Sgt. Nicholas D. Turcotte, Age 23, was killed in Iraq thirteen years ago this week
Age: 23
Hometown: Maple Grove, Minnesota
A Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry
Died: December 4, 2006 near Al Nasiriyia, Iraq
Sgt. Nicholas D. Turcotte, Age 23, of Maple Grove was killed in a vehicle accident on December 4th, 2006 at approximately 6 a.m. Iraq time. He was in a vehicle escorting a logistics convoy with Soldiers of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry when his Armored Security Vehicle rolled over on a road near Al Nasiriyia. The accident was not result of hostile enemy action.
SGT Nicholas Turcotte, 23, was killed on Dec. 4, 2006, while on convoy near Nasiriyah, Iraq. He was serving a tour of duty with the Red Bull Division. During his time with the Red Bulls Nick became known as a soldier’s soldier, advancing quickly and becoming an example of what it takes to be a great soldier to all those around him. Turcotte, a native of Maple Grove, Minn., died due to injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. He had been assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry, where he conducted radio relay point and convoy escort team operations for the unit. Fallenheroesproject