United States Army Criminal Investigation Division, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, October 6, 2013
Joseph Michael Peters
Special Agent Joseph Peters was killed by an improvised explosive device while accompanying soldiers during combat operations in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
Three soldiers were also killed in the explosion.
Special Agent Peters had served in the U.S. Army for six years and was assigned to the 286th Military Police Detachment (CID), 5th Military Police Battalion (CID), Vicenza, Italy. He is survived by his wife and 20-month-old son.
Special Agent Peters was posthumously awarded the Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Bomb
- Location Overseas
- Weapon Explosives; Improvised device
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 181 ReflectionsJohn 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
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