Thomas D. Maholic
Died: June 24, 2006
Rank: Master Sergeant
Unit: 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group
Branch: U.S. Army
Master Sergeant Thomas D. Maholic lost his life on June 24, 2006, while supporting his country in Operation Enduring Freedom. The 38-year-old Green Beret was conducting a cordon and search mission in Ghecko, Afghanistan, when his patrol unit came under fire from enemy forces. A 17-hour battle ensued, and he was hit by small arms fire. Master Sergeant Maholic was assigned as a medical sergeant to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He is buried at Willow Dale Cemetery in Bradford, Pennsylvania.
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