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US Army Sgt. Cameron Meddock, 26, of Spearman, Texas, was wounded January 12 2019, in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, and died of his injuries in Landstuhl, Germany.
Meddock, who was on his second deployment in support of Operation Resolute Support, was serving as a fire team leader with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.
“Sgt. Cameron Meddock was a phenomenal Ranger, and his selfless service represents the very best of our great nation,” Lt. Col. Rob McChrystal, commander of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, said in an emailed statement. “He will be missed dearly and the 2nd Ranger Battalion offers its sincerest condolences to his family.”
Meddock enlisted in the US Army on Nov. 14, 2014. He completed One Station Unit Training as an infantryman, the Basic Airborne Course and the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program 1 at Fort Benning, Georgia, according to the Department of Defense. He served as a machine gunner, automatic rifleman and gun team leader before becoming a fire team leader.
In just over four years with the Army, Meddock had been awarded the Purple Heart, Joint-Service Commendation for Combat, Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and NATO Medal.
His decorations also include the Ranger Tab, Parachutists Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge for a Rifle, according to the military.
Cameron A. Meddock, 26, of Spearman, Texas, died Jan. 17, 2019, in Landstuhl, Germany, as a result of wounds sustained from small arms fire on Jan. 12, 2019, in Badghis Province, Afghanistan while serving with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Cameron was a selfless individual who impacted the lives of all those who had the pleasure of meeting him. He was a loving son, brother, nephew, husband, and soon to be father who will be deeply missed. Cameron was an excellent ranger who fought valiantly and died defending the country he loved. His ultimate sacrifice will not go unrecognized. Cameron’s military awards include a Purple Heart, a Joint-Service Commendation for Combat, the Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the NATO Medal. He was on his second deployment in support of Operation Resolute Support. His decorations include the Ranger Tab, Parachutists Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge for a Rifle. Cameron was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star with “V” for Valor in combat.
Cameron is survived by his wife, Stevie Meddock, their first child, Brinley Meddock, his mother and step father Vicki and Rodney Nickel, his father Michael Meddock, his brother Zeke Meddock, half siblings Rhian, Raven, and William Meddock, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.