Staff Sargeant Jeffery Hartley
of Hempstead,Texas
Staff Sergeant Jeffery Hartley was killed in Kharguliah, Iraq on April 8, 2008
when vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was on his 5th tour
of duty for the Army and was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom when he was
killed.
Hartley was awarded over 20 awards, including the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation
with Valor Device, the Combat Action Badge, and a Purple Heart.
Complete story in the following articles that were published in The Waller Times, Hempstead, Texas.
The Waller Times - SSGT Hartley July 7,2008
The Waller Times - SSGT Hartley April 14,2008
The Waller Times - SSGT Hartley April 21,2008 part 1
The Waller Times - SSGT Hartley April 21, 2008 part 2
Your son's service and sacrifice will always be remembered by family, friends, fellow soldiers
and veterans. He did not die in vain - he stood tall like so many before him and those to come -
guarding our door to freedom. Please accept our condolences. We are truly sorry for your loss
and may God lighten your heart.
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