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Terry
William
Prater
KIA (GWOT)
August 13, 1981

–

March 15, 2007

Cemetery:

Cremated – Ashes Scattered on Lake Morris

Staff Sergeant Prater earned the Silver Star during his first tour of duty in Iraq. He was subsequently killed in action on his second tour. At the time of his death on March 15, 2007, Staff Sergeant Prater’s brother was stationed in Afghanistan where he was serving with the 82d Airborne Division.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    153d Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1-9 Cavalry

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    August 5, 2004

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Terry William Prater, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Team Leader for RED Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Battalion, 153d Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1-9 Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, on 5 August 2004 in Iraq. Sergeant Prater’s courage, dedication to mission accomplishment and outstanding performance during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the Headhunter Task Force, 3d GREYWOLF Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, the Multi-National Corps Iraq, and the United States Army.