August 7, 2010

Michael L. Stansbery Jr.


A 101st Airborne Division Soldier died July 30, 2010, when his dismounted patrol encountered an improvised explosive device in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.

Spec. Michael L. Stansbery, Jr., age 21, of Mt. Juliet, TN, was a cannon crewmember (artilleryman) assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. He entered the Army in September 2007 and arrived at Fort Campbell in April 2010.

His awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; and Weapons Qualification: M4, expert.

He is survived by his parents, Michael L. Stansbery, Sr., and Tammy Stansbery of Mt. Juliet, TN.

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Michael Stansbery Jr. is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen

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