Nathan Brandt Bruckenthal served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 5 years and 3 months. Nathan served in the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.
Location: Overseas
Weapon: Explosives; Bomb
Offender: Not available
Petty Officer III Bruckenthal was killed in a terrorist suicide bomb attack while conducting maritime intercept operations in the North Arabian Gulf.
As Petty Officer Bruckenthal and other naval officers attempted to board a small boat near the Iraqi Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal, it exploded. Two naval officers were killed and three others were wounded. Petty Officer Bruckenthal was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V”.
Petty Officer Bruckenthal was part of a law enforcement detachment and served with the United States Coast Guard for six years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Petty Officer Third Class Bruckenthal gave the United States Coast Guard 6 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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