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A Tribute: SSG Joseph M. Weiglein |
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| Photo Courtesy of Fort Drum Public Affairs |
Two 2-14 Soldiers killed by IED in Iraq May 29
Fort Drum Public Affairs Office
FORT DRUM – Two Soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division were
killed in IIbu Falris, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised
explosive device detonated near their position May 29 during a dismounted
patrol.
Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Weiglein, 31, a New Jersey native, was an infantryman
assigned to A Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team. Weiglein was a squad leader.
Weiglein enlisted in the Army August 1995. He arrived at Fort Drum in
October 2005. He previously served at Fort Stewart, Ga.; Camp Hovey,
Korea; Fort Riley, Kan.; and U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion, Beckley, West
Va.
Weiglein is a graduate of the following courses: Unit Prevention Leaders,
Light Infantry Leaders, Army Safety Program Management, Basic
Noncommissioned Officers, Army Recruiters and Warrior Leaders.
His awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, Army Commendation
Medal, Army Achievement medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global
War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service
Ribbon, U.S. Army Basic Recruiter Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert
Infantryman Badge, and the Driver Badge.
He is survived by his wife and parents.
Thanks to the Fort Drum Public Affairs Office for the above text and photo.