Lt. Col. Dominic R. Baragona
October 27, 2019
SPEC. Jeremy M Hodge
November 10, 2019
Military Times…
SGT Joseph P Collette died from wounds sustained in combat operations in Kunduz province, Afghanistan, on March 22, 2019. Sgt. 1st Class Will D. Lindsay was also killed in the incident. Collette was assigned to the 242nd Ordnance Battalion, 71st Explosive Ordnance Group. It was Collette’s first deployment. Collette was a recipient of the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Badge and the Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge.
Collette, an explosive ordnance disposal specialist from Lancaster, Ohio, was assigned to the 242nd Ordnance Battalion, 71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group.
Collette had been in the Army since November 2010, and stationed at Fort Carson since June 2012, according to his service records.
Afghanistan was Collette’s first deployment.
“The 71st Ordnance Group (EOD) is deeply saddened by the loss of Spc. Joseph P. Collette. We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to his family and friends,” Col. David Green, commander of 71st Ordnance Group, said in a statement.
Collete arrived in Afghanistan Dec. 27. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Badge and the Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge.
