Posted on 08/11/2006 7:27:02 AM PDT by chcknhawk
Keith “Matt” Maupin, the only soldier listed as captured in Iraq, has been promoted to staff sergeant, the Army announced Tuesday. Maupin, of the Army Reserve’s 724th Transportation Company in Bartonville, Ill., went missing April 9, 2004, when insurgents attacked his convoy using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire.
Two soldiers and six American civilian truck drivers were killed in the attack outside Baghdad.
Maupin was a private first class when he was captured. His 23rd birthday was July 13.
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God Bless Matt!
Prayers for Matt and his parents. This just breaks my heart.
Very sad. Poor guy. I hate those frickin' savages.
BTTT
Matt Maupin is remembered in this house. Prayers that he will be found soon and can be told about his promotions.
Never give up on him. Never, Never, Never! Keep on praying. God bless you, Matt!
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