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Attack on Combat Outpost kills Fort Campbell Soldier

Fort Campbell KY, 101st Airborne Division PatchFort Campbell, KY — A 101st Airborne Division Soldier died July 8th during an indirect fire attack on Combat Outpost Monti, Afghanistan.

Private First Class Anthony W. Simmons, 25, of Tallahassee, FL, was an infantryman assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team. He entered the Army in February 2009 and arrived at Fort Campbell in July 2009.

Private First Class Anthony W. Simmons
Anthony W. Simmons

Simmons’ awards and decorations include: National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; and Weapons Qualification: M4, expert.

Simmons is survived by his mother, Renee and Rob Miller of Tallahassee, FL.

A memorial ceremony will be held in Afghanistan.

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