Ronald L Paulsen |
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Vancouver, Washington |
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October 17, 2006 |
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Killed in Tarmiya, Iraq,when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. |
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For Memorial Photos, Click Picture On Picture below October 30, 2006 |
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Staff Sgt. Ronald L. Paulsen was born on May 13, 1953, in Portland, Ore. He was a trained civil affairs sergeant assigned to the 414th Civil Affairs Battalion, Utica, N.Y. |
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Statement from the Family of Staff Sgt. Ronald L. Paulsen The Paulsen family is sincerely touched by the concern and interest all have taken in Ron’s life, his career and his sacrifice for our country. Ronald was a true companion and my best friend. I know he will see me through until we meet again. He was a wonderful friend to my son, John, and a positive symbol in his life. Ron was a super nice guy and very considerate of others. He was full of life, and he will be missed so very much. We are sincerely touched by your concern and interest in Ron’s life. Please remember the sacrifice made by Ron and many others, and keep his family and friends close in both your heart and prayers. Thank you to our friends and Ron’s fellow Soldiers for their sincere expressions of sympathy during this very difficult time. |
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RELEASE NUMBER: 061024-01 DATE POSTED: OCTOBER 24, 2006 Civil Affairs Soldier dies in Iraq U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USACAPOC News Service, Oct. 24, 2006) – A U.S. Army Reserve Civil Affairs Soldier was killed by a roadside bomb Oct. 17, while deployed to combat supporting the Global War on Terrorism in Tarmiya, Iraq. Staff Sgt. Ronald L. Paulsen, 53, was a Civil Affairs sergeant assigned to the 414th Civil Affairs Battalion, Utica, N.Y., a subordinate unit of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) here. A resident of Vancouver, Wash., Paulsen entered the Army National Guard through the Army Delayed Entry Program, in Portland, Ore., Jan. 19, 1977. Almost 30 years later, Paulsen completed the Civil Affairs Specialist Course in January 2006. Over his career, Paulsen served in all three Army components: active duty, Army Reserve and the Army National Guard. He was also a veteran of the Persian Gulf. In December 2005, Paulsen mobilized in support of the GWOT and deployed during the spring of 2006. His military awards include the Bronze Star Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, three Army Achievement Medals, three Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with numeral three, Army Service Ribbon, three Overseas Service Ribbons, Iraq Campaign Medal, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, the Driver and Mechanics Badge with “W” device, the Operator’s Badge with “S” bar, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge and the German Armed Forces Marksmanship Badge, Bronze. Paulsen is survived by his wife, Beverly, of Vancouver, Wash. He is also survived by his brothers, Jerry and Christopher, of Deer Island and Fairview, Ore. - USACAPOC (A) - |
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