Erik S. Kristensen Military person

Erik S. Kristensen (March 15, 1972 – June 28, 2005) was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy SEALs who was killed in action during Operation Red Wings. He and several other SEALs set off as part of a search and rescue mission, hoping to assist a four man SEAL team that was engaged in a firefight with Taliban fighters.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 15, 1972
Date of death	June 28, 2005
Place of death	Afghanistan

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award	Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal Sea Service Ribbon Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Commendation Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal Marksmanship Medal
military operations	Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Red Wings War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
military branch	United States Navy
military unit	United States Navy SEALs
service start	1995
service end	2005