Fort Campbell, KY, June 10th, 2010 – A 101st Airborne Division Soldier died June 8th in a vehicle incident in Gerda Serai, Afghanistan.
Sgt. Erick J. Klusacek, 22, of Calcium, NY. was a cavalry scout assigned Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. He joined the Army in May 2007 and arrived at Fort Campbell in October 2007.
His awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal w/ Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Combat Action Badge; Driver and Mechanic Badge (driver/wheeled vehicle) and Weapons Qualification, M4, expert.
Klusacek is survived by his wife Amber L. Klusacek and daughter; Makella L. Klusacek of Watertown, NY; and parents Shelia D. Kusacek and Ronald E. Klusacek of Evans Mills, NY.
A memorial service will be held in Afghanistan.
