Lori Piestewa

Lori Piestewa
Era Global War on Terrorism
Branch U.S. Army
Rank Specialist
Military Decorations Purple Heart
Wall F
Wall Side 1
Row 4
Plaque Number 40

507th Maintenance Company

Southwest Asia
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Killed in Action 23 Mar 2003

A Hopi Indian, Lori was the first Native American woman to be killed in combat after her unit was ambushed by enemy forces. She stands in the sacred circle with other warriors.

Transportation Corps

Piestewa Peak Phoenix, AZ

Purple Heart

Plaque Wall Map

Plaque wall map