Joshua Wheeler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Joshua Wheeler

American soldier (1975-2015)

Date of Birth: 22-Nov-1975

Place of Birth: Roland, Oklahoma, United States

Date of Death: 22-Oct-2015

Profession: soldier

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Joshua Wheeler

  • Joshua Lloyd Wheeler (22 November 1975 – 22 October 2015) was a United States Army soldier who was killed in Iraq during Operation Inherent Resolve.
  • He was a Master Sergeant assigned to the elite Delta Force, and was the first American service member killed in action as a result of enemy fire while fighting ISIS militants.
  • He was also the first American to be killed in action in Iraq since November 2011.Wheeler was a highly decorated service member, having earned 11 Bronze Star Medals including four with Valor Devices.
  • He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart and the Medal of Patriotism.

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