07-17
Thoughts and Prayers with all family and friend of Corp Phillips. I am so sorry to hear of this! May God Bless All the Troops. It is hard for us as family to deal with a death but, it is even harder for those who were there at the time of the incident and all those horrible memories of this death they will have of this young soldiers death. Sorry to hear of this.
Matthew B Phillips
2008-07-17
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.
Matthew B Phillips
2008-07-17
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.