Douglas J. Riney was a U.S.

Army Sergeant from Fairview, Illinois.

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Riney entered Active-duty in July 2012 as a Petroleum supply specialist.

^[1]He had been assigned to the Support Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas, since December 2012.

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Riney earlier was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from July 2014 to February 2015 and deployed in June of this year in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

His awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal.

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Riney was married and had young children, James and Elea, and was a volunteer Firefighter.

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On October 19, 2016, Riney died from wounds received from encountering hostile enemy forces while supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

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