Pfc Tramaine J. Billingsley
Born: August 10, 1990
Died: October 14, 2010 in Afghanistan
Pfc. Tramaine J. Billingsley of Portsmouth, Virginia is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School where he wrestled, played soccer and was a drum major in the marching band. He was also a member of the Reserve Officer’s Training Corp. His father served twenty one years in the military before retiring. His older brother, Trevon, was in the Army and his twin, Tramal, was in the Navy. So it was no surprise to know that Tramaine also wanted to do his part. He joined the Army in September 2009. He was serving his first tour overseas. His Awards and Decorations include, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon and the Combat Action Badge. He died at age 20 while conducting combat operations between Moqur and Darreh-Ye-Bum, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.
Army
7th Squadron
10th Cavalry Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
4th Infantry Division
Fort Carson, Colorado
Burial is at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia – Sec 60 Site 9680
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