He and three others were killed when their unit was struck by an improvised explosive device, in Zhari District, Afghanistan.
It was his fourth deployment to Afghanistan.
Hawkins was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment out of Fort Benning, Georgia.
His decorations include: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Expert Rifle Marksmanship Badge, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Presidential Unit Citation.
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