Erik S. Kristensen
United States Navy officer (1972–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Erik Samsel Kristensen (March 15, 1972 – June 28, 2005) was a lieutenant commander of the United States Navy SEALs who was killed in action during Operation Red Wings. He and several other SEALs set off as part of a search and rescue mission, hoping to assist a four-man SEAL team that was engaged in a firefight with Taliban fighters.
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Birth name | Erik Samsel Kristensen |
Born | (1972-03-15)March 15, 1972 Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | June 28, 2005(2005-06-28) (aged 33)[1] Kunar Province, Afghanistan |
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Years of service | 1995–2005 |
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Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
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