Challenge Coin
- Description
- Challenge coin created in memory of Nathan Bruckenthal. The front of the coin features an image of a man holding a gun with an American flag behind him. Text on the front reads: "DC 3 Nathan Bruckenthal | Hostes Oppugnate-OIF." The back of the coin features the logo for the US Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team with text that reads: "USCG Tactical Law Enforcement Team | South." In the center, over the logo, it reads: "4-24-04 KIA | Operation Iraqi Freedom."
- Historical Notes
- Nathan “Nate” Bruckenthal (July 17, 1979 - April 24, 2004) was a United States Coast Guard Petty Officer who was the only U.S. Coast Guardsman killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His parents recalled that when he was young, Nate was drawn to service, aspiring to become a police officer or a firefighter. Only after his death did they learn that soon after 9/11, Nate spent a month at Ground Zero assisting with the rescue and recovery efforts.
- Accession Number: C.2015.325.1
- Dimensions: 0.125 in X 1.75 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 0.3175 cm X 4.445 cm
- Source: Eric Bruckenthal
- Credit Line: Gift of Eric Bruckenthal
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