Joseph J. Altmann, age 27, from Marshfield, Wisconsin, Wood county.
Parents: John Altmann and Janice (Spencer) Altmann
Spouse: Nikki Lee (Nichols) Altmann (February 15, 2011)
Children: None
Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Marshfield Area Catholic schools; Columbus Catholic High (2003); University of Wisconsin Marshfield/Wood County and University of Wisconsin-Marathon C
Military history: 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; started active duty in the Army in April 2005
Date of death: Sunday, December 25, 2011
Death details: Died in Kunar Province, Afghanistan of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire.
Cemetery: Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Source: Department of Defense