GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Spc. Steven Edward Gutowski was born, May 27, 1987, in Weymouth, Mass. Prior to joining the United States Army, he resided in Plymouth, Mass., where he graduated from Plymouth North High School and attended Cape Cod Community College. He was killed by an improvised explosive device during a route clearance patrol in Ghazni province while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, Sept. 28.
On Dec. 31 2008, Gutowski entered the United States Army at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He was assigned to Charlie Company, 35th Engineer Battalion, where he completed Combat Engineer One Station Unit Training. Upon completion of his training, Spc. Gutowski was assigned to the 515th Engineer Company (Sapper), 5th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. From May to October 2009, Gutowski served as the Company‘s Armorer, and from October 2009 to the September 2011, he was assigned to 3rd Platoon.
In February 2011, Gutowski deployed to Ghazni province, eastern Afghanistan, with the 515th Engineer Company (Sapper), in support of Operation Enduring Freedom XI-XII. He continued to serve as a Husky Operator and Gunner for Route Clearance Patrol 72.
Gutowski’s hobbies included fishing, hockey and bowling. He was also an avid Boston sports fan, particularly the Boston Bruins. Gutowski was known for his big smile, easy-going demeanor, and positive attitude.
Gutowski’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (Posthumous), Purple Heart (Posthumous), Army Commendation Medal (Posthumous), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO ISAF Medal, Polish Forces Medal – Gold, Combat Action Badge, Wheeled Driver Badge, and Expert Weapons Qualification Badge – Rifle.
Gutowski is survived by his parents and two sisters. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten by the men and women of the 515th Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, and 18th Engineer Brigade.
| Date Taken: | 09.28.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 10.15.2011 14:13 |
| Story ID: | 78552 |
| Location: | GHAZNI PROVINCE, AF |
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