Neil Roberts
| Era | Global War on Terrorism |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Petty Officer First Class |
| Military Decorations | Bronze Star Purple Heart |
| Wall | E |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 2 |
| Plaque Number | 2 |
Aviation Boatswain's Mate First Class
Killed in Action 4 March 2002
Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Naval Parachutist
Roberts was killed in combat during a clandestine insertion, when the MH-47 Chinook helicopter he was readying to exit made a rushed take-off from a 10.000 foot mountain after it was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. He was thrown from the ramp of the helicopter, and immediately engaged overwhelming Al-Qaeda forces with his MK-46 light machine gun. Neil survived at least 30 minutes before he was shot and killed at close range.
"I loved being a SEAL. If I died doing something for the Teams, then I died doing what made me happy. Very few people have the luxury of that"
From your Brothers in Class 264
Naval Special Warfare
"SEAL"
Plaque Wall Map
