Joshua Wheeler Death
Joshua passed away on October 22, 2015 at the age of 39 in Kirkuk Province, Iraq. Joshua's cause of death was killed in action.
When did Joshua Wheeler die?
October 22, 2015How did Joshua Wheeler die? What was the cause of death?
Killed in actionHow old was Joshua Wheeler when died?
39Where did Joshua Wheeler die? What was the location of death?
Kirkuk Province, Iraq
Joshua Wheeler Birthday and Date of Death
Joshua Wheeler was born on November 22, 1975 and died on October 22, 2015. Joshua was 39 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: November 22, 1975
Date of Death: October 22, 2015
Age at Death: 39
Joshua Wheeler - Biography
Joshua L. Wheeler (22 November 1975 – 22 October 2015) was a United States Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (aka Delta Force) Master Sergeant who was killed in Iraq during Operation Inherent Resolve. He was the first American service member killed in action as a result of enemy fire while fighting ISIL militants and at the time of his death was the first American to be killed in action in Iraq since November 2011. Wheeler was a highly decorated Delta Force operator having earned 11 Bronze Star Medals including four with Valor Devices. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart.
