Sgt. Joshua M. Hardt

Name: Army Sgt. Joshua M. Hardt

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Age: 24

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From: Applegate, Calif.

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Assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

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Incident: Army Sgt. Joshua M. Hardt died Oct. 3 in Kamdesh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his contingency outpost with small arms, rocket-propelled grenade and indirect fires. Also killed were Sgt. Justin T. Gallegos, Spc. Christopher T. Griffin, Sgt. Joshua J. Kirk, Spc. Stephan L. Mace, Staff Sgt. Vernon W. Martin, Sgt. Michael P. Scusa and Pfc. Kevin C. Thomson.

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Died: October 03, 2009

(From newsblaze.com) Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today (Oct. 4)released the following statement regarding the death of Sgt. Joshua M. Hardt of Applegate, California:

"Maria and I have the strongest admiration for our armed forces fighting to defend this country. The passing of Sergeant Joshua Hardt is a reminder of the sacrifices these men and women make every day to keep us safe. We join all Californians as we remember Joshua's commitment and bravery. Our hearts and prayers are with his family and friends as we mourn this terrible loss."

Hardt, 24, died October 3 in Kamdesh, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his contingency outpost with small arms, rocket-propelled grenades and indirect fires. Hardt was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, U.S. Army, Fort Carson, Colorado.

In honor of Sgt. Hardt, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.