Fort Campbell, KY – A 101st Airborne Division Soldier died July 17th of wounds sustained when his dismounted patrol encountered a land mine in Paktika, Afghanistan.
Sergeant Matthew W. Weikert, 29, of Jacksonville, IL, was an infantryman assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. He entered the Army in September 2002 and arrived at Fort Campbell in October 2005.
Weikert’s awards and decorations include: Combat Action Ribbon Navy/Marine; Presidential Unit Citation Navy/Marine; Meritorious Unit Commendation; Army Good Conduct Medal; Marine Corp Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Navy Reserve Sea Service with 2 Stars; NATO Medal; Combat Infantry Badge; Combat Action Badge; and Weapons Qualification: M4, expert.
Weikert is survived by his parents Richard W. and Susan B. of Jacksonville, IL.
A memorial ceremony will be held in Afghanistan.
