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| August 29, 2009 |
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SGT. EARL D. WERNER
The Oregon National Guard has prepared the following information on Sgt. Earl D. Werner, age 38.
Werner was killed in the incident in Rashid, Iraq on Aug. 28, 2009 when his convoy was struck by an explosive formed penetrator and was serving with the 41st Special Troops Battalion (STB), 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
Werner was on his third deployment with the Oregon National Guard. His first deployment was as part of the 2nd Battalion, 162 Infantry in 2004. Later he deployed with the 234th Engineer Company in 2007 before transferring to the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team for deployment.
During his time with the Oregon National Guard, Werner was awarded the Bronze Star, two Army Commendation Medals and the Combat Action Badge.
He is survived by his wife Casey and son Charles, age 19 of the Amboy, Wash. area.
The Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Ken Nygren stated in a message from Iraq, "All the STB leadership were present to support our soldiers at the ramp ceremony in Iraq. It was a sad event, but very evident that the unit is very cohesive and still very proudly STB. They are serving Oregon and the nation well."
Additional information and photo will be provided when received, again, please direct media inquiries to the Oregon Military Department, Public Affairs Office, 503-584-3917, to allow the family time to recover from their loss.
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The Department of Defense Release may be viewed at
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=12938
Contact Info: Capt. Stephen Bomar
503-584-3885
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Kay Fristad
503-584-3917
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