Nichols, Kenneth R. Jr.
Army Sergeant

Kenneth R. Jr. Nichols, age 28, from Chrisman, Illinois, Edgar county.

Spouse: Lexi Nichols
Children: Four children; Pailynn, 9 months, Brhyleigh, Kenneth III, Branden

Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Georgetown-Ridge High (2000)
Military history: 2nd Battalion, 12 Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.

Date of death: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Death details: Died of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fires in Kunar Province Afghanistan.
Cemetery: Danville National

Source: Department of Defense, Chicago Sun-Times, Forbes, Military Times