The Army promoted its only Soldier listed as captured to Staff Sergeant with an effective promotion date of August 3, 2006.
Keith “Matt” Maupin is a member of the 724th Transportation Company from Bartonville, Illinois. On April 9th, 2004, Staff Sgt. Maupin’s convoy was attacked by enemy forces with rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire. Missing after the attack, he was immediately placed in an accountability status referred to as “Duty Status: Whereabouts Unknown.” On April 16, 2004, his status was changed to “Missing-Captured.”
The U.S. Army’s Warrior Ethos – “I will never leave a fallen comrade” – makes clear the Army’s unwavering commitment to finding Staff Sgt. Maupin. Coalition forces continue to actively search for Staff Sgt. Maupin, and will do so until he is found. Until that time, he remains on active duty status with all rights and privileges for pay and promotions.
| God bless and protect this man; I know our people will continue their search for him. |
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