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SFC Matthew I. Pionk

Jan-12-2008 » Filed Under: 2nd SCR

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. 1st Class Matthew I. Pionk, 30, of Superior, Wis., died Jan. 9 in Sinsil, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Vilseck, Germany.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time.

Related Articles:

Official DoD Announcement

Wisconsin native dies in Iraq - The Associated Press

Minnesota soldier killed in Iraq - Minnesota Public Radio

Superior-area native dies in Iraq - The Daily Telegram

Superior Native Killed in Iraq - Northland's NewsCenter

Soldier’s burial set for weekend - The Daily Telegram

Hundreds Honor 6 'Brave Men' - Stars & Stripes

Matthew Pionk Laid to Rest - WDIO News

Superior soldier laid to rest - The Daily Telegram

Northland Soldier Laid to Rest - Northland News

City, county lower flags in soldier’s honor - The Daily Telegram


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