Minnesota National Guard
Sgt. Nicholas D. Turcotte
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Age 23
Announcement

Sgt. Nicholas D. Turcotte, Age 23, of Maple Grove was killed in a vehicle accident on Monday, December 4th at approximately 6 a.m. Iraq time.  He was in a vehicle escorting a logistics convoy with Soldiers of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry when his Armored Security Vehicle rolled over on a road near Al Nasiriyia.  The accident was not result of hostile enemy action.

 

 

Press Release

PFC Turcotte

Links
Sgt. Turcotte announcement
Biography
Photos
Final Arrangements
Our Fallen Troops

All Were Soldiers

Gravestones

Veterans Day 2007 Pioneer Press Article

Stories by family members
Compiled by Rachel E. Stassen-Berger
Photos by Ben Garvin and family member contributions

NorthStar GUARD Online

Desert Bulls: 12/31/06
Honoring our Fallen Soldiers: Sgt. Nicholas Turcotte – Task Force WILD

In The News: 12/6/06
Maple Grove Guardsman dies in Iraq

In The News: 12/6/06
Lt. Col. Kevin Gutknecht discusses the death of Sgt. Nicholas "Nick" Turcotte on WCCO Radio Dec. 6, 2006 from the Minnesota National Guard Headquarters in St. Paul.

Press Conference: 12/6/06
Lt. Col. Kevin Gutknecht gives a statement and answers questions regarding death Sgt. Nicholas "Nick" Turcotte Dec. 6, 2006 from the Minnesota National Guard Headquarters in
St. Paul.

 
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