Nathan Chapman (soldier)

Nathan Chapman
Born
Nathan Ross Chapman

(1970-04-23)April 23, 1970
DiedJanuary 4, 2002(2002-01-04) (aged 31)
Burial place
Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Washington
Military career
Allegiance United States of America
Branch
United States Army
Service years
1988–2002
Rank
Sergeant First Class
Unit1st Special Forces Group
Conflicts
Awards Bronze Star
Purple Heart

Nathan Ross Chapman (April 23, 1970 – January 4, 2002) was a United States Army Sergeant First Class with the 1st Special Forces Group. He was the first American soldier to be killed by enemy action in the War in Afghanistan.