Martinsville in Morgan County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
SSG William R. Fritsche
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 6, 2026
1. SSG William R. Fritsche Marker
In honor of SSG William R. Fritsche B Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment Killed in Action 29 July 2007 while engaged with enemy ground forces near Kamu
Ambush At Saret Koleh, Afghanistan
On 27 July 2007 at approximately 0800 Z, while serving as a Squad Leader with Bravo Company, 1-91 Cavalry Regiment, Army Staff Sergeant William R. Fritsche was conducting operations and reconnaissance in the vicinity of Saret Koleh, Afghanistan. The mission was to establish observation posts and conduct a village assessment and leader engagement in Saret Koleh.
During the operation, Sergeant Fritsche's squad came under attack by a strong enemy force positioned not more than 15 meters away. Disregarding his own safety, Sergeant Fritsche provided suppressive fire to allow the remaining men in his squad to seek cover. Sergeant Fritsche's courageous and heroic actions enabled his small recon unit to break contact with the enemy and link up with the rest of the platoon. Near the end of the firefight, Sergeant Fritsche was fatally wounded by the enemy forces. For his bravery and courageous actions, Sergeant Fritsche was posthumously
this page online
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Afghanistan. A significant historical date for this entry is July 29, 2007.
Location. 39° 25.591′ N, 86° 25.646′ W. Memorial is in Martinsville, Indiana, in Morgan County. It is at the intersection of South Jefferson Street and East Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 59 S Jefferson St, Martinsville IN 46151, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Indiana and specifically in Greater Indianapolis. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Be It Known To All (here, next to this marker); Light Up Our Lives (here, next to this marker); Thomas and Rue Johnson
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 6, 2026
2. SSG William R. Fritsche Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 6, 2026
3. SSG William R. Fritsche Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
