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Born on March 15, 1972 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, Erik S. Kristensen was a naval officer. Death is recorded on June 28, 2005, at the age of 33. Education on record includes Gonzaga College High School. Recorded honors include Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart.
My Take
Erik S. Kristensen is not a celebrity in the usual sense, and that is exactly why I think he belongs here. A Navy SEAL lieutenant commander, he died during Operation Red Wings in 2005 while leading a rescue mission for a team pinned down by enemy fire. The Bronze Star and Purple Heart only hint at the weight of that choice. What moves me is the instinct to run toward danger for the sake of others, made in seconds. I believe records like this matter; ordinary people deserve to know the names of those who gave everything, quietly, for someone else.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Erik S. Kristensen
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・クリステンセン
- Reading
- えりっく・くりすてんせん
- Born
- March 15, 1972 – June 28, 2005
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- naval officer
2. Background
- High school
- Gonzaga College High School
- University
- Gonzaga College High School
Awards & achievements
- Bronze Star Medal
- Purple Heart
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik%20S.%20Kristensen
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5388810
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Erik S. Kristensen born?
Born March 15, 1972.
When did Erik S. Kristensen die?
Died June 28, 2005, aged 33.
Where was Erik S. Kristensen from?
Erik S. Kristensen was from Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.
What did Erik S. Kristensen do?
Erik S. Kristensen worked as naval officer.
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