Nicolas David Checque

Age: 28
Branch: USN
Rank(s): ISSN, SO1
Unit(s): ST10, NSWDG
Station: Dam Neck, VA

Fallen on: 08 Dec 2012
Location: Afghanistan
Era: Global War on Terror
Campaign: Rescue of Dr. Dilip Joseph

Medals & Commendations: Navy Cross, Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor and 1 Gold Star, Purple Heart, Joint Service Commendation Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon w/ Gold Star, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal w/ Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Bronze Star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/3 Bronze Stars, NATO ISAF Afghanistan Medal w/Bronze Star, Expert Rifle Medal and Expert Pistol Medal.

Hometown: Monroeville, PA

Details:
SO1 Checque died of combat-related injuries sustained while supporting operations in Afghanistan.