Two Soldiers die in Afghanistan

XVIII Abn. Corps PAO

	Campbell

The Department of Defense announced Tuesday the deaths of two Soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Specialists Joshua R. Campbell, 22, of Bennett, Colo. and Shawn A. Muhr, 26, of Coon Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.

Both Soldiers were assigned to the 546th Transportation Company, 82nd Brigade Troops Battalion, 82nd Sustainment Brigade.

	Muhr

“We are all saddened by the tragic loss of two great American Soldiers who volunteered to serve our nation in a dangerous place at a time of historic importance,” said Col. John O’Neil, commander, 82nd Sustainment Bde. “Our thoughts, prayers and support are with the Muhr and Campbell Families at this most difficult time.”

Campbell entered the Army in February 2008 and was assigned to the 82nd Sustainment Bde. in December 2008. He served as a heavy wheel vehicle driver and deployed in October 2010. This was his first deployment. Campbell’s past duty assignments include the 126th Medium Truck Company, 330th Movement Control Battalion, 82nd Sustainment Bde.

His awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal-Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. Campbell was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge posthumously.

Muhr, entered the Army in January 2005 and was assigned to the 82nd Sustainment Brigade in July 2006. He served as a heavy wheel vehicle driver and deployed in October 2010. Muhr’s past duty assignments include the 46th Transportation Company, Camp Stanley, Korea and the 126th Medium Truck Company, 330th Movement Control Battalion, 82nd Sustainment Bde. He had deployed to Kuwait from July 2007 to October 2008.

Muhr’s awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal-Campaign Star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. Muhr was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge posthumously.

Memorial services for both Soldiers are yet to be determined.

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