A 101st Airborne Division soldier was killed Saturday in an IED explosion in Afghanistan.
SGT James M. Darrough, 38, of Austin, Texas, died of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked a vehicle with a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, according to a Department of Defense news release on Tuesday.
Three other soldiers died in the attack, which took place in Kabul Province.
Darrough was assigned to 101st Finance Company, 101st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, Fort Campbell, the release said.
He joined the Army in February 2005 and arrived at Fort Campbell in July 2009.
His awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart Medal; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Meritorious Unit Commendation; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal with service star; Southwest Asia Service Medal with service star; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Armed Forces Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; United Nations Medal; North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal; Kuwait Liberation Medal; Expert Field Medical Badge and Combat Action Badge.
Darrough is survived by his wife, Isaura Darrough of Clarksville; sons Justin and Jared Darrough and daughters Julianna and Jenna Darrough, all of Clarksville; his father, Robert Darrough of Charlotte, N.C.; and his mother, Janelle Darrough of Livingston, Texas.
A memorial service will be held for Darrough in Afghanistan. Fort Campbell holds a monthly Eagle Remembrance Ceremony to honor fallen Screaming Eagles. The next ceremony will be held Nov. 9 at 4 p.m.
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