Sergeant Timothy M. Conneway
June 28, 2003
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high “esprit de corps” of my Ranger Regiment.
Sergeant Timothy M. Conneway was born February 22, 1981 in Fort Lewis, Washington. He volunteered for Army service on June 15, 1999.
He completed basic training and advanced individual training in the military operational specialty of infantryman at Fort Benning, Georgia. Sergeant Conneway continued his military training at Fort Benning when he attended Airborne School and then the Ranger Indoctrination Program. On January 27, 2000, he was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. He earned his Ranger Tab after graduating from the U.S. Army Ranger Course. He also completed the Primary Leadership Development Course.
Sergeant Conneway was a rifleman, grenadier, machine gunner and team leader with Company B, 3rd Battalion. He was mortally wounded in combat operations with hostile enemy in Iraq. He was posthumously awarded Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart and Meritorious Service medals.
His other awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, the Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, two Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Ranger Tab. He earned the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Parachutist Badge with Bronze Service Star in Afghanistan.
In support of the nation’s Global War on Terrorism, Sergeant Conneway deployed with his Ranger battalion and participated in combat operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
His wife, Catherine Fay Conneway, of Columbus, Georgia, survives him. He is also survived by his parents, James Kenneth and Sally Ann Conneway of Enterprise, Alabama and one brother.
As a Ranger, Sergeant Conneway distinguished himself as a member of the Army’s premier light-infantry unit, traveled to all corners of the world in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and fought valiantly to uphold the prestige, honor, and high “esprit de corps” of my Ranger Regiment.
Rangers Lead The Way!
Created on 7/1/2003 8:02 AM