Service to America - Remembrance
Those Who Paid the Ultimate Price
Remembrance
We remember those Central Heights students/staff who gave their life for others to live free.
Sgt. Jeff Mersman, U.S. Army
Killed in Action, Afghanistan
November 2007
US Army Sgt Jeff S. Mersman, 23 years old was one of five soldiers killed in action 09 November 2007 in Aranus, Afghanistan. Sgt Mersman was serving the United States of America fighting terrorism supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt Mersman had served three Tours of Duty in Iraq and had joined the US Army six years ago. Sgt Mersman died of wounds sustained when his patrol was ambushed by direct fire from enemy forces. Sgt Mersman was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
(We do not present this page as a definitive listing. We welcome appropriate information.
Contact Michael Carey, macarey@usd288.org or 785-869-3555)
