SSgt. Thaddeus Montgomery
FORT CARSON, COLO. -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
SSgt. Thaddeus S. Montgomery, 29, of West Yellowstone, Mont., died Jan. 20 at Lorengal Outpost, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
Montgomery joined the U.S. Army in March 2003. This was his third deployment overseas. He served his first two tours of duty in Iraq from August 2003 to August 2004, and from October 2006 to December 2007. He was sent to Afghanistan in June 2009. He worked as an 11B infantryman.
Awards he received while serving include: Army Commendation Medal – 2, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal – 2, National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star, Iraq Campaign Medal w/ two Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon – 3, NATO Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge.
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