Linkon Charles Bashew

Age: 44
Branch: USN
Rank(s): PR2, SO2, SO1
Unit(s): ST7, ST3
Station: Coronado, CA

Fallen on: 03 Aug 2014
Location: California
Era: Global War on Terror
Campaign(s): Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom

Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star with Combat “V”, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Combat “V”, Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, NATO Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol Medal.

Hometown: Marietta, GA

Details:
Linkon Bashew died as a result of his struggles with PTSD. He was on active duty at the time of his death.