Nathan Chapman (soldier)

Nathan Chapman
Birth nameNathan Ross Chapman
Born(1970-04-23)April 23, 1970
Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 2002(2002-01-04) (aged 31)
Gardez, Afghanistan 
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1988–2002
Rank Sergeant First Class
Unit1st Special Forces Group
Battles / wars
Awards Bronze Star
Purple Heart

Nathan Ross Chapman (April 23, 1970  January 4, 2002) was a United States Army Sergeant First Class with the 1st Special Forces Group. He was the first American soldier to be killed by enemy action in the War in Afghanistan.