US Navy SEAL and recipient of the Navy Cross (1980–2005)
Danny Dietz
Dietz in Afghanistan
Birth name
Danny Phillip Dietz Jr.
Born
(1980-01-26)January 26, 1980 Aurora, Colorado U.S.
Died
June 28, 2005(2005-06-28) (aged 25) Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Buried
Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Navy
Years of service
1999–2005
Rank
Gunner's mate, Second class
Unit
U.S. Navy SEALs
SDV Team 2
Battles/wars
War in Afghanistan
Operation Red Wings †
Awards
Navy Cross
Purple Heart
Spouse(s)
Maria L. Dietz
(m. 2003–2005)
Danny Phillip Dietz Jr. (January 26, 1980 – June 28, 2005) was a Navy SEAL who was awarded the U.S. Navy's second-highest decoration, the Navy Cross, along with the Purple Heart, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan.
Danny Phillip Dietz Jr. (January 26, 1980 – June 28, 2005) was a Navy SEAL who was awarded the U.S. Navy's second-highest decoration, the Navy Cross,...
Team 1, based out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Petty Officer Second Class DannyDietz from SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2, based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia;...
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Afghanistan. A Navy SEAL team, consisting of Michael Murphy, Matthew Axelson, DannyDietz and Marcus Luttrell, is ordered to capture Shah. Inserted overnight via...
operation, Axelson and Marcus Luttrell were assigned as snipers while DannyDietz and Michael P. Murphy served as spotters. The mission was compromised...
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letter of the name "DASY" represents one of the members of his team—DannyDietz, Matthew "Axe" Axelson, Southern boy (Marcus), and Michael "Yankee" Murphy...
Former BUD/S first phase instructor. Starred in the film Act of Valor. DannyDietz – Member of SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One, killed in action during Operation...
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almost wiped out during Operation Red Wings. After the four-man team lost DannyDietz, he put himself in open view to call in the QRF. He soon after died from...
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School massacre victim. Aspired to join the Air Force after graduation. DannyDietz (1980–2005) – US Navy Seal. Littleton CO native, perished in Operation...
Coordinator, wife, mother, Volunteer and Director of the US Navy SEAL DannyDietz Memorial Classic, recognized for her unyielding dedication to serving...
showed portions of the firefight as well as Michael P. Murphy's and DannyDietz's deceased bodies, equipment and materials captured from the SEALs, including...
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