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Kordsmeier, Patrick W.

Age: 49
Hometown: North Little Rock
Rank: Chief Warrant Officer:
Arkansas Army National Guard - 39th Support Battalion, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division
Cause: Died in Taji, Iraq, on April 24, 2004, from wounds suffered in combat


Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Kordsmeier attended Little Rock Catholic High School before he enlisted in the army at age 17. He would faithfully serve for 30 years, becoming eligible for retirement before the war in Iraq. Instead of retiring, he requested an extension so he might further serve his country. He was killed in a mortar attack on April 24 as he rushed to the aid of a fellow soldier who was wounded in the attack. It was a selfless act that personified the courage of this Arkansas hero."font-family: Times In the words of those who knew him best, "He was a dedicated soldier, loving father, devoted husband, supportive brother, and trusted friend. He was a true American hero. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Linda; his daughter, Jennifer Kordsmeier-Legate; and his two sons, Jason and David.

Died in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 7, 2004, from wounds suffered in combat.

 
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