The DoD has identified Spc. Thomas K. Doerflinger as the Task Force Olympia Soldier killed in Mosul yesterday (see below). Spc. Doerflinger was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, WA. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and comrades.
When we find additional articles they will be added to this entry.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty - Official DoD Press Release
Spc. Doerflinger has been added to our Memorial Page.
Fort Lewis soldier killed in Iraq - The Associated Press
Silver Spring Man Is Killed in Iraq - The Washington Post
Mosul battle claims lives of three men with local ties - The News Tribune
Stryker brigade member killed - The Seattle P-I
Springbrook grad, soldier dies in Iraq - The Gazette
Family, Friends Mourn a Soldier and a Poet - The Washington Post
Fort Lewis remembers soldier killed by sniper in Iraq - The News Tribune
Army Spc. Doerflinger remembered for caring ways, sacrifice - Catholic News Service
A Lesson in Acceptance - Washinton Post