Andrew Sipple

Fallen Hero’s Hometown and State: Cary, NC

Branch of Service: U.S. Army

Rank: Specialist

Specialist Andrew Sipple entered active duty with the Army in April 2010. He served in support of Operation New Dawn, Iraq 2010-2011 with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX. His last unit, he was assigned to Cobra Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX serving in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Andrew was quiet, kind, and thoughtful, with a magical smile.

Specialist Sipple’s awards and decorations included the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with campaign star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and NATO Medal.

Age: 22

Date of Death: January 17, 2014