Troy Carlin Linden
Army CPL
From: Billings, Yellowstone County
Date of Death: 7/8/2006
Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom
Troy Carlin Linden, aged 22, from Detroit Lakes, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2006, while serving in Iraq. He was killed in combat.
Troy was born to Keith and MeryLee (McLeod) Linden on January 29, 1984, in Detroit Lakes, where he grew up and received his education. He graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 2002. He then moved to Billings, Montana. Troy enlisted in the United States Army in October 2003 and was sent to Iraq in October 2005. He served in Charlie Company, 54th Engineers Battalion. His duties included building bridges, clearing roads, and clearing roadside bombs. Troy was known as a quiet but thoughtful soldier, always bringing a big smile and a good joke.
His attitude was what everyone in the platoon needed to get through each day. There was rarely a mission on which Troy was not with the platoon. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Army Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Combat Action Badge, and the Purple Heart.
