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12/31/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Justin W. Pollard, 21, of Foothill Ranch, Calif., died on Dec. 30
in Baghdad, Iraq Pollard died as a result of injuries sustained in a non-combat
related incident. Pollard was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, based in Fort Carson, Colo.
12/31/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael J. Sutter, 28, of Tinley Park, Ill., was killed Dec.
26 in Baqubah, Iraq. Sutter was attempting to render safe an improved
explosive device when it detonated. Sutter was assigned to the 745th Ordnance
Company, 79th Ordnance Battalion, Army National Guard, based in Grayling,
Mich.
12/30/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco, 28, of Texas, was killed on Dec. 28, in Qaryat
Ash Shababi, Iraq. Blanco was conducting a support mission when an improvised
explosive device hit his vehicle. Blanco was assigned to 1st Battalion,
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, based in Fort
Bragg, N.C.
12/29/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Rey D. Cuervo, 24, of Laguna Vista, Texas, was killed on Dec. 28
in Baghdad, Iraq. Cuervo was on a mounted patrol when an improvised explosive
device hit his vehicle. Cuervo was assigned to 1st Squadron, 2nd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, based in Fort Polk, La.
12/29/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Curt E. Jordan, Jr., 25, of Green Acres, Wash., died on Dec. 28 near
Bayji, Iraq. Jordan died of non-combat injuries. Jordan was assigned to
the 14th Combat Engineer Battalion (Corps) (Wheeled), 555th Combat Engineer
Group, based in Fort Lewis, Wash.
12/28/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael G. Mihalakis, 18, of San Jose, Calif., died on Dec. 26, 2003,
in Baghdad, Iraq. Mihalakis died as a result of injuries sustained in
a non-combat vehicle accident at the Baghdad International Airport. Mihalakis
was assigned to the 270th Military Police Company, 49th Military Police
Battalion, 100th Troop Command, California Combat Support Command, Army
National Guard, based in Fairfield, Calif.
12/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Charles G. Haight, 23, of Jacksonville, Ala., was killed on Dec.
26, 2003, in Iraq. Haight was in a convoy vehicle which struck an improvised
explosive device. Haight was assigned to the 14th Engineer Battalion,
555th Engineer Group, based in Fort Lewis, Wash.
12/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed on Dec.
25 in Baquba, Iraq, when their living area came under mortar attack. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Thomas W. Christensen, 42, of Atlantic Mine, Mich.
Staff Sgt. Stephen C. Hattamer, 43, of Gwinn, Mich.
The soldiers were assigned to the 652nd Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army
Reserve, based in Ellsworth, Wis.
12/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael E. Yashinski, 24, of Monument, Colo., died on Dec. 24, 2003,
in Kirkuk, Iraq. Yashinski died of injuries sustained while running a
communication wire. Yashinski was assigned to the 501st Forward Support
Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy.
12/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Command Sgt. Major Eric F. Cooke, 43, of Scottsdale, Ariz., was killed
on Dec. 24, 2003, in Baghdad, Iraq. Cooke was in a convoy vehicle that
struck an improvised explosive device. Cooke was assigned to 1st Brigade,
1st Armored Division, based in Ray Barracks, Friedberg, Germany.
12/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Theodore L. Perreault, 33, of Webster, Mass., died on Dec. 23, 2003,
in Camp Bulkeley, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Perreault died of non-combat related
injuries. Perreault was assigned to 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment,
Army National Guard, Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
12/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed
on Dec. 24, when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device on
Highway One near Samarra, Iraq. Killed were:
Maj. Christopher J. Splinter, 43, of Platteville, Wis.
Capt. Christopher F. Soelzer, 26, of South Dakota.
Sgt. Benjamin W. Biskie, 27, of Vermilion, Ohio.
The soldiers were assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer
Brigade, based in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
12/24/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Todd M. Bates, 20, of Bellaire, Ohio, was on a river patrol on the
Tigris River Dec. 10 south of Baghdad, Iraq, when his squad leader fell
overboard. Spc. Bates dived into the water and did not surface. He was
originally listed in a duty status whereabouts unknown status. Bates’
body was subsequently recovered and his status changed to deceased on
Dec. 23. Spc. Bates was assigned to the 135th Military Police Company,
Army National Guard, based in Brookpark, Ohio.
12/23/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed on Dec.
22 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck their
convoy. Killed were:
1st Lt. Edward M. Saltz, 27, U.S. Army Reserve, of Bigfork, Mont., and
Pfc. Stuart W. Moore, 21, of Livingston, Texas.
Both Soldiers were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment,
1st Armored Division, based in Giessen, Germany.
12/22/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Glenn R. Allison, 24, of Pittsfield, Mass., died on Dec. 18 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Allison died during physical training. Allison was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division,
based in Fort Drum, N.Y.
12/22/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Charles E. Bush Jr., 43, of Buffalo, N.Y., was killed on Dec. 19
in Balad, Iraq. Bush was in a convoy when his vehicle was hit by an improvised
explosive device. Bush was assigned to the 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion,
354th Civil Affairs Brigade, 352nd Civil Affairs Command, U.S. Army Reserve,
based in Riverdale Park, Md.
12/18/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher J. Holland, 26, of Brunswick, Ga., was killed on Dec.
17 in Baghdad, Iraq. Holland was part of a dismounted patrol when his
unit was ambushed with small arms fire. He died as a result of his injuries.
Holland was assigned to Battery A, 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery
Regiment, 1st Armored Division, based in Smith Barracks, Germany.
12/17/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Nathan W. Nakis, 19, of Corvallis, Ore., died on Dec. 16 in Mosul,
Iraq. Nakis was in a convoy returning to Mosul when he lost control of
his vehicle after driving through an oil-soaked area. Nakis was assigned
to Company B, 52nd Engineer Battalion (Heavy), Army National Guard, based
in Albany, Ore.
12/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kenneth C. Souslin, 21, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Dec. 15 at Baghdad
International Airport, Iraq. Souslin died of non-combat related injuries.
He was assigned to the 440th Signal Company, 22nd Signal Brigade, V Corps,
Darmstadt, Germany.
12/15/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kimberly A. Voelz, 27, of Carlisle, Pa., was killed Dec. 14,
2003, in Iskandariyah, Iraq. Voelz was responding to an explosive ordnance
disposal call when an improvised explosive device detonated. Voelz was
assigned to the 703rd Explosive Ordnance Detachment based in Fort Knox,
Ky.
12/15/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rian C. Ferguson, 22, of Taylors, S.C., died Dec. 14, 2003, outside
forward operating base Quinn, Iraq. Ferguson fell from the light medium
tactical vehicle in which he was a passenger. Ferguson died of his injuries.
Ferguson was assigned to the Regimental Support Squadron, 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment based in Fort Carson, Colo.
12/15/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jarrod W. Black, 26, of Peru, Ind., was killed Dec. 12, 2003, in
Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Black's convoy was hit by an IED. Black died of his injuries.
Black was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment based in
Fort Riley, Kan.
12/14/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spec. Marshall L. Edgerton, 27, of Rocky Face, Ga., was killed Dec. 11
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Edgerton was killed when his camp was attacked with
an improvised explosive device. He died of his injuries. Edgerton was
assigned to Company A, 82nd Signal Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division,
based in Fort Bragg, N.C.
12/14/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jeffrey F. Braun, 19, of Stafford, Conn., died Dec. 12, 2003, in
Baghdad, Iraq. Braun died from a non-hostile gunshot wound. Braun was
assigned to Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division based in Fort Bragg, N.C.
12/12/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jerrick M. Petty, 25, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was killed Dec. 10 in
Mosul, Iraq. While guarding a gas station, Petty was attacked by enemy
forces. He died of his injuries. Petty was assigned to Company B, 3rd
Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
12/12/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Richard A. Burdick, 24, of National City, Calif., was killed
Dec. 10 in Mosul, Iraq. Burdick was in a convoy when his vehicle was hit
by an improvise explosive device. He died as a result of his wounds. Burdick
was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 1st
Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell,
Ky.
12/12/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Aaron T. Reese, 31, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, died Dec. 10 south
of Baghdad, Iraq. Reese was on a river patrol on the Tigris River when
he fell overboard. Reese was assigned to the 135th Military Police Company,
Army National Guard based in Brookpark, Ohio.
12/12/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of an Army soldier
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom who has been listed as Duty Status
Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN).
Spc. Todd M. Bates, 20, of Bellaire, Ohio, was on a river patrol on the
Tigris River south of Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 10 when his squad leader
fell overboard. Bates dived into the water and did not surface. Bates
has been placed in duty status whereabouts unknown. He is assigned to
the 135th Military Police Company, Army National Guard based in Brookpark,
Ohio.
12/11/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher J. Rivera Wesley, 26, of Portland, Ore., died Dec. 8
in Ad Duluiyah, Iraq. Wesley was in a Stryker vehicle when it flipped
into a canal. He died as a result of his injuries. Wesley was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
2nd Infantry Division, based in Fort Lewis, Wash.
12/11/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed on Dec.
8 in Ad Duluiyah, Iraq, when their vehicle flipped into a canal. The soldiers
are:
Staff Sgt. Steven H. Bridges, 33, of Tracy, Calif.
Spc. Joseph M. Blickenstaff, 23, of Corvallis, Ore.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
12/09/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason G. Wright, 19, of Luzerne, Mich., was killed Dec. 8 in Mosul,
Iraq. Wright was on security duty when his vehicle came under fire from
a passing vehicle. Wright died as a result of his injuries. Wright was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
12/09/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ray J. Hutchinson, 20, of League City, Texas, was killed Dec. 7 in
Mosul, Iraq. Hutchinson was returning from a patrol when an improvised
explosive device hit his vehicle. He died as a result of his injuries.
Hutchinson was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment,
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
12/08/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Arron R. Clark, 20, of Chico, Calif., was killed on Dec. 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Clark was on a convoy mission when an improvised explosive device
detonated. He died as a result of his injuries. Clark was assigned to
the 440th Signal Battalion, 22nd Signal Brigade, V Corps, based in Darmstadt,
Germany.
12/04/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer Clarence E. Boone, 50, of Fort Worth, Texas, died
on Dec. 2 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Boone died as a result of a non-combat
related injury. Boone was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
4th Infantry Division, based in Fort Hood, Texas.
12/04/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Ryan C. Young, 21, of Corona, Calif., died on Dec. 2 at Walter Reed
Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., of wounds he received Nov. 8 in
Fallujah, Iraq. Young died of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive
device hit his vehicle. Young was assigned to A Company, 1st Battalion,
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.
12/03/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Raphael S. Davis, 24, of Tutwiler, Miss., was killed Dec. 2 in Tampa,
Iraq. Davis died of injuries suffered when his vehicle was hit by an improvised
explosive device. Davis was assigned to B Company, 223rd Engineer Battalion,
Army National Guard, based in Calhoun City, Miss.
12/02/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Uday Singh, 21, of Lake Forest, Ill., was killed on Dec. 1 in Habbaniyah,
Iraq. Singh died of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his
patrol. Singh was assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.
12/01/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Stephen A. Bertolino, 40, of Orange, Calif., was killed on
Nov. 29 in Haditha, Iraq. Bertolino was traveling in a convoy when his
vehicle was hit by enemy fire. He died as a result of his injuries. Bertolino
was assigned to Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Troop, Regimental Support
Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, based in Fort Carson, Colo.
12/01/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Aaron J. Sissel, 22, of Tipton, Iowa, was killed on Nov. 29 in Haditha,
Iraq. Sissel was traveling in a convoy when his vehicle was hit by enemy
fire. The Soldier died as a result of his injuries. Sissel was assigned
to the 2133rd Transportation Company, Army National Guard, based in Centerville,
Iowa.
11/29/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Ariel Rico, 25, of El Paso, Texas, was killed on Nov. 28 in Mosul,
Iraq. Rico died of injuries sustained during an enemy mortar attack. Rico
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell, Ky.
11/28/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Thomas J. Sweet II, 23, of Bismarck, North Dakota, died on Nov. 27
in Junction City, Iraq. Sweet died of non-combat related injuries. Sweet
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry
Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.
11/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David J. Goldberg, 20, of Layton, Utah, died on Nov. 26 in Qayyarah,
Iraq. Goldberg died of a non-combat related injury. Goldberg was assigned
to C Company, 52nd Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy), U.S. Army Reserve,
43rd Area Support Group, based in Fort Carson, Colo.
11/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Major Phillip R. Albert, 41, of Terryville, Conn. was killed in a
helicopter crash on Nov. 23 in Afghanistan. Albert was onboard an MH-53
helicopter conducting combat operations when it crashed. Albert was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, based
in Fort Drum, N.Y.
11/26/2003 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four airmen killed
in an MH-53M helicopter accident in Afghanistan on Nov. 23. The airmen
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Maj. Steven Plumhoff, 33, of Neshanic Station, N.J. Plumhoff was assigned
to the 58th Operations Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
Staff Sgt. Thomas A. Walkup Jr., 25, of Millville, N.J. Walkup was assigned
to the 20th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Tech. Sgt. Howard A. Walters, 33, of Port Huron, Mich. Walters was assigned
to the 20th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Tech. Sgt. William J. Kerwood, 37, of Houston, Mo. Kerwood was assigned
to the 20th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
11/25/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a solider who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
CW2 Christopher G. Nason, 39, of California, was killed on Nov. 23 between
Mosul and Dihok, Iraq. Nason died of injuries sustained in a vehicular
accident. Nason was assigned to A Company, 306th Military Intelligence
Battalion, Ft. Huachuca, Ariz.
11/25/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Darrell L. Smith, 28, of Otwell, Ind., died on Nov. 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Smith drowned when his vehicle overturned and fell into a river.
Smith was assigned to D Company, 1st Battalion, 152nd Infantry Regiment,
Army National Guard, based in Washington, Ind.
11/25/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert D. Roberts, 21, of Winter Park, Fla., was killed on Nov. 22
in Baghdad, Iraq. Roberts died of injuries sustained when a tank collided
with his vehicle. Roberts was assigned to A Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Armored Division, based in Armstrong Barracks, Germany.
11/24/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Josph L. Lister, 22, of Pleasanton, Kan., was killed on Nov. 20 in
Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Lister was in a convoy when his vehicle was hit by an
improvised explosive device. Lister was assigned to 1st Battalion, 34th
Armored Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.
11/24/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of six soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Two soldiers were killed when hostile forces attacked the vehicle they
were in on Nov. 23 in Mosul, Iraq. Killed were:
Command Sgt. Maj. Jerry L. Wilson, 45, of Thomson, Ga.
Spc. Rel A. Ravago IV, 21, of Glendale, Calif.
Wilson and Ravago were assigned to 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell,
Ky.
Staff Sgt. Eddie E. Menyweather, 35, of Los Angeles, Calif., was killed
on Nov. 23 in Baqubah, Iraq. Menyweather died of his injuries after an
improvised explosive device hit his vehicle. Menyweather was assigned
to Company C, 588th Engineer Battalion, 4th Infantry Division (Mech),
based in Fort Hood, Texas.
Pfc. Damian S. Bushart, 22, of Waterford, Mich., was killed on Nov. 22
in Baghdad, Iraq. Bushart died of injuries sustained when a tank collided
with his vehicle. Bushart was assigned to A Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Armored Division, based in Armstrong Barracks, Germany.
Cpl. Gary B. Coleman, 24, of Pikeville, Ky., was killed on Nov. 21 in
Balad, Iraq. Coleman was on patrol when the vehicle he was driving flipped
over into a canal trapping him inside the vehicle. Coleman was assigned
to B Company, 1st Battalion, 68th Armored Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry
Division (Mech), based in Fort Carson, Colo.
Capt. George A. Wood, 33, of New York, N.Y., was killed on Nov. 20 in
Baqubah, Iraq. Wood was on patrol when his tank rolled over an improvised
explosive device. Wood was assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 67th
Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (Mech), based in Fort
Hood, Texas.
11/21/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Scott M. Tyrrell, 21, of Sterling, Ill., died on Nov. 20 at Brooke
Army Medical Center, in San Antonio, Texas, of wounds received on Nov.
14 in Tikrit, Iraq. Tyrrell was at an ammunition point when it caught
on fire. Tyrrell was assigned to C Company, 299th Engineer Battalion,
4th Infantry Division (Mech), based in Fort Hood, Texas.
11/19/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Nathan S. Dalley, 27, of Kaysville, Utah, died from a non-hostile
gunshot wound on Nov. 17 in Baghdad, Iraq. Dalley was assigned to the
2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
Staff Sgt. Dale A. Panchot, 26, of Northome, Minn., was killed on Nov.
17, south of Balad, Iraq. Panchot was on patrol when he was fatally injured
by enemy fire. Panchot was assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (Mech), Fort
Carson, Colo.
11/19/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed
on Nov. 15 when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopters crashed in Mosul, Iraq.
Pfc. Richard W. Hafer, 21, of Cross Lanes, W.Va. Hafer was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Capt. Pierre E. Piche, 29, of Starksboro, Vt. Piche was assigned to the
626th Forward Support Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
Pfc. Joey D. Whitener, 19, of Nebo, N.C. Whitener was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
11/19/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Genaro Acosta, 26, of Fair Oaks, Calif., was killed on Nov. 11 in
Taji, Iraq. Acosta was on patrol when his Bradley vehicle hit and detonated
two improvised explosive devices. Acosta died of his injuries. Acosta
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 4th
Infantry Division (Mech), Fort Hood, Texas.
11/18/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer Alexander S. Coulter, 35, of Tenn, was killed on
Nov. 17 in Baqubah, Iraq. Coulter was in a convoy traveling to Tikrit
when his vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device. The soldier
died of his injuries. Coulter was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 124th Signal Battalion, 4th Infantry Division (Mech), Fort Hood,
Texas.
11/18/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed on Nov.
15 when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters
crashed in Mosul, Iraq. Killed were:
Pfc. Damian L. Heidelberg, 21, of Batesville, Miss. Heidelberg was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Jeremiah J. Digiovanni, 21, of Tylertown, Miss. Digiovanni was assigned
to 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
There are three additional fatalities from this incident pending next
of kin notification.
11/18/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. James A. Shull, 32, of California, was killed on Nov. 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Shull died from a non-hostile gunshot wound. Shull was assigned
to Headquarters Battery, 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment,
1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
11/17/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed
on Nov. 15 when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopters went down in Mosul, Iraq.
Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Bolor, 37, of Whittier, Calif., was assigned to the
137th Quartermaster Company, U.S. Army Reserve, based in South El Monte,
Calif.
Sgt. John W. Russell, 26, of Portland, Texas, was assigned to the 4th
Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
based in Fort Campbell, Ky.
Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) Scott A. Saboe, 33, of Willow Lake, S.D.,
was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell, Ky.
There are five additional fatalities from this incident pending next of
kin notification.
11/17/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Timothy L. Hayslett, 26, of Newville, Pa., was killed on Nov. 15
in Baghdad, Iraq. Hayslett was conducting a patrol when struck by an improvised
explosive device. He died of his injuries. Hayslett was assigned to Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored
Division, based in Friedberg, Germany.
11/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed
on Nov. 15 when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopters crashed in Mosul, Iraq. Killed were:
Pfc. Sheldon R. Hawk Eagle, 21, of Grand Forks, N.D. Hawk Eagle was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Chief Warrant Officer Erik C. Kesterson, 29, of Independence, Ore. Kesterson
was assigned to the 9th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. John R. Sullivan, 26, of Countryside, Ill. Sullivan was assigned
to the 626th Forward Support Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
2nd Lt. Jeremy L. Wolfe, 27, of Wis. Wolfe was assigned to the 4th Battalion,
101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
There are eight additional fatalities from this incident pending next
of kin notification.
11/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jacob S. Fletcher, 28, of Bay Shore, N.Y., was killed on Nov. 13
in Samara, Iraq. Fletcher was riding on a bus when an improvised explosive
device exploded. Fletcher died of his injuries. Fletcher was assigned
to Company C, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd
Airborne Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy.
11/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Jay A. Blessing, 23, of Tacoma, Wash., was killed on Nov. 14 in Asadabad,
Afghanistan. Blessing died of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive
device. Blessing was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
11/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed
on Nov. 15 when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopters crashed in Mosul, Iraq. Killed were:
Sgt. Michael D. Acklin II, 25, of Louisville, Ky. Acklin was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Ryan T. Baker, 24, of Brown Mills, N.J. Baker was assigned to the
4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. William D. Dusenbery, 30, of Fairview Heights, Ill. Dusenbery was
assigned to the 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Sgt. Warren S. Hansen, 36, of Clintonville, Wis. Hansen was assigned to
the 9th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Eugene A. Uhl III, 21, of Amherst, Wis. Uhl was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
There are twelve additional fatalities from this incident pending next
of kin notification.
11/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Irving Medina, 22, of Middletown, N.Y., was killed on Nov.14 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Medina was traveling in a convoy when it struck an improvised explosive
device. Medina was assigned to 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
11/14/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joseph Minucci II, 23, of Richeyville, Pa, was killed on Nov. 13
in Samara, Iraq. Minucci was riding on a bus when an improvised explosive
device exploded. Minucci died of his injuries. Minucci was assigned to
C Company, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne
Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy.
Spc. Marlon P. Jackson, 25, of Jersey City, N.J., was killed on Nov. 11
in Tampa, Iraq. Jackson died of injuries sustained when an improvised
explosive device exploded on the road. Jackson was assigned to A Company,
94th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Heavy), 130th Engineer Brigade, Vilseck,
Germany.
11/14/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Nathan J. Bailey, 46, of Nashville, Tenn., died on Nov. 12
in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Bailey died from a non-hostile gunshot wound.
Bailey was assigned to the 1175th Transportation Company, Army National
Guard, Tullahoma, Tenn.
11/13/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert A. Wise, 21, of Tallahassee, Fla., was killed on Nov. 12 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Wise was on a mounted patrol when an improvised explosive
device exploded. Wise was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment,
53rd Infantry Brigade, Florida National Guard, Tallahassee, Fla.
11/13/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Rayshawn S. Johnson, 20, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was killed on Nov. 3,
2003, in Tikrit, Iraq. Johnson was on patrol when his vehicle hit a landmine.
The soldier died as a result of his injuries. Johnson was assigned to
the 299th Engineer Battalion, 4th Infantry Division (Mech), based in Fort
Hood, Texas.
11/10/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gary L. Collins, 32, of Hardin, Texas, was killed on Nov. 8,
in Fallujah, Iraq. Collins was riding in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle when
it hit an improvised explosive device. The soldier died of his injuries.
Collins was assigned to 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry
Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.
Sgt. Nicholas A. Tomko, 24, of Pittsburgh, Pa., was killed on Nov. 9 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Tomko was the door gunner in a convoy vehicle when his
team came under small arms attack. The soldier died of his injuries. Tomko
was assigned to the 307th Military Police Company, U.S. Army Reserve,
New Kensington, Pa.
11/10/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Kurt R. Frosheiser, 22, of Des Moines, Iowa, was killed on Nov. 8
in Baghdad, Iraq. Frosheiser was the driver of a vehicle on mounted patrol
when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. Frosheiser was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
Baumholder, Germany.
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter went down on Nov. 7 in Tikrit, Iraq. There
were six soldiers killed in action on board the helicopter. The names
of four soldiers killed in the incident were previously announced on Nov.
9. Also killed were:
Capt. Benedict J. Smith, 29, of Monroe City, Mo. Smith was assigned to
101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
Command Sergeant Major Cornell W. Gilmore I, 45, of Baltimore, Md. Gilmore
was assigned to the Judge Advocate General Office, Headquarters Department
of the Army, Pentagon
11/09/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Morgan D. Kennon, 23, of Memphis, Tenn., was killed on Nov.
7, 2003, in Mosul, Iraq. Kennon was guarding a bank in downtown Mosul
when his position came under rocket-propelled grenade attack. Kennon was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell, Ky.
11/09/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Mark D. Vasquez, 35, of Port Huron, Mich., was killed on Nov.
8, 2003, in Fallujah, Iraq. Vasquez was in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle
that was struck by an improvised explosive device . The soldier died of
his injuries. Vasquez was assigned to 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.
UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was shot down Nov. 7, 2003, in Tikrit, Iraq.The
Black Hawk was shot down by unknown enemy ordnance.Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer (CW5) Sharon T. Swartworth [female], 43, of Virginia.
Swartworth was the regimental warrant officer for the Judge Advocate General
Office, based at Headquarters Department of the Army, Pentagon.
Chief Warrant Officer (CW3) Kyran E. Kennedy, 43, of Boston, Mass.
Staff Sgt. Paul M. Neff II, 30, of Fort Mill, S.C.
Sgt. Scott C. Rose, 30, of Fayetteville, N.C.
Kennedy, Neff and Rose were assigned to 5th Battalion, 101st Aviation
Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell,
Ky. There were six soldiers killed in action aboard the Black Hawk helicopter.
Two soldiers' names are still pending next-of-kin notification.
11/06/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James A. Chance III, 25, of Kokomo, Miss., was killed on Nov. 6,
2003, in Husaybah, Iraq. Chance died of injuries sustained when his vehicle
struck a landmine. Chance was assigned to C Company, 890th Engineer Battalion,
Army National Guard, based in Columbia, Miss.
11/06/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James R. Wolf, 21, of Scottsbluff, Neb., was killed on Nov. 6 in
Mosul, Iraq. Wolf was in a convoy when an improvised explosive device
was detonated. Wolf died of his injuries. He was assigned to Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 52nd Engineer Battalion, based in Fort Carson,
Colo.
Sgt. Paul F. Fisher, 39, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Nov. 6 at the
Homburg University Klinikum, Homberg, Germany. Fisher was very seriously
injured on Nov. 2 in Al Fallujah, Iraq, when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter
in which he was riding went down. As a result of the incident, there were
16 soldiers killed in action and 26 wounded. Fisher was assigned to Detachment
1, Company F, 106th Aviation Battalion, Army National Guard, based in
Davenport, Iowa.
11/06/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Jose A. Rivera, 34, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, was killed
on Nov. 5 in Mumuhdyah, Iraq. Rivera was part of a patrol when his unit
came under rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire. Rivera died of
his injuries. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
3rd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, based in Fort Bragg,
N.C.
Spc. Robert T. Benson, 20, of Spokane, Wash., died on Nov. 4, in Baghdad,
Iraq. Benson died from a non-hostile gunshot wound. Benson was assigned
to Company A, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
based in Smith Barracks, Germany.
11/05/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Francisco Martinez, 28, of Humacao, Puerto Rico, was killed on Nov.
4 in Baghdad, Iraq. Martinez was in a convoy when an improvised explosive
device exploded. Martinez died of his injuries. Martinez was assigned
to B Detachment, 82nd Soldier Support Battalion (Airborne), Fort Bragg,
N.C.
11/05/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Todd J. Bryant, 23, of Riverside, Calif., was killed on Oct. 31
in Al Fallujah, Iraq. Bryant was on patrol when an improvised explosive
device exploded. Bryant died of his injuries. Bryant was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
11/04/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Maurice J. Johnson, 21, of Levittown, Pa., was killed on Nov. 1 in
Mosul, Iraq. Johnson was riding in a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled
vehicle when it was hit by an improvised explosive device. Johnson died
as a result of his injuries. Johnson was assigned to C Company, 501st
Signal Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based in Fort
Campbell, Ky.
11/04/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were on board
a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter when it went down on Nov. 2 in Al Fallujah,
Iraq. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Bader, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colo. Bader was assigned
to Air Defense Artillery Battery, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,
based in Fort Carson, Colo.
Spc. Steven D. Conover, 21, of Wilmington, Ohio. Conover was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, based in Fort Sill, Okla.
Spc. Brian H. Penisten, 28, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Penisten was assigned
to Air Defense Artillery Battery, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,
based in Fort Carson, Colo.
Sgt. Joel Perez, 25, of Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Perez was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, based in Fort Sill, Okla.
Chief Warrant Officer Bruce A. Smith, 41, of West Liberty, Iowa. Smith
was assigned to Detachment 1, Company F, 106th Aviation Battalion, Army
National Guard, based in Davenport, Iowa.
11/04/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 2nd Lt. Richard
Torres, 25, of Clarksville, Tenn., who was killed on Oct. 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. While on combat patrol,
Torres’ convoy was hit by an improvised explosive device. Torres
died of his injuries. Torres was assigned to 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry
Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
11/03/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Joshua C. Hurley, 24, of Virginia, was killed on Nov. 1 in Mosul,
Iraq. Hurley was riding in a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle
when he was hit with an improvised explosive device. Hurley was assigned
to the 326th Engineer Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky. Hurley died as a result of his injuries.
2nd Lt. Benjamin J. Colgan, 30, of Kent, Wash., was killed on Nov. 1 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Colgan was responding to a rocket propelled grenade attack
when he was struck with an improvised explosive device. Colgan was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
Giessen, Germany. Colgan died as a result of his injuries.
11/03/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of nine soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were on board
a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter when it went down on Nov. 2 in Al Fallujah,
Iraq. Killed were:
Specialist Darius T. Jennings, 22 of Cordova, S.C., was killed on Nov.
2. Jennings was on board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter when it went down
in Al Fallujah, Iraq. Jennings was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, based in Fort Carson, Colo.
Sgt. Ernest G. Bucklew, 33, of Enon Valley, Pa. Bucklew was assigned to
Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
Pfc. Anthony D. Dagostino, 20, of Waterbury, Conn. Dagostino was assigned
to the 16th Signal Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
Pfc. Karina S. Lau, (female) 20, of Livingston, Calif. Lau was assigned
to the 16th Signal Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
Sgt. Keelan L. Moss, 23, of Houston, Texas. Moss was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
5th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla.
Sgt. Ross A. Pennanen, 36, of Oklahoma. Pennanen was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
5th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla.
1st Lt. Brian D. Slavenas, 30, of Genoa, Ill. Slavenas was assigned to
F Company, 106th Aviation Battalion, Army National Guard, Peoria, Ill.
Spc. Frances M. Vega (female), 20, of Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Vega
was assigned to the 151st Adjutant General Postal Detachment 3, Fort Hood,
Texas.
Staff Sgt. Joe N. Wilson, 30, of Mississippi. Wilson was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla.
11/02/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Paul A. Velazquez, 29, of Calif., was killed on November 2,
2003, in Al Fallujah, Iraq. Velazquez was onboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
when it made a crash landing. Velazquez was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
5th Field Artillery Regiment, III Corps Artillery, Fort Sill, Okla.
10/31/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Paul A. Sweeney, 32, of Lakeville, Pa., died Oct. 30 of wounds
sustained during an ambush near Musa, Qalax, Afghanistan. Sweeney was
assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
10/30/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Algernon Adams, 36, of Aiken, S.C., died on Oct. 28, of non-combat
related injuries at Forward Operating Base St. Mere, Iraq. dams was assigned
to the 122nd Engineer Battalion, Army National Guard, Edgefield, S.C.
10/29/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spec. Isaac Campoy, 21, of Douglas, Ariz, was killed on Oct. 28 in Baqubah,
Iraq. Campoy was fatally injured when his tank was hit with an improvised
explosive device. Compoy was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor
Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/29/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael Paul Barrera, 26, of Von Ormy, Texas, was killed on Oct.
28 in Baqubah, Iraq. Barrera was fatally injured when his tank was hit
with an improvised explosive device. Barrera was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
67th Armor Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/29/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Rachel K. Bosveld, 19, of Waupun, Wis., was killed Oct. 26 in Abu
Ghraib, Iraq. Bosveld was fatally injured during a mortar attack on the
Abu Ghraib Police Station. Bosveld was assigned to the 527th Military
Police Company, V Corps, Giesen, Germany.
10/28/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jamie L. Huggins, 26, of Hume, Mo., was killed in action on
Oct. 26 in Baghdad, Iraq. Huggins was on patrol when his vehicle was hit
with an improvised explosive device. Huggins was assigned to C Company,
2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. Aubrey D. Bell, 33, of Tuskegee, Ala., was killed in action on Oct.
27 in Baghdad, Iraq. Bell was at the Al Bayra Police Station when his
unit came under small arms fire and an improvised explosive device detonated
at his location. Bell was assigned to the 214th Military Police Company,
Alabama National Guard.
10/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Joseph R. Guerrera, 20, of Dunn, N.C., was killed on Oct. 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Guerrera was on patrol when his vehicle was hit with an improvised
explosive device. Guerrera was assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 325th
Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Pvt. Jonathan I. Falaniko, 20, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, was killed
in action on Oct. 27 in Baghdad, Iraq. Falaniko was near the Al Khadra
Police Station in downtown Baghdad when a vehicle containing an improvised
explosive device detonated. Falaniko was assigned to A Company, 70th Engineer
Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
10/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. Charles H. Buehring, 40, of Fayetteville, N.C., was killed on
Oct. 26 in Baghdad, Iraq. Buehring was fatally injured during a rocket-propelled
grenade attack on the Al-Rasheed Hotel. Buehring was assigned to Army
Central Command Headquarters (Forward), Fort McPherson, Ga.
10/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Steven Acosta, 19,
of Calexico, Calif., died on Oct. 26 in Baqubah, Iraq. Acosta died from
a non-hostile gunshot wound. Acosta was assigned to C Company, 3rd Battalion,
67th Armored Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom on Oct. 24 in Samaria, Iraq. Both
soldiers died of wounds received from an enemy mortar attack. Killed were:
Spc. Artimus D. Brassfield, 22, of Flint, Mich. Brassfield was assigned
to B Company, 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 4th Infantry Division,
based in Ft. Hood, Texas.
Spc. Jose L. Mora, 26, of Bell Gardens, Calif. Mora was assigned to C
Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division,
based in Ft. Carson, Colo.
10/24/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Michael S. Hancock,
29, of Yreka, Calif., was killed on Oct. 24 in Mosul, Iraq. Hancock was
on guard duty when he was shot. He died of his injuries. Hancock was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky.
10/24/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Capt. John R. Teal, 31,
of Mechanicsville, Va., was killed on Oct. 23 in Baqubah, Iraq. Teal was
in a convoy when an improvised explosive device exploded. He died of injuries
sustained in the explosion. Teal was assigned to 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/23/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. John P. Johnson, 24,
of Houston, Texas, died on Oct. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq. Johnson died of non-combat
related injuries. Johnson was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
10/23/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pvt. Jason M. Ward, 25,
of Tulsa, Okla., died on Oct. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq. Ward died of non-combat
related injuries. Ward was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment,
1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
10/22/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Paul J. Bueche, 19,
of Daphne, Ala., died on Oct. 21 in Balad, Iraq. Bueche was changing a
tire on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter when the tire exploded. Bueche was
assigned to the 131st Aviation Regiment, Army National Guard, Birmingham,
Ala.
10/21/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Paul J. Johnson,
29, of Calumet, Mich., was killed on Oct. 20 in Al Fallujah, Iraq. Johnson
was on a mounted patrol when the vehicle he was riding in hit an improvised
explosive device and later came under small arms fire by enemy forces.
Johnson was assigned to 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
10/21/2003 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Tech. Sgt. Bruce E. Brown,
32, of Coatopa, Ala., was killed in a motor vehicle accident on Sept.
4 near Al Udeid, Qatar. Brown was a fuels supervisor assigned to the 78th
Logistics Readiness Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, Ga.
10/20/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Both soldiers were killed in
action on Oct. 18 in Taza, Iraq, when enemy forces ambushed their patrol
using rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire. Killed were:
1st Lt. David R. Bernstein, 24, of Phoenixville, Pa.
Pfc. John D. Hart, 20, of Bedford, Mass.
The soldiers were assigned to 1st Battalion (Airborne), 508th Infantry
Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy.
10/17/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Michael L. Williams,
46, of Buffalo, N.Y., was killed on October 17, 2003, along MSR Jackson,
near Baghdad, Iraq. Williams was killed in action when his vehicle ran
over an improvised explosive device. He died as a result of his injuries.
Williams was assigned to the 105th Military Police Company, Army National
Guard, based in New York.
10/17/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom on Oct. 16 in Karbala, Iraq.
The soldiers were attempting to negotiate with armed men who were congregating
on a road near a mosque after curfew. The Iraqis opened fire killing three
soldiers and wounding seven others.. Killed were:
Lt. Col. Kim S. Orlando, 43, of Tennessee.
Staff Sgt. Joseph P. Bellavia, 28, of Wakefield, Mass.
Cpl. Sean R. Grilley, 24, of San Bernardino, Calif.
The soldiers were assigned to the 716th Military Police Battalion, 101st
Airborne Division (Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell, Ky. Orlando was
the commanding officer of the 716th Military Police Battalion.
10/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Spc. James E. Powell,
26, of Radcliff, Ky., who was killed on October 12 in Baji, Iraq. Powell
was killed when his M2/A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle struck an enemy anti-tank
mine. He died as a result of his injuries. Powell was assigned to B Company,
1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, based in
Fort Hood, Texas.
10/15/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Benjamin L. Freeman, 19, of Valdosta, Ga., drowned on Oct. 13 near
Al Asad, Iraq. Soldiers from his unit had been searching for Freeman when
they discovered him floating on the surface of the water near Haditha
dam. Attempts made to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. Freeman was assigned
to K Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, based in Fort
Carson, Colo.
Pfc. Jose Casanova, 23, of El Monte, Calif., died on Oct. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Casanova was in a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV)
when an Iraqi dump truck swerved and rolled over on top of his vehicle.
Casanova was one of two soldiers who were killed in this incident. Casanova
was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion,
325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, based in Fort
Bragg, N.C.
10/14/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Douglas J. Weismantle,
28, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died on Oct. 13 in Baghdad, Iraq. Weismantle was
driving a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV) when an
Iraqi dump truck swerved and rolled over on top of his vehicle. Weismantle
died as a result of his injuries. Weismantle was assigned to Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne, Fort Bragg, N.C.
10/14/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Stephen E. Wyatt, 19, of Kilgore, Texas, was killed on Oct. 13 in
Balad, Iraq. Wyatt was in a convoy that was hit by an improvised explosive
device and small arms fire. He died as a result of his injuries. Wyatt
was assigned to C Battery, 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment,
Fort Sill, Okla.
Spc. Donald L. Wheeler, 22, of Concord, Mich., was killed on Oct. 13 in
Tikrit, Iraq. Wheeler was searching for a possible improvised explosive
device when his unit came under attack from a rocket propelled grenade.
He died as a result of his injuries. Wheeler was assigned to A Company,
1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood,
Texas.
10/10/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kerry D. Scott, 21, of Mount Vernon, Wash., was killed on Oct. 6
in Iskandariyah, Iraq. While on a combat patrol, Scott's convoy was hit
by an improvised explosive device. Scott was one of two soldiers killed
in the blast. Scott was assigned to 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment,
10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Christopher W. Swisher, 26, of Lincoln, Neb., and Pvt. Sean
A. Silva, 23, of Roseville, Calif., were killed in an ambush on Oct. 9
in Baghdad, Iraq. The soldiers were on patrol when their unit was ambushed
by individuals using small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades. Both
soldiers were assigned to 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
10/10/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Spc. Joseph C.
Norquist, 26, of San Antonio, Texas, who was killed on Oct. 9 in Baqubah,
Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Norquist was in a convoy
that came under attack from rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire.
Norquist was fatally injured in the incident. Norquist was assigned to
the 588th Engineer Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/08/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 2nd Lt. Richard
Torres, 25, of Clarksville, Tenn., who was killed on Oct. 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. While on combat patrol,
Torres’ convoy was hit by an improvised explosive device. Torres
died of his injuries. Torres was assigned to 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry
Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
10/08/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Spc. Spencer T.
Karol, 20, of Woodruff, Ariz., who was killed on Oct. 6 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Karol was on a mission
to observe enemy activity when a command detonated device exploded. His
vehicle was overturned from the force of the explosion and he was fatally
injured. Karol was assigned to the 165th Military Intelligence, V Corps,
Darmstadt, Germany.
10/07/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Lt. Col. Paul W.
Kimbrough, 44, of Washington, D.C. who was supporting Operation Enduring
Freedom. Kimbrough died on Oct. 3 in Incirlik, Turkey, of a non-combat
related cause. Kimbrough was medically evacuated from Baghram, Afghanistan,
to Turkey. He was taken to the 39th Medical Squadron where he remained
hospitalized until his death. Kimbrough was assigned to the 416th Engineer
Command, Team 28, U.S. Army Reserve, Fort Benning, Ga.
10/05/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James H. Pirtle, 27, of La Mesa, N.M., was killed on Oct. 4 in Assadah,
Iraq. Pirtle was in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle when an RPG struck his
vehicle. Pirtle died of his injuries. Pirtle was assigned to C Company,
2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
Pfc. Charles M. Sims, 18, of Miami, Fla., drowned on Oct. 3 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Sims was assigned to the 549th Military Police Company, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
10/03/2003 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Hospitalman Joshua McIntosh,
22, of Kingman, Ariz., died 26 June in Karbala, Iraq, from a non-hostile
gunshot wound. Hospitalman McIntosh was assigned to the Third Battalion,
Seventh Marine Regiment, 29 Palms, Calif.
10/03/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Analaura Esparza Gutierrez, 21, of Houston, Texas, was killed on
Oct. 1 in Tikrit, Iraq. Esparza Gutierrez was in a convoy that was hit
by an improvised explosive device and rocket propelled grenades. Esparza
Gutierrez died of her injuries. Esparza Gutierrez was assigned to A Company,
4th Forward Support Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Simeon Hunte, 23, of Essex, N.J., was killed on Oct. 1 in Al Khadra,
Iraq. Hunte was on patrol when an Iraqi citizen approached and shot him.
Hunte was assigned to 1st Battalion, 13th Armored Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
10/02/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Command Sgt. Maj. James D. Blankenbecler, 40, of Alexandria, Va., was
killed on Oct. 1 in Samarra, Iraq. Blankenbecler was in a convoy that
was hit by an improvised explosive device and rocket propelled grenades.
Blankenbecler died of his injuries. Blankenbecler was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Dustin K. McGaugh, 20, of Derby, Kan., died on Sept. 30 in Balad,
Iraq. McGaugh died from a non-hostile gunshot wound. McGaugh was assigned
to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Field Artillery Brigade,
Fort Sill, Okla.
10/01/2003 DOD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that the deaths of Sgt. Andrew
Joseph Baddick, 26, and Pfc. Kristian E. Parker, 23.
Baddick drowned Sept. 29 as he tried to rescue another soldier whose vehicle
had entered a canal near Abu Ghraib Prison, Iraq. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Parker died on Sept. 29 of non-combat related injuries at Camp AS Sayliyah,
Qatar. She was assigned to the 205th Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army National
Guard, Slidell, La.
10/01/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Darrin K. Potter,
24, of Louisville, Ky., was killed on Sept. 29 near Abu Ghraib Prison,
Iraq. Potter was a member of a military police team searching the prison
area. During the search, his vehicle left the road and went into a canal.
SGT Potter died in the vehicle. Two other soldiers escaped. Potter was
assigned to the 223rd Military Police Company, U.S. Army National Guard,
Louisville, Ky.
09/30/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Christopher
E. Cutchall, 30, of McConnellsburg, Pa., was killed on Sept. 29 west of
Baghdad, Iraq. Cutchall was traveling in a convoy when an improvised explosive
device detonated as his vehicle passed by. He died of injuries sustained
in the incident. Cutchall was assigned to Delta Troop , 4th Cavalry, Fort
Riley, Kan.
09/30/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Evan W. O'Neill, 19,
of Haverhill, Mass., was killed on Sept. 29 in Shkin, Afghanistan. O'Neill
was on patrol when he was engaged by enemy forces. He died of injuries
sustained during the attack. O'Neill was assigned to 1st Battalion, 87th
Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
09/28/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Capt. Robert L. Lucero, 34, of Casper,
Wyo., was killed on Sept. 25, 2003, in Tikrit, Iraq. Lucero died and another
soldier was injured when they were struck by an improvised explosive device.
Lucero was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division Rear Area Operation Center,
U.S. Army National Guard, Casper, Wyo.
09/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Lisa M. Andrews, 24, of Lenexa,
Kan., died on Sept. 26, 2003, near Overland Park, Kan. Andrews was on
leave from her unit when she was struck and killed by a civilian vehicle
as she was walking across U.S. Highway 69. Andrews was assigned to the
129th Transportation Company, U.S. Army Reserve, based in New Century,
Kan.
09/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Kyle G. Thomas, 23, of Topeka,
Kan., was killed on Sept. 25, 2003, in Tikrit, Iraq. Thomas was on patrol
when an improvised explosive device exploded. He died of injuries sustained
in the explosion. Thomas was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry
Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Fort Ederle, Italy.
09/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Sgt. 1st Class
Robert E. Rooney, 43, of Nashua, N.H. Rooney died on Sep. 25 at Shuabai
Port, in Kuwait, when he was struck by a forklift and died of his injuries.
Rooney was assigned to the 379th Engineer Company, U.S. Army National
Guard, based in Bourne, Mass.
09/25/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Spc. Michael Andrade,
28, of Bristol, Rhode Island. Andrade died on Sept. 24 in Balad, Iraq.
Andrade was a passenger in a HMMWV when a 5-ton truck struck the side
of his vehicle. He died of injuries sustained in the accident. Andrade
was assigned to the 115th Military Police Company, U.S. Army National
Guard, Cranston, Rhode Island.
09/23/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Brian R. Faunce, 28, of Philadelphia, Pa., died on Sept. 18 in Al
Asad, Iraq. Faunce was moving in a Bradley fighting vehicle when his vehicle
crossed under some low laying power lines. The soldier reached up and
grabbed the lines and was fatally injured. Faunce was assigned to Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Carson, Colo.
Two soldiers were killed in a mortar attack on Sept. 20 in Abu Gareeb,
Iraq. Killed were:
Spc. Lunsford B. Brown II, 27, of Creedmore, N.C. Brown was assigned to
A Company, 302nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Patton Barracks, Germany.
Sgt. David T. Friedrich, 26, of Hammond, N.Y. Friedrich was assigned to
B Company, 325th Military Intelligence Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Waterbury,
Conn.
Spc. Paul J. Sturino, 21, of Rice Lake, Wis., died on Sept. 22 in Quest,
Iraq. Sturino died from a non-combat weapons discharge. Sturino was assigned
to B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Campbell,
Ky.
09/22/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Three soldiers were killed
in an ambush by small arms fire and rocket propelled grenade, on Sept.
18 in Tikrit, Iraq. Killed were:
Sgt. Anthony O. Thompson, 26, of Orangeburg, S.C.
Spc. Richard Arriaga, 20, of Ganado, Texas
Spc. James C. Wright, 27, of Morgan, Texas
The soldiers were assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 4th
Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
Staff Sgt. Frederick L. Miller, Jr., 27, of Hagerstown, Ind., was killed
on Sept. 20 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Miller was conducting a security patrol
when an improvised explosive device hit his vehicle. Miller died of his
injuries. Miller was assigned to Troop K, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
9/17/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Craig S. Ivory, 26,
of Port Matilda, Pa., died on Aug. 17 in Homberg University Hospital,
Germany. Ivory was medically evacuated from Kuwait on Aug. 12. Ivory died
of a non-combat related cause on Aug. 17. Ivory was assigned to the 501st
Forward Support Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Southern European Task
Force, Vicenza, Italy.
09/17/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Alyssa R. Peterson,
27, of Flagstaff, Ariz., died on Sept. 15 in Telafar, Iraq. Peterson died
from a non-combat weapons discharge. Peterson was assigned to C Company,
311th Military Intelligence Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
09/16/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Kevin C. Kimmerly,
31, of North Creek, N.Y., was killed on Sept. 15, in Baghdad, Iraq. While
on patrol, Kimmerly's vehicle was hit by a rocket propelled grenade. Kimmerly
died of his injuries. Kimmerly was assigned to B Battery, 4th Battalion,
27th Field Artillery Regiment, based in Baumholder, Germany.
09/15/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Kevin N. Morehead, 33, of Little Rock, Ark., and Sgt. 1st
Class William M. Bennett, 35, of Seymour, Tenn., were killed on Sept.
12, in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Both soldiers died of wounds they received when
their unit executed a raid on enemy forces. The soldiers were assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Sgt. Trevor A. Blumberg, 22, of Canton, Mich., was killed on Sept. 14
in Baghdad, Iraq. Blumberg was on patrol when two improvised explosive
devices struck his vehicle. Blumberg was assigned to 1st Battalion, 504th
Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/12/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Henry Ybarra III,
32, of Austin, Texas, died on Sept. 11 in Balad, Iraq. Ybarra was changing
the tire on a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck when the tire exploded.
Ybarra died of his injuries. Ybarra was assigned to D Troop, 6th Squadron,
6th Cavalry, Illesheim, Germany.
09/11/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joseph E. Robsky, Jr., 31, of Elizaville, N.Y., was killed
on Sept. 10 in Baghdad, Iraq. Robsky was on call to neutralize an improvised
explosive device (IED) after the initial attempt failed. Soldier returned
to the site to render it safe, and the IED detonated. Robsky was assigned
to the 759th Ordnance Company, Fort Irwin, Calif.
Spc. Ryan G. Carlock, 25, of Macomb, Ill., was killed on Sept. 9 northwest
of Baghdad, Iraq. Carlock died of injuries sustained when his fuel truck
was attacked by the enemy. Carlock was assigned to the 416th Transportation
Company, 260th Quartermaster Battalion (Petroleum Support), Hunter Army
Airfield, Ga.
09/10/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Jarrett B. Thompson,
27, of Dover, Del., died on Sept. 7 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
in Washington, D.C. Thompson was in a convoy on Aug. 30 when a civilian
vehicle passed the convoy and cut in front of the lead military vehicle
and an approaching Iraqi truck. The driver of the civilian vehicle hit
Thompson's truck. Thompson was medically evacuated to WRAMC where he later
died of his injuries. Thompson was assigned to the 946th Transportation
Company, U.S. Army Reserve, Lewes, Del.
09/04/2003: DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Cameron B. Sarno,
43, of Waipahu, Hawaii, died on Sept. 1 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Sarno
was hit by a truck while changing his vehicle's tire. Sarno died as a
result of his injuries. Sarno was assigned to the 257th Transportation
Company, U.S. Army Reserve, Las Vegas, Nev.
09/03/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Sean K. Cataudella, 28, of Tucson, Ariz., died on Aug. 30 in Ba’qubah,
Iraq. Cataudella was driving a military vehicle when he hit an embankment
and rolled into a canal. Cataudella was assigned to the 1st Squadron,
10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Sgt. Charles T. Caldwell, 38, of North Providence, R.I., was killed on
Sept. 1 on Main Supply Route Tampa, south of Baghdad, Iraq. Caldwell was
one of two soldiers killed in a vehicle that was struck by an improvised
explosive device. Caldwell died of his injuries. Caldwell was assigned
to the 115th Military Police Company, U.S. Army National Guard, Cranston,
R.I.
Pfc. Christopher A. Sisson, 20, of Oak Park, Ill., died on Sept. 2 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Sisson was in a UH-60 helicopter participating in an air
assault mission. The helicopter flipped and crashed on take off. He died
of injuries sustained in the incident. Sisson was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 325th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/03/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers
who were killed on Aug. 31, in Shkin, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation
Enduring Freedom. Killed were:
Spc. Chad C. Fuller, 24, of Potsdam, N.Y.
Pfc. Adam L. Thomas, 21, of Palos Hills, Ill.
Both soldiers were killed while on patrol when their squad was attacked.
They died of injuries sustained during the attack. The soldiers were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y.
09/02/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. 1st Class Mitchell
A. Lane, 34, of Lompoc, Calif., died on Aug. 29 in Afghanistan. Lane fell
approximately 25 feet when he was conducting a fast rope infiltration
into a known enemy cave complex. Lane died of his injuries. Lane was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/02/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Joseph Camara,
40, of New Bedford, Mass., was killed Sept. 1 on Main Supply Route Tampa,
south of Baghdad, Iraq. Camara was one of two soldiers who were killed
when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. Camara
died of his injuries. Camara was assigned to the 115th Military Police
Company, U.S. Army National Guard, Cranston, R.I.
08/30/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Mark A. Lawton,
41, of Hayden, Colo., was killed on Aug. 29, 2003, north of As Suaydat,
Iraq. Lawton was in a convoy that was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade.
Lawton was assigned to the 244th Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve,
Grand Junction, Colo.
08/29/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lt. Col. Anthony L. Sherman,
43, of Pottstown, Pa., died on August 27 in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Sherman
died as a result of non-combat related injury (medical). Sherman was assigned
to the 304th Civil Affairs Brigade, U.S. Army Reserves, based in Philadelphia,
Pa.
08/28/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Gregory A. Belanger,
24, of Narragansett, R.I., was killed on August 27 in Al Hallia, Iraq.
Belanger was in a vehicle when an improvised explosive device struck his
vehicle. Belanger died of his injuries. Belanger was assigned to Headquarters
and Headquarters Service Company, 325th Military Intelligence Battalion,
U.S. Army Reserves, based at Ayer, Mass.
08/27/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rafael L. Navea, 34, of Pittsburgh, PA, was killed on Aug. 27 in
Al Fallujah, Iraq. Navea was in a vehicle when an improvised explosive
device struck his vehicle. Navea died of his injuries. Navea was assigned
to C Battery, 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, based at Fort
Sill, Okla.
Pfc. Pablo Manzano, 19, B Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, V Corps, Bamberg,
Germany, of Heber, Calif., died on Aug. 25 in Logistical Support Area
Dogwood, Iraq. Manzano died as a result of a non-combat weapons discharge.
08/27/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Darryl T. Dent, 21,
of Washington, D.C., was killed on August 26 in Southeast Arimadi, Iraq.
Dent was in a convoy when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle.
Dent died of his injuries. Dent was assigned to the 547th Transportation
Company, U.S. Army National Guard, based in Washington, D.C.
08/26/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Ronald D. Allen Jr.,
22, of Mitchell, Ind., died on Aug. 25 near Balad, Iraq. Allen was conducting
convoy operations when he was involved in a vehicular accident. Allen
died of his injuries. Allen was assigned to the 502nd Personnel Service
Battalion, 43rd Area Support Group, Fort Carson, Colo.
08/25/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Pfc. Michael S. Adams, 20, of Spartanburg, S.C., died on Aug. 21 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Adams was participating in a small arms fire exercise on the range
when a bullet ricocheted and ignited a fire in the building. He died as
a result of injuries sustained during the fire. Adams was assigned to
1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder,
Germany.
Spc. Stephen M. Scott, 21, of Lawton, Okla., died on Aug. 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Scott died as a result of non-combat injuries. Scott was assigned
to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
Pfc. Vorn J. Mack, 19, of Orangeburg, S.C., died on Aug. 23 near the Hadithah
Dam, west of Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Mack jumped into the Euphrates River to
take a swim and did not resurface. A search party found Mack's body downstream
on Aug. 24. Mack was assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort
Carson, Colo.
08/22/2003: DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lt. Kylan A. Jones-Huffman,
31, of Aptos, Calif., was killed Aug. 21 in Al Hillah, Iraq, by an unidentified
gunman. Jones-Huffman was on temporary duty with the I Marine Expeditionary
Force.
08/22/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Bobby C. Franklin,
38, of Mineral Bluff, Ga., was killed on Aug. 20 in Baghdad, Iraq. Franklin
died of injuries sustained by an improvised explosive device. Franklin
was assigned to the 210th Military Police Company, U.S. Army National
Guard, Murphy N.C.
08/21/2003: DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Petty Officer 1st Class
David M. Tapper, 32, of Camden County, N.J., died of wounds received in
action Aug. 20 in Afghanistan.
08/21/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Kenneth W. Harris,
Jr., 23, of Charlotte, Tenn., was killed on Aug. 20 in Scania, Iraq. Harris
was fatally injured in a two-vehicle accident while driving south on the
main supply route. Another soldier was also injured in the incident.
08/19/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Eric R. Hull, 23,
of Uniontown, Pa., was killed on Aug. 18 in Baghdad, Iraq. Hull was in
a military vehicle returning from the airport when his vehicle hit an
improvised explosive device. Hull died of his injuries. Hull was assigned
to the 307th Military Police Company, U.S. Army Reserves, New Kensington,
Pa.
08/18/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. David M. Kirchhoff,
31, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Aug. 14 in Landstuhl, Germany. Pfc.
Kirchhoff suffered a non-hostile injury on Aug. 8 and died on Aug. 14.
Kirchhoff was assigned to the 2133rd Transportation Company, U.S. Army
National Guard, Centerville, Iowa.
08/15/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Steven W. White, 29,
of Lawton, Okla., was killed on August 13 in Tikrit, Iraq. White died
of injuries sustained when his M113 armored personnel carrier hit an antitank
mine. White was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 4th
Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, based at Fort Hood, Texas.
08/14/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Taft V. Williams,
29, of New Orleans, La., was killed on August 12 near Ar Ramadi, Iraq.
Williams was in a convoy when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive
device. Williams died of his injuries. Williams was assigned to the 3rd
Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
08/14/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Timmy R. Brown, Jr.,
21, of Conway, Pa., was killed on Aug. 12 in Taji, Iraq. Brown was in
a convoy when he was injured by an explosive device. Brown died of his
injuries. Brown was assigned to D Company, 519th Military Intelligence
Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C.
08/13/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Daniel R. Parker,
18, of Lake Elsinore, Calif., died on Aug. 12 in Mosul, Iraq. Parker was
thrown from his vehicle when the driver swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle
in another lane. Parker was fatally injured. Parker was assigned to B
Battery, 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
08/13/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Richard S. Eaton
Jr., 37, of Guilford, Conn., died on August 12 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. A fellow
soldier tried to wake Eaton and noticed he was not breathing. Eaton was
assigned to the 323rd Military Intelligence Battalion, U.S. Army Reserves,
based at Fort Meade, Md.
08/12/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Brandon Ramsey, 21,
of Calumet City, Ill, died on Aug. 8 in Tallil, Iraq. Ramsey was part
of a convoy escort mission when the vehicle he was in rolled over during
a chase of a suspicious vehicle and fatally injured him. Ramsey was assigned
to the 933rd Military Police Company, U.S. Army National Guard, Chicago,
Ill.
08/12/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. David S. Perry,
36, of Bakersfield, Calif., was killed on Aug. 10 in Baquabah, Iraq. Perry
was inspecting a suspicious package when it exploded and fatally injured
him. Perry was assigned to 649th Military Police Company, U.S. Army National
Guard, Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif.
08/11/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Floyd G. Knighten, Jr., 55, of Olla, La., died on Aug. 9 in Iraq.
Knighten died as a result of a non-combat related cause while in a convoy
from Camp Bilad heading to Camp Pennsylvania. Knighten was assigned to
the 1087th Transportation Support Company, Army National Guard, Fort Polk,
La.
Spc. Levi B. Kinchen, 21, of Tickfaw, La., died on Aug. 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq. A fellow soldier tried to wake Kinchen and noticed he was not breathing.
Kinchen was assigned to 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
Pvt. Matthew D. Bush, 20, of East Alton, Ill., died on Aug. 8 in Camp
Caldwell, Iraq. A fellow soldier tried to wake Bush and noticed he was
not breathing. Bush was assigned to F Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Armored
Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
Pfc. Duane E. Longstreth, 19, of Tacoma, Wash., died on Aug. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Longstreth died as a result of non-combat related injuries. Longstreth
was assigned to Company B, 307th Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C.
08/08/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Kyle C. Gilbert, 20, of Brattleboro, Vt., was killed on Aug. 6 in
Baghdad, Iraq. An Iraqi vehicle opened fire on Gilbert's unit. Gilbert
died of injuries received during the ambush. Gilbert was assigned to C
Company, 2nd Battalion, 325th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. Leonard D. Simmons, 33, of New Bern, N.C., died on Aug. 6 in Mosul,
Iraq. Simmons died of a non-combat related cause. Simmons was assigned
to C Company, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
08/07/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Brian R. Hellerman,
35, of Freeport, Minn., was killed on Aug. 6 in Baghdad, Iraq. An Iraqi
vehicle opened fire on Hellerman's unit. He died of injuries received
during the ambush. Hellerman was assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion,
325th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
There were two soldiers killed during this ambush. The identity of the
second soldier is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
08/07/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Farao K. Letufuga, 20, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died on Aug.
5 in Mosul, Iraq. Letufuga fatally fell from the top of a building while
he was performing guard duty. Letufuga was assigned to Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Zeferino E. Colunga, 20, of Bellville, Texas, died on Aug. 6 at Homburg
University Hospital in Germany. Colunga was initially evacuated to the
28th Combat Support Hospital in Iraq on Aug. 4. He was then evacuated
to Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center and later to Homburg hospital
for further evaluation. He remained at Homburg until his death. His death
was unrelated to the recent cases of pneumonia in Southwest Asia. Colunga
was assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Armored Calvary Regiment, Fort Polk,
La.
08/07/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. David L. Loyd,
44, of Jackson, Tenn., died on Aug. 5 in Kuwait. Loyd was on a mission
when he experienced severe chest pains. The soldier was sent to the Kuwait
hospital where he was pronounced dead. Loyd was assigned to the 1175th
Transportation Company, Army National Guard, Brownsville, Tenn.
08/04/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of three soldiers
who were killed while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Pvt. Michael J. Deutsch, 21, of Dubuque, Iowa was killed on July 31 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Deutsch was in a vehicle that was struck by an explosive
device. Deutsch was assigned to 1st Squadron, 1st Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Armstrong Barracks, Germany.
Spc. James I. Lambert III, 22, of Raleigh, N.C. was killed on July 31
in Baghdad, Iraq. Lambert was struck by a stray bullet fired during what
was believed to be a celebratory event by local nationals. Lambert was
assigned to the 407th Combat Support Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Spc. Justin W. Hebert, 20, of Arlington, Wash., was killed on August 1
in Kirkuk, Iraq. Hebert was on patrol when his vehicle was struck by a
rocket propelled grenade. Hebert was assigned to the 319th Field Artillery,
173rd Airborne Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy.
08/01/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that 1st Lt. Leif E. Nott, 24,
of Cheyenne, Wyo., was killed on July 30 in Belaruz, Iraq, while supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Nott died of wounds received from hostile fire.
Nott was assigned to A Troop, 1st Battalion, 10th Cavalry, Fort Hood,
Texas.
07/30/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Nathaniel Hart Jr.,
29, of Valdosta, Ga., died on July 28 in Tillil, Iraq. Hart died of injuries
he received when his vehicle went off the road and rolled over. Hart was
assigned to the 416th Transportation Company, 260th Quartermaster Battalion,
Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
07/29/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. William J. Maher III,
35, Yardley, Pa., was killed on July 28 in Baghdad, Iraq. Maher was in
a convoy when he was injured by an improvised explosive device. Maher
died of his injuries. Maher was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
based at Ray Barracks, Germany.
07/29/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers
who were killed while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Pfc. Jonathan M. Cheatham, 19, of Camden, Ark., was killed on July 26
in Baghdad, Iraq. Cheatham was in a convoy that came under rocket propelled
grenade attack. Cheatham was assigned to the 489th Engineer Battalion,
U.S. Army Reserve, North Little Rock, Ark.
Sgt. Heath A. McMillin, 29, of Canandaigua, N.Y., was killed on July 27
South of Baghdad, Iraq. McMillin was on patrol when he came under attack
from rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire. McMillin was assigned
to the 105th Military Police Company, Army National Guard, Buffalo, N.Y.
07/28/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of three soldiers
killed on July 26, in Baghdad, Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi
Freedom. The deceased are:
Sgt. Daniel K. Methvin, 22, Belton, Texas
Spc. Jonathan P. Barnes, 21, Anderson, Mo.
Pfc. Wilfredo Perez Jr., 24, Norwalk, Conn.
The soldiers were killed as a result of a grenade being thrown from a
window of an Iraqi civilian hospital that they were guarding. The soldiers
were assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion,
67th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
07/28/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Ramon Reyes Torres,
29, Caguas, Puerto Rico, was killed on July 16 in Baghdad, Iraq. Reyes
Torres was killed as he sought cover from a passing truck that contained
a command detonated device. Reyes Torres was assigned to the 432nd Transportation
Company, Ceiba, Puerto Rico.
07/25/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Juan M. Serrano, 31,
Manati, Puerto Rico, died on July 24 in Baghdad, Iraq. Serrano was changing
a tire on an M998 vehicle when it fell on him inflicting a fatal head
injury. Serrano was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
1st Battalion, 37th Armor, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
07/25/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that on July 23 east of Baghdad,
Iraq, Capt. Joshua T. Byers, 29, of Nevada was killed in action when his
convoy hit an explosive device. Byers was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters
Troop, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment, in Fort Carson, Co.
On July 24, three soldiers were killed north of Al Hawd, Iraq, when their
military convoy came under enemy fire. Killed were:
Cpl. Evan Asa Ashcraft, 24, West Hills, Calif. Ashcraft was assigned to
the Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division,
in Fort Campbell, Ky.
Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, 22, Bay Shore, N.Y. Heighter was assigned
to the 2/320th Field Artillery, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Staff Sgt. Hector R. Perez, 40, of Corpus Christi, Texas. Perez was assigned
to Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division,
in Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/23/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Brett T. Christian,
27, North Royalton, Ohio, was killed on July 23 in Mosul, Iraq. Christian
was in a convoy that came under attack by rocket propelled grenades. Christian
was assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 502 Infantry, 101st Airborne
Div., Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/23/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Jon P. Fettig, 30,
Dickinson, N.D., was killed on July 22 on the outside of Ar Ramadi, Iraq.
Fettig was killed when the Heavy Expanded-Mobility Tactical Truck he was
in was hit by a rocket propelled grenade. Fettig was assigned to the 957th
Engineer Company (V Corps), Bismarck, N.D.
07/22/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher R. Willoughby, 29, Phenix City, Ala., died
on July 20 in Baghdad, Iraq. Willoughby was riding in a vehicle that rolled
over. Willoughby was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 221st
Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Gillen, Ga.
Cpl. Mark A. Bibby, 25, Watha, N.C., was died on July 21 in Baghdad, Iraq.
Bibby was in a convoy to a water treatment facility when an improvised
explosive device exploded. Bibby was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters
Detachment, 422 Civil Affairs Battalion, Greensboro, N.C.
07/21/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Justin W. Garvey,
23, Townsend, Mass., was killed on July 20 in Tallifar, Iraq. Garvey was
patrolling in his vehicle when it was ambushed and struck by rocket propelled
grenades. Garvey was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1-187
Infantry Battalion, Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/20/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Jason D. Jordan, 24
of Elba, Ala. died on July 20 in Tallifar, Iraq. Sgt. Jordan was patrolling
a village when the vehicle was ambushed by RPGs (rocket propelled grenades).
Jordan was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1-187 Infantry
Battalion, Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/20/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraq Freedom.
Sgt. Mason Douglas Whetstone, 30, a Utah native, died on July 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Whetstone died as a result of non-combat injuries. Whetstone was
assigned to the 3d Battalion, 58th Aviation (Forward), Hanau, Germany.
Second Lt. Jonathan D. Rozier, 25, of Katy, Texas died on July 19 at Baghdad,
Iraq. Lieutenant Rozier’s unit was fired upon by rocket-propelled
grenades and small arms fire while providing security at a municipal building.
Rozier was assigned to B Company, 2-70th Armor Battalion, Fort Riley,
KS (1st Armored Division).
07/19/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Joel L. Bertoldie,
20, Independence, Mo. died on July 18 at Fallujah, Iraq. Bertoldie was
thrown from the military vehicle he was driving when an explosive device
was detonated underneath. Bertoldie was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters
Company, 4-64 Armor Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga.
07/18/2003: DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Petty Officer 3rd Class
David J. Moreno, 26, Gering, Neb., was killed July 17 in Al Hamishiyah,
Iraq, from a non-hostile gunshot wound. Moreno was assigned to the Naval
Medical Center San Diego, Fourth Marine Division Detachment.
07/16/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Cory Ryan Geurin,
18, of Santee, Calif., was killed in Babylon, Iraq, on July 15. He was
standing post on a palace roof in Babylon when he fell approximately 60
feet. Geurin was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
07/16/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Jaror C. Puello-Coronado,
36, Pocono Summit, Pa., died on July 13 at Camp Edson, Iraq. Puello-Coronado
was manning a traffic point when the operator of a dump truck lost control
of the vehicle. Puello-Coronado was struck by the truck and died of his
injuries. Puello-Coronado was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 310th Military Police Battalion, in Uniondale, N.Y.
07/15/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpt. Paul J. Cassidy, 36, of Laingsburg, Mich., died July 13 in Camp Babylon,
Iraq. Cassidy died as a result of non-combat injuries. This incident is
under investigation. Cassidy was assigned to the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion
in Wis.
Sgt. Michael T. Crockett, 27, of Soperton, Ga., was killed on July 14
in Baghdad, Iraq. Crockett was on patrol when he came under RPG attack.
Crockett was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion,
7th Infantry Regiment, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Spc. Joshua M. Neusche, 20, of Montreal, Mo., died July 12 in Homburg
Hospital, Germany. Neusche died from a non-combat cause. Neusche was assigned
to the 203rd Engineer Battalion, in Joplin, Mo.
Spc. Christian C. Schulz, 20, of Colleyville, Texas, died July 11 in Baqubah,
Iraq. Schulz died as a result of non-combat injuries. This incident is
under investigation. Schulz was assigned to the 3rd Troop, 67th Armor
Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
07/14/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Roger D. Rowe, 54, Bon Aqua,
Tenn., was killed on July 9 in Iraq. Rowe died as a result of an enemy
sniper attack. Rowe was assigned to the 1174th Troop Command, in Columbia,
Tenn.
07/14/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew
Tetrault, 20, Moreno Valley, Calif., was killed in Kuwait on July 9 in
a vehicle accident. Tetrault was assigned to 7th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
07/11/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Dan H. Gabrielson, 39, Spooner, Wis., died on July 9 in
Ba Qubah, Iraq. Gabrielson was assigned to the 652nd Engineer Company,
Ellsworth, Wis. He was traveling in a convoy that came under attack. He
was killed by hostile fire.
Sgt. Melissa Valles, 26, Eagle Pass, Texas, died on July 9 in Balad, Iraq.
Valles was assigned to B Company, 64th Forward Support Battalion, Fort
Carson, Col. She died as a result of non-combat injuries.
07/10/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Christopher P. Geiger,
38, of Allentown, Pa., died on July 9 in Bagram, Afghanistan. Geiger died
of a non-combat related cause while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Geiger was assigned to the 213th Area Support Group, Allentown, Pa.
07/09/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of three soldiers
who died of non-combat related causes while supporting Operation Iraqi
Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Barry Sanford, Sr., 46, of Aurora, Colo., died on July 7 in
Balad, Iraq. Sanford was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
101st Support Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Sgt. 1st Class Craig A. Boling, 38, of Elkhart, Ind., died on July 8 in
Camp Wolf, Kuwait. Boling was assigned to Company C, 1-152nd Infantry,
Tell City, Ind.
Pvt. Robert L. McKinley, 23, of Kokomo, Ind., died on July 8 in Homberg,
Germany. McKinley was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
1-101st Air Assault, Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/08/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Chad L. Keith, 21, Batesville, Ind., was killed on July 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Keith was on mounted patrol when his vehicle drove past an object
that exploded on the side of the road. Keith was assigned to the 2-325th
Infantry, Company D, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. David B. Parson, 30, Kannapolis, N.C., was killed on July 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Parson was conducting a raid on a house when he was shot and killed.
Parson was assigned to the 1-37th Armored Battalion, 1st Armored Division,
Friedburg, Germany.
Spc. Jeffrey M. Wershow, 22, Gainesville, Fla., was killed on July 6 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Wershow was conducting military operations when he was
shot and killed. Wershow was assigned to the 2-124th Infantry, 1st Armored
Division, Orlando, Fla.
07/04/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Edward J. Herrgott,
20, of Shakopee, Minn., died on July 3 in Baghdad, Iraq. Herrgott died
from a gunshot wound while on patrol. Herrgott was assigned to the 1-36th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Wiesbaden, Germany.
07/03/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Corey L. Small, 20,
of East Berlin, Pa. died on July 3 in Iraq. Small died from a non-combat
related cause. Small was assigned to the 502nd Military Intelligence Company,
2 ACR, Fort Polk, La.
07/03/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Cpl. Travis J. Bradachnall,
21, of Multnomah County, Ore. died on July 2 in Iraq. Bradachnall was
killed in an explosion during a mine clearing operation near the city
of Karbala. Bradachnall was assigned to Combat Service Support Group 11,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
07/03/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Jonathan W. Lambert,
28, of Newsite, Miss., died June 1 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center,
Germany, as a result of injuries he suffered when his HMMWV rolled over
on May 26 in Iraq. Lambert was assigned to the Headquarters Battalion,
1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
07/02/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that 1st Sgt. Christopher D.
Coffin, 51, of Bethlehem, Pa, died on July 1 on Highway 8 in Iraq. Coffin's
vehicle ran into a ditch while trying to avoid a civilian vehicle. Coffin
was assigned to the 352nd Civil Affairs Battalion, Riverdale, Md.
06/30/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Kelvin E. Feliciano
Gutierrez, 21, of Anasco, Puerto Rico, was killed on June 28 in Orgun-E,
Afghanistan. Gutierrez was a .50 caliber gunner on a vehicle that was
returning from patrol when it veered off the road and turned over. Gutierrez
suffered fatal injuries while trapped under the vehicle. Gutierrez was
assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/30/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers
who were killed while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Tomas Sotelo Jr., 20, of Houston, Texas, was killed on June 27 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Sotelo was traveling in a convoy when a rocket propelled
grenade struck his vehicle. Sotelo was assigned to Headquarters Troop,
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
Sgt. Timothy M. Conneway, 22, of Enterprise, Ala., was injured on June
26 in Baghdad, Iraq and he later died of wounds on June 28. Conneway was
traveling in a government vehicle when an explosive device detonated and
struck the vehicle. Conneway was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger
Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
06/30/2003: DoD Announces Change in Army Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today a change in status of two soldiers
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown on June 25 to killed in action.
The soldiers failed to respond to a radio check South of Balad, Iraq.
The soldiers' remains were located on June 28 in Taji, Iraq. The two soldiers
are:
Sgt. 1st Class Gladimir Philippe, 37, of Linden, N.J. and Pfc. Kevin C.
Ott, 27, of Columbus, Ohio.
Both soldiers are assigned to Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 18th Field Artillery
Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla.
06/27/2003: DoD Identifies Soldiers Missing in Iraq
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers
whose status has been listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown. The soldiers
failed to respond to a radio check on June 25, South of Balad, Iraq. A
search party was sent to the location of their last radio transmission.
The soldiers are:
Sgt. 1st Class Gladimir Philippe, 37, of Linden, N.J.
and
Pfc. Kevin C. Ott, 27, of Columbus, Ohio.
Both soldiers are assigned to Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 18th Field Artillery
Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla. The search is still ongoing.
06/27/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Andrew F. Chris, 25,
of Calif., was killed on June 25 in Iraq. Chris was fatally wounded in
combat operations in hostile enemy territory. Chris was assigned to Company
B, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
06/27/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Richard P. Orengo,
32, of Puerto Rico, was killed on June 26 in An Najif, Iraq. Orengo was
shot and died of injuries he received. Orengo was assigned to the 755th
Military Police Company, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
06/27/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Corey A. Hubbell,
20, of Urbana, Ill., died on June 26 in Camden Yards, Kuwait. Hubbell
died from a non-combat related cause. Hubbell was assigned to Company
B, 46th Engineer Battalion, Fort Rucker, Ala.
06/27/2003: DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Interior Communications
Electrician First Class Petty Officer Thomas E. Retzer, 30, of San Diego,
Calif., died of wounds received in action June 25 in Afghanistan.
06/27/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Gregory E. MacDonald,
29, of Washington, D.C., was killed on June 25 in Iraq. MacDonald was
killed when his light armored vehicle he was traveling in rolled over.
MacDonald was assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance
Battalion, Frederick, Md.
06/26/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Cedric L. Lennon,
32, of West Blocton, Ala., died on June 24, in Baghdad, Iraq. Lennon died
from a non-combat related cause. Lennon was assigned to Headquarters and
Headquarters Troop, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
06/23/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Orenthial J. Smith,
21, of Allendale, S.C., was killed on June 22, in Baghdad, Iraq. Smith
was in a convoy that was ambushed by small arms fire. Smith was assigned
to Company A, 123rd Main Support Battalion, Dexheim, Germany.
06/20/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Paul T. Nakamura,
21, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif. died on June 19 in Al Iskandariyah, Iraq.
Nakamura was part of an ambulance crew transporting an injured soldier
when the vehicle was hit by an RPG. Nakamura was assigned to 437th Medical
Company, based in Colorado Springs, Colo.
06/19/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. William T. Latham,
29, of Kingman, Ariz., died of wounds on June 18, at Walter Reed Army
Medical Center, in Washington, D.C. Latham was participating in a raid
at a suspected arms market in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on May 19 when he was hit
with shrapnel. Latham was evacuated back to the United States where he
died of his wounds. Latham was assigned to Troop E, 2nd Squadron, 3rd
Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
06/19/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Sgt. Michael L. Tosto, 24, of Apex, N.C., died on June 17, at Camp Wolf,
Kuwait. Tosto died from a non-combat related cause. Tosto was assigned
to Company A, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
Smith Barracks, Germany.
Pvt. Robert L. Frantz, 19, of San Antonio, Texas, was killed on June 17,
in Baghdad, Iraq. Frantz was on guard duty when a local resident threw
a grenade over the wall. Frantz died of his injuries. Frantz was assigned
to Company B, 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
Ray Barracks, Germany.
Pfc. Michael R. Deuel, 21, of Nemo, S.D., was killed on June 18, in Baghdad,
Iraq. Deuel received fatal gun shot wounds while on guard duty at a propane
distribution center. Deuel was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 325th
Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/18/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Joseph D. Suell, 24,
of Lufkin, Texas, was killed on June 16, in Todjie, Iraq. Suell died from
a non-combat related cause. Suell was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters
and Service Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, Fort
Sill, Okla.
06/17/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pvt. Shawn D. Pahnke, 25,
of Shelbyville, Ind., was killed on June 16, in Baghdad, Iraq. Pahnke
was on patrol when he received a fatal gunshot wound. Pahnke was assigned
to Company C, 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
Friedberg, Germany.
06/16/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Andrew R. Pokorny,
30, of Naperville, Ill., was killed on June 13, in Al Asad, Iraq. On the
way back from patrol, Pokorny's M113 armored personnel carrier, threw
a track causing the vehicle to roll over. Pokorny was assigned to 3rd
Air Defense Artillery, 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Spc. John K. Klinesmith
Jr., 25, of Stockbridge, Ga., was killed June 12, in Al Fallujah, Iraq.
Klinesmith was last seen wading in the lake on the palace compound in
Al Fallujah on June 12. A search was launched and Klinesmith's body was
discovered at the lake. Klinesmith was assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion,
14th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
06/16/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Ryan R. Cox, 19, of
Derby, Kan., died June 15 as a result of wounds received from a non-combat
weapon discharge near An Najaf, Iraq. Cox was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat
Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
06/11/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Gavin L. Neighbor,
20, of Somerset, Ohio, was killed on June 10, in Baghdad, Iraq. Neighbor
was off work from guard duty resting in a bus when a rocket propelled
grenade round was fired from a nearby house. Neighbor died as a result
of his wounds. Neighbor was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 325th
Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/10/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers
who were killed while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael E. Dooley, 23, of Pulaski, Va., was killed on June 8 in Al
Asad, Iraq. Dooley was manning a traffic control point when a vehicle
came up to the checkpoint and two individuals got out requesting a medic
for their sick friend. Immediately following the request for help, they
opened fire on Dooley which resulted in his death. Dooley was assigned
to 1st Squadron, 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
Sgt. Travis L. Burkhardt, 26, of Edina, Mo., was killed on June 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Burkhardt was part of an escort mission when the vehicle he was
in hit a curb along the road and rolled over. Burkhardt was assigned to
170th Military Police Company, Fort Lewis, Wash.
06/09/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pvt. Jesse M. Halling,
19, of Indianapolis, Ind., was killed on June 7, 2003, in Tikrit, Iraq.
Halling was at a military police station when his section received rocket
propelled grenade and small arms fire. The soldier received a fatal gunshot
wound. Halling was assigned to 401st Military Police Company, Fort Hood,
Texas.
06/06/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Branden F. Oberleitner,
20, of Worthington, Ohio, was killed on June 5 in Al Fallujah, Iraq. Oberleitner
was returning from a dismounted patrol when the element was fired upon
by a rifle propelled grenade. Oberleitner was assigned to Company B, 2nd
Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky.
06/06/2003: DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Petty Officer Third Class
Doyle W. Bollinger, Jr., 21, of Poteau, Okla., was killed today in Iraq
when a piece of unexploded ordnance accidentally detonated in the area
he was working. Bollinger was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
133, Gulfport, Miss.
06/04/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Atanacio Haromarin,
27, of Baldwin Park, Calif., was killed on June 3, south of Balad, Iraq.
Haromarin was manning a checkpoint when his unit came under enemy fire
from rocket propelled grenades and small arms. Haromarin was assigned
to Battery C, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Hood,
Texas.
06/04/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Keman L. Mitchell,
24, of Hilliard, Fla., was killed on May 26, 2003, in Karkuk, Iraq. Mitchell
jumped into seven-foot deep body of water. When he failed to resurface,
members of his squad retrieved him. Medical personnel went to the scene
and started cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Mitchell was evacuated to a
forward surgical team and was pronounced dead on arrival. Mitchell was
assigned to Company C, 4th Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colo. The
Army withheld releasing the soldier's name until today at the request
of the family.
06/03/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Jonathan W. Lambert,
28, of Newsite, Miss., died June 1 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center,
Germany, as a result of injuries he suffered when his HMMWV rolled over
on May 26 in Iraq. Lambert was assigned to the Headquarters Battalion,
1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
06/02/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Bradley,
39, of Utica, Miss., died on May 28, in Baqubah, Iraq. Bradley’s
death was non-combat related. Bradley was assigned to 588th Engineer Battalion,
Fort Hood, Texas.
06/02/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that three soldiers were killed
on May 30, in Mosul, Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They
are:
Spc. Zachariah W. Long, 20, of Milton, Pa.,
Spc. Michael T. Gleason, 25, of Warren, Pa., and
Spc. Kyle A. Griffin, 20, of Emerson, N.J.
The three soldiers were traveling in a three-vehicle convoy during a storm
from Mosul to Tikrit (2 HUMMVs, 1 light medium tactical vehicle). A civilian
vehicle dodged a pothole causing the HUMMVs to swerve. There was not enough
stopping distance between the vehicles causing the LMTV to swerve off
the road and turn over, causing the death of three soldiers. The soldiers
were assigned to the 519th Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
05/30/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Jose A. Perez III,
22, of San Diego, Texas, was killed on May 28, in Taji, Iraq. Perez was
in a convoy that was ambushed. Perez was assigned to 6th Battalion, 27th
Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla.
05/29/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Michael B. Quinn,
37, of Tampa, Fla., was killed May 27, in Al-Fallujah, Iraq. Quinn was
on guard duty at a checkpoint when a vehicle pulled up and assailants
fired on him. Quinn was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armor Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
05/28/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identification of four soldiers
who were killed in Iraq while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They
are:
Pfc. Jeremiah D. Smith, 25, of Odessa, Mo., was killed on May 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Smith was escorting heavy equipment transporters when his vehicle
hit unexploded ordnance. Smith was assigned to 1st Battalion, 34th Armor
Regiment, Fort Riley, Kan.
Sgt. Thomas F. Broomhead, 34, of Cannon City, Colo., was killed on May
27, in Al Fallujah, Iraq. Broomhead was on guard at a checkpoint when
a vehicle pulled up and assailants fired on him. Broomhead was assigned
to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
05/27/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Maj. Mathew E. Schram,
36, of Wisconsin, was killed May 26, in Hadithah, Iraq. Schram was killed
while traveling in a military convoy on a resupply mission when they encountered
enemy fire. Schram was assigned to the HHT Support Squadron 3rd ACR, Fort
Carson, Colo.
05/27/2003: Missing Navy Crewmembers Found And Identified
The remains of nine U.S. Navy crewmembers, missing in action from the
Vietnam War, have been identified and their remains are being returned
to their families for burial. The nine are identified as
Cmdr. Delbert A. Olson, Casselton, N.D
Lt. j.g. Denis L. Anderson, Hope, Kan.
Lt. j.g. Arthur C. Buck, Sandusky, Ohio
Lt. j.g. Philip P. Stevens, Twin Lake, Mich
Petty Officer 2nd class Richard M. Mancini, Amsterdam, N.Y
Petty Officer 2nd class Michael L. Roberts, Purvis, Miss.
Petty Officer 2nd class Donald N. Thoresen, Detroit, Mich
Petty Officer 2nd class Kenneth H. Widon, Detroit, Mich
Petty Officer 3rd class Gale R. Siow, Huntington Park, Calif.
A group burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on June 18,
2003.
The nine departed Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base on Jan.11,
1968 onboard a Navy OP-2E Neptune aircraft for a mission over Laos to
drop sensors which detected enemy movements. During its last radio contact,
the crew reported they were descending through dense clouds. When they
did not return to their home base, a search was initiated but found no
evidence of a crash. Two weeks later, an Air Force aircrew photographed
what appeared to be the crash site, but enemy activity in the area prevented
a recovery operation.
Between 1993 and 2002, six U.S.-Lao investigation teams led by the Joint
Task Force Full Accounting interviewed villagers in the surrounding area,
gathered aircraft debris and surveyed the purported crash site scattered
on two ledges of Phou Louang Mountain in Khammouan Province. During a
1996 visit, team members also recovered identification cards for several
crewmembers, as well as human remains.
Full-scale recovery missions by the U.S. Army Central Identification
Laboratory Hawaii (CILHI) in both 2001 and 2002 yielded additional remains,
as well as identification of other crewmembers. More than 1,900 Americans
are missing in action from the Vietnam War, with another 86,000 MIA from
the Cold War, the Korean War and WWII.
05/26/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pvt. David Evans, Jr.,
18, of Buffalo, N.Y., was killed May 25, in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq. Evans
was killed in an explosion at a facility which contained Iraqi ammunition.
Evans and another soldier were performing security at the site when their
steel shelter collapsed during the initial explosion. The rest of the
squad returned after the first explosion and extracted the other soldier,
but Pvt. Evans remains could not be located until several hours later.
Evans was assigned to the 977th Military Police Company, Fort Riley, Kan.
05/22/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense today identified the four Marines killed on
May 19 in the CH-46 Sea-Knight helicopter that went down shortly after
take-off in the Shatt Al Hillah Canal, in Iraq. The helicopter was conducting
a resupply mission in support of civil military operations. They are:
* Capt. Andrew David Lamont, 31, of Eureka, Calif.
* Lance Cpl. Jason William Moore, 21, of San Marcos, Calif.
* 1st Lt. Timothy Louis Ryan, 30, of Aurora, Ill.
* Staff Sgt. Aaron Dean White, 27, of Shawnee, Okla.
The crew was assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron - 364, Marine
Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/22/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Nathaniel A. Caldwell,
27, of Omaha, Neb., was killed May 21, in Baghdad, Iraq. Caldwell was
responding to a civilian call when his vehicle rolled over. Caldwell was
assigned to the 404th Air Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
05/21/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Cpl. Douglas Jose Marencoreyes,
28, of Chino, Calif., was killed May 18 in Iraq, when the large transport
truck he was riding in rolled over approximately 30 km southeast of Al
Samawah. Marencoreyes was a reservist assigned to the Light Armored Vehicle
- Air Defense Battery, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th
Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif. The incident is under investigation.
The Department of Defense also announced that Sgt. Kirk Allen Straseskie,
23, of Beaver Dam, Wis., drowned May 19 in a canal near Al Hillah, Iraq,
when he attempted to rescue the crewmembers of a Marine CH-46 helicopter
that went down in the canal. Straseskie was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/20/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lt. Col. Dominic R. Baragona,
42, of Ohio, was killed on May 19, in Iraq. A tractor-trailer jackknifed
on the road and collided with Baragona's HMMWV causing his death. Baragona
was assigned to 19th Maintenance Battalion, Fort Sill, Okla.
05/19/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. 1st Class John E.
Taylor, 31, of Wichita Falls, Texas, died 17 May, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Taylor suffered a heart attack after completing physical training. Taylor
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
05/19/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Master Sgt. Williams L.
Payne, 46, of Michigan, was killed May 16, in Haswah, Iraq. Payne was
examining unexploded ordnance when the ordnance exploded causing his death.
Payne was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, Fort Riley,
Kan. The incident is under investigation.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Spc. Rasheed Sahib,
22, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was killed on May 18, in Balad, Iraq. Sahib and
another soldier were cleaning their weapons when the other soldier's weapon
discharged striking Sahib in the chest. Sahib was assigned to 20th Field
Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/16/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. David T. Nutt, 22,
of Blackshear, Ga., was killed on May 14, 2003, in Mosul, Iraq. Nutt was
killed when an Iraqi civilian vehicle cut his loaded 5-Ton Truck off on
the road. Nutt swerved; hit the median and his vehicle overturned. Nutt
was assigned to the 494th Transportation Company, based at Ft. Campbell,
Ky.
05/14/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Nicholas Brian
Kleiboeker, 19, of Irvington, Ill., was killed May 13 near Al Hillah,
Iraq, when the munitions bunker he was working in caught fire and exploded.
He was assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
based at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/14/2003: DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Patrick Lee
Griffin Jr., 31, of Elgin, S.C., was killed in action May 13, 2003, near
Diwaniyah, Iraq. Griffin was killed when his convoy was ambushed enroute
to Baghdad. Griffin was a data systems technician assigned to the 728th
Air Control Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
UPDATE 27 MARCH 2004: Responding to an inquiry, the Air Force released
the findings of its investigation into the death of data systems technician
Staff Sgt. Patrick L. Griffin Jr., 31, of the 728th Air Control Squadron.
He was killed May 13 when an unexploded U.S. Army bomblet detonated, the
report said. The incident happened when the convoy, en route to Baghdad
from Kuwait, stopped to determine its position after a wrong turn.
05/14/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that two First Marine Expeditionary
Force Marines were killed May 12 in Iraq when unexploded ordnance they
were handling detonated. Killed were:
Lance Cpl. Jakub Henryk Kowalik, 21, of Schaumburg, Ill. He was assigned
to the 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Force Service Support Group, based
at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Pfc. Jose Franci Gonzalez Rodriguez, 19, of Norwalk, Calif. He was assigned
to the 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Force Service Support Group, based at
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/12/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Cedric E. Bruns,
22, of Vancouver, Wash., was killed May 9 in a non-hostile vehicle accident
in Kuwait. Bruns was driving a pick-up truck that was struck on the driver
side by a logistics vehicle system. He was a reservist assigned to the
6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Eugene,
Ore.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Lance Cpl. Matthew
R. Smith, 20, of Anderson, Ind., was killed May 10 in a non-hostile vehicle
accident in Kuwait. Smith was driving a HMMWV as part of a convoy to Camp
Coyote in Kuwait when his vehicle struck a parked trailer. He was a reservist
assigned to Detachment 1, Communications Company, Headquarters and Service
Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Peru, Ind.
05/11/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that the following soldiers
were killed in a non-hostile incident on May 9, 2003, near Samarrah, Iraq.
The soldiers were onboard an UH-60 air medical helicopter which crashed
in the Tigris River; all were assigned to the 571st Air Medical Company,
Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Brian K. Van Dusen, 39, of Columbus, Ohio.
Chief Warrant Officer Hans N. Gukeisen, 31, of Lead, S.D.
Cpl. Richard P. Carl, 26, of King Hill, Idaho.
05/09/2003: Defense Department Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Marlin T. Rockhold,
23, of Hamilton, Ohio, was killed on May 8, 2003. Pfc. Rockhold was directing
traffic when he was struck by a sniper's bullet. Rockhold was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized),
Fort Stewart, Ga.
05/06/2003: Defense Department Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pvt. Jason L. Deibler,
20, of Coeburn, Va., was killed on May 4, 2003, by a non-combat weapon
discharge in Kuwait. Deibler was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry
Regiment, based at Smith Barracks, Baumholder, Germany.
05/05/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Sean C. Reynolds,
25, of East Lansing, Mich., was killed on May 3, 2003, in Iraq. Reynolds
was climbing a ladder when he fell causing his M4 rifle to accidentally
discharge. Reynolds was assigned to the 74th Long-Range Surveillance Detachment
173rd Airborne Brigade, in Camp Ederle, Italy.
05/02/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Jesse A. Givens, 34,
of Springfield, Mo., was killed on May 1, 2003, in Al Habbaniyah, Iraq.
Givens was parked in an M-1 main battle tank alongside the bank of the
Euphrates River. The riverbank gave way resulting in the tank falling
into the river. Givens was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
04/29/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that 1st Sgt. Joe J. Garza,
43, of Robstown, Texas, was killed on April 28, 2003, in Baghdad, Iraq.
Garza was riding in a HMMWV that swerved to avoid a civilian vehicle.
Graza fell out and was struck by a civilian vehicle. Garza was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
04/28/2003: DoD Identifies Airman Killed in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense announced today that Airman 1st Class Raymond
Losano, 24, of Del Rio, Texas, died of wounds received April 25 while
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Losano was a tactical air command
and control specialist assigned to the 14th Air Support Operation Squadron,
Pope Air Force Base, N.C.
04/28/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that the following soldiers
were killed in Iraq on April 25, 2003:
Spc. Narson B. Sullivan, 21, 411th Military Police Company, Fort Hood,
Texas, of North Brunswick, N.J., was killed by a non-combat weapon discharge.
The incident is under investigation.
1st Lt. Osbaldo Orozco, 26, C Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
Fort Hood, Texas, of Delano, Calif. Orozco died when his vehicle rolled
over while traveling through rough terrain. His unit was the quick reaction
force and was responding to enemy fire.
The Department of Defense also announced today that the remains of Spc.
Edward J. Anguiano, 24, of Brownsville, Texas, pictured left,were recovered
on April 24. On March 23, 2003, Spc. Anguiano was in a six-vehicle convoy
on Highway 7 in Iraq when enemy forces ambushed them. Anguiano was assigned
to 3rd Combat Support Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/26/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pvt. Jerod R. Dennis, 19,
of Oklahoma was killed on April 25 in the vicinity of Ne Shkin, Afghanistan.
Dennis died of wounds sustained during a firefight with enemy forces.
Dennis was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
based at Fort Bragg, N.C.
04/25/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
Army Sgt. Troy David Jenkins, 25, pictured left, of Ridgecrest, Calif.,
from Wounded in Action to Died of Wounds received in action during Operation
Iraqi Freedom. On April 19, 2003, Sgt. Jenkins was on a dismounted patrol
with other soldiers when he was injured as result of an explosion. Sgt.
Jenkins died from his injuries at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center,
Germany, on Thursday, April 24, 2003. Jenkins was assigned to B Company,
3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/25/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Roy Russell Buckley,
24, pictured left, of Portage, Ind., was killed on April 22, 2003, in
Iraq. Buckley was aboard a M818 truck traveling in a convoy when he exited
the passenger compartment, climbed into the trailer and did not return.
Buckley was discovered lying on the side of the road with serious injuries.
Medical aid was summoned and he was pronounced dead. The incident is under
investigation. Buckley was assigned to the 685th Transportation Company,
based in Hobart, Ind.
04/24/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense identified today three Marines killed in a non-hostile
accident during Operation Iraqi Freedom. They were killed when a rocket-propelled
grenade launcher they were firing for familiarization malfunctioned. The
incident occurred April 22 on a firing range near the city of Al Kut,
Iraq. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Todd Arnold, 30, of Spring, Texas. He was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary
Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Pictured left: Chief Warrant Officer Robert William Channell Jr., 36,
of Tuscaloosa, Ala. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Alan Dinh Lam, 19, of Snow Camp, N.C. He was assigned to the
8th Communication Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
04/23/2003: DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Maj. William R. Watkins
III, 37, of Danville, Va., was killed in action April 7 while supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Watkins was assigned to the 333rd Fighter Squadron,
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Watkins was the weapons system officer
of an F-15E that went down April 7 during a combat mission in Iraq. The
pilot of the F-15E, Capt. Eric B. Das, was also killed when the aircraft
went down.
04/18/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Cpl. John T. Rivero, 23,
of Tampa, Fla., was killed April 17 in Kuwait. Rivero died from injuries
sustained when his HMMWV turned over. Rivero was assigned to C Company,
2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Division, Eustis, Fla.
04/18/2003: DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Capt. Eric B. Das, 30,
of Amarillo, Texas, pictured left, was killed in action April 7 while
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Das was assigned to the 333rd Fighter
Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Das was the pilot of an
F-15E that went down April 7 during a combat mission in Iraq. The incident
remains under investigation. The other F-15 crewmember's whereabouts is
still unknown and search efforts continue.
04/17/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Cpl. Jason David Mileo,
20 of Centreville, Md., was shot and killed April 14 after being mistaken
for an enemy soldier. Emergency personnel were immediately dispatched
to the scene, but Mileo died on site in the vicinity of Baghdad. He was
assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/16/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today that Marine Cpl. Kemaphoom A.
Chanawongse, 22, of Waterford, Conn. was killed in action during operations
on the outskirts of An Nasiriyah on March 23. He had previously been listed
as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN). Chanawongse was assigned
to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
04/15/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Richard A. Goward,
32, of Midland, Mich., was killed April 14 in Iraq. Goward was killed
when his truck entered a dust cloud and rear-ended the truck in front
of him. Goward was assigned to 1460th Transportation Company, Midland,
Mich.
04/15/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Marine Lance Cpl. David
Edward Owens Jr., 20, of Winchester, Va., died of wounds received in action
on April 12 in central Iraq. Owens was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Cpl. Armando Ariel
Gonzalez, 25, of Hialeah, Fla., was killed April 14 in a non-hostile accident
when a commercial refueler collapsed at Logistics Supply Area Viper in
southern Iraq. Gonzalez was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS)-273,
Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG)-27, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine
Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
04/15/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers
who were killed in Iraq April 14 when a grenade exploded inside their
HMMWV.
Killed were Spc. Thomas A. Foley III, 23, of Dresden, Tenn. and Pfc.
John E. Brown, 21, of Troy, Ala. Both soldiers were from the 2nd Battalion,
44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Pfc. Joseph P. Mayek,
20, of Rock Springs, Wyo., was killed on April 14 in Iraq. Mayek died
after being struck by an AP round that was discharged from an M2 Bradley
vehicle. Mayek was assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry
Regiment, Smith Barracks, Germany.
04/14/2003: Defense Department Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Gil Mercado, 25, of
Paterson, N.J., was killed yesterday by a non-combat weapon discharge
in Iraq. Mercado was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment,
based at Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/14/2003: DoD Changes Marine's Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today that Marine Pvt. Jonathan L.
Gifford, 20, of Macon, Ill., was killed in action during operations on
the outskirts of An Nasiriyah, Iraq, on March 23. He had previously been
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN). Gifford was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/13/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of three Marines
killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. They are:
Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey E. Bohr, Jr., 39, of Ossian, Iowa, who was killed
on April 10 in northern Baghdad while engaging enemy forces. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Cpl. Jesus A. Gonzalez, 22, of Indio, Calif., who was killed on April
12 while manning a checkpoint in Baghdad. He was assigned to 1st Tank
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Riayan A. Tejeda, 26, of New York, N.Y., who was killed on
April 11 during combat operations against enemy forces in northeast Baghdad.
He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
04/13/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
three Marines from Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) to killed
in action. They are:
Pfc. Tamario D. Burkett, 21, of Buffalo, N.Y. ;Lance Cpl. Donald J. Cline,
Jr., 21, of Sparks, Nev. ;Pvt. Nolen R. Hutchings, 19, of Boiling Springs,
S.C.
They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Expeditionary Brigade, based in Camp Lejeune, NC. They were engaged in
operations on the outskirts of An Nasiriyah on 23 March.
04/13/2003: DoD Announces Change in Army Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today the changed status of seven
soldiers from Prisoner of War to Returned to Military Control. Williams
and Young are assigned to 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, Fort
Hood, Texas. The other soldiers are assigned to 507th Maintenance Company,
Fort Bliss, Texas. They are:
Spc. Edgar A. Hernandez, 21, of Mission, Texas; Spc. Joseph N. Hudson,
23, of Alamogordo, N.M.; Spc. Shoshana N. Johnson, 30, of El Paso, Texas;
Pfc. Patrick W. Miller, 23, of Walter, Kan.; Sgt. James J. Riley, 31,
of Pennsauken, N.J.; Chief Warrant Officer David S. Williams, 30, of Fla.;
Chief Warrant Officer Ronald D. Young Jr., 26, of Lithia Springs, Ga.
04/13/2003: DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lt. Nathan D. White, 30,
of Mesa, Ariz., was killed in action April 2 in Iraq. White was assigned
to Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Five (VFA 195), based in Atsugi, Japan,
and currently deployed with Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW 5) aboard USS Kitty
Hawk (CV 63). White was the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet lost over Iraq
on April 2. The incident remains under investigation.
04/12/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
Marine Sgt. Brendon C. Reiss from Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN)
to killed in action. Reiss, 23, of Casper, Wyo., was assigned to 1st Battalion,
2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, based in Camp Lejeune,
N.C. His unit was engaged in operations on the outskirts of An Nasiriyah
on 23 March. His remains were identified on April 11.
04/12/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Terry W. Hemingway,
39, of Willingboro, N.J., was killed in action on April 10 in Iraq. Hemingway's
Bradley Fighting Vehicle was traveling down a street when a car exploded
next to it. Hemingway was assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry
Regiment, Ft. Benning, Ga.
04/11/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
The Department of Defense also announced today that Sgt. 1st Class John
W. Marshall, 50, of Los Angeles, was killed in action on April 8 in Iraq.
Marshall was struck by an enemy rocket propelled grenade during an enemy
ambush in Baghdad. Marshall was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Ft. Stewart, Ga.
04/12/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
Marine Sgt. Brendon C. Reiss from Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN)
to killed in action. Reiss, 23, of Casper, Wyo., was assigned to 1st Battalion,
2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, based in Camp Lejeune,
N.C. His unit was engaged in operations on the outskirts of An Nasiriyah
on 23 March. His remains were identified on April 11.
04/12/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Terry W. Hemingway,
39, of Willingboro, N.J., was killed in action on April 10 in Iraq. Hemingway's
Bradley Fighting Vehicle was traveling down a street when a car exploded
next to it. Hemingway was assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry
Regiment, Ft. Benning, Ga.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Sgt. 1st Class John
W. Marshall, 50, of Los Angeles, was killed in action on April 8 in Iraq.
Marshall was struck by an enemy rocket propelled grenade during an enemy
ambush in Baghdad. Marshall was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Ft. Stewart, Ga.
04/11/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
Marine Sgt. Fernando Padilla-Ramirez from Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown
(DUSTWUN) to killed in action. Sgt. Padilla-Ramirez, 26, of San Luis,
Ariz., was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Marine Wing Support
Group-37, Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz. He was last seen conducting
convoy operations in the vicinity of Al Nasiriyah on 28 March. His remains
were identified on April 10.
04/09/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense identified today the two soldiers who died of
wounds received from an enemy rocket attack south of Baghdad on April
7, 2003. They are:
Spc. George A. Mitchell, 35, of Rawlings, Md., Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 3rd Infantry Division, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Stewart,
Ga. Mitchell died on April 7.
Cpl. Henry L. Brown, 22, of Natchez, Miss., Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 1st Battalion, 64th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Brown died on April 8.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Pvt. Kelley S. Prewitt,
24, of Alabama, was killed in action by enemy fire on April 6, 2003, in
Iraq.
04/09/2003: DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Scott D. Sather,
29, of Clio, Mich., was killed in action Tuesday in Iraq. Sather was assigned
to the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C.
04/09/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Robert A. Stever,
36, of Pendleton, Ore., was killed in action by enemy fire on April 8
in Iraq. Stever was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Ft. Stewart,
Ga.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Pfc. Jason M. Meyer,
23, of Swartz Creek, Mich., was killed in action on April 8 in Iraq. Meyer
was assigned to B Company, 11th Engineer Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/09/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Juan Guadalupe Garza
Jr., 20, of Temperance, Mich., was killed in action on April 8 in central
Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/09/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Brendon C. Reiss,
23, of Natrona, Wyo., has been listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown
(DUSTWUN). He is assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marine Expeditionary Brigade. He was last seen when his unit was engaged
in combat operations on March 23 in the vicinity of An Nasiriyah, Iraq.
A search of the area is continuing.
04/02/2003: DoD Announces Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identification of the following
two soldiers who were killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
They are:
Sgt. Jacob L. Butler, 24, was assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion,
41st Infantry Regiment, Fort Riley, Kan. He was killed in action on April
1, 2003, in Assamawah, Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade hit his vehicle.
Butler was from Wellsville, Kan.
Spc. Brandon J. Rowe, 20, was assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd
Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky. He was killed in action on March 31, 2003, in Ayyub, Iraq, by enemy
artillery. Rowe was from Roscoe, Ill.
04/02/2003: Defense Department Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Joseph B. Maglione,
22, of Lansdale, Pa., was killed yesterday by a non-combat weapon discharge
at Camp Coyote, Kuwait. Maglione was assigned to Bridge Company B, 6th
Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, based in
Folsom, Pa.
04/01/2003: DoD Identifies Marines Killed In Action
The Department of Defense announced today the identification of the following
Marines who have been killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
They are:
Capt. Aaron J. Contreras, 31, of Sherwood, Ore., was killed on March 30
in a UH-1N Huey helicopter crash in Southern Iraq. He was assigned to
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA)-169, Marine Aircraft Group-39,
Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Cpl. Robert M. Rodriguez, 21, of Queens, N.Y., was killed in action on
March 27 when the tank he was riding in fell into the Euphrates River
during combat operations northwest of An Nasiriyah. His remains were recovered
on March 30. He was assigned to the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
The Department of Defense also announced today it has changed the status
of Lance Cpl. Patrick R. Nixon, 21, of Nashville, Tenn., from Duty Status
Whereabouts Unknown to killed in action. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
His unit was engaged in operations on March 23 on the outskirts of An
Nasiriyah in Iraq. His remains were recovered on March 30.
04/01/2003: Missing Soldier Rescued
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Jessica D. Lynch,
19, of Palestine, W.Va., was recovered and returned to U.S. control as
the result of a successful rescue mission. Lynch had been listed as Duty
Status Whereabouts Unknown following an ambush of her convoy by enemy
forces on March 23.
04/01/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of an Army soldier
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) after his convoy was
ambushed March 23 in Iraq. Sgt. George Edward Buggs, 31, is assigned to
the 3rd Forward Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga. Buggs is from Barnwell, S.C.
03/31/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identification of the following
Marines who have been killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
They are:
Staff Sgt. James W. Cawley, 41, of Roy, Utah, was killed on March 29 during
a firefight with enemy forces. He was assigned to F Company, 2nd Battalion,
23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Sgt. Michael V. Lalush, 23, of Troutville, Va., was killed on March 30
in a UH-1N Huey helicopter crash in Southern Iraq. He was assigned to
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA)-169, Marine Air Craft Group-39,
Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif.
The Department of Defense also announced today it has changed the status
of the following Marine casualties from missing in action to killed in
action. They are:
Staff Sgt. Donald C. May, Jr., 31, of Richmond, Va.
Lance Cpl. Patrick T. O'Day, 20, of Sonoma, Calif.
Pfc. Francisco A. MartinezFlores, 21, of Los Angeles, Calif.
These Marines were assigned to the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. They were
killed while their unit was conducting convoy operations in the vicinity
of the Euphrates River on March 25. Their remains were recovered on March
28.
03/30/2003: DoD Identifies Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of a soldier who
died after being wounded in an ambush on Saturday in Geresk, Afghanistan,
as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Orlando Morales, 33, was assigned to A Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th
Special Forces Group, out of Ft. Bragg, N.C., when his mounted reconnaissance
unit took hostile fire.
03/30/2003: DoD Identifies Soldier Missing in Iraq
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of an Army soldier
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) after his convoy was
ambushed March 23 in Iraq. Spc. Edward J. Anguiano, 24, is assigned to
the 3rd Combat Support Battalion out of Fort Stewart, Ga. Anguiano is
from Brownsville, Texas.
03/30/2003: DoD Identifies Soldier Killed in Accident
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of an Army soldier
killed when a Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled off a cliff in a non-hostile
accident Friday in Iraq.
Sgt. Roderic A. Solomon , 32, from Fayetteville, N.C., was assigned to
the 2-7th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, out of Fort Stewart, Ga.
03/30/2003: DoD Announces Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identification of the following
four soldiers who were involved in a March 29th car-bomb incident and
were killed in action. They are:
Pfc. Michael Russell Creighton Weldon, 20, of Palm Bay, Fla. He was assigned
to the 2-7th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Cpl. Michael Edward Curtin, 23, of Howell, N.J. He was assigned to the
2-7th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Pfc. Diego Fernando Rincon, 19, of Conyers, Ga. He was assigned to the
2-7th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Sgt. Eugene Williams, 24, of Highland, N.Y. He was assigned to the 2-7th
Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
03/30/2003: DoD Announces Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identification of the following
Marines who have been killed in action on March 27. They are:
Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Menusa, 33, of San Jose, Calif. He was assigned to
the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
Lance Cpl. Jesus A. Suarez Del Solar, 20, of Escondido, Calif. He was
assigned to the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
the following Marine casualties from missing in action to killed in action.
They are:
Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair, 24, of Wagoner, Okla. He was assigned to the
2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group-28, 2nd
Marine Aircraft Wing, Cherry Point, N.C. His unit was engaged in operations
on March 24 on the outskirts of An Nasiriyah in Iraq. His remains were
recovered on March 28.
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Williams, 31, of Yuma, Ariz. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade,
Camp Lejeune, N.C. His unit was engaged in operations on March 23 on the
outskirts of An Nasiriyah in Iraq. His remains were recovered on March
28.
The Department of Defense also announced today the identities of four
Marines whose status has been listed as missing in action. They are:
Staff Sgt. Donald C. May, Jr., 31, of Richmond, Va. Lance Cpl. Patrick
T. ODay, 20, of Sonoma, Calif. Pfc. Francisco A. MartinezFlores, 21, of
Los Angeles, Calif.
These three Marines are assigned to the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twenty-nine Palms, Calif.
They were last seen while conducting convoy operations in the vicinity
of the Euphrates River on March 25. A search and rescue effort is continuing.
Sgt. Fernando Padilla-Ramirez, 26, of Yuma, Ariz. He was assigned to Marine
Wing Support Squadron-371, Marine Wing Support Group-37, Marine Corps
Air Station, Yuma, Ariz. He was last seen conducting convoy operations
in the vicinity of Al Nasiriyah on 28 March. A search and rescue effort
is continuing.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Lance Cpl. William
W. White, 24, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was killed in a non-hostile vehicle accident
on March 29 in Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion,
1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif. The accident is under investigation.
03/29/2003: DoD Identifies Airman Killed in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of an Illinois
Air National Guardsman who died from wounds sustained in an ambush today
in Geresk, Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Jacob L. Frazier, 24, of St. Charles,
Ill., was assigned to the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron, 182nd
Airlift Wing, Peoria, Ill.
03/29/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
Marine Sgt. Bradley S. Korthaus from Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN)
to killed in action. Sgt. Korthaus was declared DUSTWUN in the vicinity
of the Saddam Canal on March 24. His remains were recovered on March 25.
Sgt. Korthaus, 28, of Scott, Iowa, was assigned to Engineering Company
C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, based
in Peoria, Ill.
03/28/2003: DoD Announces Marine Killed in Non-Hostile Accident
The Department of Defense announced today that Marine Major Kevin G. Nave,
36, of Union Lake, Mich., was killed March 26 in a non-hostile vehicle
accident in Iraq. Major Nave was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
03/27/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today the identities of eight
Marines whose status has been listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown
(DUSTWUN). They were engaged in operations on March 23 in the vicinity
of the outskirts of An Nasiriyah in Iraq. They are:
Pfc. Tamario D. Burkett, 21, of Erie, N.Y.
Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair, 24, of Wagoner, Okla.
Cpl. Kemaphoom A. Chanawongse, 22, of Waterford, Conn.
Lance Cpl. Donald J. Cline, Jr., 21, of Washoe, Nev.
Pvt. Jonathan L. Gifford, 20, of Macon, Ill.
Pvt. Nolen R. Hutchings, 19, of Boiling Springs, S.C.
Lance Cpl. Patrick R. Nixon, 21, Davidson County, Tenn.
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Williams, 31, Yuma, Ariz.
Lance Cpl. Blair is assigned to the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion,
Marine Air Control Group-28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Cherry Point, N.C.
All other Marines listed above are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
A search and rescue effort is ongoing.
The DoD announced today it has changed the status of Marine Cpl. Evan
T. James from DUSTWUN to killed in action. Cpl. James was declared DUSTWUN
in the vicinity of the Saddam Canal on March 24. His remains were recovered
on March 25.
03/27/2003: DoD Identifies Sailor Killed In Iraq
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of a sailor killed
in action March 25 in Iraq. Hospital Corpsman Third Class (Fleet Marine
Force) Michael Vann Johnson, Jr., 25, of Little Rock, Ark., was assigned
to Naval Medical Center San Diego, First Marine Division Detachment, San
Diego.
03/26/2003: DoD Announces Status of 507TH Soldiers
The Department of Defense announced today the status of 507th Maintenance
Company soldiers who were ambushed March 23 by enemy forces in Iraq.
Dead are:
Spc. Jamaal R. Addison, 22, of Roswell, Ga.
Pfc. Howard Johnson II, 21, of Mobile, Ala.
Listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown are:
Master Sgt. Robert J. Dowdy, 38, of Cleveland, Ohio
Pvt. Ruben Estrella-Soto, 18, of El Paso, Texas
Spc. James M. Kiehl, 22, of Des Moines, Iowa
Pfc. Jessica D. Lynch, 19, of Palestine, W.Va.
Chief Warrant Officer Johnny Villareal Mata, 35, of El Paso, Texas
Pfc. Lori Ann Piestewa, 23, of Tuba City, Ariz.
Pvt. Brandon Ulysses Sloan, 19, of Bedford, Ohio
Sgt. Donald Ralph Walters, 33, of Salem, Ore.
Listed as Prisoner of War are:
Spc. Edgar Adan Hernandez, 21, of Mission, Texas
Spc. Joseph Neal Hudson, 23, of Alamogordo, N.M.
Spc. Shoshana Nyree Johnson, 30, of El Paso, Texas
Pfc. Patrick Wayne Miller, 23, of Walter, Kan.
Sgt. James Joseph Riley, 31, of Pennsauken, N.J.
03/26/2003: Officer Dies From Wounds Suffered on March 22nd
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of Air National
Guard Maj. Gregory Stone, 40, of Boise, Idaho, who died on March 25th
from wounds received by a grenade in a tent at Camp Pennsylvania, Kuwait,
on March 22nd. Stone was assigned to the 124th Air Support Operations
Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, Boise, Idaho.
03/26/2003: DoD Identifies Army Soldier Killed
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of an Army soldier
who was killed in action March 24 in Iraq. Army Spc. Gregory P. Sanders,
19, of Indiana, was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
03/26/2003: DoD Identifies Missing Marines
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two Marines
whose status has been listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN).
They were among a group of Marines in the vicinity of the Saddam Canal
in Iraq on March 24. They are:
Cpl. Evan T. James, 20, of Hancock, Ill.
Sgt. Bradley S. Korthaus, 28, of Scott, Iowa.
Both Marines are assigned to Engineering Company C, 6th Engineer Support
Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, based in Peoria, Ill. A search
and rescue effort to locate the Marines is continuing.
03/25/2003: DoD Identifies Marines Killed in Action
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two Marines
killed in action March 23 in the vicinity of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. Killed
were:
Lance Cpl. Brian Rory Buesing, 20, Cedar Key, Fla. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Randal Kent Rosacker, 21, San Diego, Calif. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
03/25/2003: DoD Identifies Marines Killed in Action
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of seven Marines
killed in action March 23 in the vicinity of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. Killed
were:
Sgt. Michael E. Bitz, 31, Ventura, Calif. He was assigned to the 2nd Assault
Amphibious Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. David K. Fribley, 26, Lee, Fla. He was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Jose A. Garibay, 21, Orange, Calif. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Jorge A. Gonzalez, 20, Los Angeles, Calif. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Phillip A. Jordan, 42, Brazoria, Texas. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
2nd Lt. Frederick E. Pokorney Jr., 31, Nye, Nev. He was assigned to the
Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Slocum, age unknown, Adams, Colo. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
03/24/2003: Apache Pilots' Status Changed to POW
The Department of Defense announced today that it has changed the status
of Chief Warrant Officer David S. Williams and Chief Warrant Officer Ronald
D. Young Jr. from Duty Status Wereabouts Unknown to Prisoner of War.
03/24/2003: DoD Identifies Army Pilots in Downed Apache Aircraft
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two Army Pilots
in the March 23 downed Apache aircraft. The status of the pilots has been
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN). Their names are:
Chief Warrant Officer David S. Williams, 30, Florida (city not available)
Chief Warrant Officer Ronald D. Young, Jr., 26, Lithia Springs, Ga.
Williams and Young are assigned to 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment,
Fort Hood, Texas.
03/24/2003: DoD Identifies Air Force Crew Killed in Helicopter Accident
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of six Air Force
people killed in an HH-60 Pave Hawk accident in Afghanistan Sunday. Killed
were:
1st Lt. Tamara Archuleta, 23, of Los Lunas, N.M.
Staff Sgt. Jason Hicks, 25, of Jefferson, S.C.
Master Sgt. Michael Maltz, 42, of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Senior Airman Jason Plite, 21, of Lansing, Mich.
Lt. Col. John Stein, 39, of Bardolph, Ill.
Staff Sgt. John Teal, 29, of Dallas, Texas
Archuleta, Hicks, Stein, and Teal were assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron,
Moody AFB, Ga. Maltz and Plite were assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron,
Moody AFB, Ga.
03/24/2003: DOD Identifies Army Reserve Soldier Killed
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of Army Reserve
Spc. Brandon S. Tobler, 19. His hometown is not available. Tobler died
in a non-hostile vehicle accident Saturday in Iraq. Tobler was assigned
to the 671st Engineer Brigade, Portland, Ore.
03/24/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Killed by Accidental Discharge
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of a Marine killed
by an accidental discharge of a .50 cal machine gun in Iraq. Killed was
Lance Cpl. Eric J. Orlowski, 26, of Buffalo, N.Y. Orlowski was assigned
to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
03/24/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Killed in Vehicle Accident
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of a Marine killed
in a vehicle accident in Iraq. Killed was Sgt. Nicolas M. Hodson, 22,
of Smithville, Mo. Hodson was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
03/23/2003: DoD Identifies Soldier Killed at Camp Pennsylvania, Kuwait
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of an American
officer killed by a grenade when he was sleeping in a tent at Camp Pennsylvania,
Kuwait, on March 22. Killed was Army Capt. Christopher Scott Seifert,
27. No home-of-record is available. Seifert was assigned to the 1-101st
Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
03/22/2003: DoD Identifies American Officer Killed in Royal Navy Helicopter
Collision
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of the American
officer killed when two Royal Navy Sea King helicopters collided over
international waters March 22. Killed was Navy Lt. Thomas Mullen Adams,
27, of La Mesa, Calif. Adams had been assigned as an exchange officer
with the Royal Navy's 849 Squadron since October 2002. The squadron's
detachment is currently embarked on the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS
Ark Royal.
03/22/2003: DoD Identifies Marines Killed in Action
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two U.S. Marines
killed in action on March 21 in Southern Iraq. Killed were:
2nd Lt. Therrel S. Childers, 30, Harrison County, Miss.
Lance Cpl. Jose Gutierrez, 22, Los Angeles, Calif.
Childers was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Gutierrez was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
03/21/2003: DoD Identifies Marines Killed in CH-46 Crash
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of four U.S.
Marines killed in a CH-46E helicopter crash on March 20 in Kuwait. Killed
were:
Maj. Jay Thomas Aubin, 36, of Waterville, Maine
Capt. Ryan Anthony Beaupre, 30, of Bloomington, Ill.
Cpl. Brian Matthew Kennedy, 25, of Houston, Texas
Staff Sgt. Kendall Damon Watersbey, 29, of Baltimore, Md.
Aubin was assigned to the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron
- 1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. Beaupre,
Kennedy and Watersbey were assigned to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron
- 268, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
2004
12/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Oscar Sanchez, 19, from Modesto, Calif., died Dec. 29 in Mosul, Iraq,
when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device struck his observation
post. Sanchez was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st
Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis,
Wash.
12/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Nathaniel J. Nyren, 31, from Reston, Va., died in Baghdad,
Iraq on Dec. 28, when a civilian vehicle struck his military vehicle.
Nyren was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division in Fort Hood, Texas.
12/29/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Navy Seaman Pablito Pena Briones, Jr., 22, of Anaheim, Calf., died Dec.
28 of a non-hostile gun shot wound in Fallujah, Iraq. Briones was assigned
to 1st Marine Division Detachment, Naval Medical Center San Diego.
12/29/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jason A. Lehto, 31, of Mount Clemens, Mich., died Dec. 28 in
a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Lehto was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s Marine Wing Support Group 47, 4th Marine
Aircraft Wing, Mt. Clemens, Mich.
12/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jose A. Rivera-Serrano, 26, from Mayaquez, Puerto Rico, died Dec.
27 in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds sustained when an improvised explosive
device hit his vehicle. Rivera-Serrano was assigned to the 2d Battalion,
5th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
12/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Todd D. Olson, 36, from Loyal, Wis., died Dec. 27 in the 67th
Combat Support Hospital in Tikrit, Iraq from wounds sustained in Samarra,
Iraq on Dec. 26, when an improvised explosive device detonated. Olson
was assigned to the National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry
Regiment, Neillsville, Wis.
12/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Eric Hillenburg, 21, of Marion, Ind.
Lance Cpl. James R. Phillips, 21, of Hillsboro, Fla.
Cpl. Raleigh C. Smith, 21, of Lincoln, Mont.
All three Marines died Dec. 23 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
12/27/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Joel Egan Baldwin, 37, of Arlington, Va., died in Mosul, Iraq on
Dec. 21, when the dining facility was attacked.
Baldwin was assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 77, Gulfport,
Miss.
12/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Christopher W. Barnett, 32, of Baton Rouge, La., died Dec. 23
in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
military vehicle. Barnett was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st
Battalion, 156th Armor Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team, Shreveport,
La.
12/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of thirteen soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 21 in Mosul, Iraq,
when their dining facility was attacked. Killed were:
Capt. William W. Jacobsen Jr., 31, of Charlotte, N.C. Jacobsen was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry
Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Sgt. Maj. Robert D. O'Dell, 38, of Manassas, Va. O'Dell was assigned to
the United States Army Intelligence & Security Command, Fort Belvoir,
Va.
Sgt. 1st Class Paul D. Karpowich, 30, of Bridgeport, Pa. Karpowich was
assigned to the Army Reserve's 2nd Battalion, 390th Infantry Regiment,
Webster, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Julian S. Melo, 47, of Brooklyn, N.Y. Melo was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Staff Sgt. Darren D. VanKomen, 33, of Bluefield, W.Va. VanKomen was assigned
to the 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry
Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Staff Sgt. Robert S. Johnson, 23, of Castro Valley, Calif. Johnson was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th
Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Sgt. Lynn R. Poulin Sr., 47, of Freedom, Maine. Poulin was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 133rd Engineer Battalion, Belfast, Maine.
Spc. Jonathan Castro, 21, of Corona, Calif. Castro was assigned to the
73rd Engineer Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Spc. Thomas J. Dostie, 20, of Sommerville, Maine. Dostie was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 133rd Engineer Battalion, Portland, Maine.
Spc. Cory M. Hewitt, 26, of Stewart, Tenn. Hewitt was assigned to the
705th Ordnance Company, Fort Polk, La.
Spc. Nicholas C. Mason, 20, of King George, Va. Mason was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 276th Engineer Battalion, West Point, Va.
Spc. David A. Ruhren, 20, of Stafford, Va. Ruhren was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 276th Engineer Battalion, West Point, Va.
Pfc. Lionel Ayro, 22, of Jeanerette, La. Ayro was assigned to the 73rd
Engineer Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
12/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Neil D. Petsche, 21, of Lena, Ill., died Dec. 21 due to injuries
received in a non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Petsche was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat
Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
12/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 19 in Shuaybah, Kuwait, when a
vehicle struck them. Both soldiers were assigned to the 180th Transportation
Battalion, 13th Corps Support Command, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Donald B. Farmer, 33, of Zion, Ill.
Sgt. Berry K. Meza, 23, of League City, Texas
12/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Franklin A. Sweger, 24, of San Antonio, Texas, died Dec. 16
as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
12/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Victor A. Martinez, 21, from Bronx, N.Y., died Dec. 14 south of Baghdad,
Iraq, from a gunshot wound. Martinez was assigned to the 364th Supply
Company, 264th Corps Support Battalion, 1st Corps Support Command, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
12/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Michael D. Anderson, 21, of Modesto, Calif., died Dec. 14 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Tina S. Time, 22, from Tucson, Ariz., died Dec. 13 near Cedar, Iraq,
when she was involved in a vehicle accident. Time was assigned to the
Army Reserve's 208th Transportation Company, Tucson, Ariz.
12/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Joshua W. Dickinson, 25, of Pasco, Fla., died Dec. 12 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeffery S. Blanton, 23, of Fayetteville, Ga., died Dec. 12
as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
12/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brent T. Vroman, 21, of Oshkosh, Wis., died Dec. 13 from wounds received
as a result of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
the Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, headquartered in Chicago, Ill.
12/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jeffrey L. Kirk, 24, of Baton Rouge, La., died Dec. 12 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jason S. Clairday, 21, of Camp Fulton, Ark.
Cpl. Ian W. Stewart, 21, of Lake Hughes, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Richard D. Warner, 22, of Waukesha, Wis.
Clairday and Stewart died Dec. 12 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq. Warner died Dec 13 from wounds received as a result of
enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. Clairday and Stewart were assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Warner was assigned to
the Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, headquartered in Chicago, Ill.
12/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Melvin L. Blazer, 38, of Moore, Okla.
Lance Cpl. Hilario F. Lopez, 22, of Ingleside, Texas.
Lance Cpl. Gregory P. Rund, 21, of Littleton, Colo.
Rund died Dec. 11 and Blazer and Lopez died Dec. 12 as result of enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. All three were assigned to 3rd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Joshua A. Ramsey, 19, from Defiance, Ohio, died Dec. 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Ramsey was assigned to the 95th
Military Police Battalion, Mannheim, Germany.
12/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 5 in Habbaniyah, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV. Both were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division,
Camp Greaves, Korea. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Marvin L. Trost III, 28, of Goshen, Ind.
Spc. Edwin W. Roodhouse, 36, of San Jose, Calif.
12/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert W. Hoyt, 21, of Ashford, Conn., died Dec. 11 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while conducting
convoy operations. Hoyt was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment, Bristol, Conn.
12/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died December 9 in Mosul, Iraq after being
involved in an Apache helicopter accident. Both were assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 151st Aviation Regiment, South Carolina National Guard, Columbia,
S.C. Killed were:
1st Lt. Andrew C. Shields, 25, of Campobello, S.C.
Chief Warrant Officer Patrick D. Leach, 39, of Rock Hill, S.C.
12/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher S. Adlesperger, 20, of Albuquerque, N.M. died Dec. 9
as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Adlesperger was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kyle J. Renehan, 21, of Oxford, Pa., died Dec. 9 in Kaiserslautern,
Germany, from injuries received on Nov. 29 as result of enemy action in
Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2,
Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air
Station Cherry Point, N.C.
12/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Arthur C. Williams, IV, 31, of Edgewater, Fla., died Dec. 8 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, when his unit was conducting a dismounted patrol and was
attacked by small arms fire. Williams was assigned to the 44th Engineer
Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea.
12/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Mark N. Stubenhofer, 30, of Springfield, Va., died Dec. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his unit was conducting dismounted operations and was attacked
by small arms fire. Stubenhofer was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st
Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
12/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Todd C. Gibbs, 37, of Angelina, Texas, died Dec. 7 in Khalidiyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while his unit was
on a dismounted patrol. Gibbs was assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea.
12/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. In C. Kim, 23, of Warren, Mich., died Dec. 7 as result of a non-hostile
vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 9th Communications
Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Andrew M. Ward, 25, of Kirkland, Wash., died Dec. 5 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Ward was assigned to the 44th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division,
Camp Howze, Korea.
12/07/2004 DoD Identifes Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Joseph O. Behnke, 45, of Brooklyn, New York, died Dec. 4 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when he was in a vehicle accident. Behnke was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery Regiment, Brooklyn,
New York.
12/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kyle A. Eggers, 27, of Euless, Texas, died Dec. 5 in Habbaniyah,
Iraq, when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. Eggers
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry
Division, Camp Greaves, Korea.
12/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael L. Boatright, 24, of Whitesboro, Texas died Dec. 4 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when he was struck by an improvised explosive device. Boatright
was assigned to the 20th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
12/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Cari A. Gasiewicz, 28, of Depew, N.Y., died Dec. 4 in Baqubah, Iraq,
when two improvised explosive devices detonated near her convoy. Gasiewicz
was assigned to the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 513th Military
Intelligence Brigade, Fort Gordon, Ga.
12/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Henry E. Irizarry, 38, of Bronx, New York, died Dec. 3 in Taji,
Iraq, when his unit was on patrol and an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV. Irizarry was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry
Regiment, New York, N.Y.
12/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 4 in Mosul, Iraq, when their Stryker
military vehicle received enemy fire during convoy operations. Both were
assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th
Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Washington.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Salamo J. Tuialuuluu, 23, of Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Sgt. David A. Mitts, 24, of Hammond, Ore.
12/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David P. Mahlenbrock, 20, of Maple Shade, N.J., died Dec. 3 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when he was clearing a route and an improvised explosive device
detonated. Mahlenbrock was assigned to the 65th Engineer Battalion, 25th
Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
12/06/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Binh N. Le, 20, of Alexandria, Va.
Cpl. Matthew A. Wyatt, 21, of Millstadt, Ill.
Both Marines died Dec. 3 from injuries received as result of enemy action
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 5th Battalion, 10th
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
12/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. George D. Harrison, 22, of Knoxville, Tenn., died December 2 in Mosul,
Iraq, when his HMMWV was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Harrison was assigned to the 293rd Military Police Company, 3rd Military
Police Battalion (Provisional), 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
12/03/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Bryan S. Wilson, 22, of Otterbein, Ind., died Dec. 1 as result of
a non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Isaac E. Diaz, 26, of Rio Hondo, Texas, died Dec. 1 in Sharona, Afghanistan,
when his military vehicle rolled over. Diaz was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light) from Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii.
12/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David M. Fisher, 21, of Green Island, N.Y., died Dec. 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his unit was on patrol and the HMWWV in which he was riding
rolled over. Fisher was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
101st Cavalry Regiment, Newburgh, N.Y.
12/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Erik W. Hayes, 24, of Cascade, Md., died Nov. 29 in Al Miqdadiyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Hayes was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st
Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
12/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Daryl A. Davis, 20, of Orlando, Fla., died Nov. 29 in Iraq when his
HMWWV was involved in a traffic accident. Davis was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 144th Transportation Company, Marianna, Fla.
12/02/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl Zachary A. Kolda, 23, of Corpus Christi, Texas, died Dec. 1 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine
Forces Reserves’ 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Houston, Texas.
12/02/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Javier Obleas-Prado Pena, 36, of Falls Church, Va., died
Dec. 1 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from injuries
received Nov. 25, as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
12/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 30 in Fallujah, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device detonated near their military vehicle. Both
were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. Pablo A. Calderon, 26, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Sgt. Jose Guereca, Jr., 24, of Missouri City, Texas
12/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Sergio R. Diazvarela, 21, of Lomita, Calif., died Nov. 24 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted
patrol. Diazvarela was assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, Camp Howze, Korea.
12/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Soldiers
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Nov. 27 in Bamian, Afghanistan,
when their contract aircraft crashed. All were assigned to the 3rd Squadron,
4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii. Killed were:
Lt. Col. Michael J. McMahon, 41, of Connecticut.
Chief Warrant Officer Travis W. Grogan, 31, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Spc. Harley D. R. Miller, 21, of Spokane, Wash.
12/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 29 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their
military vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. Both were assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment,
New York, N.Y. Killed were:
Sgt. Christian P. Engeldrum, 39, of Bronx, N.Y.
Pfc. Wilfredo F. Urbina, 29, of Baldwin, N.Y.
12/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael A. Smith, 24, of Camden, Ark., died Nov. 26 at Walter Reed
Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., from injuries sustained in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Nov. 7 when he was attacked by enemy forces using small arms
fire. Smith was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion,
153rd Infantry Regiment, Texarkana, Ark.
12/01/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Blake A. Magaoay, 20, of Pearl City, Hawaii, died Nov. 29 as
a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/30/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Gentian Marku, 22, of Warren, Mich., died Nov. 25 as a result of
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Stephen C. Benish, 20, of Clark, N.J., died Nov. 28 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when he received enemy fire while on a dismounted patrol. Benish
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea.
11/30/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Adam R. Brooks, 20, of Manchester, N.H.
Lance Cpl. Charles A. Hanson Jr., 22, of Panacea, Fla.
Both Marines died Nov. 28 as a result of enemy action in Babil Province,
Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy E. Christensen, 27, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Nov. 27 in
Ad Duilayah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his patrol vehicle. Christensen was assigned to 1st Squadron, 4th Armored
Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Trinidad R. Martinezluis, 22, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Nov. 28
in Baqubah, Iraq, when his 5-ton vehicle rolled over and pinned him underwater.
Martinezluis was assigned to the Army’s 201st Forward Support Battalion,
1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 28 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when their
unit was conducting a dismounted patrol and they encountered enemy forces
using small arms fire. Both were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp
Howze, Korea. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Michael B. Shackelford, 25, of Grand Junction, Colo.
Sgt. Carl W. Lee, 23, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jordan D. Winkler, 19, of Tulsa, Okla, died Nov 26 due to a
non-combat related incident at Camp Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to
Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st
Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kirk J. Bosselmann, 21, of Napa, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Bradley M. Faircloth, 20, of Mobile, Ala.
Lance Cpl. Jeffery S. Holmes, 20, of White River Junction, Vt.
Lance Cpl. David B. Houck, 25, of Winston Salem, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Joshua E. Lucero, 19, of Tucson, Ariz.
Sgt. Nicholas S. Nolte, 25, of Falls City, Neb.
Nolte died Nov. 24 at the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Md.,
from injuries received Nov. 9 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq.
Holmes died Nov. 25,
Faircloth and Houck died Nov. 26.
Bosselmann and Lucero died Nov. 27, all as a result of enemy action in
Al Anbar Province Iraq.
Bosselmann, Faircloth, Holmes and Houck were assigned to 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lucero was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Nolte was assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, 2nd Marine
Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point N.C.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Harrison J. Meyer, 20, of Worthington, Ohio, died Nov. 26 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Meyer was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, Camp Howze, Korea.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Brian K. Grant, 31, of Dallas, Texas, died Nov. 26 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Grant was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, Camp Howze, Korea.
11/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ryan J. Cantafio, 22, of Beaver Dam, Wisc., died Nov. 25, as result
of enemy action in Al Andar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine
Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, headquartered in Chicago, Ill.
11/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Benjamin C. Edinger, 24, of Green Bay, Wisc., died Nov. 23, at the
National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., from injuries received as
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on Nov 14. He was assigned
to 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
11/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on November 24 in Deh Rawod, Afghanistan,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their unit. Both soldiers
were assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th
Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Cpl. Dale E. Fracker, Jr., 23, of Apple Valley, Calif.
Cpl. Jacob R. Fleischer, 25, of St. Louis, Mo.
11/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joseph M. Nolan, 27, of Philadelphia, Pa., died Nov. 18 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when his unit was on patrol and an improvised explosive device detonated
near his up-armored HMMWV. Nolan was assigned to the 312th Military Intelligence
Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David L. Roustum, 22, of West Seneca, N.Y., died Nov. 20 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his up-armored HMMWV was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled
grenades and small arms fire. Roustum was assigned to the Army National
Guard’s 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, Tonawanda, N.Y.
11/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Blain M. Ebert, 22, of Washtucna, Wash., died Nov. 22 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when enemy forces engaged his unit with small arms fire. Ebert was
assigned to the 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/23/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Michael R. Cohen, 23, of Jacobus, Pa., died Nov. 22 as result of
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
11/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Michael C. O’Neill, 22, of Mansfield, Ohio, died November 21
in Landstuhl, Germany, of accidental injuries sustained on November 17
at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, during preparations for combat operations.
O’Neill was assigned to the Army’s 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger
Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
11/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Bradley T. Arms, 20, of Charlottesville, Va.
Lance Cpl. Demarkus D. Brown, 22, of Martinsville, Va.
Lance Cpl. Michael A. Downey, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Cpl. Joseph J. Heredia, 22, of Santa Maria, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Joseph T. Welke, 20, of Rapid City, S.D.
Arms and Brown died Nov. 19, as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq.
Downey died Nov. 19 at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., from
wounds received as a result of enemy action on Nov. 11 in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq.
Heredia died Nov. 20 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from
wounds received as a result of enemy action on Nov 10 in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq.
Welke died Nov. 20 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from
wounds received as a result of enemy action on Nov 19 in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq.
Arms was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Combat Engineer
Battalion, 4th Marine Division, headquartered in Baltimore, Md.
Brown was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Downey was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine
Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
Heredia was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
Welke was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jack Bryant Jr., 23, of Dale City, Va., died Nov. 20 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
convoy followed by an enemy rocket-propelled grenade attack. Bryant was
assigned to the 3rd Brigade Fire Support Team (1st Battalion, 6th Field
Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division), Vilseck, Germany.
11/20/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Dimitrios Gavriel, 29, of New York, N.Y.
Lance Cpl. Phillip G. West, 19, of American Canyon, Calf.
Both Marines died Nov. 19, as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Gavriel was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. West
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/20/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Michael W. Hanks, 22, of Gregory, Mich., died Nov. 17, as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/19/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Luis A. Figueroa, 21, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Nov. 18
as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Catalin D. Dima, 36, of White Lake, N.Y., died Nov. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when enemy mortar fire landed near his position. Dima was assigned
to the Army Reserve’s 411th Engineer Brigade, New Windsor, N.Y.
11/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher T. Heflin, 26, of Paducah, Ky.
Lance Cpl. Louis W. Qualls, 20, of Temple, Texas.
Both Marines died Nov. 16 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Heflin was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif. Qualls was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion,
14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Grand Prairie, Texas.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Luke C. Wullenwaber, 24, of Lewiston, Idaho, died Nov. 16 in Khaladiyah,
Iraq, when he was conducting a security mission and a vehicle-borne improvised
explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. Wullenwaber was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division,
Camp Greaves, Korea.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Marshall H. Caddy, 27, of Nags Head, N.C., died Nov. 16 in
Khaladiyah, Iraq, when his military vehicle struck another military vehicle.
Caddy was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia, 21, of Santa Clarita, Calif., died Nov.
16 in Mosul, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit his convoy.
Flores-Mejia was assigned to the 25th Transportation Company, Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii.
Spc. Daniel James McConnell, 27, of Duluth, Minn., died Nov. 16 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when he was involved in a vehicle accident. McConnell was assigned
to the 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. William L. Miller, 22, of Pearland, Texas.
Cpl. Lance M. Thompson, 21, of Upland, Ind.
Both Marines died Nov. 15 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Miller was assigned 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune,
N.C. Thompson was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Cole W. Larsen, 19, of Canyon Country, Calif., died Nov. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a civilian vehicle struck his military vehicle causing it to
roll over. Larsen was assigned to the 272nd Military Police Company, 21st
Theater Support Command, Mannheim, Germany.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Isaiah R. Hunt, 20, of Green Bay, Wis., died Nov. 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when the driver of his military vehicle accidentally struck another
vehicle. Hunt was assigned to the 782nd Main Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Patrick Marc M. Rapicault, 34, of St. Augustine, Fla.
Lance Cpl. Antoine D. Smith, 22, of Orlando, Fla.
Both Marines died Nov. 15 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Rapicault was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif. Smith was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Shane E. Kielion, 23, of La Vista, Neb., died Nov. 15 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned 3rd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeramy A. Ailes, 22, of Gilroy, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Travis R. Desiato, 19, of Bedford, Mass.
Lance Cpl. George J. Payton, 20, of Culver City, Calif.
Sgt. Rafael Peralta, 25, of San Diego, Calif.
Cpl. Marc T. Ryan, 25, of Gloucester, N.J.
Lance Cpl. James E. Swain, 20, of Kokomo, Ind.
Payton died Nov. 14. The other five Marines died Nov. 15. All died as
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Payton was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif. Swain was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Ailes was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Ryan was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Desiato was assigned 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Peralta
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
11/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Bradley L. Parker, 19, of Marion, W.V., died Nov. 15 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dale A. Burger Jr., 21, of Port Deposit, Md.
Cpl. Andres H. Perez, 21, of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Both Marines died Nov. 14 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. They both were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
11/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Nicholas L. Ziolkowski, 22, of Towson, Md. He was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Sean P. Sims, 32, of El Paso, Texas, died Nov. 13 in Fallujah, Iraq,
when his unit received small arms fire while clearing a building. Sims
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,
Vilseck, Germany.
11/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Benjamin S. Bryan, 23, of Lumberton, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Victor R. Lu, 22, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Justin D. McLeese, 19, of Covington, La.
All three Marines died Nov. 13 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Bryan and McLeese were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif. Lu was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5st Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
11/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jose A. Velez, 23, of Lubbock, Texas, died Nov. 13 in Fallujah, Iraq,
while clearing an enemy strongpoint when his unit came under fire. Velez
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
11/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Byron W. Norwood, 25, of Pflugerville, Texas, died Nov. 13 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Norwood was assigned to 3rd
Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Justin M. Ellsworth, 20, of Mount Pleasant, Mich., died Nov.
13 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Ellsworth was
assigned to Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support
Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kevin J. Dempsey, 23, of Monroe, Conn., died Nov. 13 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Dempsey was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance
Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James C. Matteson, 23, of Celoron, N.Y., died Nov. 12 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
Matteson was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
11/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas H. Anderson, 19, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Nov. 12
in a vehicle incident while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Anderson was assigned to 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Wesley J. Canning, 21, of Friendswood, Texas, died Nov. 10
as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Canning was assigned
to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. David M. Branning, 21, of Cockesville, Md.
Lance Cpl. Brian A. Medina, 20, of Woodbridge, Va.
Both Marines died Nov. 12 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. They both were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd
Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
11/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of soldiers who were
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell, 38, of West Bend, Wis., died Nov. 9 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when his unit was conducting house-to-house combat operations and
they were attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades. Cornell
was assigned to the Army Reserve's 1st Battalion, 339th Regiment, 7th
Brigade, 84th Division, Fraser, Mich.
Maj. Horst G. Moore, 38, of San Antonio, Texas, died Nov. 9 in Mosul,
Iraq, when enemy mortar rounds detonated within his unit living area.
Moore was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment,
1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker BrigadeCombat Team), Fort
Lewis, Wash.
1st Lt. Edward D. Iwan, 28, of Albion, Neb., died Nov. 12 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
Iwan was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
Sgt. Jonathan B. Shields, 25, of Atlanta, Ga., died Nov.12 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when he was accidentally struck by a tank. Shields was assigned
to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Armor), 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Raymond L. White, 22, of Elwood, Ind., died Nov. 12 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his patrol encountered enemy forces using small arms fire. White
was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Armor),
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Nathan R. Anderson, 22, of Howard, Ohio, died Nov. 12 as result of
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Anderson was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Brian P. Prening, 24, of Sheboygan, Wis., died Nov 12 as result of
enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. Prening was assigned to Marine Corps
Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division,
Chicago, Ill.
11/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jarrod L. Maher, 21, of Imogene, Iowa, died Nov. 12 as result of
a non-hostile gunshot wound at Abu Ghraib, Iraq. Maher was assigned to
1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Sgt. Morgan W. Strader, 23, of Croosville, Ind., died Nov 12 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Strader was assigned to 3rd
Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. James P. Blecksmith, 24, of San Marino, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Burns, 20, of Laramie, Wyo.
Both Marines died Nov. 11 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Blecksmith was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Burns was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Theodore S. Holder II, 27, of Littleton, Colo., died Nov. 11
as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer Third Class Julian Woods, 22, of Jacksonville, Fla., died
Nov. 10 as a result of hostile fire in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Marine Division Detachment, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaheohe Bay,
Hawaii.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Theodore A. Bowling, 25, of Casselberry, Fla., died Nov. 11 as a
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Sean P. Huey, 28, of Fredericktown, Pa., died Nov. 11 in Habbaniyah,
Iraq, when his unit was on patrol and a vehicle-borne improvised explosive
device detonated near his HMMWV. Huey was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael C. Ottolini, 45, of Sebastopol, Calif., died Nov. 10
in Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
up-armored HMMWV. Ottolini was assigned to the Army National Guard's 579th
Engineer Battalion, Petaluma, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Joshua D. Palmer, 24, of Blandinsville, Ill., died Nov. 8 as a result
of a non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th
Force Service Support Group, headquartered in Portland, Ore.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Thomas K. Doerflinger, 20, of Silver Spring, Md., died Nov. 11 in
Mosul, Iraq, when his unit received small arms fire while conducting combat
operations. Doerflinger was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment,
1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort
Lewis, Wash.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Peter J. Giannopoulos, 22, of Inverness, Ill., died Nov. 11 as a
result of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Chicago, Ill.
Cpl. Romulo J. Jimenez II, 21, of Miami, Fla., died Nov. 10 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Dennis J. Miller, Jr., 21, of La Salle, Mich., died Nov. 10 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, when his unit came under enemy attack and a rocket-propelled
grenade struck his M1A1 Abrams tank. Miller was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
72nd Armor Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Abraham Simpson, 19, Chino, Calif., died Nov. 9 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Aaron C. Pickering, 20, of Marion, Ill., died Nov. 10 as a
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
Staff Sgt. Gene Ramirez, 28, of San Antonio, Texas, died Nov. 10 as a
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Justin D. Reppuhn, 20, of Hemlock, Mich., died Nov. 11 as a
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Erick J. Hodges, 21, of Bay Point, Calif., died Nov. 10 as
a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death two Marines who were
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. David M. Caruso, 25, of Naperville, Ill., died Nov. 9 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Force
Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
1st Lt. Dan T. Malcom Jr., 25, of Brinson, Ga., died Nov. 10 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Travis A. Babbitt, 24, of Uvalde, Texas, died November 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using a rocket-propelled
grenade and small arms fire. Babbitt was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John B. Trotter, 25, of Marble Falls, Texas, died November 9 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, when he was on patrol and his unit came under attack by
enemy forces using small arms fire. Trotter was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea.
11/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell, 38, of West Bend, Wis., died November 9 in
Fallujah, Iraq, when acting in an advisory support capacity and his Iraqi
unit came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. Cornell
was assigned to the Army Reserve's 1st Battalion, 339th Infantry Regiment,
Fraser, Mich.
11/11/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Russell L. Slay, 28, of Humble, Texas, died Nov. 9 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Assault
Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/11/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. William C. James, 24, of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas D. Larson, 19, of Wheaton, Ill.
Lance Cpl. Nathan R. Wood, 19, of Kirkland, Wash.
All three Marines died Nov. 9 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/11/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Juan E. Segura, 26, of Homestead, Fla., died Nov. 9 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Lonny D. Wells, 29, of Vandergrift, Pa., died Nov. 9 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Command Sgt. Maj. Steven W. Faulkenburg, 45, of Huntingburg, Ind., died
Nov. 9 in Fallujah, Iraq, when he came under small arms fire while conducting
combat operations. Faulkenburg was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry
Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
11/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Robert P. Warns II, 23, of Waukesha, Wis., died Nov. 8 as a result
of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine
Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Chicago, Ill.
11/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Zapp, 20, of Houston, Texas, died Nov. 8 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat
Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force
Service Support Group, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/10/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Steven E. Auchman, 37, of Waterloo, N.Y., died Nov. 9 from
injuries received when multiple rocket propelled grenades struck his location
in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron,
Fort Lewis, Wash.
11/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Branden P. Ramey, 22, of Boone, Ill., died Nov. 8 as a result
of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine
Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Chicago, Ill.
Staff Sgt. David G. Ries, 29, of Clark, Wash., died Nov. 8 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine
Corps Reserve’s 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service
Support Group, Portland, Ore.
11/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died November 8 in Baghdad, Iraq when a
vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near their convoy.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery,
Kansas National Guard, Horton, Kan. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Wisdom, 39, of Atchison, Kan.
Spc. Don A. Clary, 21, of Troy, Kan.
11/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Lam, 22, of Queens, N.Y., died Nov. 8 as a result of
a non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 6th Communications Battalion, 4th
Force Service Support Group, Brooklyn, N.Y.
11/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Bryan L. Freeman, 31, of Lumberton, N.J., died November 8 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from wounds sustained earlier that day when he came under small
arms fire while conducting a vehicle search. Freeman was assigned to the
443rd Civil Affairs, Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Warwick, R.I.
11/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Nathaniel T. Hammond, 24, of Tulsa, Okla.
Lance Cpl. Shane K. O’Donnell, 24, of DeForest, Wisc.
Both Marines died Nov. 8 as a result of enemy action in Babil Province,
Iraq. They were assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion,
24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Chicago, Ill.
11/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Quoc Binh Tran, 26, of Mission Viejo, Calif., died Nov. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from wounds sustained that same day when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his military vehicle while he was conducting convoy
operations. Tran was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 181st
Support Battalion, San Bernardino, Calif.
11/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brian K. Baker, 27, of West Seneca, N.Y., died November 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
his security patrol. Baker was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry
Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York.
11/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Sean M. Langley, 20, of Lexington, Ky., died Nov. 7 from injuries
received as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Langley
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Justin R. Yoemans, 20, of Eufaula, Ala., died Nov. 6 at the 31st
Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds sustained earlier
that day in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device
detonated near his up-armored HMMWV. Yoemans was assigned to the 4th Battalion,
5th Air Defense Artillery, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Carlos M. Camacho-Rivera, 24, of Carolina, Puerto Rico, died Nov.
5 in the 31st Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds sustained
earlier that day in Fallujah, Iraq, from a rocket blast. Camacho-Rivera
was assigned to the 368th Transportation Company, 11th Transportation
Battalion, Fort Story, Va.
11/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Cody L. Wentz, 21, of Williston, N. D., died November 4 in Iraq when
an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle while
on patrol. Wentz was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 141st
Engineer Battalion,Williston, N.D.
11/05/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeremiah A. Baro, 21, of Fresno, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Jared P. Hubbard, 22, of Clovis, Calif.
Both Marines died Nov. 4 from injuries received as a result of enemy action
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
11/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Charles J. Webb, 22, of Hamilton, Ohio died Nov. 3 in the 31st Combat
Support Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds sustained earlier that
day when an improvised explosive device detonated in Baghdad, Iraq. Webb
was assigned to the 82nd Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized),
Bamberg, Germany.
11/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. James C. Kearney, III, 22, of Emerson, Iowa, died Nov. 1 in Salerno,
Afghanistan, from injuries sustained in Sharan, Afghanistan, when his
convoy was attacked by enemy forces using rocket propelled grenades. Kearney
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry,
Glenwood, Iowa.
11/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Segun Frederick Akintade, 34, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Oct. 28 in
Abd Allah, Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using an improvised
explosive device and small arms fire. Akintade was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, New York, N.Y.
Sgt. Maurice Keith Fortune, 25, of Forestville, Md., died Oct. 29 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his military vehicle. Fortune was assigned to the Army’s 2nd
Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, from Camp Hovey,
Korea.
11/01/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. John T. Byrd II, 23, of Fairview, W.V.
Sgt. Kelley L. Courtney, 28, of Macon, Ga.
Pfc. Andrew G. Riedel, 19, of Northglenn, Colo.
All three Marines died Oct 30, due enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Byrd and Riedel were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base
Hawaii. Courtney was assigned to 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III MEF,
Okinawa, Japan.
11/01/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Matthew D. Lynch, 25, of Jericho, N.Y., died Oct. 31 from enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Lynch was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/01/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Travis A. Fox, 25, of Cowpens, S.C.
Cpl. Christopher J. Lapka, 22, of Peoria, Ariz.
Both Marines died Oct 30, due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
11/01/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom
Lance Cpl. Jeremy D. Bow, 20, of Lemoore, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Michael P. Scarborough, 28, of Washington, Ga.
Both Marines died Oct. 30, due enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
10/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Stephen P. Downing II, 30, of Burkesville, Ky., died Oct. 28 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, from small arms fire while conducting combat operations.
Downing was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, Camp
Hovey, Korea.
10/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Battles Sr. 38, of San Antonio, Texas, died Oct.
28 in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device
detonated near his checkpoint. Battles was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
21st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Billy Gomez, 25, of Perris, Calif., died Oct.27 at Landstuhl Regional
Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, from injuries sustained when his
vehicle struck an improvised explosive device on Oct. 20 in Naka, Afghanistan.
Gomez was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th
Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
10/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jerome Lemon, 42, of North Charleston, S.C., died Oct. 27 in
Balad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his military vehicle. Lemon was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
1052nd Transportation Company, Kingstree, S.C.
10/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Brian Oliveira, 22, of Raynham, Mass., died Oct. 25 from injuries
received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Oliveira was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Dennis J. Boles, 46, of Homosassa, Fla., died Oct. 24 in Camp Arifjan,
Kuwait, when he was participating in a 10-mile road march and collapsed.
Boles was assigned to the Army National Guard's 171st Aviation Battalion,
Brooksville, Fla.
10/26/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Richard P. Slocum, 19, of Saugus, Calif., died Oct 24 due a
non-combat related vehicle accident near Abu Gharib, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base, Hawaii.
10/23/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Gadsden, 21, of Charleston, S.C. died Oct. 22 at
the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, Fla., from injuries as a
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on Aug. 21. Gadsden
was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/22/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Airman 1st Class Jesse M. Samek, 21, of Rogers, Ark., died Oct. 21 from
injuries he received when an Air Force HH-60 helicopter aircraft crashed
during a medical evacuation mission in Afghanistan. He was assigned to
the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
10/21/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Douglas E. Bascom, 25, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Oct. 20 as
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Bascom, a member of
the Individual Ready Reserves, was mobilized and assigned to 2nd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. William M. Amundson Jr., 21, of The Woodlands, Texas, died Oct. 19
in Afghanistan when the vehicle in which he was riding rolled over. Amundson
was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning,
Ga.
10/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Andrew C. Ehrlich, 21, of Mesa, Ariz., died Oct. 18 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Ehrlich was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
10/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died October 15 in Karabilah, Iraq, when
a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.
Both were assigned to the Army's 9th Psychological Operations Battalion,
4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne) from Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed
were:
Sgt. Michael G. Owen, 31, of Phoenix, Ariz.,
Spc. Jonathan J. Santos, 22, of Whatcom, Wash.
10/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Oct. 16 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their
OH-58D helicopter apparently collided with another OH-58D helicopter and
crashed. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation,
25th Infantry Division (Light), Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii. Killed
were:
Capt. Christopher B. Johnson, 29, of Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Chief Warrant Officer William I. Brennan, 36, of Bethlehem, Conn.
10/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. William I. Salazar, 26, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Oct. 15 from wounds
received as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Salazar
was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Oct. 14, in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their convoy.
Staff Sgt. Omer T. Hawkins, II, 31, of Cherry Fork, Ohio. Hawkins was
assigned to the Army's 44th Engineer Battalion, Camp Howze, Korea.
Spc. Bradley S. Beard, 22, of Chapel Hill, N.C. Beard was assigned to
the Army's 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry
Division, Camp Red Cloud, Korea.
Pfc. Mark A. Barbret, 22, of Shelby Township, Mich. Barbret was assigned
to the Army's 44th Engineer Battalion, Camp Howze, Korea.
10/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device detonated near their patrol vehicle on Oct.
12. The soldiers were assigned to the Army's 20th Engineer Battalion,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Capt. Dennis L. Pintor, 30, of Lima, Ohio, died on Oct. 12.
Spc. Michael S. Weger, 30, of Rochester, N.Y., died on Oct. 12.
Spc. Jaime Moreno, 28, of Round Lake Beach, Ill., died on Oct. 13 of injuries
sustained on Oct. 12.
10/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. 2 David L. Waters, 19, of Auburn, Calif., died Oct. 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle.
Waters was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
10/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Oct. 13, in Mosul, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device detonated near their convoy vehicle. Killed
were:
Lt. Col. Mark P. Phelan, 44, of Green Lane, Pa. Phelan was assigned to
the Army Reserve's 416th Civil Affairs Battalion, Morristown, Pa.
Maj. Charles R. Soltes, Jr., 36, of Irvine, Calif. Soltes was assigned
to the Army Reserve's 426th Civil Affairs Battalion, Upland, Calif.
10/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Josiah H. Vandertulip, 21, of Irving, Texas, died Oct. 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his dismounted patrol came under enemy fire. Vandertulip was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
10/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Alan J. Burgess, 24, of Landaff, N.H., died Oct. 15 in Mosul, Iraq,
when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol
vehicle. Burgess was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion,
197th Field Artillery Brigade, Woodsville, N.H.
10/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom
Lance Cpl. Brian K. Schramm, 22, of Rochester, N.Y., died Oct. 15 as result
of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. Schramm was assigned to 2nd Assault
Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
10/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy F. Regnier, 22, of Littleton, N.H., died October 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol. Regnier
was assigned to the Army’s 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on October 14th, in Miam Do, Afghanistan
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their dismounted patrol.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry
Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Brian S. Hobbs, 28, of Mesa, Ariz.
Spc. Kyle Ka Eo Fernandez, 26, of Waipahu, Hawaii
10/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ronald W. Baker, 34, of Cabot, Ark., died October 13th in Landstuhl,
Germany, of injuries sustained on October 7th in Taji, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne
improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol vehicle. Baker was
assigned to the 39th Support Battalion, Arkansas National Guard, Lonoke,
Ark.
10/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines,
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Wyatt, 22, of Calendonia, Wis., died on Oct. 12 due
to enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. Wyatt was assigned to Marine
Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division in Chicago, Ill.
2nd Lt. Paul M. Felsberg, 27, of West Palm Beach, Fla.,
Lance Cpl. Victor A. Gonzalez, 19, of Watsonville, Calif.,
both died on Oct. 13 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher A. Merville, 26, of Albuquerque, N.M., died October 12th
in Baghdad, Iraq, when his unit came under enemy fire during combat operations.
Merville was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd Infantry
Division, Camp Hovey, Korea.
10/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Oscar A. Martinez, 19, of North Lauderdale, Fla.
Cpl. Ian T. Zook, 24, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Both Marines died Oct. 12 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Martinez was assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters
Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Zook was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.
10/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died October 11 in Baghdad, Iraq, when two
rockets impacted their camp. Both were assigned to the Army’s Division
Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Sgt. Pamela G. Osbourne, 38, of Hollywood, Fla.
Pfc. Anthony W. Monroe, 20, of Bismarck, N.D.
10/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael L. Burbank, 34, of Bremerton, Wash., died Oct. 11 in
Mosul, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker
military vehicle. Burbank was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
10/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Aaron J. Rusin, 19, of Johnstown, Pa., died Oct. 11 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of injuries sustained on Oct. 10 when his military vehicle came under
fire from enemy forces. Rusin was assigned to the 44th Engineer Battalion,
2nd Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea.
10/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Morgen N. Jacobs, 20, of Santa Cruz, Calif., died Oct. 7 in Tikrit,
Iraq, of injuries sustained in Aaliyah on Oct. 6 when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his patrol vehicle. Jacobs was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt,
Germany.
10/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. 2 Carson J. Ramsey, 22, of Winkelman, Ariz., died October 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
his military vehicle. Ramsey was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion,
8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. James E. Prevete, 22, of Whitestone, N.Y., died October 10 in Habbaniya,
Iraq, when his military vehicle encountered whiteout conditions and the
driver apparently lost control of the vehicle. Prevete was assigned to
the Army's 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, Camp Greaves, Korea.
10/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
PV2 Jeungjin Na Kim, 23, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died October 6 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Kim was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd
Infantry Division from Camp Hovey, Korea.
10/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Andrew Halverson, 19, of Grant, Wis. died Oct 9 as result of enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Halverson was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SGT Andrew W. Brown, 22, of Pleasant Mount, Penn., died October 8 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained on October 1 when his patrol vehicle was struck
by an improvised explosive device. Brown was assigned to the Army's 1st
Battalion, 509th Infantry, Fort Polk, La.
10/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael S. Voss, 35, of Aberdeen, N.C., died October 8 near
Tikrit, Iraq, when his convoy vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device and small arms fire. Voss was assigned to the Army National Guard's
1st Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment, Wilmington, N.C.
10/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jessica L. Cawvey, 21, of Normal, Ill., died Oct. 6 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her convoy vehicle.
Cawvey was assigned to the Army’s National Guard’s 1544th
Transportation Company, Paris, Ill.
10/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Richard L. Morgan Jr., 38, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Oct.
5 in Latfiyah, Iraq, of injuries sustained on Oct. 4 when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle. Morgan was assigned
to the Army Reserve’s 660th Transportation Company, Cadiz, Ohio.
10/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. James L. Pettaway Jr., 37, of Baltimore, Md., died Oct. 3 in
Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, of injuries sustained
in Fallujah, Iraq, on Aug. 27 when he was involved in a motor vehicle
accident. Pettaway was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 223rd Transportation
Company, Norristown, Pa.
10/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher S. Potts, 38, of Tiverton, R.I., died Oct. 3 in Taji,
Iraq, as his unit was conducting traffic control operations and enemy
forces attacked them using small arms fire. Potts was assigned to the
Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 103rd Field Artillery Regiment,
Providence, R.I.
10/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Russell L. Collier, 48, of Harrison, Ark., died October 3rd in Taji,
Iraq. His unit was conducting traffic control operations when enemy forces
attacked them using small arms fire. Collier was assigned to 1st Battalion,
206th Field Artillery Regiment, Arkansas National Guard, Russellville,
Ark.
10/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jack T. Hennessy, 21, of Naperville, Ill., died October 1st in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his check point came under small arms fire. Hennessy was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood,
Texas.
10/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael A. Uvanni, 27, of Rome, N.Y., died Oct.1 in Samarra, Iraq,
he was conducting combat operations and was shot by a sniper. Uvanni was
assigned to the Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry
Regiment, Morrisonville, N.Y.
10/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Mike A. Dennie, 31, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Sept. 29 in
Balad, Iraq, from injuries sustained on Sept. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, when
the driver of his military vehicle pulled off the road and lost control,
causing it to roll over. Dennie was assigned to the 106th Finance Battalion
from Kitzingen, Germany.
10/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Allen Nolan, 38, of Marietta, Ohio, died Sept. 30 at Fort Sam Houston,
Texas, of injuries sustained on Sept. 18 in Balad, Iraq, when his convoy
vehicle struck an improvised explosive device and then came under small
arms fire. Nolan was assigned to the Army Reserve's 660th Transportation
Company, Zanesville, Ohio.
10/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rodney A. Jones, 21, of Philadelphia, Penn., died Sept. 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device exploded near his
dismounted patrol. Jones was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Darren J. Cunningham, 40, of Groton, Mass., died Sept. 30 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when his unit came under mortar attack. Cunningham was
assigned to the 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Alan L. Rogers, 49, of Kearns, Utah, died Sept. 29 in Bagram,
Afghanistan, of non-combat related injuries. Rogers was assigned to the
Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, West
Jordan, Utah.
9/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Joshua K. Titcomb, 20, of Somerset, Ky., died Sept. 29 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of injuries sustained on September 28 when an improvised explosive
device exploded near his military vehicle. Titcomb was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
9/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Tyler D. Prewitt, 22, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Sept. 28 in Landstuhl,
Germany, from injuries sustained in Baqubah, Iraq, on September 24 when
a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle and exploded. Prewitt was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,
Vilseck, Germany.
9/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Gregory A. Cox, 21, of Carmichaels, Penn., died Sept. 27 in Balad,
Iraq, when his military vehicle was unintentionally run off the road by
a civilian vehicle causing it to rollover. Cox was assigned to 1st Battalion,
77th Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
9/29/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kenneth L. Sickels, 20, of Apple Valley, Calif., died Sept. 27 due
to a non-combat related incident in Al Anbar Privince, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Corps
Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Joselito O. Villanueva, 36, of Los Angeles, Calif., died
Sept. 27 in Balad, Iraq, when he was at an observation post and was shot
by a sniper. Villanueva was assigned to the 9th Engineer Battalion, 1st
Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
9/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Eric L. Allton, 34, of Houston, Texas, died Sept. 26 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when he was struck by a mortar round. Allton was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp
Hovey, Korea.
9/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert Oliver Unruh, 25, of Tucson, Ariz., died Sept. 25 in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq, when enemy forces using small arms fire attacked his unit.
Unruh was assigned to the 44th Engineer Battalion, Camp Howze, Korea.
9/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Clifford L. Moxley, Jr., 51, of New Castle, Penn., died Sept. 25
in Baghdad, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Moxley was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 103rd Armor Regiment, Berwick,
Penn.
9/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David W. Johnson, 37, of Portland, Ore., died Sept. 25 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle.
Johnson was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 162nd
Infantry Regiment, Cottage Grove, Ore.
9/25/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Aaron Boyles, 24, of Alameda, Calif.
Sgt. Timothy Folmar, 21, of Sonora, Texas.
Lance Cpl. Ramon Mateo, 20, of Suffolk, N.Y.
2nd Lieutenant Ryan Leduc, 28, of Pana, Ill.
All four Marines died Sept. 24. Boyles, Folmar, and Mateo were killed
as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Leduc died as result
of a non-combat vehicle accident in Rutbah, Iraq.
Boyles and Mateo were assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, 7th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine
Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Folmar was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Leduc was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
9/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Skipper Soram, 23, of Kolonia Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia,
died Sept. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-based improvised explosive
device detonated near his security post. Soram was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
9/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Lance J. Koenig, 33, of Fargo, N.D., died Sept. 22 in Tikrit,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting
a dismounted patrol. Koenig was assigned to the Army National Guard's
141st Engineer Battalion, Jamestown, N.D.
9/24/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Benjamin K. Smith, 24, of Carterville, Ill., died Sept. 22 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Smith was assigned to 1st Tank
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps
Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Adam J. Harris, 21, of Abilene, Texas, died Sept. 22 in Mosul, Iraq,
when he was shot by a sniper while on patrol. Harris was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
9/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nathan E. Stahl, 20, of Highland, Ind., died Sept. 21 in Iraq, when
his vehicle was struck with an improvised explosive device. Stahl was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment from Fort Lewis, Wash.
9/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brandon E. Adams, 22, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., died Sept.19 at Walter
Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained in
Fallujah, Iraq, on Feb. 16 when a grenade exploded as he was clearing
a house. Adams was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment,
10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
9/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Foster L. Harrington, 31, of Ft. Worth, Texas, died Sept. 20 due
to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Harrington was assigned to
the Marine Corps Reserve’s 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th
Marine Division, Mobile, Ala.
9/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Wesley R. Wells, 21, of Libertyville, Ill., died Sept.20, in Naka,
Afghanistan, when his observation post was fired on by anti-coalition
militia forces. Wells was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry
Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
9/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 20, in Shkin, Afghanistan,
when their patrol vehicle was ambushed by enemy forces using small arms
fire and rocket-propelled grenades. Both were assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Robert S. Goodwin, 35, of Albany, Ga.
Staff Sgt. Tony B. Olaes, 30, of Walhalla, S.C.
9/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua J. Henry, 21, of Avonmore, Pa., died Sept. 20 in Tikrit, Iraq,
of injuries sustained when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces using
small arms fire in Sharqat, Iraq. Henry was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
7th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
9/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Steven C. T. Cates, 22, of Mount Juliet, Tenn., died Sept.
20 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cates was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device hit their convoy vehicle. Both were assigned
to the 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. Thomas C. Rosenbaum, 25, of Hope, Ark.
Pfc. James W. Price, 22, of Cleveland, Tenn.
9/20/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Gregory C. Howman, 28, of Charlotte, N.C., died Sept. 15 due
to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Howman was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christopher S. Ebert, 21, of Mooresboro, N.C., died Sept. 17 due
to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Ebert was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Steven A. Rintamaki, 21, of Lynnwood, Wash., died Sept 16 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Rintamaki was assigned to 3rd
Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lieutenant Andrew K. Stern, 24, of Germantown, Tenn., died Sept. 16
from injuries received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jaygee Meluat, 24, of Tamuning, Guam, died Sept. 13 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
9/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Drew M. Uhles, 20, of DuQuoin, Ill., died Sept. 15 from injuries
received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Adrian V. Soltau, 21, of Milwaukee, Wis., died Sept. 13 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
9/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Tyler H. Brown, 26, of Atlanta, Ga., died Sept. 14 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Brown was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry
Division, Camp Hovey, Tongduchon City, Korea.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Mathew D. Puckett, 19, of Mason, Texas, died Sept. 13 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Puckett was assigned to 3rd Assault
Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Kevin M. Shea, 38, of Washington, D.C., died Sept. 14 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jacob H. Demand, 29, of Palouse, Wash., died Sept. 14 in Mosul, Iraq,
when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces. Demand was assigned to the
1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Both soldiers died Sept.13 in Taji, Iraq, when their military vehicle
came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire and an improvised
explosive device. Both were assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd
Battalion, 162nd Infantry, Corvallis, Ore. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. David J. Weisenburg, 26, of Portland, Ore.
Spc. Benjamin W. Isenberg, 27, of Sheridan, Ore.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Lauro G. DeLeon Jr., 20, of Floresville, Texas, died Sept. 8 in Balad,
Iraq, when improvised explosive devices detonated near his convoy. DeLeon
was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 644th Transportation Company,
Beaumont, Texas.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Carl Thomas, 29, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Sept. 13 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his observation post.
Thomas was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Guy S. Hagy Jr., 31, of Lodi, Calif., died Sept.13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his observation
post. Hagy was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Dominic C. Brown, 19, of Austin, Texas, died Sept. 13 due a
non-combat related incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Halal, 22, of Glendale, Ariz., died Sept. 13 due
a non-combat related vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Edgar P. Daclan Jr., 24, of Cypress, Calif., died Sept. 10 in Balad,
Iraq, when his patrol was responding to indirect fire and an improvised
explosive device exploded. Daclan was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th
Infantry, 1st Infantry Division from Schweinfurt, Germany.
9/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael A. Martinez, 29, of Juan Diaz, Puerto Rico, died Sept. 8
in Baqubah, Iraq, when his military vehicle rolled over. Martinez was
assigned to the1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery from Bamberg, Germany.
9/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason L. Sparks, 19, of Monroeville, Ohio, died Sept. 8 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when his platoon was engaged in direct fire. Sparks was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Camp Casey, Korea.
9/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Cesar F. Machado-Olmos, 20, of Spanish Fork, Utah, died Sept.
13 due a non-combat related vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
9/14/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class David A. Cedergren, 25, of South St. Paul, Minn.,
died Sept. 11 near Iskandariayah, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident.
Cedergren was assigned to the 2nd Marine Division Fleet Marine Forces
Atlantic.
9/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason T. Poindexter, 20, of San Angelo, Texas, died Sept. 12 due
to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Poindexter was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/13/2004 Dod Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Alexander E. Wetherbee, 27, of Fairfax, Va., died Sept. 12 from
injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Wetherbee
was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brandon M. Read, 21, of Greeneville, Tenn., died Sept. 6 in Qayyarah
West, Iraq, when his convoy came under attack by enemy forces using an
improvised explosive device. Read was assigned to the 125th Transportation
Company from Lexington, Ky.
9/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Yoe M. Aneiros, 20, of Newark, N.J., died Sept. 7 in Sadr City when
his patrol vehicle came under attack by enemy forces using rocket-propelled
grenades. Aneiros was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor, 3rd Brigade,
1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
9/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James D. Faulkner, 23, of Clarksville, Ind., died Sept. 8 in Baghdad
when his military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Faulkner
was assigned to the 20th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
9/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Elvis Bourdon, 36, of Youngstown, Ohio, died Sept. 6 in Baghdad
when his military vehicle came under attack by enemy forces using small
arms fire and grenades. Bourdon was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th
Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas.
9/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ryan M. McCauley, 20, of Lewisville, Texas, died Sept. 5 in Baghdad
when his patrol came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire.
McCauley was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
9/9/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Chad H. Drake, 23, of Garland, Texas, died Sept. 7 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his patrol vehicle came under attack by enemy forces using small
arms fire. Drake was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
9/9/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
1st Lt. Timothy E. Price, 25, of Midlothian, Va., died September 7 when
he came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. Price was
assigned to the Army’s 127th Military Police Company, 709th Military
Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, V Corps, Hanau, Germany.
9/8/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Shawna M. Morrison, 26, of Champaign, Ill. died Sept. 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, during a mortar attack. Morrison was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1544th Transportation Company, Paris, Ill.
9/8/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Charles R. Lamb, 23, of Casey, Ill. died Sept. 5 in Baghdad, Iraq,
during a mortar attack. Lamb was assigned to the Army National Guard's
1544th Transportation Company, Paris, Ill.
9/8/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Clarence Adams III, 28, of Richmond, Va., died Sept. 7 of injuries
sustained on Sept. 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his high mobility multipurpose
wheeled vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Adams was assigned
to the 91st Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
9/8/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. John J. Boria, 29, of Broken Arrow, Okla., died Sept. 6 from injuries
he received in an all terrain vehicle accident in Doha, Qatar. Boria was
assigned to the 911th Air Refueling Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base,
N.D.
9/8/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Devin J. Grella, 21, of Medina, Ohio, died September 6 in Iraq, after
an improvised explosive device exploded near his convoy vehicle. Grella
was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 706th Transportation Company
from Mansfield, Ohio.
9/8/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Tomas Garces, 19, of Weslaco, Texas, died September 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces using an improvised
explosive device. Garces was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
1836th Transportation Company from Fort Bliss, Texas.
9/7/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of seven Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Allred, 22, of Hyde Park, Utah.
Pfc. David P. Burridge, 19, of Lafayette, La.
Lance Cpl. Derek L. Gardner, 20, of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Quinn A. Keith, 21, of Page, Ariz.
Lance Cpl. Joseph C. McCarthy, 21, of Concho, Calif.
Cpl. Mick R. Nygardbekowsky, 21, of Concord, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Lamont N. Wilson, 20, of Lawton, Okla.
The Marines died Sept. 6 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Lance Cpl. Gardner was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. The other
Marines were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/7/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gary A. Vaillant, 41, of Trujillo, Puerto Rico, died Sept.
5 in Khalidiya, Iraq, when his tank ran over an improvised explosive device.
Vaillant was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 72nd Armor, Camp Casey, Korea.
9/7/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric L. Knott, 21, of Grand Island, Neb., was
killed Sept. 4 when the area in which he was working was struck by enemy
fire. Knott died of shrapnel wounds. Knott was assigned to Naval Mobile
Construction Battalion 4, Port Hueneme, Calif.
9/5/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wilt, 23, of Tampa, Fla, died Sept 3 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Wilt was assigned to 1st Battalion,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/5/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lieutenant Ronald Winchester, 25, of Rockville Center, N.Y., died
Sept 3 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Winchester was
assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
9/4/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Perez, 19, of Austin, Texas.
Capt. Alan Rowe, 35, of Hagerman, Idaho.
Both Marines died Sept 3 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Perez was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine
Palms, Calif. Rowe was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground
Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/3/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joseph C. Thibodeaux, 24, of Lafayette, La., died Sept. 1 in Hawijah,
Iraq, when his patrol came under enemy attack. Thibodeaux was assigned
to the Army's Headquarters and Headquarters Company 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
8/31/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nicholas M. Skinner, 20, of Davenport, Iowa, died Aug. 26 from injuries
received due to enemy action in An Najaf, Iraq. Skinner was assigned to
Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations
Capable), I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Nickalous N. Aldrich, 21, of Austin, Texas, died Aug. 27 from
a non-hostile vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Aldrich was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Sgt. Edgar E. Lopez, 27, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Aug. 28 due to enemy
action in Babil Province, Iraq. Lopez was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd
Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
8/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Aaron N. Holleyman, 26, of Glasgow, Mont., died Aug 30 in Khutayiah,
Iraq, when his military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Holleyman
was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort
Campbell, Ky.
8/31/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Airman 1st Class Carl L. Anderson Jr., 21, of Georgetown, S.C., died Aug.
29 as result of enemy action near Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the
3rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.
8/30/2004 DoD Identifes Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Omead H. Razani, 19, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Aug. 27 in Habbaniyah,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Razani was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves,
Korea.
8/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Luis A. Perez, 19, of Theresa, N.Y., died Aug. 27 in Fallujah, Iraq,
when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Perez was
assigned to the Army Reserve’s 223rd Transportation Company, Norristown,
Pa.
8/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Barton R. Humlhanz, 23, of Hellertown, Pa., died Aug. 26 from injuries
received due to enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 24, 24th MEU, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
8/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Marco D. Ross, 20, of Memphis, Tenn., died Aug. 25 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when enemy mortars attacked his camp. Ross was assigned to the Army's
115th Forward Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Charles L. Neeley, 19, of Mattoon, Ill., died Aug. 25 in Tikrit,
Iraq, when his tractor-trailer rolled over as he attempted to access a
pontoon bridge. Neeley was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 454th
Transportation Company, Columbus, Ohio.
8/26/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Alexander S. Arredondo, 20, of Randolph, Mass., died Aug. 25
as result of enemy action in An Najaf, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion
Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable),
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/26/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jacob R. Lugo, 21, of Flower Mound, Texas, died Aug. 24 as
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.
8/25/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Donald N. Davis, 42, of Saginaw, Mich., died August 24 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when an M915A tractor and an M106A2 tanker trailer rolled over an
embankment. Staff Sgt Davis was assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve's 660th
Transportation Company, Zanesville, Ohio.
8/25/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Robert C. Thornton Jr., 35, of Rainbow City, Ala., died Aug.
23 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol came under rocket-propelled grenade
attack. Thornton was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/24/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Richard M. Lord, 24, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Aug. 18 from injuries
received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
8/24/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Edward T. Reeder, 32, of Camp Verde, Ariz., died Aug. 21
in a non-combat related vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Reeder
was assigned to Headquarters and Service Battalion, 1st Force Service
Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Matthew R. Stovall, 25, of Horn Lake, Miss., died Aug. 22 in Mosul,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle. Stovall
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 367th Maintenance Company,
298th Corps Support Battalion, Philadelphia, Miss.
8/23/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christopher Belchik, 30, of Jersey, Ill., died Aug. 22, due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
8/23/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Nicanor Alvarez, 22, of San Bernardino, Calif., died Aug. 21 from
injuries received from to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Alvarez
was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Sgt. Jason Cook, 25, of Okanogan, Wash., died Aug. 21 from injuries received
due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cook was assigned to 1st
Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Seth Huston, 19, Perryton, Texas, died Aug. 21 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Huston was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Pfc. Nachez Washalanta, 21, of Bryan, Okla., died Aug. 21 from injuries
received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Washalanta was
assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kevin A. Cuming, 22, of North White Plains, N.Y., died August 21
in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol came under rocket-propelled grenade
attack. Cuming was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 20 near Samarra, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device exploded near their vehicle. Both were assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 216th Engineer Battalion, Hamilton,
Ohio.
Killed were:
1st Lt. Charles L. Wilkins III, 38, of Columbus, Ohio.
Pfc. Ryan A. Martin, 22, of Mount Vernon, Ohio.
8/20/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Brad P. McCormick, 23, of Overton, Tenn., died Aug. 19 from enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cpl. McCormick was assigned to the
Marine Corps Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th
Marine Division, Nashville, Tenn.
8/20/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Caleb J. Powers, 21, of Manfield, Wash., died Aug 17 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Powers was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
Lance Cpl. Dustin R. Fitzgerald, 22, of Huber Heights, Ohio, died Aug
18, in a non-combat related vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Lance Cpl. Fitzgerald was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/2, 24th
Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Sgt. Harvey E. Parkerson III, 27, Yuba City, Calif., died Aug 18 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Sgt. Parkerson was assigned to
Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations
Capable), Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/20/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jacob D. Martir, 21, of Norwich, Conn., died Aug 18 in Sadr City,
Iraq, when his patrol came under enemy small arms fire. Spc. Martir was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas
8/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Henry C. Risner, 26, of Golden, Colo., died Aug 18 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his checkpoint came under enemy small arms fire. Pfc. Risner was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 10th
Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
8/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brandon T. Titus, 20, of Boise, Idaho, died Aug. 17 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his checkpoint. Titus
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
8/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. David M. Heath, 30, of LaPorte, Ind., died August 16 in Sadr City,
Iraq, when his patrol came under small arms and rocket-propelled grenade
attack. Heath was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Division,
3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
8/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Fernando B. Hannon, 19, of Wildomar, Calif.
Pfc. Geoffrey Perez, 24, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Both Marines died Aug. 15 from injuries received from enemy action in
Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
8/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Mark Anthony Zapata, 27, of Edinburg, Texas, died August 15 in Najaf,
Iraq as a result of hostile fire. Zapata was assigned to the Army’s
2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood,
Texas.
8/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty|
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. James Michael Goins, 23, of Bonner Springs, Kan., died as a result
of hostile fire on August 15 in Najaf, Iraq.Goins was assigned to the
Army’s 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
from Fort Hood, Texas.
8/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. John R. Howard, 26, of Covington, Va.
Lance Cpl. Tavon L. Hubbard, 24, of Reston, Va.
Both Marines died August 11 in a helicopter crash in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq.
Howard was assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (Reinforced),
11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps
Air Station Miramar, Calif.
Hubbard was assigned to the Command Element, 11th Marine Expeditionary
Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
8/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Daniel Michael Shepherd, 23, of Elyria, Ohio, died August 15 in Ar
Ramabi, Iraq, when his M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle hit an improvised explosive
device. Shepherd was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 16th
Infantry Regiment from Fort Riley, Kan.
8/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brandon R. Sapp, 21, of Lake Worth, Fla., died August 15 in Najaf,
Iraq, when his M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle hit an improvised explosive
device. Sapp was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Neil Anthony Santoriello, 24, of Verona, Penn., died August 13
in Khalidiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his mounted reconnaissance patrol vehicle. Santoriello was assigned to
1st Battalion, 34th Armor, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kan.
8/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas B. Morrison, 23, of Carlisle, Penn., died August 13
due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
8/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kane M. Funke, 20, of Vancouver, Wash., died August 13 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine
Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
8/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Capt. Michael Yury Tarlavsky, 30, of Passaic, N.J., died August 12 in
Najaf, Iraq, when his unit came under small arms fire and grenade attack.
Tarlavsky was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, from
Fort Campbell, Ky.
8/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Daniel Lee Galvan, 30, of Moore, Okla., died Aug. 12 in Salerno,
Afghanistan, when the helicopter he was in developed mechanical difficulties
and crashed. Galvan was assigned to the 2nd Battalion (Assault), 25th
Aviation Regiment, 25th Light Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii.
8/12/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Department of
the Air Force civilian who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Rick A. Ulbright, 49, of Waldorf, Md., was assigned to the 33rd Field
Investigative Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. He died Aug. 8 at
Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq, from wounds received during a mortar attack.
8/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a solider who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Andrew R. Houghton, 25, of Houston, Texas, died on Aug. 9 at Walter
Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained on
July 10 in Ad Dhuha, Iraq, when a rocket propelled grenade detonated near
his vehicle. Houghton was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st
Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
8/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jonathan W. Collins, 19, of Crystal Lake, Ill., died Aug. 8
due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on Aug. 7, in Ghazikel, Afghanistan,
when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. Both soldiers
were assigned to the Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 29th Infantry Division (Light Infantry),
Winchester, Va. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Craig W. Cherry, 39, of Winchester, Va.
Sgt. Bobby E. Beasley, 36, of Inwood, W.Va.
8/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Yadir G. Reynoso, 27, of Wapato, Wash., died Aug. 5 due to enemy
action in An Najaf Province, Iraq.
Cpl. Roberto Abad, 22, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Aug. 6 due to enemy
action in An Najaf Province, Iraq.
Both Marines were assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine
Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. David L. Potter, 22, of Johnson City, Tenn., died Aug. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Potter was assigned to the 115th
Forward Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Raymond J. Faulstich Jr., 24, of Leonardtown, Md., died Aug. 5 in
Najaf, Iraq, when individuals using small arms fire and rocket-propelled
grenades attacked his convoy. Faulstich was assigned to the 89th Transportation
Company, 6th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Group, Fort
Eustis, Va.
8/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua I. Bunch, 23, of Hattiesburg, Miss., died Aug. 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when individuals using small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades
attacked his vehicle. Bunch was assigned to the 91st Engineer Battalion,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Larry L. Wells, 22, of Mount Hermon, La., died August 6 due
to enemy action in An Najal Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Unit Battalion
Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Moses D. Rocha, 33, of Roswell, N.M., died August 5 due to injuries
received from enemy action in An Najaf, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion
Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Donald R. McCune, 20, of Yplsilanti, Mich., died August 5, in Landstuhl,
Germany, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his patrol on August 4 in Balad, Iraq. McCune was assigned to the
Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment, 81st
Brigade Combat Team, Moses Lake, Wash.
8/05/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dean P. Pratt, 22, of Stevensville, Mont., died Aug. 2 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
Gunnery Sgt. Elia P. Fontecchio, 30, of Milford, Mass., died Aug. 4 from
injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Joseph L. Nice, 19, of Nicoma Park, Okla., died Aug. 4 due
to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine
Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.
8/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Both were killed in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device detonated near the vehicle they were traveling in while
on patrol. Spc. Onwordi died on Aug. 2 and Pfc. Shondee died on Aug. 3
from injuries sustained from the incident. Both were assigned to the Army’s
2nd Battalion, 12th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Spc. Justin B. Onwordi, 28, of Chandler, Ariz.
Pfc. Harry N. Shondee, Jr., 19, of Ganado, Ariz.
8/04/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Gregory A Ratzlaff, 36, of Olympia, Wash., died Aug. 3 due to a
non-combat related incident at Forward Operating Base Duke, Iraq. He was
assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group
16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego,
Calif.
8/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Tommy L. Gray, 34, of Roswell, N.M., died Aug. 3 in Taji, Iraq, when
he became caught between two motor pool vehicles. Gray was assigned to
the Army’s 215th Forward Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
8/04/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Juan Calderon Jr., 26, of Weslaco, Texas, died Aug. 2 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expaditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
8/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 1, in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device exploded near their guard post. Both soldiers were assigned
to the Army’s 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division,
Schweinfurt, Germany. Killed were:
Spc. Anthony J. Dixon, 20, of Lindenwold, N.J.
Spc. Armando Hernandez, 22, of Hesperia, Calif.
7/30/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Shawn A. Lane, 33, of Corning, N.Y., died July 28 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
7/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joseph F. Herndon, II, 21, of Derby, Kan., died July 29, in Hawijah,
Iraq, when he was shot while on guard duty. Herndon was assigned to the
Army’s 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division (Light),
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
7/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ken W. Leisten, 20, of Cornelius, Ore., died July 28, in Taji, Iraq,
when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. Leisten was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry, Corvallis,
Ore.
7/29/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casuality
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. David S. Greene, 39, of Raleigh, N.C., died July 28 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was a reservist assigned to Marine
Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3D Marine
Air Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
7/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. DeForest L. Talbert, 24, of Charleston, W.Va., died July 27 in Baladruc,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
Talbert was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion,
150th Armor Regiment from Beckley, W.Va.
7/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Vincent M. Sullivan, 23, of Chatham, N.J., died July 23 due
to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force Camp Lejeune, N.C.
7/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Tatjana Reed, 34, of Fort Campbell, K.Y., died July 22 in Samarra,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her convoy vehicle.
Reed was assigned to the 66th Transportation Company from Kaiserslautern,
Germany.
Spc. Nicholas J. Zangara, 21, of Philadelphia, Pa., died July 24 in Tikrit,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle.
Zangara was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment,
1st Infantry Division from Schweinfurt, Germany.
7/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. 1st Class Torey J. Dantzler, 22, of Columbia, La., died July 22,
in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated on the
side of the road near his convoy vehicle. Dantzler was assigned to the
Army's 66th Transportation Company from Kaiserslautern, Germany.
7/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Mark E. Engel, 21, of Grand Junction, Calif., died July 21
at Brook Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, of wounds he received
as result of enemy action on July 6 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
7/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Danny B. Daniels, II, 23, of Varney, W.V., died July 20, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his patrol vehicle came under attack by small arms fire and
hit an improvised explosive device. Daniels was assigned to the Army’s
630th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 89th Military
Police Brigade, Bamberg, Germany.
7/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nicholas H. Blodgett, 21, of Wyoming, Mich., died July 21, in Abdalluyah,
Iraq, when his patrol vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Blodgett
was assigned to the Army’s 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, Schweinfurt,
Germany.
7/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Charles C. Persing, 20, of Albany, La.,
Sgt. Dale T. Lloyd, 22, of Watsontown, Penn.,
died July 19 in Scandaria, Iraq, when multiple mortars rounds hit their
forward operating base. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
32nd Infantry, 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort
Drum, N.Y.
7/21/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael J. Clark, 29, of Leesburg Lake, Fla., died July 20
due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat
Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force
Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
7/21/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Todd J. Godwin, 21, of Muskingum County, Ohio, died July 20 due to
injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
7/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class David A. Hartman, 41, of Akron, Mich., died July 17 in
Bayji, Iraq, when the vehicle he was driving was hit by an improvised
explosive device. Hartman was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 401st
Transportation Company from Battle Creek, Mich.
Spc. Craig S. Frank, 24, of Lincoln Park, Mich., died July 17 near Baghdad,
Iraq, when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Frank
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1775th Military Police
Company from Pontiac, Mich.
7/19/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Bryan P. Kelly, 21, of Klamath, Ore., died July 16 due to injuries
received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
7/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Paul C. Mardis, Jr., 25, of Palmetto, Fla., died July 15 in
Washington, D.C., from injuries sustained on May 20 in Mosul, Iraq, when
his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. Mardis was assigned
to the Army’s 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, from Fort
Campbell, Ky.
7/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 14 in Talafar, Iraq, when their
vehicle rolled over as the driver tried to avoid another vehicle. The
two Soldiers were assigned to the Army’s 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, from Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed
were:
Cpl. Demetrius L. Rice, 24, of Ortonville, N.M.
Pfc. Jesse J. Martinez, 20, of Tracy, Calif.
7/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 11 near Al Hillah, Iraq, when
the vehicle they were riding in was involved in a head-on collision with
another vehicle. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 94th
Field Artillery Brigade, Baumholder, Germany. Killed were:
Sgt. James G. West, 34, of Watertown, N.Y.
Spc. Dana N. Wilson, 26, of Fountain, Colo.
7/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Juan M. Torres, 25, of Houston, Texas, died July 12 in Bagram, Afghanistan,
of non-combat related injuries. Torres was assigned to the 453rd Transportation
Company, U.S. Army Reserve, Houston, Texas.
7/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Torry D. Harris, 21, of Chicago, Ill., died July 13 in Tikrit, Iraq,
of non-combat related injuries. Harris was assigned to the 12th Chemical
Company, Kitzingen, Germany.
7/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 11 in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device detonated near their convoy vehicle. Both soldiers were
assigned to the 267th Ordnance Company, Nebraska National Guard, Lincoln,
Neb. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Linda Ann Tarango-Griess, 33, of Sutton, Neb.
Sgt. Jeremy J. Fischer, 26, of Lincoln, Neb.
7/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 8 in Samarra, Iraq. All were in
the Iraqi National Guard Headquarters when it came under a mortar attack.
Each of the soldiers was assigned to 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. Killed were:
Sgt. Robert E. Colvill, Jr., 31, of Anderson, Ind.
Spc. William R. Emanuel, IV, 19, of Stockton, Calif.
Spc. Joseph M. Garmback, Jr., 24, of Cleveland, Ohio
Spc. Sonny G. Sampler, 23, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Pfc. Collier E. Barcus, 21, of McHenry, Ill.
7/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Corps Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Terry Holmes, 22, of Hollywood, Fla.
Sgt. Krisna Nachampassak, 27, of Burke, Va.
Pfc. Christopher J. Reed, 20, of Craigmont, Idaho.
Staff Sgt. Trevor Spink, 36, of Farmington, Mo.
All four Marines died July 10 due a non-combat related vehicle accident
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
7/13/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Dustin W. Peters, 25, of El Dorado, Kan., died July 11 as result
of enemy action near the Forward Operating Base Summerall in Iraq. He
was assigned to the 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Little Rock Air
Force Base, Ark.
7/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremiah W. Schmunk, 21, of Richland, Wash., died July 8 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his vehicle came under attack by rocket propelled grenade and
small arms fire. Schmunk was assigned to the Company C, 1st Battalion,
161st Infantry Regiment, 1st Calvalry, Washington National Guard, Moses
Lake, Wash.
7/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Shawn M. Davies, 22, of Aliquippa, Pa., died July 8 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of a non-combat related illness. Davies was assigned to the 4th Battalion,
5th Air Defense Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
7/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Scott E. Dougherty, 20, of Bradenton Fla.
Pfc. Rodricka A. Youmans, 22, of Allendale, S.C.
Both Marines died July 6 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
7/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. 1st Class Samuel R. Bowen, 38, of Cleveland, Ohio, died July 7 in
Samarra, Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade exploded near his vehicle.
Bowen was assigned to the Army National Guard's 216th Engineer Battalion,
Akron, Ohio.
7/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael C. Barkey, 22, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, died July 7 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when a tire on his military vehicle blew out, the driver lost control
and the vehicle turned over. Barkey was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1484th Transportation Company, Akron, Ohio.
7/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeffrey D. Lawrence, 22, of Tucson, Ariz., died July 6 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light
Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
7/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Justin T. Hunt, 22, of Riverside, Calif., died July 6 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light
Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
7/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dallas L. Kerns, 21, of Mountain Grove, Mo., died July 5 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
at Twentynine Palms, Calif.
7/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Stephen G. Martin, 39, of Rhinelander, Wis., died July 1 at
Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., from injuries sustained
in Mosul, Iraq, on June 24 when a car bomb exploded near his guard post.
Martin was assigned to the Army Reserve's 330th Military Police Detachment,
Sheboygan, Wis.
7/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Michael S. Torres, 21, of El Paso, Texas.
Lance Cpl. John J. Vangyzen IV, 21, of Bristol, Mass.
Both Marines died July 5 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Twentynine Palms, Calif.
7/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Brian D. Smith, 30, of McKinney, Texas, died July 2 in Habbaniyah,
Iraq when he was shot while conducting combat operations. Smith was assigned
to the Army's 1st Battalion, 34th Armor, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Riley, Kan.
7/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Julie R. Hickey, 20, of Galloway, Ohio, was evacuated from Bagram,
Afghanistan, on June 30 and died in Landstuhl, Germany, on July 4 of complications
from a non-combat related illness. Hickey was assigned to the Army Reserve’s
412th Civil Affairs Battalion, Whitehall, Ohio.
7/03/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were killed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Timothy R. Creager, 21, of Millington, Tenn., died July 1 due
to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light
Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. James B. Huston Jr., 22, of Umatilla, Ore., died July 2 in
a vehicle accident while his unit was responding to hostile action in
Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
7/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert L. DuSang, 24, of Mandeville, La., died June 30 in Navstar,
Iraq, when a tire on the 5-ton vehicle in which he was riding blew out
and the vehicle overturned. DuSang was assigned to the Army's 1st Squadron,
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
7/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher A. Wagener, 24, of Fairview Heights, Ill., died July
1, in Mosul, Iraq, when his convoy vehicle hit a land mine. Wagener was
assigned to the Army’s 10th Aviation Battalion, 10th Mountain Division
(Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
7/02/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kenneth Conde Jr., 23, of Orlando, Fla., died July 1 due to injuries
received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
7/01/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Patrick R. Adle, 21, of Baltimore, Md.
Sgt. Alan D. Sherman, 36, of Brick, N.J.
Cpl. John H. Todd III, 24, of Bridgeport, Pa.
All three died June 29 southeast of Baghdad, Iraq, as a result of hostile
action. They were assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 6th Engineer
Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Folsom, Pa.
7/01/2004 DoD Announces Marine's Captured Status
The Department of Defense announced today the status of a Marine serving
in Operation Iraqi Freedom as captured.
Cpl. Wassef A. Hassoun, 24, of Salt Lake City, Utah, was declared captured
on June 28. Hassoun was last seen on June 19 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq
and was initially reported as missing when he failed to show for duty
on June 20. While his absence initially prompted investigators to believe
he was missing, a video shown on international television on June 27 depicted
the Marine being held against his will by masked captors. He is assigned
to 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force.
6/28/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Manuel A. Ceniceros, 23, of Santa Ana, Calif., died June 26
as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Regimental Combat Team 1 Headquarters Company, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Sgt. Ernest E. Utt, 38, of Hammond, Ill., died June 27 in Baghdad,
Iraq, after two 122mm rockets were fired into his forward operating base.
Utt was assigned to Battery B, 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
6/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy M. Heines, 25, of New Orleans, La., died June 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his patrol came under attack by rocket propelled grenades and
small arms fire. Heines was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 9th
Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
6/26/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Daniel B. McClenney, 19, of Shelbyville, Tenn.
Lance Cpl. Juston T. Thacker, 21, of Bluefield, W.Va.
Both Marines died June 24 from hostile fire near Bari Khout, Afghanistan.
They were both assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
6/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 24, in Baqubah, Iraq when their
Bradley Fighting Vehicle came under attack by enemy forces using small
arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. Both soldiers were assigned to
the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 120th Infantry, Jacksonville,
N.C. Killed were:
Capt. Christopher S. Cash, 36, of Winterville, N.C.
Spc. Daniel A. Desens, 20, of Jacksonville, N.C.
6/25/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Charles A. Kiser, 37, of Cleveland, Wis., died June 24 in Mosul,
Iraq, when an explosion occurred near his convoy. Kiser was assigned to
the Army Reserve’s 330th Military Police Detachment, Sheboygan,
Wis.
6/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 22 in Balad, Iraq, when enemy
forces ambushed their ground patrol. Both soldiers were assigned to the
Army National Guard’s 579th Engineer Battalion, Petaluma, Calif.
2nd Lt. Andre D. Tyson, 33, of Riverside, Calif.
Spc. Patrick R. McCaffrey Sr., 34, of Tracy, Calif.
6/24/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Juan Lopez, 22, of Whitfield, Ga., died June 21 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
6/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Deshon E. Otey, 24, of Hardin, Ky.
Cpl. Tommy L. Parker Jr., 21, of Cleburne, Ark.
Both died June 21 from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gregory V. Pennington, 36, of Glade Spring, Va., died June
21 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his camp came under mortar attack. Pennington
was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
6/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Pedro Contreras, 27, of Harris, Texas, died June 21, from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
6/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Russell P. White, 19, of Dagsboro, Del., died June 20 due to
a non-combat related incident at Camp Bulldog, Afghanistan. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
6/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason N. Lynch, 21, of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, died June 18 in
Buhriz, Iraq, of small arms fire wounds he received as his unit was engaging
the enemy. Lynch was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 6th Field
Artillery, 1st Infantry Division, Bamberg, Germany.
6/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Thai Vue, 22, of Willows, Calif., died June 18 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when a mortar round hit the motor pool where he was working. Vue was assigned
to the Army’s 127th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police
Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, V Corps, Hanau, Germany.
6/21/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Marvin Best, 33, of Prosser, Wash., died June 20 due to hostile
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
Pfc. Sean Horn, 19, of Orange, Calif., died June 19, due to a non-hostile
incident at Camp Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support
Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 16 in Balad, Iraq,
during a mortar attack when mortar rounds hit their camp. Killed were:
Maj. Paul R. Syverson III, 32, of Lake Zurich, Ill. Syverson was assigned
to the Army’s 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Jeremy M. Dimaranan, 29, of Virginia Beach, Va. Dimaranan was assigned
to the Army Reserve’s 302nd Transportation Company, 172nd Combat
Support Group, Fort Eustis, Va.
Sgt. Arthur S. Mastrapa, 35, of Apopka, Fla. Mastrapa was assigned to
the Army Reserve’s 351 Military Police Company, 95th Military Police
Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade, Ocala, Fla.
6/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Shawn M. Atkins, 20, of Parker, Colo., died June 14 in Baghdad, Iraq,
as a result of a non-combat injury. Atkins was assigned to Headquarters,
Headquarters Company, 4th Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Hanau,
Germany.
6/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Eric S. McKinley, 24, of Corvallis, Ore., died June 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his vehicle was attacked by small arms fire and an improvised
explosive device. McKinley was assigned to the Army Reserve’s Company
B, 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, Corvallis, Ore.
6/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Thomas D. Caughman, 20, of Lexington, S.C., died June 9, in Baghdad,
Iraq when his up-armored high-mobility-multi-purpose wheeled vehicle was
struck by rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire. Caughman was
assigned to the Army Reserve’s Company C, 391st Engineer Battalion,
Spartanburg, S.C.
6/9/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. David M. Fraise, 24, of New Orleans, La., died June 7 in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device hit his patrol. Fraise
was assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii.
6/9/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Humayun S. M. Khan, 27, of Bristow, Va., died June 8 in Baquabah,
Iraq, after a vehicle packed with an improvised explosive device drove
into the gate of his compound while he was inspecting soldiers on guard
duty. Khan was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 201st Forward
Support Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
6/9/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeremy L. Bohlman, 21, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died June 7 from
hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Light
Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/8/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jamie A. Gray, 29, of Monpelier, Vt. died June 7 in Scania, Iraq,
when his -military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Gray was
assigned to Army National Guard’s Headquarters, Headquarters Battery,
1st Battalion, 86th Field Artillery, Williston, Vt.
6/7/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Melvin Y. Mora, 27, of Columbia, Mo. died in Taji, Iraq, on June
6 when his camp was hit by a mortar attack. Mora was assigned to the Army
Reserve’s 245th Maintenance Company, St. Louis, Mo.
6/7/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 4 in Baghdad, Iraq, when individuals
using improvised explosive devices and rocket-propelled grenades attacked
their convoy. All of the soldiers were assigned to the Army’s National
Guard. Killed were
Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry, headquartered in Cottage
Grove, Ore.:
1st Lt. Erik. S. McCrae, 25, of Portland, Ore.
Sgt. Justin L. Eyerly, 23, of Salem, Ore.
Spc. Justin W. Linden, 22, of Portland, Ore.
Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery, Lawrenceville, N.J.:
Sgt. Frank T. Carvill, 51, of Carlstadt, N.J.
Spc. Christopher M. Duffy, 26, of Brick, N.J.
6/7/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Both soldiers were assigned
to New Jersey Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery.
Killed were:
Sgt. Humberto F. Timoteo, 25, of Newark, N.J., assigned to Battery A,
3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery, Morristown, N. J.
Spc. Ryan E. Doltz, 26, of Mine Hill, N.J., assigned to Battery B, 3rd
Battalion, 112th Field Artillery, Lawrence, N.J.
6/7/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Melissa J. Hobart, 22, of Ladson, S.C., died June 6 in Baghdad, Iraq,
after collapsing while on guard duty. Hobart was assigned to Company E,
215th Forward Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
6/5/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Todd J. Bolding, 23, of Manvel, Texas, died June 3 of wounds
received due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/3/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Bum R. Lee, 21, of Sunnyvale, Calif., died June 2 of wounds received
from hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/2/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Markus J. Johnson, 20, of Springfield, Mass., died June 1 in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq, when an Avenger rolled over. Johnson was assigned to D
Battery, 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery, 1st Infantry Division,
Kitzingen, Germany.
6/2/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Robert C. Scheetz Jr., 31, of Dothan, Ala., died May 30 in Musayyib,
Iraq, when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Scheetz was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, Baumholder, Germany.
6/1/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Dustin L. Sides, 22, of Yakima, Wash., died May 31 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 9th Communications
Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/1/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of one soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Kenneth Michael Ballard, 26, of Mountain View, Calif., died May
30 in Najaf, Iraq, during a firefight with insurgents. 1st Lt. Ballard
was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment,
1st Armored Division, from Friedburg, Germany.
6/1/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nicholaus E. Zimmer, 20, of Columbus, Ohio, died May 30 in Kufa,
Iraq, when his vehicle came under attack by rocket-propelled grenades.
Zimmer was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored
Division, Friedburg, Germany.
Sgt. Aaron C. Elandt, 23, of Lowell, Mich., died May 30 in Al Musayyib,
Iraq, when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Elandt was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
Baumholder, Germany.
Pvt. Bradli N. Coleman, 19, of Ford City, Pa., died May 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained on May 29 in Mosul, Iraq, when mortar rounds
hit his living quarters. Coleman was assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 2nd
Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Spc. Charles E. Odums II, 22, of Sandusky, Ohio died May 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his military convoy hit an improvised explosive device. Odums
was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 8th
Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft. Hood, Texas.
6/1/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Cody S. Calavan, 19, of Lake Stevens, Wash., died May 29 due to hostile
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
6/1/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Rafael Reynosasuarez, 28, of Santa Ana, Calif., died May 29
from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/1/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dominique J. Nicolas, 25, of Maricopa, Ariz., died May 26 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I
5/31/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Brian J. Ouellette, 37, of Needham, Mass., was
a U.S. Navy SEAL serving with Navy Special Warfare Group Two, Little Creek,
Va.
5/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael J. Wiesemann, 20, of North Judson, Ind., died May 29, at
Forward Operating Base Q-West (Quyarrah Air Base, Iraq) of non-combat
related injuries. Wiesemann was assigned to the Army's 1st Squadron, 14th
Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
5/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 29 in Kandahar, Afghanistan,
when their vehicle hit a land mine. Killed were:
Capt. Daniel W. Eggers, 28, of Cape Coral, Fla. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), from Fort Bragg, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Robert J. Mogensen, 26, of Leesville, La. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Pfc. Joseph A. Jeffries, 21, of Beaverton, Ore. He was assigned to the
Army Reserve’s 329th Psychological Operations Company, Portland,
Ore.
5/31/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Benjamin R. Gonzalez, 23, of Los Angeles, Calif., died May
29 due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
5/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Codner, 19, of Wood River, Neb.
Cpl. Matthew C. Henderson, 25, of Lincoln, Neb.
Both Marines died May 26, due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
5/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 25 in Fallujah, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device hit their patrol. Both soldiers were assigned to the
3rd Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery, 10th Mountain Division (Light
Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Pfc. Richard H. Rosas, 21, of Saint Louis, Mich.
Pfc. James P. Lambert, 23, of New Orleans, La.
5/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Daniel P. Unger, 19, of Exeter, Calif., died May 25 in Forward Operating
Base Kalsu (Iskandariyah, Iraq) during a rocket attack. Unger was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 185th Armor, 81st Separate
Armor Brigade, Visalia, Calif.
5/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 25 in Forward Operating Base Kalsu
(Iskandariyah, Iraq,) when their unit came under mortar attack. Both soldiers
were assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 86th Field
Artillery, from Williston, Vt. Killed were:
Spc. Alan N. Bean Jr., 22, of Bridport, Vt.
Sgt. Kevin F. Sheehan, 36, of Milton, Vt.
5/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Beau R. Beaulieu, 20, of Lisbon, Maine, died May 24 in Taji, Iraq,
during a mortar attack on Camp Cooke. Beaulieu was assigned to the 27th
Main Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
5/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Owen D. Witt, 20, of Sand Springs, Mont., died May 24 in Ad Dawr,
Iraq, when his armored high-mobility-multipurpose-wheeled vehicle rolled
over. Witt was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry
Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
5/25/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy L. Ridlen, 23, of Paris, Ill., died May 23 in East Fallujah,
Iraq, from small arms fire after a dump truck on the side of the road
was detonated while his military convoy passed by. Ridlen was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 1544 Transportation Company, Paris,
Ill.
5/25/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jorge A. Molina Bautista, 37, of Rialto, Calif., died May 23
as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Light Armored Reconnaisance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
5/24/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Andrew J. Zabierek, 25, of Chelmsford, Mass., died May 21 due
to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C. His unit was attached to I MEF in Iraq.
5/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jeremy R. Horton, 24, of Erie, Penn., died May 21, 2004 in
near Al Iskandariyah, Iraq when an improvised explosive device exploded.
Horton was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment,
1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
5/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Rudy Salas, 20, of Baldwin Park, Calif., died May 20, due a non-combat
related vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
5/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael C. Campbell, 34, of Marshfield, Mo., died May 19, in Samarra,
Iraq, when his convoy hit an improvised explosive device. Campbell was
assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
Pfc. Leslie D. Jackson, 18, of Richmond, Va., died May 20, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when her military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device as
it was returning to Camp Eagle. Jackson was assigned to A Company, 115th
Forward Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft. Hood, Texas.
Sergeant First Class Troy L. Miranda, 44, of DeQueen, Ark, died May 20,
on Hipha Street in Baghdad, Iraq, when a grenade was thrown near his foot
patrol. Miranda was assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry
Regiment, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, assigned
to the 1st Cavalry Division.
5/21/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Michael M. Carey, 20, of Prince George, Va., died May 18 in Iraq.
He apparently fell into a canal and did not resurface. His remains were
recovered on May 18. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
5/20/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. William D. Chaney, 59, of Schaumburg, Ill., died May 18, in
Landstuhl, Germany due to a non-combat related injury. Initial reports
indicate that Chaney was medically evacuated from Iraq to Germany for
surgery due to a sudden medical condition. He died from complications
after surgery. Chaney was assigned to the Army National Guard, Company
B, 1st Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment, Chicago, Ill.
5/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Marcos O. Nolasco, 34, of Chino, Calif., died May 18 in Baji, Iraq,
as a result of an electrocution accident. Nolasco was assigned to Battery
B, 1st Battalion, 33rd Field Artillery, 1st Infantry Division, Bamberg,
Germany.
5/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joseph P. Garyantes, 34, of Rehoboth, Del., died May 18 by
sniper fire in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, while on a combat patrol. Garyantes was
assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry
Division, Vilseck, Germany.
5/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Bob W. Roberts, 30, of Newport, Ore., died May 17, due to hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
5/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James W. Harlan, 44, of Owensboro, Ky., died May 14 at Camp Anaconda,
Iraq, when a suicide bomber detonated a car bomb next to his vehicle.
Harlan was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 660th Transportation Company,
88th Regional Readiness Command, Zanesville, Ohio.
5/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 16 in Al Karmah, Iraq, when their
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Both soldiers were assigned
to the Army National Guard’s Battery C, 1st Battalion, 107th Field
Artillery Regiment, Oil City, Pa. Killed were:
Spc. Mark J. Kasecky, 20, of McKees Rocks, Pa.
Spc. Carl F. Curran, 22, of Union City, Pa.
5/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brian K. Cutter, 19, of Riverside, Calif., was found unconscious
on May 13, and was later pronounced dead in Al Asad, Iraq. Cause of death
is under investigation. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Pfc. Brandon C. Sturdy, 19, of Urbandale, Iowa, died May 13 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
5/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer Bruce E. Price, 37, of Maryland, died May 15, in
Kajaki, Afghanistan, when individuals using rocket-propelled grenades
and small arms fire ambushed his unit. Price was assigned to the Army’s
1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
5/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Leonard M. Cowherd, 22, of Culpeper, Va., died May 16 in Karbala,
Iraq, when he received sniper and rocket propelled grenade fire while
securing a building near the Mukhayam Mosque. Cowherd was assigned to
Company C, 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg,
Germany.
5/17/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Senior Airman Pedro I. Espaillat Jr., 20, of Colombia, Tenn., died May
15 as a result of non-hostile injuries in Kirkuk, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base,
N.C.
5/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Rene Ledesma, 34, of Abelene, Texas, died May 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his Bradley Fighting
Vehicle. Ledesma was assigned to the Army’s 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
5/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Michael A. Mora, 19, of Arroyo Grande, Calif., died May 14 in An
Najaf, Iraq, when his military vehicle slid off the road and turned over.
Mora was assigned to the Army’s 3rd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Polk, La.
5/17/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Senior Airman Pedro I. Espaillat Jr., 20, of Colombia, Tenn., died May
15 as a result of non-hostile injuries in Kirkuk, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base,
N.C.
5/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Philip I. Spakosky, 25, of Browns Mill, N.J., died May 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained on May 13, in Karbala, Iraq when he was shot
by a suspected sniper. Spakosky was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion,
37th Armor, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
5/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Command Sgt. Maj. Edward C. Barnhill, 50, of Shreveport, La., died May
14 in Baghdad, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Barnhill was assigned
to the Army Reserve's 431st Civil Affairs Battalion, North Little Rock,
Ark.
5/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brud J. Cronkrite, 22, of Spring Valley, Calif., died May 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries he sustained on May 13, in Karbala when a rocket-propelled
grenade fired into a building near him during a security patrol. Cronkrite
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Armor, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg,
Germany.
5/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeremiah E. Savage, 21, of Livingston, Tenn, died May 12 of
wounds received due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
5/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeffrey R. Shaver, 26, of Maple Valley, Wash., died May 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Shaver
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 161st Infantry,
Spokane, Wash.
5/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Kyle A. Brinlee, 21, of Pryor, Okla., died May 11 in Al Asad, Iraq,
when his convoy vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. Brinlee
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, Company
B, 120th Combat Engineer Battalion, Pryor, Okla.
5/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Andrew L. Tuazon, 21, of Chesapeake, Va., died May 10, in Mosul,
Iraq, from hostile fire while on guard duty. Pfc. Tuazon was assigned
to the Army’s 293rd Military Police Company, 3rd Military Police
Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
5/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Rodney A. Murray, 28, of Ayden, N.C., died May 9, in Iraq, in a vehicle
accident between Baghdad and Scania when a Bradley Fighting Vehicle and
his military vehicle collided. Sgt. Murray was assigned to the Army Reserve’s
351st Military Police Company, Ocala, Fla.
5/10/2004 DoD Identifes Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Ronald R. Payne Jr., 23, of Lakeland, Fla., died May 7th due to hostile
action in the vicinity of Tawara, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd
Light Armored Reconnaissance, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
5/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Philip D. Brown, 21, of El Paso, Texas, died May 8 in Balad, Iraq,
from injuries sustained west of Samarra by an improvised explosive device.
Brown was assigned to the Army National Guard’s Company B, 141st
Engineer Combat Battalion, Jamestown, N.D.
5/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Isela Rubalcava, 25, of El Paso, Texas, died May 8 in Mosul, Iraq,
when a mortar round hit near her. Spc. Rubalcava was assigned to the 296th
Combat Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker
Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
5/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Chase R.Whitham, 21, of Ore.died May 8, in Mosul, Iraq, while he
was in a swimming pool when an electrical current charged the water. Spc.
Whitham was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, , 3rd
Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash..
5/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James J. Holmes, 28, of East Grand Forks, Minn., died May 8 in Landstuhl,
Germany, from injuries sustained on May 3 in Iraq when an improvised explosive
device detonated near the driver side of his military vehicle. Spc. Holmes
was assigned to C Company, 141st Engineer Combat Battalion, North Dakota
National Guard, Hettinger, N.D.
5/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Both soldiers were assigned
to 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. James E. Marshall, 19, of Tulsa, Okla.
Pfc. Bradley G. Kritzer, 18, of Irvona, Penn.
5/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Hesley Box, Jr, 24, of Nashville, Ark., died May 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a car bomb detonated near his guard post. Staff Sgt. Box was
assigned to 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry, 39th Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, Arkansas National Guard, Texarkana, Ark.
5/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Brandon J. Wadman of West Palm Beach, Fla., died May 5 in Afghanistan
when his vehicle rolled over. Pfc. Wadman was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
265th Air Defense Artillery, Florida National Guard, West Palm Beach,
Fla.
5/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dustin H. Schrage, 20, of Brevard, Fla., was found deceased on May
6 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cause of death is under investigation. He
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
5/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeffrey G. Green, 20, of Dallas, Texas, was found deceased on May
5 in the Euphrates River, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cause of death is
under investigation. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
5/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Both soldiers were assigned
to 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. James E. Marshall, 19, of Tulsa, Okla.
Pfc. Bradley G. Kritzer, 18, of Irvona, Penn.
5/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 3, in Balad, Iraq, when their military
vehicle left the road and flipped over in a canal. All soldiers were assigned
to the 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
Killed were:
1st Lt. Christopher J. Kenny, 32, of Miami, Fla.
Sgt. Marvin R. Sprayberry, III, 24, of Tehachapi, Calif.
Sgt. Gregory L. Wahl, 30, of Salisbury, N.C.
Pfc. Lyndon A. Marcus, Jr., 21, of Long Beach, Calif.
5/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jesse R. Buryj, 21, of Canton, Ohio, died May 5, in Karabala, Iraq,
when his military vehicle was struck by a dump truck whose driver had
been shot while trying to run through a control point. Pfc. Buryj was
assigned to the 66th Military Police Company, Fort Lewis, Wash.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum, 38, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., died May 3 due
to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Intelligence
Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Erickson H. Petty, 28, of Fort Gibson, Okla., died May 3 in
Salman Al Habb, Iraq, from an attack by small arms fire while conducting
security of a weapons cache. Petty was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters
Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Smith
Barracks, Baumholder, Germany.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Todd E. Nunes, 29, of Chapel Hills, Tenn. died May 2 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when his convoy encountered an improvised explosive device and small
arms fire. Nunes was assigned to 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five sailors who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 2 in the Al Anbar
Province as a result of hostile fire. They were assigned to Naval Mobile
Construction Battalion 14, Jacksonville, Fla.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael C. Anderson, 36, of Daytona, Fla.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Trace W. Dossett, 37, of Orlando, Fla.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott R. Mchugh, 33 of Boca Raton Fla.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert B. Jenkins, 35 of Stuart, Fla.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ronald A. Ginther, 37 of Auburndale, Fla.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. John E. Tipton, 32, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died May 2 in Al
Anbar Province, Iraq, from an explosion while conducting combat operations.
Tipton commanded Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kendall Thomas, 36, of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, died April
28 in Baghdad, Iraq, as the result of a vehicle accident. Thomas was assigned
to Battery C, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joshua S. Ladd, 20, of Fort Gibson, Miss, died May 1 in Mosul, Iraq,
when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Ladd was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 367th Maintenance Company, DeKalb,
Miss.
5/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died, May 1, in Al Amarah, Iraq when their
convoy was attacked. Both Soldiers were assigned to the Army’s 84th
Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks,
Honolulu, Hawaii. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Oscar D. Vargas-Medina, 32, of Chicago, Ill.
Spc. Ramon C. Ojeda, 22, of Ramona, Calif.
5/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 2, in Baghdad, Iraq, when their
convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. The Soldiers were assigned
to the Army’s 91st Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, from
Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Spc. Ervin Caradine, Jr., 33, of Memphis, Tenn.
Pvt. Jeremy L. Drexler, 23, of Topeka, Kan.
5/03/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Scott M. Vincent, 21, of Bokoshe, Okla.
Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong, 22, of Walker, W.Va.
Both Marines died April 30 due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Vincent was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Wilfong was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
5/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Phillip L. Witkowski, 24, of Fredonia, N.Y., died May 1, in Homberg,
Germany, from non-combat related injuries sustained on April 30, in Kandahar,
Afghanistan. Spc. Witkowski was assigned to the Army’s 7th Field
Artillery, 25th Infantry Division (Light) from Schofield Barracks, Honolulu,
Hawaii.
05/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Trevor A. Wine, 22, of Orange, Calif., died May 1, in Tikrit, Iraq,
from injuries sustained on April 30 when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised
explosive device. Spc. Wine was assigned to the Army’s 24th Quartermaster
Company, Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of eight Soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on April 29, in Baghdad,
Iraq, while part of a dismounted improvised explosive device sweep patrol,
when a vehicle approached their unit, and the driver detonated a bomb.
All Soldiers were assigned to the Army’s 4th Battalion, 27th Field
Artillery Regiments, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson, Jr., 25, of Ridgeland, S.C.
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey F. Dayton, 27, of Caledonia, Miss
Sgt. Ryan M. Campbell, 25, of Kirksville, Mo.
Spc. James L. Beckstrand, 27, of Escondido, Calif.
Pfc. Ryan E. Reed, 20, of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Pfc. Norman Darling, 29, of Middleboro, Mass.
Pfc. Jeremy Ricardo Ewing, 22, of Miami, Fla.
05/02/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The sailors died April 30 in Al Anbar province, Iraq, when their military
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while traveling in a convoy.
Killed were:
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason B. Dwelley, 31, of Apopka, Fla
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher M. Dickerson, 33, of Eastman,
Ga,
Both were members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 14, based in
Jacksonville, Fla.
04/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Landis W. Garrison, 23, of Rapids City, Ill., died April 29, in Abu
Gharb, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Sgt. Garrison was assigned
to the 333rd Military Police Company, Illinois National Guard, Freeport,
Ill.
04/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Martin W. Kondor, 20, of York, Penn., died April 29, in Baqubah,
Iraq when an apparent improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle.
Pfc. Kondor was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, 1st
Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
04/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Adam W. Estep, 23, of Campbell, Calif., died April 29, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade hit his patrol. Sgt. Estep was assigned
to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jacob R. Herring, 21, of Kirkland, Wash., died April 28, in Mosul,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device in Talafar,
Iraq struck his vehicle. Spc. Herring was assigned to the Army’s
5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Marquis A. Whitaker, 20, of Columbus, Ga., died April 27 in Scania,
Iraq, after falling from a bridge. His vehicle was hit from behind by
a civilian truck and left hanging off the side of the bridge. Whitaker
attempted to climb out of the vehicle but fell. Whitaker was assigned
to the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
04/28/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Aaron C. Austin, 21, of Sunray, Texas, died April 26 due to
hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Abraham D. Penamedina, 32, of Los Angeles, Calif., died 27
April in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol came under sniper fire. Penamedina
was assigned to Company B, 20th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
04/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Kenneth A. Melton, 30, of Westplains, Mo., died April 25 in Iraq
when his military vehicle was hit an improvised explosive device and small
arms fire while traveling in a convoy from Baghdad. Melton was assigned
to the Arkansas Army National Guard, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry
Regiment, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Fordyce, Ark.
04/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on April 26, in Baghdad, Iraq, by a
large explosion while performing site security. The two Soldiers were
assigned to the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. Killed were:
Sgt. Sherwood R. Baker, 30, of Plymouth, Penn., assigned to the Army National
Guard’s Company B, 2nd Battalion, 103rd Armor Regiment, Tamaqua,
Penn.
Sgt. Lawrence A. Roukey, 33, of Westbrook, Maine, assigned to the Army
Reserve’s Detachment 1, 3rd Battalion, 304th Regiment, 98th Division,
Lewiston, Maine.
04/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on April 24, in Taji, Iraq, when mortar
rounds hit their camp. The four Soldiers were assigned to the Army National
Guard’s 39th Support Battalion, 39th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Hazen, Ark. Killed were:
Capt. Arthur L. Felder, 36, of Louisville, Ark.
Chief Warrant Patrick W. Kordsmeier, 49, of North Little Rock, Ark.
Staff Sgt. Billy J. Orton, 41, of Humnoke, Ark.
Staff Sgt. Stacey C. Brandon, 35, of Hazen, Ark.
04/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, 22, of Allegany, N.Y.
Cpl. Christopher A. Gibson, 23, of Simi Valley, Calif.
Gibson died April 18 and Dunham died April 22 due to injuries received
from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd
Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, at Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/26/2004 Department of Defense Identifies Navy, Coast Guard Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors and
one coast guardsman who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They
died April 24 in the Northern Persian Gulf as a result of a waterborne
attack. They were assigned to the USS Firebolt, forward deployed to Manama,
Bahrain.
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli, 27, of Monroe, N.Y
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher E. Watts, 28, of Knoxville, Tenn
Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal, 24, of Smithtown,
N.Y.
Bruckenthal was assigned to Tactical Law Enforcement Team South Detachment
403.
04/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Cory W. Brooks, 32, of Philip, S.D., died April 24, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Staff Sgt. Carman was assigned to
the Army National Guard’s 153rd Engineer Battalion, from Wagner,
S.D.
04/24/2004 DoD Announces Change-in-Status of an Army Soldier Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier previously
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown who was supporting Operation
Iraqi Freedom
Sgt. Elmer C. Krause, 40, of Greensboro, N.C., has been unaccounted for
since April 9, in Iraq, when his convoy came under attack by individuals
using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. On April 23 his remains
were recovered. Sgt. Krause was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 724th
Transportation Company, Bartonville, Ill.
04/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Shawn C. Edwards, 20, of Bensenville, Ill., died April 23, in Samarra,
Iraq, when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Pfc.
Edwards was assigned to the Army’s 121st Signal Battalion, 1st Infantry
Division, from Kitzingen, Germany.
04/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Patrick D. Tillman, 27, of Chandler, Ariz., died April 22, in Afghanistan
when his patrol vehicle came under attack. Spc. Tillman was assigned to
the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Edward W. Carmen, 27 of McKeesport, Pa., died April 17, in
Baghdad, Iraq when the track of the tank he was in broke, the driver lost
control and the tank rolled off the bridge. Staff Sgt. Carman was assigned
to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 12th Armored Regiment, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/23/2004 DoD Announces Soldier's Captured Status
The Department of Defense announced today a change in the status of a
soldier serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom from duty status - whereabouts
unknown to captured.
Pfc. Keith M. Maupin, 20, of Batavia, Ohio, was declared captured on April
16.
On April 9, Maupin and Sgt. Elmer C. Krause, 40, of Greensboro, N.C.,
were categorized as duty status - whereabouts unknown when individuals
using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire attacked their convoy.
Both soldiers were assigned to the Army Reserve’s 724th Transportation
Company, from Bartonville, Ill.
Krause’s status remains unchanged because his whereabouts remain
unknown. Efforts continue to obtain the successful and safe return of
both individuals.
04/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher D. Gelineau, 23 of Portland, Maine, died April 20 in
Mosul, Iraq, when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Gelineau
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Battalion,
Gardiner, Maine.
04/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Bradley C. Fox, 34, of Orlando, Fla., died April 20 in
Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on March 14 when his military
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Fox was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedburg, Germany.
04/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Leroy Harris-Kelly, 20, of Azusa, Calif, died April 20 north of Tallil,
Iraq, when his truck went off the road and rolled over because of limited
visibility and dangerous driving conditions. Pfc. Harris-Kelly was assigned
to the 596th Maintenance Company, 3rd Corps Support Command, V Corps,
Darmstadt, Germany.
04/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Master Sgt. Herbert R. Claunch, 58, of Wetumpka, Ala., died April 18 in
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after collapsing on the floor in his quarters. Claunch
was assigned to the Army National Guard, 217th Military Police Company,
Prattville, Ala.
04/20/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Richard J. Gannon II, 31, of Escondido, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Smith Jr., 21, of Jefferson, Ohio.
Lance Cpl. Ruben Valdez Jr., 21, of San Diego, Texas.
Lance Cpl. Gary F. VanLeuven, 20, of Klamath Falls, Ore.
All four Marines died April 17 due to injuries received from enemy action
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jonathan N. Hartman, 27, of Jacksonville, Fla., died April 17, in
Dwaniyan, Iraq, when his convoy was ambushed. Sgt. Hartman was assigned
to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored
Division, Friedburg, Germany.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Robert L. Henderson, II, 33, of Alvaton, Ky., died April 17, in,
Diwaniyah, Iraq, when his convoy tried to avoid an overturned trailer
and came under small arms attack. 1st Lt. Henderson was assigned to the
Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, 2123rd Transportation Company,
Owensboro, Ky.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Clayton W. Henson, 20, of Stanton, Texas, died April 17, in Dwaniyan,
Iraq, when his convoy was ambushed. Pfc. Henson was assigned to the Army’s
1st Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Marvin A. Camposiles, 25, of Austell, Ga., died April 17, in Samarra,
Iraq, when he was electrocuted while performing routine generator maintenance.
Spc. Camposiles was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dennis B. Morgan, 22, of Valentine, Neb., died April 17 in Iskandariyah,
Iraq, when his armored personnel carrier hit an improvised explosive device.
Morgan was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 153rd Engineer
Battalion, Winer, S.D.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jimmy J. Arroyave, 30, of Woodland, Calif., died April 15,
due a non-combat related vehicle accident northeast of Ar Ramadi, Iraq.
He was assigned to Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service
Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brian M. Wood, 21, of Torrance, Calif., died April 16, in Tikrit,
Iraq, when his military vehicle pulled off the road and apparently hit
a mine while on patrol. Sgt. Wood was assigned to the Army's 9th Engineer
Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt,
Germany.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael A. McGlothin, 21, of Milwaukee, Wis., died April 17, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his patrol. Spc.
McGlothin was assigned to the Army's 115th Forward Support Battalion,
Division Support Command, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Raymond E. Jones, Jr., 31, of Gainesville, Fla., died April
9, in Bayji, Iraq when a rocket-propelled grenade struck him while on
patrol. Staff Sgt. Jones was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 7th
Field Artillery, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Frank K. Rivers, Jr., 23, of Woodbridge, Va., died April 14, in Mosul,
Iraq when he collapsed during physical training. Spc. Rivers was assigned
to the Army’s 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William C. Eckhart, 25, of Rocksprings, Texas, died April 10, in
Baqubah, Iraq when he was on an anti-mortar mission and there was an explosion
of unknown origin. Sgt. Eckhart was assigned to the Army’s 4th Cavalry,
1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher Ramirez, 34, of McAllen, Texas, died April 14 in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq, from injuries sustained during combat operations. Ramirez
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry
Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
04/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Richard K. Trevithick, 20, of Gaines, Mich., died April 14 in Balad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his convoy vehicle.
Trevithick was assigned to the Army’s 9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Victor A. Rosaleslomeli, 29, of Westminster, Calif., died April
13 in Iraq when an improvised explosive device exploded near his escort
vehicle. Rosaleslomeli was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry
Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
04/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Brad S. Shuder, 21, of El Dorado, Calif., died April 12 from
hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Cpl. Kevin T. Kolm, 23, of Hicksville, N.Y., died April 13 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
04/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Maj. Michael B. Stack, 48, of Lake City, S.C., died April 11 in Al
Anbar Province, Iraq, while his unit was conducting combat operations.
Stack was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces
Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Robert P. Zurheide Jr., 20, of Tucson, Ariz., died April 12
from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Noah L. Boye, 21, of Grand Island, Neb., died April 13 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Allen J. Vandayburg, 20, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Apr. 9, in Barez,
Iraq when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle. Vandayburg was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,
Vilseck, Germany.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Toby W. Mallet, 26, of Kaplan, La., died April 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his patrol vehicle. Mallet
was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nathan P. Brown, 21, of South Glens Falls, N.Y., died April 11 in
Samarra, Iraq, when his patrol was ambushed. Brown was assigned to the
Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry, 1st Armored
Division, Glens Falls, N.Y.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Gregory R. Goodrich, 37, of Bartonville, Ill., died April 9 in Iraq
when his convoy came under attack by individuals using rocket-propelled
grenades and small arms fire. Goodrich was assigned to the Army Reserve’s
724th Transportation Company, Bartonville, Ill.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 11 in Baghdad, Iraq when their
helicopter was shot down. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army’s
1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood,
Texas. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Wesley C. Fortenberry, 38, of Woodville, Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer Lawrence S. Colton, 32, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Daniel R. Amaya, 22, of Odessa, Texas.
Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray, 19, of Patoka, Ill.
Both Marines died April 11 from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Phillip E. Frank, 20, of Elk Grove, Ill., died April 8 from
hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifes Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Oscar Jimenez, 34, of San Diego, Calif., died April 11 due to
enemy fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
at Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Pfc. George D. Torres, 23, of Long Beach, Calif., died April 11 due to
enemy fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/12/2004 DoD Announces Army Soldiers as Wherabouts-Unknown
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of two soldiers
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) who were supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were unaccounted for since April
9 when their convoy came under attack by individuals using rocket-propelled
grenades and small arms fire. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army
Reserve’s 724th Transportation Company, Bartonville, Ill. Reported
as DUSTWUN are:
Sgt. Elmer C. Krause, 40, of Greensboro, N.C.
Pfc. Keith M. Maupin, 20, of Batavia, Ohio.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Peter G. Enos, 24, of South Dartmouth, Mass., died April 9 in Bayji,
Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his patrol vehicle. Enos
was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, in Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Justin W. Johnson, 22, of Rome, Ga., died April 10 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his patrol vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Johnson was
assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Adolfo C. Carballo, 20, of Houston, Texas, died April 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when shrapnel struck him. Carballo was assigned to the Army’s
1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michelle M. Witmer, 20, of New Berlin, Wis., died April 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when she became involved in an improvised explosive device and small
arms attack. Witmer was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 32nd
Military Police Company, Milwaukee, Wis.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Don S. McMahan, 31, of Nashville, Tenn., died April 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when individuals using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms
fire attacked his convoy. McMahan was assigned to the 1st Battalion, A
94th Field Artillery, 1st Armored Division, in Baumholder, Germany.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Eric A. Ayon, 26, of Arleta, Calif., died April 9 from hostile fire
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
Pfc. Chance R. Phelps, 19, of Clifton, Colo., died April 9 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 11th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. John T. Sims Jr., 21, of Alexander City, Ala., died April 10
from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Airman 1st Class Antoine J. Holt, 20, of Kennesaw, Ga., died April 10
as a result of injuries sustained when his tent was hit by a mortar round
at Balad Air Field, Iraq. He was assigned to the 603rd Air Control Squadron,
Aviano Air Base, Italy.
04/11/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Michael R. Speer, 24, of Davenport, Iowa, died April 9 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd
Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
04/11/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Elias Torrez III, 21, of Veribest, Texas, died April 9 from
hostile fire in Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/11/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Matthew E. Matula, 20, of Spicewood, Texas, died April 9 from hostile
fire in Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Felix M. Delgreco, 22, of Simsbury, Conn., died April 9, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive devise and small arms fire struck his
mounted patrol. Sgt. Delgreco was assigned the Army National Guard’s
1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, New Haven, Conn.
04/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Levi T Angell, 20, of Saint Louis, Minn., died April 8 due
to injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He
was assigned to Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support
Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Joshua M. Palmer, 25, of Banning, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Michael B. Wafford, 20, of Spring, Texas.
Both died April 8 due to injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Cpl. Nicholas J. Dieruf, 21, of Versailles, Ky., died April 8 due to injuries
received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Christopher B Wasser, 21, of Ottawa, Kan., died April 8 due
to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. William M. Harrell, 30, of Placentia, Calif., died April 8
due to injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher D. Mabry, 19, of Chunky, Miss., died April 7 due to injuries
received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jonathan R. Kephart, 21, of Oil City, Penn., died April 9, in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when his patrol was ambushed near Baghdad
on April 8. Spc. Kephart was assigned to the Army’s 230th Military
Police Company, from Kaiserslautern, Germany.
04/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Isaac Michael Nieves, 20, of Unadilla, N.Y., died April 8, in Bani
Saad, Iraq, when individuals using an improvised explosive devise and
small arms fire attacked his combat patrol. Spc. Nieves was assigned to
the Army’s 82nd Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, Bamberg,
Germany.
04/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Lee D. Todacheene, 29, of Farmington, N.M., died April 6, in Balad,
Iraq, when mortar fire hit his guard post. Todacheene was assigned to
the Army’s 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,
Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/09/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Fernando A. Mendezaceves, 27, of Ponce, Puerto
Rico, was killed April 6 in Iraq while conducting combat operations in
the Al Anbar Province. Mendezaceves was assigned to the Naval Medical
Center San Diego, First Marine Division Detachment, San Diego.
04/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class William W. Labadie Jr., 45, of Bauxite, Ark., died April
7, in Baghdad, Iraq, when his camp was attacked by individuals using rockets
and small arms fire. Labadie was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
Troop E(-), 151st Cavalry Squadron, 39th Infantry Brigade, 1st Cavalry
Division, from Marianna, Ark.
04/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Marvin L. Miller, 38, of Dunn, N.C., died April 7, in Balad,
Iraq, when he was shot while on traffic control duty. Miller was assigned
to the Army’s 1st Squadron, 4th U.S. Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division,
Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Brent L. Morel, 27, of Martin, Tenn., died April 7 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Reconnaissance
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
04/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. John T. Wroblewski, 25, of Oak Ridge, N.J., died April 6 due to
injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Scott Q. Larson Jr., 22, of Houston, Texas, died April 5, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when his convoy was ambushed. Larson was assigned
to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st
Armor Division, Ray Barracks, Friedberg, Germany.
04/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. George S. Rentschler, 31, of Louisville, Ky., died, April 7,
in Baghdad, Iraq, when his military vehicle was hit with a rocket-propelled
grenade. Rentschler was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 35th
Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
04/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Shane L. Goldman, 20, of Orange, Texas, died April 5 due to
injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Tyanna S. Felder, 22, of Bridgeport, Conn., died April 7, in Balad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained on April 4 in Mosul when her convoy vehicle
was hit with an improvised explosive device. Felder was assigned to the
Army’s 296th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Marcus M. Cherry, 18, of Imperial, Calif.
Pfc. Benjamin R. Carman, 20, of Jefferson, Iowa.
Both died April 6, due to hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They
were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Crowley, 18, of San Ramon, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Allan K. Walker, 28, of Lancaster, Calif.
Both died April 6, due to hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They
were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher R. Cobb, 19, of Bradenton, Fla.
Pfc. Ryan M. Jerabek, 18, of Oneida, Wis.
Pfc. Moises A. Langhorst, 19, of Moose Lake, Minn.
Lance Cpl. Travis J. Layfield, 19, of Fremont, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Roberts, 18, of Bear, Del.
Pfc. Langhorst died April 5; all others died April 6. All died due to
hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion,
4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Deryk L. Hallal, 24, of Indianapolis, Ind., died April 6, due to
hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Pfc. Christopher Ramos, 26, of Albuquerque, N.M.
Cpl. Jesse L. Thiry, 23, of Casco, Wis.
Both Marines died April 5, due to injuries received from hostile fire
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of eight soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on April 4, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when their units were attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and
small arms fire. Eight soldiers were assigned to two units at Fort Hood,
Texas, while one soldier was assigned in Germany. Killed were:
Sgt. Michael W. Mitchell, 25, of Porterville, Calif., from the Army’s
2nd Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division,
Ray Barracks, Friedberg, Germany.
Soldiers killed from the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas were:
Sgt. Yihjyh L. Chen, 31, of Saipan, Marianas Protectorate.
Spc. Robert R. Arsiaga, 25, of San Antonio, Texas.
Spc. Stephen D. Hiller, 25, of Opelika, Ala.
Spc. Ahmed A. Cason, 24, of McCalla, Ala.
Spc. Israel Garza, 25, of Lubbock, Texas.
Soldiers killed from the Army’s 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas were:
Cpl. Forest J. Jostes, 22, of Albion, Ill.
Spc. Casey Sheehan, 24, of Vacaville, Calif.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Gerardo Moreno, 23, of Terrell, Texas, died April 6, in Ashula, Iraq,
when individuals who fired a rocket-propelled-grenade attacked his unit.
Moreno was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David M. McKeever, 25, of Buffalo, N.Y., died April 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when individuals using a rocket-propelled-grenade ambushed his unit.
Spc. McKeever was assigned to the Army’s 1st Brigade, 1st Armored
Division, Giessen, Germany.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Matthew K. Serio, 21, of North Providence, R.I., died April
5, due to injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/06/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Tyler R. Fey, 22, of Eden Prarie, Minn., died April 4 due to injuries
received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. John D. Amos, II, 22, of Valparaiso, Ind., died April 4, in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit his military vehicle. Pfc.
Amos was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
04/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Philip G. Rogers, 23, of Gresham, Ore., died April 4, in Mosul, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device hit his military vehicle. Spc. Rogers
was assigned to the Army’s 3rd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a U.S. Department
of the Army civilian who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Emad Mikha, 44, of Sterling Heights, Mich., died April 3, in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq. At this time, the cause of his death is unknown.
CORRECTION: On April 5, the Department of Defense incorrectly identified
Emad Mikha, 44, of Sterling Heights, Mich., who died April 3, in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, as a Department of the Army civilian employee. Subsequent investigation
determined that Mikha was a contractor employee.
04/05/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Aric J. Barr, 22, of Allegheny, Pa, died April 4, due to injuries
received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Pfc. Geoffery S. Morris, 19, of Gurnee, Ill, died April 4, due to injuries
received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. William R. Strange, 19, of Adrian, Ga., died April 2, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated where he was setting
up an observation point. Pfc. Strange was assigned to the Army’s
91st Engineer battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/02/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Dustin M. Sekula, 18, of Edinburg, Texas, died April 1, due to injuries
sustained from enemy fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on March 31, in Habbaniyah, Iraq, when
an improvised explosive device hit their armored personnel carrier. All
of the soldiers were assigned to the Army’s 1st Engineer Battalion,
1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. Killed were:
1st Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler, 25, of Abilene, Texas.
Spc. Sean R. Mitchell, 24, of Youngsville, Pa.
Spc. Michael G. Karr Jr., 23, of San Antonio, Texas.
Pfc. Cleston C. Raney, 20, of Rupert, Idaho.
Pvt. Brandon L. Davis, 20, of Cumberland, Md.
04/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Richard L. Ferguson, 45, of Conway, N.H., died March 30, in
Somara, Iraq, when the military vehicle he was riding in rolled over.
Ferguson was assigned to the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group, Fort
Carson, Colo.
03/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremiah J. Holmes, 27, of North Berwick, Maine, died March 29, near
Balad, Iraq, when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device and fell
from a bridge. Holmes was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
744th Transportation Company, Hillsboro, N.H.
03/31/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. William J. Wiscowiche, 20, of Victorville, Calif., died March
30, due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
03/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Sean M. Schneider, 22, of Janesville, Wis., died March 29 as the
result of a vehicle accident near Baghdad. Pfc. Schneider was assigned
to the 115th Forward Support Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
03/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Jallah Jr., 49, of Fayetteville, N.C., died due
to a non-combat cause on March 28, in Walter Reed Army Medical Center,
Washington, D.C. He was medically evacuated from Afghanistan to Washington,
D.C. via Landstuhl on Feb. 16. Jallah was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division
(Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
03/29/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Leroy Sandoval Jr., 21, of Houston, Texas, died March 26, due to
hostile fire in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Master Sgt. Timothy Toney, 37, of Manhattan, N.Y., died March 27, due
to a non-combat related incident at Camp Wolverine, Kuwait. He was assigned
to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
03/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SSgt. Wentz Jerome Henry Shanaberger III, 33, of Naples, Fla., died March
24 in Iraq when he was investigating a suspicious vehicle and came under
attack by individuals using small arms and an improvised explosive device
(IED). SSgt. Shanaberger was assigned to the Army’s 21st Military
Police Company, 16th Military Police Brigade, XVIIIth Airborne Corps,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
03/26/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
LCpl. James A. Casper, 20, of Coolidge, Texas, died March 25 due to a
non-combat related incident at Al Asad, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
03/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Adam D. Froehlich, 21, of Pine Hill, N. J., died March 25 in Baqubah,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when his patrol came under an IED attack.
Spc. Froehlich was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery,
from Warner Barracks, Bamberg, Germany.
03/26/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
LCpl. Jeffrey C. Burgess, 20, of Plymouth, Mass., died March 25, due to
enemy action near Al Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support
Squadron 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
03/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Clint Richard Matthews, 31, of Bedford, Pa., died March 19, in Baji,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle went over
a 60-foot embankment and flipped over on March 17. He was assigned to
the Army's 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, from Schweinfurt, Germany.
Pfc. Bruce Miller, Jr., 23, of Orange, N.J., died March 22, in Mosul,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the 2nd Infantry
Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division from Fort Lewis,
Wash.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Dang, 20, of Foster City, Calif., died March 22,
due to hostile fire near Ar Ramady, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Combat
Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher E. Hudson, 21, of Carmel, Ind., died March 21 in Baghdad,
Iraq when his military vehicle was hit with an Improvised Explosive Device.
Hudson was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 12th Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Fort Hood, Texas.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason C. Ludlam, 22, of Arlington, Texas, died March 19 in Ba’qubah,
Iraq, when he was electrocuted while laying telephone wires. Ludlam was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,
based in Vilseck, Germany.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on March 20, in Fallujah, Iraq, when
their living area came under a rocket attack. Killed were:
Maj. Mark D. Taylor, 41, of Stockton, Calif., was assigned to the 782nd
Main Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Spc. Matthew J. Sandri, 24, of Shamokin, Penn., was assigned to the 82nd
Forward Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division also based at Fort Bragg,
N.C.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Dustin L. Kreider, 19, of Riverton, Kan., died March 21 near Samarra,
Iraq during a unit weapon test-firing incident. Kreider was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, based
in Schweinfurt, Germany.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Michael W. Vega, 41, of Lathrop, Calif., died March 20 at Walter
Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington, D.C., from injuries sustained
when his military vehicle rolled over in Diwaniyah, Iraq, on March 11.
Vega was assigned to the 223rd Military Intelligence Company, 223rd Military
Intelligence Battalion, Army National Guard, based in Sacramento, Calif.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. David M. Vicente, 25, of Methuen, Mass., died March 19, due to enemy
action near Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
03/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spec. Doron Chan, 20, of Highland, New York, died March 18, near Balad,
Iraq, when his convoy vehicle was cut off by a civilian vehicle. The military
vehicle swerved, crossed into oncoming traffic, and flipped over. Chan
was assigned to the Army Reserve's 411th Engineer Brigade, New Windsor,
New York.
03/19/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Andrew D. Brownfield, 24, of Summit, Ohio, died March 18, due to
wounds received from an enemy mortar attack at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.
He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, Marine Wing Support
Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
03/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on March 18, in Dehrawood, Afghanistan,
when their team came under small arms fire while clearing a village. Both
Soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 10th
Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Anthony S. Lagman, 26, of Yonkers, N.Y.
Sgt. Michael J. Esposito, Jr., 22, of Brentwood, N.Y.
03/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ernest Harold Sutphin, 21, of Parkersburg, W.Va., died March 18 in
Landstuhl, Germany, from injuries sustained in a vehicle incident in Kirkuk,
Iraq, on March 11. Pfc. Sutphin was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 11th
Field Artillery, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
03/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Ivory L. Phipps, 44, of Chicago, Ill., died March 17, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained from a mortar attack. Phipps was assigned
to the 1544th Transportation Company, Illinois Army National Guard, Paris,
Ill.
03/19/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death on March 18 of two
Marines as a result of enemy action in Al Qaim, Iraq. They were supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brandon C. Smith, 20, of Washington, Ark.
Pfc. Ricky A. Morris Jr., 20, of Lubbock, Texas.
Both Marines were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
03/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Tracy L. Laramore, 30, of Okaloosa, Fla., died March 17, in Baji,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle went over
an embankment and flipped over in the river. Spc. Laramore was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, Schweinfurt, Germany.
03/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Thomas R. Thigpen, Sr., 52, of Augusta, Ga., died March 16,
in Camp Virginia, Kuwait (north of Kuwait City), of non-combat related
injuries. Master Sgt. Thigpen was assigned to the Army National Guard,
151st Signal Battalion, from Greenville, S.C.
03/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William J. Normandy, 42, of Augusta, Ga., died March 15, in Camp
Virginia, Iraq (north of Kuwait City), of non-combat related injuries.
Sgt. Normandy was assigned to the Army National Guard, 1st Battalion,
86th Field Artillery, from Montpelier, Vt.
03/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
First Lieutenant Michael R. Adams, 24, of Seattle, Wash., died March 16,
in Al Asad, Iraq, when the barrel of the .50 caliber weapon mounted on
his tank struck him. Lt. Adams was a member of the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
03/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on March 13, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck their military vehicle.
All three soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Infantry
Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Clint D. Ferrin, 31, of Picayune, Miss.
Sgt. Daniel J. Londono, 22, of Boston, Mass.
Pfc. Joel K. Brattain, 21, of Santa Anna, Calif.
03/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jocelyn L. Carrasquillo, 28, of Wrightsville Beach, N.C., died March
13, on the main supply route in Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
hit his vehicle. Spc. Carrasquillo was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
120th Infantry Regiment, Army National Guard, from Wilmington, N.C.
03/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. John F. Kurth, 31, of Wis., died March 13 in Tikrit, Iraq, when
his patrol encountered an improvised explosive device. Kurth was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, based in Schweinfurt, Germany.
The incident is under investigation.
Spc. Jason C. Ford, 21, of Bowie, Md., died March 13 in Tikrit, Iraq,
when his patrol encountered an improvised explosive device. Spc. Ford
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, based in Schweinfurt,
Germany.
03/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joe L. Dunigan Jr., 37, of Belton, Texas, died Mar. 11, in
Fallujah, Iraq, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device.
Dunigan was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Brigade, 1st
Infantry Division, based at Fort Riley, Kan. The incident is under investigation.
Spc. Christopher K. Hill, 26, of Ventura, Calif., died Mar. 11, in Fallujah,
Iraq, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device. Hill
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry
Division, based at Fort Riley, Kan. The incident is under investigation.
03/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Department
of the Army civilians who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The
civilians who were both assigned to the Coalition Provisional Authority,
based in Arlington, Va., died March 9 in Al-Hillah, Iraq. Killed were:
Fern L. Holland, 33, (home of record not available).
Robert J. Zangas, 44, of Prince William County, Va.
03/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Bert. E. Hoyer, 23, of Ellsworth, Wis., died March 10, in Baqubah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit his convoy. Hoyer was assigned
to the 625th Engineer Company, U.S. Army Reserve, Ellsworth, Wis.
03/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Edward W. Brabazon, 20, of Philadelphia, Pa., died March 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of a non-hostile gunshot wound. Brabazon was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
03/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Richard S. Gottfried, 42, of Lake Ozark, Mo., died March
9 in Tampa, Iraq, when struck by an improvised explosive device. Sgt.
1st Class Gottfried was assigned to the 1st Division Support Command,
1st Infantry Division, Kitzengen, Germany.
03/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Matthew G. Milczark, 18, of Kettle River, Minn., died March 8 due
to a non-combat related incident at Camp Victory, Kuwait. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
03/09/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael J. Gray, 32, of Richmond, Va., was killed
in an automobile accident March 5 in Kuwait. Gray was traveling to Kuwait
Navy Base when his vehicle was struck from the rear by a civilian vehicle.
Gray was assigned to Navy Detachment Kuwait Navy Base.
03/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Gussie M. Jones, 41, of Louisiana, died March 7 in Baghdad, Iraq,
as a result of a non-combat cause. As medical surgical nurse in support
of area operations, Jones was assigned to the 31st Combat Support Hospital,
Fort Bliss, Texas.
03/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael R. Woodliff, 22, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died March 2 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck his convoy.
Woodliff was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st
Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armor Division, Friedberg, Germany.
02/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Feb. 25 in Habbinayah, Iraq, when
the OH-58 helicopter in which they were flying crashed. Both soldiers
were assigned to the 4th Squadron, Outlaw Troop, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Stephen M. Wells, 29, of Massachusetts.
Chief Warrant Officer Matthew C. Laskowski, 32, of Phoenix, Ariz.
02/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. David E. Hall, 21, of Uniontown, Kan., died Feb. 25 in Kabul, Afghanistan,
in a non-hostile accident. Hall was assigned to 805th Military Police
Company, 16th Military Police Brigade, U.S. Army Reserve, Raleigh, N.C.
02/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Henry A. Bacon, 45, of Wagram, N.C., died Feb. 20 in Ad
Dujayl, Iraq, when he was struck by a recovery vehicle while he was assisting
a disabled vehicle. Bacon was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters
Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 4th Aviation Brigade,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/20/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the Feb. 19 death in Khalidiyah,
Iraq, of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They
died of injuries sustained from small arms fire and an improvised explosive
device attack. Killed were:
2nd Lt. Jeffrey C. Graham, 24, of Elizabethtown, Ky.
Spc. Roger G. Ling, 20, of Douglaston, N.Y.
Both soldiers were assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, Fort Riley, Kan.
02/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher M. Taylor, 25, of Daphne, Ala., died Feb. 16 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck his convoy. Taylor was
assigned to the 1165th Military Police Company, Army National Guard, Fairhope,
Ala. His unit was attached to the 18th Military Police Brigade operating
in theater.
02/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael M. Merila, 23, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., died Feb. 16 in Talifar,
Iraq, when his convoy was hit by an improvised explosive device. Merila
was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron,
14th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
02/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Pfc. Nichole M. Frye, 19, of Lena, Wis., died Feb. 16 in Baqubah, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device struck her convoy. Frye was assigned
to Company A, 415th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Kalamazoo,
Mich.
02/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announces today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Nicholes D. Golding, 24, of Addison, Maine, died Feb. 13 in Ghanzni,
Afghanistan, as a result of an AT-46 (anti-tank) mine explosion. Golding
was assigned to Company C, 2/87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y.
02/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
1st Lt. Adam G. Mooney, 28, of Cambridge, Md., from duty status whereabouts
unknown to a non-hostile casualty. Mooney was listed as duty status unknown
on Jan. 25 in Mosul, Iraq, when his helicopter went down in the Tigris
River during a search for a missing soldier. On Feb. 14, his remains were
recovered. Mooney was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Aviation (Fort
Drum), however, in support of mission requirements, he was attached to
3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Spc. Eric U. Ramirez, 31, of San Diego, Calif. died Feb. 12 in Abu Gireb,
Iraq, when he was attacked by small arms fire, a rocket propelled grenade
and an improvised explosive device. Ramirez was assigned to the 670th
Military Police Company, Army National Guard, National City, Calif.
Pvt. Bryan N. Spry, 19, of Chestertown, Md., died Feb. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his vehicle rolled into a water-filled ditch. Spry was assigned
to Company A, 2-504th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the Feb. 11 deaths of two soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. An improvised explosive device
struck the soldiers while they were on a mounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq.
Killed are:
Sgt. Patrick S. Tainsh, 33, of Oceanside, Calif.
Pfc. William C. Ramirez, 19, of Portland, Ore.
Both soldiers were assigned to Troop E, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
02/11/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
Master Sgt. Jude C. Mariano, 39, of Vallejo, Calif., died Feb. 10 in Doha,
Qatar. He died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Mariano
was assigned to the 615th Air Mobility Operations Squadron, Travis Air
Force Base, Calif.
02/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the Feb. 9 death of two soldiers
in Sinjar, Iraq, who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom when a collection
of unexploded ordinance, rocket-propelled grenades and mortar rounds detonated
while being moved to a demolition point. Killed were:
Sgt. Thomas D. Robbins, 27, Schenectady, N.Y. Robbins was assigned to
Troop A, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment (Stryker), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Sgt. Elijah Tai Wah Wong, 42, of Mesa, Ariz. Wong was assigned to the
363rd Explosive Ordnance Company, Army National Guard, Casa Grande, Ariz.
02/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the recovery of remains of a
soldier who was supporting Operation Iraq Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher Bunda, 29, of Washington, was originally listed
as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) when his boat capsized during
a river patrol on the Tigris River on Jan. 25. His remains were recovered
today. Staff Sgt. Bunda was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry,
based at Fort Lewis, Wash.
02/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Richard P. Ramey, 27, of Canton, Ohio, died Feb. 8 in Mahmudiyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated. Ramey was assigned
to the 703rd Ordinance Company, Fort Knox, Ky., and he was supporting
the 82nd Airborne Division.
02/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua L. Knowles, 23, of Sheffield, Iowa, died Feb. 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when he was hit by a mortar round at a Baghdad International Airport
checkpoint. Knowles was assigned to the 1133rd Transportation Company,
Army National Guard, Mason City, Iowa.
02/06/2004 DoD Identifies Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that the following servicemembers
died while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation
Iraqi Freedom (OIF). During a recent examination of Army, Navy, Air Force
and Marine Corps records, it was determined that these deaths had not
been identified and announced as OEF/OIF casualties. This updates the
record and honors those who gave their lives in the Global War on Terrorism.
Operation Enduring Freedom
Marine Corps Pfc. James R. Dillon Jr., 19, of Grove City, Pa., died March
13, 2003, in Kuwait. Dillon died of a non-combat related injury. He was
assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Profitt, 23, of Charlestown, Ind.,
died March 17, 2003, while in the Red Sea. Profitt died of a non-combat
related injury. He was assigned to the USS Deyo, home ported in Norfolk,
Va.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Darrell Jones, 22, of Wellston, Ohio, died
Oct. 8, 2003, in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. Jones died of non-combat
related injuries. He was assigned to the USS Higgins, home ported in San
Diego, Calif.
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Army Spc. Tamarra J. Ramos, 24, of Quakertown, Pa., died Oct. 1, 2003,
at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), Washington D.C. Ramos died
of non-combat related injuries. She was assigned to the 3rd Armor Medical
Company, Medical Troop Regimental Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
Army Sgt. Linda C. Jimenez, 39, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Nov. 8, 2003,
at WRAMC. On Oct. 31, 2003, Jimenez fell and was injured. She was taken
to the 28th Combat Support Hospital and later evacuated to Landstuhl Army
Regional Medical Center. Subsequently, she was moved to WRAMC where she
later died. Jimenez was assigned to the 2nd Squadron Combat Support Aviation
(Maintenance), 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class David Sisung, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz., died
June 6, 2003, while in the Persian Gulf. Sinsung died of a non-combat
related injury. He was assigned to the USS Nimitz, home ported in San
Diego, Calif.
Air Force Master Sgt. David A. Scott, 51, of Union, Ohio, died as a result
of a non-hostile cause on July 20, 2003, in Doha, Qatar. He was assigned
to the 445th Communications Flight, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Other Correction
The examination also disclosed that the announcement of the death of Army
Pfc. Kristian E. Parker (http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2003/nr20031001-0497.html)
was incorrectly characterized at the time as an Operation Iraqi Freedom-related
death. Parker was serving as part of Operation Enduring Freedom when he
died.
02/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Seth J. Dvorin, 24, of New Jersey, died Feb. 3 in Iskandariyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded while he was
conducting counter-IED operations along a supply route. Dvorin was assigned
to Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, based
at Fort Drum, N.Y.
02/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Armando Soriano, 20, of Houston, Texas, died on Feb. 1 in Haditha,
Iraq. Soriano was traveling in a two-vehicle convoy on a supply route
when weather conditions caused his vehicle to slide off the road and roll
over. He died as a result of his injuries. Soriano was assigned to the
howitzer battery, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson,
Colo. The unit is currently attached to the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
02/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Benjamin L. Gilman, 28, of Meriden, Conn., was designated duty status
unknown on Jan. 29 in Ghazni, Afghanistan, when a weapons cache prematurely
exploded. On Feb. 2, his remains were recovered. Gilman was assigned to
41st Engineer Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
02/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Roger C. Turner Jr., 37, of Parkersburg, W.Va., died Feb. 1
in Anaconda, Iraq. Turner was in his sleeping quarters when the logistical
support area came under mortar attack. He died as a result of his injuries.
Turner was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron,
10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom when their vehicle was hit
on Jan. 31 by an improvised explosive device during convoy operations
in Kirkuk, Iraq. Killed were:
Sgt. Eliu A. Miersandoval, 27, of San Clemente, Calif.
Cpl. Juan C. Cabralbanuelos, 25, of Emporia, Kan.
Pfc. Holly J. McGeogh, 19, of Taylor, Mich.
The soldiers were assigned to Company A, 4th Forward Support Battalion,
4th Infantry Division (Mech), Fort Hood, Texas.
01/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of seven soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom on Jan. 29, 2004, west
of Ghazni, Afghanistan. The seven soldiers and an additional soldier,
whose status is currently being listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown,
were working around a weapons cache when there was an explosion. Three
other soldiers and an interpreter were injured and evacuated to the 452nd
Combat Support Hospital at Bagram Air Base. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Shawn M. Clemens, 28, of Allegany, N.Y. Clemens was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort
Drum, N.Y.
Spc. Robert J. Cook, 24, of Sun Prairie, Wis. Cook was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort
Drum, N.Y.
Spc. Adam G. Kinser, 21, of Sacramento, Calif. Kinser was assigned to
the 304th Psychological Operations Company, U.S. Army Reserve, Sacramento,
Calif.
Sgt. 1st Class Curtis Mancini, 43, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mancini was
assigned to the 486th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Broken
Arrow, Okla.
Staff Sgt. James D. Mowris, 37, of Aurora, Miss. Mowris was assigned to
the 805th Military Police Company, U.S. Army Reserve, based in Raleigh,
N.C.
Spc. Justin A. Scott, 22, of Bellevue, Ky. Scott was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum, N.Y.
Sgt. Danton K. Seitsinger, 29, of Oklahoma City, Okla. Seitsinger was
assigned to the 486th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Broken
Arrow, Okla.
The following Soldier is listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown:
Sgt. Benjamin L. Gilman, 28, of Meriden, Conn. Gilman was assigned to
the 41st Engineer Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum,
N.Y.
01/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Luis A. Moreno, 19, of Bronx, N.Y., died on Jan. 29, 2004, at the
Lakenheath Medical Treatment Facility, United Kingdom. Moreno was shot
on Jan. 23 while he was guarding a gas station in Baghdad, Iraq. He later
died of his injuries. Moreno was assigned to Battery A, 4th Battalion,
1st Field Artillery, Fort Riley, Kan.
01/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Sean G. Landrus, 31, of Thompson, Ohio, died on Jan. 29 at
the 28th Combat Support Hospital in Iraq. He died as a result of injuries
sustained on Jan. 27th when a roadside improvised explosive device (IED)
exploded in Khalidiyah, Iraq. Landrus was assigned to Company B, 1st Engineer
Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (Mech), Fort
Riley, Kan.
01/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Dorff, 32, of Minnesota from duty status
whereabouts unknown to killed in action. Dorff’s helicopter went
down in the Tigris River during a search on Jan. 25 after four soldiers’
watercraft capsized. On Jan. 29, his remains were recovered. Dorff was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Aviation (Fort Drum); however, in
support of mission requirements, he was attached to the 3rd Squadron,
17th Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
01/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The three Combined Joint
Task Force Seven soldiers were killed in an improvised explosive device
attack on Jan. 27 near Iskandariyah. Killed were:
2nd Lt. Luke S. James, 24, of Oklahoma.
Staff Sgt. Lester O. Kinney II, 27, of Zanesville, Ohio.
Kinney and Luke were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 505th Infantry, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
Sgt. Cory R. Mracek, 26, of Hay Springs, Neb.
Mracek was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
01/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Three Task Force “All
American” soldiers were killed on Jan. 27 in an improvised explosive
device attack in Khalidiyah, just east of Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Killed were:
Capt. Matthew J. August, 28, of Rhode Island.
Sgt. 1st Class James T. Hoffman, 41, of Whitesburg, Ky.
Sgt. Travis A. Moothart, 23, of Brownsville, Ore.
The three soldiers were assigned to Company B, 1st Engineer Battalion,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (Mech), Fort Riley, Kan.
01/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of three soldiers
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) who were supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers under the operational control of
the 101st Airborne Division were involved in two incidents in Mosul, on
Sunday, Jan. 25. During a river patrol with local police, four soldiers
fell into the Tigris River after their watercraft capsized. Two OH-58
Kiowa Warrior helicopters conducted a search, and one of the search helicopters
crashed into the river. Reported as DUSTWUN are:
Staff Sgt. Christopher Bunda, 29, of Washington State.
On Jan. 25 Bunda's boat capsized during a river patrol on the Tigris River.
He is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry, Fort Lewis, Wash.
1st Lt. Adam G. Mooney, 28, of Cambridge, Maryland.
Chief Warrant Officer Patrick D. Dorff, 32, of Minnesota.
Mooney and Dorff's helicopter went down in the Tigris River during a search.
They are assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y.
01/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two National Guard
soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Task Force “All
American” soldiers died as a result of their injuries on Jan. 24
after the convoy they were in was attacked with an improvised explosive
device north of Fallujah, Iraq. Killed were:
Sgt. Keith L. Smette, 25, of Fargo, N.D.
Staff Sgt. Kenneth W. Hendrickson, 41, of Bismarck, N.D.
Both soldiers were assigned to 957th Engineer Company, 130th Engineer
Brigade, Bismarck, N.D.
01/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Three Task Force "All
American" soldiers were killed when a vehicle-based improvised explosive
device detonated in Khalidiyah, Iraq, Jan. 24. Killed were:
Spc. Jason K. Chappell, 22, of Hemet, Calif.
Spc. William R. Sturges Jr., 24, of Spring Church, Pa.
Sgt. Randy S. Rosenberg, 23, of Berlin, N.H.
The soldiers were assigned to Company B, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, Fort
Hood Texas.
01/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ervin Dervishi, 21, Fort Worth, Texas, died Jan. 24 in Baji, Iraq,
during a combat patrol when a rocket-propelled grenade hit the Bradley
Fighting Vehicle in which he was traveling. He was evacuated to the 28th
Combat Support Hospital where he later died. Dervishi was assigned the
Company B, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division,
based at Fort Hood, Texas.
01/25/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) Michael T. Blaise, 29, from Tenn.
Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) Brian D. Hazelgrove, 29, of Fort Rucker, Ala.
On Jan 23 their OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter crashed on its way back
from a combat mission near Mosul in northern Iraq.
Blaise was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Aviation
Brigade based at Fort Campbell, Ky. Hazelgrove was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
17th Cavalry Regiment, 10th Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (Light
Infantry) based at Fort Drum, N.Y.
01/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 4th Infantry Division soldiers
were killed in a mortar attack on a forward operating base near Ba'qubah
the evening of Jan. 21. Killed were:
Spc. Gabriel T. Palacios, 22, of Lynn, Mass.
Pfc. James D. Parker, 20, of Bryan, Texas.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 588th Engineer Battalion (Heavy), 4th
Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
01/20/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Kelly L. Hornbeck, 36, of Fort Worth, Texas, died of wounds
Jan. 18 at 28th Combat Support Hospital (CSH) in Iraq. On Jan. 16, Master
Sgt. Hornbeck sustained injuries when an improvised explosive device hit
his vehicle, south of Samarra, Iraq. Hornbeck was initially evacuated
to the 21st CSH and then moved to the 28th CSH for further treatment where
he later died. He was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 10th Special
Forces Group, based at Fort Carson, Colo.
01/20/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Roland L. Castro, 26, of San Antonio, Texas, died Jan. 16,
in Camp Cedar II, Iraq, of a non-hostile gunshot wound. Castro was assigned
to Battery A, 1st Battalion, 12th Field Artillery, based at Fort Sill,
Okla.
01/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed
when their Bradley Fighting Vehicle struck an improvised explosive device
(IED) and overturned. Killed were:
Pfc. Cody J. Orr, 21, of Ruskin, Fla. was killed Jan. 17, north of Taji,
Iraq. Orr was one of three soldiers killed while conducting a surveillance
sweep for IEDs north of Baghdad when the attack occurred. Orr was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Larry E. Polley, Jr., of Center, Texas, was killed Jan. 17, north
of Taji, Iraq. Polley was one of three soldiers killed while conducting
a surveillance sweep for IEDs north of Baghdad when the attack occurred.
Polley was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX.
Sgt. Edmond L. Randle, 26, of Miami, Fla., was killed Jan. 17, north of
Taji, Iraq. Randle was one of three soldiers killed while conducting a
surveillance sweep for IEDs north of Baghdad when the attack occurred.
Randle was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX.
01/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Keicia M. Hines, 27, of Citrus Heights, Calif., died on Jan. 14 when
she was struck by a vehicle on Mosul Airfield in Mosul, Iraq. Hines was
assigned to the 108th Military Police, Combat Support Co., Fort Bragg,
N.C
.
01/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ricky L. Crockett, 37, of Broxton, Ga., was killed Jan. 12
in Baghdad, Iraq. He was struck by an improvised explosive device while
on a mounted patrol. Crockett was assigned to Company D, 51st Signal Battalion,
XVIII Airborne Corps, based in Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Roy A. Wood, 47, of Alva, Fla., was killed on Jan. 9 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Wood was fatally injured when the vehicle he was traveling in near Kabul
hit another vehicle. Wood was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 20th
Special Forces Group (Airborne), Army National Guard based in Starke,
Fla.
01/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jeffrey C. Walker, 33, of Havre de Grace, Md., was killed Jan. 8
in Fallujah, Iraq. Walker was onboard a UH-60 when it crashed while on
a MEDEVAC mission. He was assigned to Company C, 782nd Main Support Battalion,
82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. The names of eight other soldiers
killed in the crash of this UH-60 were released in two previous news releases
earlier today.
01/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jesse D. Mizener, 24, of Auburn, Calif., was killed Jan. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Mizener was killed when a mortar round hit the Logistics Base. Mizener
was assigned to the 542nd Maintenance Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion,
593rd Corps Support Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.
01/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were killed when their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed Jan. 8 near
Fallujah, Iraq. The soldiers were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Craig Davis, 37, of Opelousas, La. Davis was assigned to the
603rd Transportation Company, 142nd Corps Support Battalion, Fort Polk,
La.
Chief Warrant Officer Philip A. Johnson, Jr., 31, of Alabama. Johnson
was assigned to the 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Fort Carson,
Colo.
Chief Warrant Officer Ian D. Manuel, 23, of Florida. Manuel was assigned
to the 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Fort Carson, Colo.
Chief Warrant Officer Aaron A. Weaver, 32, of Florida. Weaver was assigned
to C Troop, 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
The names of four other soldiers killed in this crash of this UH-60 were
released previously today. The name of one soldier has not been released
at this time, but will be released when authorized.
01/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were killed when their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed Jan. 8 near
Fallujah, Iraq. The soldiers were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Killed were:
Spc. Michael A. Diraimondo, 22, of Simi Valley, Calif. Diraimondo was
assigned to the 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance), based in Fort Carson,
Colo.
Sgt. 1st Class Gregory B. Hicks, 35, of Duff, Tenn. Hicks was assigned
to Company B, 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Nathaniel H. Johnson, 22, of Augusta, Ga. Johnson was assigned to
Company D (Aviation), 82nd Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division Fort
Bragg, N.C.
Spc. Christopher A. Golby, 26, of Johnstown, Penn. Golby was assigned
to the 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance) based in Fort Carson, Colo.
01/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Luke P. Frist, 20, of West Lafayette, Ind., died of wounds on Jan.
5 at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Frist was part
of a convoy that was struck with an improvised explosive device in Baghdad,
Iraq. Frist was assigned to the 209th Quartermaster Company, U.S. Army
Reserve, based in Lafayette, Ind.
01/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Eric T. Paliwoda, 28, of Texas, was killed on Jan. 2 in Balad, Iraq.
Paliwoda was in his command post when it came under mortar attack. He
died of injuries sustained in the attack. Paliwoda was assigned to 4th
Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized),
based in Fort Carson, Colo.
01/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Dennis A. Corral, 33, of Kearney, Neb., died on Jan. 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq. He was in a convoy going to the Baghdad International Airport when
his vehicle went out of control and rolled over. Corral was assigned to
the 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kan.
01/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Kimberly N. Hampton, 27, of Easley, S.C., was killed on Jan. 2,
2004, in Fallujah, Iraq.Hampton, was the pilot on a Kiowa, OH-58, Observation
Helicopter when it was shot down by enemy ground fire and crashed. Hampton
died as a result of her injuries. Hampton was assigned to 1st Battalion,
82nd Aviation Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed on Jan.
2, 2004, in Baghdad, Iraq, when their convoy was ambushed by the enemy
who used an improvised explosive device (IED), small arms fire, and a
rocket-propelled grenade (RPG). Killed were:
Spc. Solomon C. Bangayan, 24, of Jay, Vt.
Spc. Marc S. Seiden, 26, of Brigantine, N.J.
The soldiers were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
12/31/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Justin W. Pollard, 21, of Foothill Ranch, Calif., died on Dec. 30
in Baghdad, Iraq Pollard died as a result of injuries sustained in a non-combat
related incident. Pollard was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, based in Fort Carson, Colo.
12/31/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael J. Sutter, 28, of Tinley Park, Ill., was killed Dec.
26 in Baqubah, Iraq. Sutter was attempting to render safe an improved
explosive device when it detonated. Sutter was assigned to the 745th Ordnance
Company, 79th Ordnance Battalion, Army National Guard, based in Grayling,
Mich.
12/30/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco, 28, of Texas, was killed on Dec. 28, in Qaryat
Ash Shababi, Iraq. Blanco was conducting a support mission when an improvised
explosive device hit his vehicle. Blanco was assigned to 1st Battalion,
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, based in Fort
Bragg, N.C.
12/29/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Rey D. Cuervo, 24, of Laguna Vista, Texas, was killed on Dec. 28
in Baghdad, Iraq. Cuervo was on a mounted patrol when an improvised explosive
device hit his vehicle. Cuervo was assigned to 1st Squadron, 2nd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, based in Fort Polk, La.
12/29/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Curt E. Jordan, Jr., 25, of Green Acres, Wash., died on Dec. 28 near
Bayji, Iraq. Jordan died of non-combat injuries. Jordan was assigned to
the 14th Combat Engineer Battalion (Corps) (Wheeled), 555th Combat Engineer
Group, based in Fort Lewis, Wash.
12/28/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael G. Mihalakis, 18, of San Jose, Calif., died on Dec. 26, 2003,
in Baghdad, Iraq. Mihalakis died as a result of injuries sustained in
a non-combat vehicle accident at the Baghdad International Airport. Mihalakis
was assigned to the 270th Military Police Company, 49th Military Police
Battalion, 100th Troop Command, California Combat Support Command, Army
National Guard, based in Fairfield, Calif.
12/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Charles G. Haight, 23, of Jacksonville, Ala., was killed on Dec.
26, 2003, in Iraq. Haight was in a convoy vehicle which struck an improvised
explosive device. Haight was assigned to the 14th Engineer Battalion,
555th Engineer Group, based in Fort Lewis, Wash.
12/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed on Dec.
25 in Baquba, Iraq, when their living area came under mortar attack. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Thomas W. Christensen, 42, of Atlantic Mine, Mich.
Staff Sgt. Stephen C. Hattamer, 43, of Gwinn, Mich.
The soldiers were assigned to the 652nd Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army
Reserve, based in Ellsworth, Wis.
12/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael E. Yashinski, 24, of Monument, Colo., died on Dec. 24, 2003,
in Kirkuk, Iraq. Yashinski died of injuries sustained while running a
communication wire. Yashinski was assigned to the 501st Forward Support
Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy.
12/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Command Sgt. Major Eric F. Cooke, 43, of Scottsdale, Ariz., was killed
on Dec. 24, 2003, in Baghdad, Iraq. Cooke was in a convoy vehicle that
struck an improvised explosive device. Cooke was assigned to 1st Brigade,
1st Armored Division, based in Ray Barracks, Friedberg, Germany.
12/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Theodore L. Perreault, 33, of Webster, Mass., died on Dec. 23, 2003,
in Camp Bulkeley, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Perreault died of non-combat related
injuries. Perreault was assigned to 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment,
Army National Guard, Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
12/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed
on Dec. 24, when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device on
Highway One near Samarra, Iraq. Killed were:
Maj. Christopher J. Splinter, 43, of Platteville, Wis.
Capt. Christopher F. Soelzer, 26, of South Dakota.
Sgt. Benjamin W. Biskie, 27, of Vermilion, Ohio.
The soldiers were assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer
Brigade, based in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
12/24/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Todd M. Bates, 20, of Bellaire, Ohio, was on a river patrol on the
Tigris River Dec. 10 south of Baghdad, Iraq, when his squad leader fell
overboard. Spc. Bates dived into the water and did not surface. He was
originally listed in a duty status whereabouts unknown status. Bates’
body was subsequently recovered and his status changed to deceased on
Dec. 23. Spc. Bates was assigned to the 135th Military Police Company,
Army National Guard, based in Brookpark, Ohio.
12/23/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed on Dec.
22 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck their
convoy. Killed were:
1st Lt. Edward M. Saltz, 27, U.S. Army Reserve, of Bigfork, Mont., and
Pfc. Stuart W. Moore, 21, of Livingston, Texas.
Both Soldiers were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment,
1st Armored Division, based in Giessen, Germany.
12/22/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Glenn R. Allison, 24, of Pittsfield, Mass., died on Dec. 18 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Allison died during physical training. Allison was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division,
based in Fort Drum, N.Y.
12/22/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Charles E. Bush Jr., 43, of Buffalo, N.Y., was killed on Dec. 19
in Balad, Iraq. Bush was in a convoy when his vehicle was hit by an improvised
explosive device. Bush was assigned to the 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion,
354th Civil Affairs Brigade, 352nd Civil Affairs Command, U.S. Army Reserve,
based in Riverdale Park, Md.
12/18/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher J. Holland, 26, of Brunswick, Ga., was killed on Dec.
17 in Baghdad, Iraq. Holland was part of a dismounted patrol when his
unit was ambushed with small arms fire. He died as a result of his injuries.
Holland was assigned to Battery A, 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery
Regiment, 1st Armored Division, based in Smith Barracks, Germany.
12/17/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Nathan W. Nakis, 19, of Corvallis, Ore., died on Dec. 16 in Mosul,
Iraq. Nakis was in a convoy returning to Mosul when he lost control of
his vehicle after driving through an oil-soaked area. Nakis was assigned
to Company B, 52nd Engineer Battalion (Heavy), Army National Guard, based
in Albany, Ore.
12/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kenneth C. Souslin, 21, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Dec. 15 at Baghdad
International Airport, Iraq. Souslin died of non-combat related injuries.
He was assigned to the 440th Signal Company, 22nd Signal Brigade, V Corps,
Darmstadt, Germany.
12/15/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kimberly A. Voelz, 27, of Carlisle, Pa., was killed Dec. 14,
2003, in Iskandariyah, Iraq. Voelz was responding to an explosive ordnance
disposal call when an improvised explosive device detonated. Voelz was
assigned to the 703rd Explosive Ordnance Detachment based in Fort Knox,
Ky.
12/15/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rian C. Ferguson, 22, of Taylors, S.C., died Dec. 14, 2003, outside
forward operating base Quinn, Iraq. Ferguson fell from the light medium
tactical vehicle in which he was a passenger. Ferguson died of his injuries.
Ferguson was assigned to the Regimental Support Squadron, 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment based in Fort Carson, Colo.
12/15/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jarrod W. Black, 26, of Peru, Ind., was killed Dec. 12, 2003, in
Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Black's convoy was hit by an IED. Black died of his injuries.
Black was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment based in
Fort Riley, Kan.
12/14/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spec. Marshall L. Edgerton, 27, of Rocky Face, Ga., was killed Dec. 11
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Edgerton was killed when his camp was attacked with
an improvised explosive device. He died of his injuries. Edgerton was
assigned to Company A, 82nd Signal Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division,
based in Fort Bragg, N.C.
12/14/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jeffrey F. Braun, 19, of Stafford, Conn., died Dec. 12, 2003, in
Baghdad, Iraq. Braun died from a non-hostile gunshot wound. Braun was
assigned to Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division based in Fort Bragg, N.C.
12/12/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jerrick M. Petty, 25, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was killed Dec. 10 in
Mosul, Iraq. While guarding a gas station, Petty was attacked by enemy
forces. He died of his injuries. Petty was assigned to Company B, 3rd
Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
12/12/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Richard A. Burdick, 24, of National City, Calif., was killed
Dec. 10 in Mosul, Iraq. Burdick was in a convoy when his vehicle was hit
by an improvise explosive device. He died as a result of his wounds. Burdick
was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 1st
Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell,
Ky.
12/12/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Aaron T. Reese, 31, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, died Dec. 10 south
of Baghdad, Iraq. Reese was on a river patrol on the Tigris River when
he fell overboard. Reese was assigned to the 135th Military Police Company,
Army National Guard based in Brookpark, Ohio.
12/12/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of an Army soldier
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom who has been listed as Duty Status
Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN).
Spc. Todd M. Bates, 20, of Bellaire, Ohio, was on a river patrol on the
Tigris River south of Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 10 when his squad leader
fell overboard. Bates dived into the water and did not surface. Bates
has been placed in duty status whereabouts unknown. He is assigned to
the 135th Military Police Company, Army National Guard based in Brookpark,
Ohio.
12/11/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher J. Rivera Wesley, 26, of Portland, Ore., died Dec. 8
in Ad Duluiyah, Iraq. Wesley was in a Stryker vehicle when it flipped
into a canal. He died as a result of his injuries. Wesley was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
2nd Infantry Division, based in Fort Lewis, Wash.
12/11/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed on Dec.
8 in Ad Duluiyah, Iraq, when their vehicle flipped into a canal. The soldiers
are:
Staff Sgt. Steven H. Bridges, 33, of Tracy, Calif.
Spc. Joseph M. Blickenstaff, 23, of Corvallis, Ore.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
12/09/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason G. Wright, 19, of Luzerne, Mich., was killed Dec. 8 in Mosul,
Iraq. Wright was on security duty when his vehicle came under fire from
a passing vehicle. Wright died as a result of his injuries. Wright was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
12/09/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ray J. Hutchinson, 20, of League City, Texas, was killed Dec. 7 in
Mosul, Iraq. Hutchinson was returning from a patrol when an improvised
explosive device hit his vehicle. He died as a result of his injuries.
Hutchinson was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment,
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
12/08/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Arron R. Clark, 20, of Chico, Calif., was killed on Dec. 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Clark was on a convoy mission when an improvised explosive device
detonated. He died as a result of his injuries. Clark was assigned to
the 440th Signal Battalion, 22nd Signal Brigade, V Corps, based in Darmstadt,
Germany.
12/04/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer Clarence E. Boone, 50, of Fort Worth, Texas, died
on Dec. 2 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Boone died as a result of a non-combat
related injury. Boone was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
4th Infantry Division, based in Fort Hood, Texas.
12/04/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Ryan C. Young, 21, of Corona, Calif., died on Dec. 2 at Walter Reed
Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., of wounds he received Nov. 8 in
Fallujah, Iraq. Young died of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive
device hit his vehicle. Young was assigned to A Company, 1st Battalion,
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.
12/03/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Raphael S. Davis, 24, of Tutwiler, Miss., was killed Dec. 2 in Tampa,
Iraq. Davis died of injuries suffered when his vehicle was hit by an improvised
explosive device. Davis was assigned to B Company, 223rd Engineer Battalion,
Army National Guard, based in Calhoun City, Miss.
12/02/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Uday Singh, 21, of Lake Forest, Ill., was killed on Dec. 1 in Habbaniyah,
Iraq. Singh died of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his
patrol. Singh was assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.
12/01/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Stephen A. Bertolino, 40, of Orange, Calif., was killed on
Nov. 29 in Haditha, Iraq. Bertolino was traveling in a convoy when his
vehicle was hit by enemy fire. He died as a result of his injuries. Bertolino
was assigned to Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Troop, Regimental Support
Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, based in Fort Carson, Colo.
12/01/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Aaron J. Sissel, 22, of Tipton, Iowa, was killed on Nov. 29 in Haditha,
Iraq. Sissel was traveling in a convoy when his vehicle was hit by enemy
fire. The Soldier died as a result of his injuries. Sissel was assigned
to the 2133rd Transportation Company, Army National Guard, based in Centerville,
Iowa.
11/29/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Ariel Rico, 25, of El Paso, Texas, was killed on Nov. 28 in Mosul,
Iraq. Rico died of injuries sustained during an enemy mortar attack. Rico
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell, Ky.
11/28/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Thomas J. Sweet II, 23, of Bismarck, North Dakota, died on Nov. 27
in Junction City, Iraq. Sweet died of non-combat related injuries. Sweet
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry
Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.
11/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David J. Goldberg, 20, of Layton, Utah, died on Nov. 26 in Qayyarah,
Iraq. Goldberg died of a non-combat related injury. Goldberg was assigned
to C Company, 52nd Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy), U.S. Army Reserve,
43rd Area Support Group, based in Fort Carson, Colo.
11/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Major Phillip R. Albert, 41, of Terryville, Conn. was killed in a
helicopter crash on Nov. 23 in Afghanistan. Albert was onboard an MH-53
helicopter conducting combat operations when it crashed. Albert was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, based
in Fort Drum, N.Y.
11/26/2003 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four airmen killed
in an MH-53M helicopter accident in Afghanistan on Nov. 23. The airmen
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Maj. Steven Plumhoff, 33, of Neshanic Station, N.J. Plumhoff was assigned
to the 58th Operations Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
Staff Sgt. Thomas A. Walkup Jr., 25, of Millville, N.J. Walkup was assigned
to the 20th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Tech. Sgt. Howard A. Walters, 33, of Port Huron, Mich. Walters was assigned
to the 20th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Tech. Sgt. William J. Kerwood, 37, of Houston, Mo. Kerwood was assigned
to the 20th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
11/25/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a solider who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
CW2 Christopher G. Nason, 39, of California, was killed on Nov. 23 between
Mosul and Dihok, Iraq. Nason died of injuries sustained in a vehicular
accident. Nason was assigned to A Company, 306th Military Intelligence
Battalion, Ft. Huachuca, Ariz.
11/25/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Darrell L. Smith, 28, of Otwell, Ind., died on Nov. 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Smith drowned when his vehicle overturned and fell into a river.
Smith was assigned to D Company, 1st Battalion, 152nd Infantry Regiment,
Army National Guard, based in Washington, Ind.
11/25/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert D. Roberts, 21, of Winter Park, Fla., was killed on Nov. 22
in Baghdad, Iraq. Roberts died of injuries sustained when a tank collided
with his vehicle. Roberts was assigned to A Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Armored Division, based in Armstrong Barracks, Germany.
11/24/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Josph L. Lister, 22, of Pleasanton, Kan., was killed on Nov. 20 in
Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Lister was in a convoy when his vehicle was hit by an
improvised explosive device. Lister was assigned to 1st Battalion, 34th
Armored Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.
11/24/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of six soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Two soldiers were killed when hostile forces attacked the vehicle they
were in on Nov. 23 in Mosul, Iraq. Killed were:
Command Sgt. Maj. Jerry L. Wilson, 45, of Thomson, Ga.
Spc. Rel A. Ravago IV, 21, of Glendale, Calif.
Wilson and Ravago were assigned to 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell,
Ky.
Staff Sgt. Eddie E. Menyweather, 35, of Los Angeles, Calif., was killed
on Nov. 23 in Baqubah, Iraq. Menyweather died of his injuries after an
improvised explosive device hit his vehicle. Menyweather was assigned
to Company C, 588th Engineer Battalion, 4th Infantry Division (Mech),
based in Fort Hood, Texas.
Pfc. Damian S. Bushart, 22, of Waterford, Mich., was killed on Nov. 22
in Baghdad, Iraq. Bushart died of injuries sustained when a tank collided
with his vehicle. Bushart was assigned to A Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Armored Division, based in Armstrong Barracks, Germany.
Cpl. Gary B. Coleman, 24, of Pikeville, Ky., was killed on Nov. 21 in
Balad, Iraq. Coleman was on patrol when the vehicle he was driving flipped
over into a canal trapping him inside the vehicle. Coleman was assigned
to B Company, 1st Battalion, 68th Armored Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry
Division (Mech), based in Fort Carson, Colo.
Capt. George A. Wood, 33, of New York, N.Y., was killed on Nov. 20 in
Baqubah, Iraq. Wood was on patrol when his tank rolled over an improvised
explosive device. Wood was assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 67th
Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (Mech), based in Fort
Hood, Texas.
11/21/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Scott M. Tyrrell, 21, of Sterling, Ill., died on Nov. 20 at Brooke
Army Medical Center, in San Antonio, Texas, of wounds received on Nov.
14 in Tikrit, Iraq. Tyrrell was at an ammunition point when it caught
on fire. Tyrrell was assigned to C Company, 299th Engineer Battalion,
4th Infantry Division (Mech), based in Fort Hood, Texas.
11/19/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Nathan S. Dalley, 27, of Kaysville, Utah, died from a non-hostile
gunshot wound on Nov. 17 in Baghdad, Iraq. Dalley was assigned to the
2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
Staff Sgt. Dale A. Panchot, 26, of Northome, Minn., was killed on Nov.
17, south of Balad, Iraq. Panchot was on patrol when he was fatally injured
by enemy fire. Panchot was assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (Mech), Fort
Carson, Colo.
11/19/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed
on Nov. 15 when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopters crashed in Mosul, Iraq.
Pfc. Richard W. Hafer, 21, of Cross Lanes, W.Va. Hafer was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Capt. Pierre E. Piche, 29, of Starksboro, Vt. Piche was assigned to the
626th Forward Support Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
Pfc. Joey D. Whitener, 19, of Nebo, N.C. Whitener was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
11/19/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Genaro Acosta, 26, of Fair Oaks, Calif., was killed on Nov. 11 in
Taji, Iraq. Acosta was on patrol when his Bradley vehicle hit and detonated
two improvised explosive devices. Acosta died of his injuries. Acosta
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 4th
Infantry Division (Mech), Fort Hood, Texas.
11/18/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer Alexander S. Coulter, 35, of Tenn, was killed on
Nov. 17 in Baqubah, Iraq. Coulter was in a convoy traveling to Tikrit
when his vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device. The soldier
died of his injuries. Coulter was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 124th Signal Battalion, 4th Infantry Division (Mech), Fort Hood,
Texas.
11/18/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed on Nov.
15 when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters
crashed in Mosul, Iraq. Killed were:
Pfc. Damian L. Heidelberg, 21, of Batesville, Miss. Heidelberg was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Jeremiah J. Digiovanni, 21, of Tylertown, Miss. Digiovanni was assigned
to 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
There are three additional fatalities from this incident pending next
of kin notification.
11/18/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. James A. Shull, 32, of California, was killed on Nov. 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Shull died from a non-hostile gunshot wound. Shull was assigned
to Headquarters Battery, 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment,
1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
11/17/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed
on Nov. 15 when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopters went down in Mosul, Iraq.
Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Bolor, 37, of Whittier, Calif., was assigned to the
137th Quartermaster Company, U.S. Army Reserve, based in South El Monte,
Calif.
Sgt. John W. Russell, 26, of Portland, Texas, was assigned to the 4th
Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
based in Fort Campbell, Ky.
Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) Scott A. Saboe, 33, of Willow Lake, S.D.,
was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell, Ky.
There are five additional fatalities from this incident pending next of
kin notification.
11/17/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Timothy L. Hayslett, 26, of Newville, Pa., was killed on Nov. 15
in Baghdad, Iraq. Hayslett was conducting a patrol when struck by an improvised
explosive device. He died of his injuries. Hayslett was assigned to Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored
Division, based in Friedberg, Germany.
11/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed
on Nov. 15 when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopters crashed in Mosul, Iraq. Killed were:
Pfc. Sheldon R. Hawk Eagle, 21, of Grand Forks, N.D. Hawk Eagle was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Chief Warrant Officer Erik C. Kesterson, 29, of Independence, Ore. Kesterson
was assigned to the 9th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. John R. Sullivan, 26, of Countryside, Ill. Sullivan was assigned
to the 626th Forward Support Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
2nd Lt. Jeremy L. Wolfe, 27, of Wis. Wolfe was assigned to the 4th Battalion,
101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
There are eight additional fatalities from this incident pending next
of kin notification.
11/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jacob S. Fletcher, 28, of Bay Shore, N.Y., was killed on Nov. 13
in Samara, Iraq. Fletcher was riding on a bus when an improvised explosive
device exploded. Fletcher died of his injuries. Fletcher was assigned
to Company C, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd
Airborne Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy.
11/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Jay A. Blessing, 23, of Tacoma, Wash., was killed on Nov. 14 in Asadabad,
Afghanistan. Blessing died of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive
device. Blessing was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
11/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed
on Nov. 15 when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopters crashed in Mosul, Iraq. Killed were:
Sgt. Michael D. Acklin II, 25, of Louisville, Ky. Acklin was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Ryan T. Baker, 24, of Brown Mills, N.J. Baker was assigned to the
4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. William D. Dusenbery, 30, of Fairview Heights, Ill. Dusenbery was
assigned to the 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Sgt. Warren S. Hansen, 36, of Clintonville, Wis. Hansen was assigned to
the 9th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Eugene A. Uhl III, 21, of Amherst, Wis. Uhl was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
There are twelve additional fatalities from this incident pending next
of kin notification.
11/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Irving Medina, 22, of Middletown, N.Y., was killed on Nov.14 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Medina was traveling in a convoy when it struck an improvised explosive
device. Medina was assigned to 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
11/14/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joseph Minucci II, 23, of Richeyville, Pa, was killed on Nov. 13
in Samara, Iraq. Minucci was riding on a bus when an improvised explosive
device exploded. Minucci died of his injuries. Minucci was assigned to
C Company, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne
Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy.
Spc. Marlon P. Jackson, 25, of Jersey City, N.J., was killed on Nov. 11
in Tampa, Iraq. Jackson died of injuries sustained when an improvised
explosive device exploded on the road. Jackson was assigned to A Company,
94th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Heavy), 130th Engineer Brigade, Vilseck,
Germany.
11/14/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Nathan J. Bailey, 46, of Nashville, Tenn., died on Nov. 12
in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Bailey died from a non-hostile gunshot wound.
Bailey was assigned to the 1175th Transportation Company, Army National
Guard, Tullahoma, Tenn.
11/13/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert A. Wise, 21, of Tallahassee, Fla., was killed on Nov. 12 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Wise was on a mounted patrol when an improvised explosive
device exploded. Wise was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment,
53rd Infantry Brigade, Florida National Guard, Tallahassee, Fla.
11/13/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Rayshawn S. Johnson, 20, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was killed on Nov. 3,
2003, in Tikrit, Iraq. Johnson was on patrol when his vehicle hit a landmine.
The soldier died as a result of his injuries. Johnson was assigned to
the 299th Engineer Battalion, 4th Infantry Division (Mech), based in Fort
Hood, Texas.
11/10/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gary L. Collins, 32, of Hardin, Texas, was killed on Nov. 8,
in Fallujah, Iraq. Collins was riding in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle when
it hit an improvised explosive device. The soldier died of his injuries.
Collins was assigned to 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry
Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.
Sgt. Nicholas A. Tomko, 24, of Pittsburgh, Pa., was killed on Nov. 9 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Tomko was the door gunner in a convoy vehicle when his
team came under small arms attack. The soldier died of his injuries. Tomko
was assigned to the 307th Military Police Company, U.S. Army Reserve,
New Kensington, Pa.
11/10/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Kurt R. Frosheiser, 22, of Des Moines, Iowa, was killed on Nov. 8
in Baghdad, Iraq. Frosheiser was the driver of a vehicle on mounted patrol
when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. Frosheiser was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
Baumholder, Germany.
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter went down on Nov. 7 in Tikrit, Iraq. There
were six soldiers killed in action on board the helicopter. The names
of four soldiers killed in the incident were previously announced on Nov.
9. Also killed were:
Capt. Benedict J. Smith, 29, of Monroe City, Mo. Smith was assigned to
101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
Command Sergeant Major Cornell W. Gilmore I, 45, of Baltimore, Md. Gilmore
was assigned to the Judge Advocate General Office, Headquarters Department
of the Army, Pentagon
11/09/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Morgan D. Kennon, 23, of Memphis, Tenn., was killed on Nov.
7, 2003, in Mosul, Iraq. Kennon was guarding a bank in downtown Mosul
when his position came under rocket-propelled grenade attack. Kennon was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell, Ky.
11/09/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Mark D. Vasquez, 35, of Port Huron, Mich., was killed on Nov.
8, 2003, in Fallujah, Iraq. Vasquez was in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle
that was struck by an improvised explosive device . The soldier died of
his injuries. Vasquez was assigned to 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.
UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was shot down Nov. 7, 2003, in Tikrit, Iraq.The
Black Hawk was shot down by unknown enemy ordnance.Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer (CW5) Sharon T. Swartworth [female], 43, of Virginia.
Swartworth was the regimental warrant officer for the Judge Advocate General
Office, based at Headquarters Department of the Army, Pentagon.
Chief Warrant Officer (CW3) Kyran E. Kennedy, 43, of Boston, Mass.
Staff Sgt. Paul M. Neff II, 30, of Fort Mill, S.C.
Sgt. Scott C. Rose, 30, of Fayetteville, N.C.
Kennedy, Neff and Rose were assigned to 5th Battalion, 101st Aviation
Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell,
Ky. There were six soldiers killed in action aboard the Black Hawk helicopter.
Two soldiers' names are still pending next-of-kin notification.
11/06/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James A. Chance III, 25, of Kokomo, Miss., was killed on Nov. 6,
2003, in Husaybah, Iraq. Chance died of injuries sustained when his vehicle
struck a landmine. Chance was assigned to C Company, 890th Engineer Battalion,
Army National Guard, based in Columbia, Miss.
11/06/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James R. Wolf, 21, of Scottsbluff, Neb., was killed on Nov. 6 in
Mosul, Iraq. Wolf was in a convoy when an improvised explosive device
was detonated. Wolf died of his injuries. He was assigned to Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 52nd Engineer Battalion, based in Fort Carson,
Colo.
Sgt. Paul F. Fisher, 39, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Nov. 6 at the
Homburg University Klinikum, Homberg, Germany. Fisher was very seriously
injured on Nov. 2 in Al Fallujah, Iraq, when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter
in which he was riding went down. As a result of the incident, there were
16 soldiers killed in action and 26 wounded. Fisher was assigned to Detachment
1, Company F, 106th Aviation Battalion, Army National Guard, based in
Davenport, Iowa.
11/06/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Jose A. Rivera, 34, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, was killed
on Nov. 5 in Mumuhdyah, Iraq. Rivera was part of a patrol when his unit
came under rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire. Rivera died of
his injuries. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
3rd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, based in Fort Bragg,
N.C.
Spc. Robert T. Benson, 20, of Spokane, Wash., died on Nov. 4, in Baghdad,
Iraq. Benson died from a non-hostile gunshot wound. Benson was assigned
to Company A, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
based in Smith Barracks, Germany.
11/05/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Francisco Martinez, 28, of Humacao, Puerto Rico, was killed on Nov.
4 in Baghdad, Iraq. Martinez was in a convoy when an improvised explosive
device exploded. Martinez died of his injuries. Martinez was assigned
to B Detachment, 82nd Soldier Support Battalion (Airborne), Fort Bragg,
N.C.
11/05/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Todd J. Bryant, 23, of Riverside, Calif., was killed on Oct. 31
in Al Fallujah, Iraq. Bryant was on patrol when an improvised explosive
device exploded. Bryant died of his injuries. Bryant was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
11/04/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Maurice J. Johnson, 21, of Levittown, Pa., was killed on Nov. 1 in
Mosul, Iraq. Johnson was riding in a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled
vehicle when it was hit by an improvised explosive device. Johnson died
as a result of his injuries. Johnson was assigned to C Company, 501st
Signal Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based in Fort
Campbell, Ky.
11/04/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were on board
a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter when it went down on Nov. 2 in Al Fallujah,
Iraq. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Bader, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colo. Bader was assigned
to Air Defense Artillery Battery, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,
based in Fort Carson, Colo.
Spc. Steven D. Conover, 21, of Wilmington, Ohio. Conover was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, based in Fort Sill, Okla.
Spc. Brian H. Penisten, 28, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Penisten was assigned
to Air Defense Artillery Battery, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,
based in Fort Carson, Colo.
Sgt. Joel Perez, 25, of Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Perez was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, based in Fort Sill, Okla.
Chief Warrant Officer Bruce A. Smith, 41, of West Liberty, Iowa. Smith
was assigned to Detachment 1, Company F, 106th Aviation Battalion, Army
National Guard, based in Davenport, Iowa.
11/04/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 2nd Lt. Richard
Torres, 25, of Clarksville, Tenn., who was killed on Oct. 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. While on combat patrol,
Torres’ convoy was hit by an improvised explosive device. Torres
died of his injuries. Torres was assigned to 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry
Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
11/03/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Joshua C. Hurley, 24, of Virginia, was killed on Nov. 1 in Mosul,
Iraq. Hurley was riding in a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle
when he was hit with an improvised explosive device. Hurley was assigned
to the 326th Engineer Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky. Hurley died as a result of his injuries.
2nd Lt. Benjamin J. Colgan, 30, of Kent, Wash., was killed on Nov. 1 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Colgan was responding to a rocket propelled grenade attack
when he was struck with an improvised explosive device. Colgan was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
Giessen, Germany. Colgan died as a result of his injuries.
11/03/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of nine soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were on board
a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter when it went down on Nov. 2 in Al Fallujah,
Iraq. Killed were:
Specialist Darius T. Jennings, 22 of Cordova, S.C., was killed on Nov.
2. Jennings was on board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter when it went down
in Al Fallujah, Iraq. Jennings was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, based in Fort Carson, Colo.
Sgt. Ernest G. Bucklew, 33, of Enon Valley, Pa. Bucklew was assigned to
Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
Pfc. Anthony D. Dagostino, 20, of Waterbury, Conn. Dagostino was assigned
to the 16th Signal Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
Pfc. Karina S. Lau, (female) 20, of Livingston, Calif. Lau was assigned
to the 16th Signal Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
Sgt. Keelan L. Moss, 23, of Houston, Texas. Moss was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
5th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla.
Sgt. Ross A. Pennanen, 36, of Oklahoma. Pennanen was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
5th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla.
1st Lt. Brian D. Slavenas, 30, of Genoa, Ill. Slavenas was assigned to
F Company, 106th Aviation Battalion, Army National Guard, Peoria, Ill.
Spc. Frances M. Vega (female), 20, of Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Vega
was assigned to the 151st Adjutant General Postal Detachment 3, Fort Hood,
Texas.
Staff Sgt. Joe N. Wilson, 30, of Mississippi. Wilson was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla.
11/02/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Paul A. Velazquez, 29, of Calif., was killed on November 2,
2003, in Al Fallujah, Iraq. Velazquez was onboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
when it made a crash landing. Velazquez was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
5th Field Artillery Regiment, III Corps Artillery, Fort Sill, Okla.
10/31/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Paul A. Sweeney, 32, of Lakeville, Pa., died Oct. 30 of wounds
sustained during an ambush near Musa, Qalax, Afghanistan. Sweeney was
assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
10/30/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Algernon Adams, 36, of Aiken, S.C., died on Oct. 28, of non-combat
related injuries at Forward Operating Base St. Mere, Iraq. dams was assigned
to the 122nd Engineer Battalion, Army National Guard, Edgefield, S.C.
10/29/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spec. Isaac Campoy, 21, of Douglas, Ariz, was killed on Oct. 28 in Baqubah,
Iraq. Campoy was fatally injured when his tank was hit with an improvised
explosive device. Compoy was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor
Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/29/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael Paul Barrera, 26, of Von Ormy, Texas, was killed on Oct.
28 in Baqubah, Iraq. Barrera was fatally injured when his tank was hit
with an improvised explosive device. Barrera was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
67th Armor Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/29/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Rachel K. Bosveld, 19, of Waupun, Wis., was killed Oct. 26 in Abu
Ghraib, Iraq. Bosveld was fatally injured during a mortar attack on the
Abu Ghraib Police Station. Bosveld was assigned to the 527th Military
Police Company, V Corps, Giesen, Germany.
10/28/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jamie L. Huggins, 26, of Hume, Mo., was killed in action on
Oct. 26 in Baghdad, Iraq. Huggins was on patrol when his vehicle was hit
with an improvised explosive device. Huggins was assigned to C Company,
2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. Aubrey D. Bell, 33, of Tuskegee, Ala., was killed in action on Oct.
27 in Baghdad, Iraq. Bell was at the Al Bayra Police Station when his
unit came under small arms fire and an improvised explosive device detonated
at his location. Bell was assigned to the 214th Military Police Company,
Alabama National Guard.
10/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Joseph R. Guerrera, 20, of Dunn, N.C., was killed on Oct. 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Guerrera was on patrol when his vehicle was hit with an improvised
explosive device. Guerrera was assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 325th
Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Pvt. Jonathan I. Falaniko, 20, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, was killed
in action on Oct. 27 in Baghdad, Iraq. Falaniko was near the Al Khadra
Police Station in downtown Baghdad when a vehicle containing an improvised
explosive device detonated. Falaniko was assigned to A Company, 70th Engineer
Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
10/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. Charles H. Buehring, 40, of Fayetteville, N.C., was killed on
Oct. 26 in Baghdad, Iraq. Buehring was fatally injured during a rocket-propelled
grenade attack on the Al-Rasheed Hotel. Buehring was assigned to Army
Central Command Headquarters (Forward), Fort McPherson, Ga.
10/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Steven Acosta, 19,
of Calexico, Calif., died on Oct. 26 in Baqubah, Iraq. Acosta died from
a non-hostile gunshot wound. Acosta was assigned to C Company, 3rd Battalion,
67th Armored Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom on Oct. 24 in Samaria, Iraq. Both
soldiers died of wounds received from an enemy mortar attack. Killed were:
Spc. Artimus D. Brassfield, 22, of Flint, Mich. Brassfield was assigned
to B Company, 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 4th Infantry Division,
based in Ft. Hood, Texas.
Spc. Jose L. Mora, 26, of Bell Gardens, Calif. Mora was assigned to C
Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division,
based in Ft. Carson, Colo.
10/24/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Michael S. Hancock,
29, of Yreka, Calif., was killed on Oct. 24 in Mosul, Iraq. Hancock was
on guard duty when he was shot. He died of his injuries. Hancock was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky.
10/24/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Capt. John R. Teal, 31,
of Mechanicsville, Va., was killed on Oct. 23 in Baqubah, Iraq. Teal was
in a convoy when an improvised explosive device exploded. He died of injuries
sustained in the explosion. Teal was assigned to 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/23/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. John P. Johnson, 24,
of Houston, Texas, died on Oct. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq. Johnson died of non-combat
related injuries. Johnson was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
10/23/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pvt. Jason M. Ward, 25,
of Tulsa, Okla., died on Oct. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq. Ward died of non-combat
related injuries. Ward was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment,
1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
10/22/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Paul J. Bueche, 19,
of Daphne, Ala., died on Oct. 21 in Balad, Iraq. Bueche was changing a
tire on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter when the tire exploded. Bueche was
assigned to the 131st Aviation Regiment, Army National Guard, Birmingham,
Ala.
10/21/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Paul J. Johnson,
29, of Calumet, Mich., was killed on Oct. 20 in Al Fallujah, Iraq. Johnson
was on a mounted patrol when the vehicle he was riding in hit an improvised
explosive device and later came under small arms fire by enemy forces.
Johnson was assigned to 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
10/21/2003 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Tech. Sgt. Bruce E. Brown,
32, of Coatopa, Ala., was killed in a motor vehicle accident on Sept.
4 near Al Udeid, Qatar. Brown was a fuels supervisor assigned to the 78th
Logistics Readiness Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, Ga.
10/20/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Both soldiers were killed in
action on Oct. 18 in Taza, Iraq, when enemy forces ambushed their patrol
using rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire. Killed were:
1st Lt. David R. Bernstein, 24, of Phoenixville, Pa.
Pfc. John D. Hart, 20, of Bedford, Mass.
The soldiers were assigned to 1st Battalion (Airborne), 508th Infantry
Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy.
10/17/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Michael L. Williams,
46, of Buffalo, N.Y., was killed on October 17, 2003, along MSR Jackson,
near Baghdad, Iraq. Williams was killed in action when his vehicle ran
over an improvised explosive device. He died as a result of his injuries.
Williams was assigned to the 105th Military Police Company, Army National
Guard, based in New York.
10/17/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom on Oct. 16 in Karbala, Iraq.
The soldiers were attempting to negotiate with armed men who were congregating
on a road near a mosque after curfew. The Iraqis opened fire killing three
soldiers and wounding seven others.. Killed were:
Lt. Col. Kim S. Orlando, 43, of Tennessee.
Staff Sgt. Joseph P. Bellavia, 28, of Wakefield, Mass.
Cpl. Sean R. Grilley, 24, of San Bernardino, Calif.
The soldiers were assigned to the 716th Military Police Battalion, 101st
Airborne Division (Air Assault), based in Fort Campbell, Ky. Orlando was
the commanding officer of the 716th Military Police Battalion.
10/16/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Spc. James E. Powell,
26, of Radcliff, Ky., who was killed on October 12 in Baji, Iraq. Powell
was killed when his M2/A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle struck an enemy anti-tank
mine. He died as a result of his injuries. Powell was assigned to B Company,
1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, based in
Fort Hood, Texas.
10/15/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Benjamin L. Freeman, 19, of Valdosta, Ga., drowned on Oct. 13 near
Al Asad, Iraq. Soldiers from his unit had been searching for Freeman when
they discovered him floating on the surface of the water near Haditha
dam. Attempts made to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. Freeman was assigned
to K Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, based in Fort
Carson, Colo.
Pfc. Jose Casanova, 23, of El Monte, Calif., died on Oct. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Casanova was in a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV)
when an Iraqi dump truck swerved and rolled over on top of his vehicle.
Casanova was one of two soldiers who were killed in this incident. Casanova
was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion,
325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, based in Fort
Bragg, N.C.
10/14/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Douglas J. Weismantle,
28, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died on Oct. 13 in Baghdad, Iraq. Weismantle was
driving a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV) when an
Iraqi dump truck swerved and rolled over on top of his vehicle. Weismantle
died as a result of his injuries. Weismantle was assigned to Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne, Fort Bragg, N.C.
10/14/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Stephen E. Wyatt, 19, of Kilgore, Texas, was killed on Oct. 13 in
Balad, Iraq. Wyatt was in a convoy that was hit by an improvised explosive
device and small arms fire. He died as a result of his injuries. Wyatt
was assigned to C Battery, 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment,
Fort Sill, Okla.
Spc. Donald L. Wheeler, 22, of Concord, Mich., was killed on Oct. 13 in
Tikrit, Iraq. Wheeler was searching for a possible improvised explosive
device when his unit came under attack from a rocket propelled grenade.
He died as a result of his injuries. Wheeler was assigned to A Company,
1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood,
Texas.
10/10/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kerry D. Scott, 21, of Mount Vernon, Wash., was killed on Oct. 6
in Iskandariyah, Iraq. While on a combat patrol, Scott's convoy was hit
by an improvised explosive device. Scott was one of two soldiers killed
in the blast. Scott was assigned to 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment,
10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Christopher W. Swisher, 26, of Lincoln, Neb., and Pvt. Sean
A. Silva, 23, of Roseville, Calif., were killed in an ambush on Oct. 9
in Baghdad, Iraq. The soldiers were on patrol when their unit was ambushed
by individuals using small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades. Both
soldiers were assigned to 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
10/10/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Spc. Joseph C.
Norquist, 26, of San Antonio, Texas, who was killed on Oct. 9 in Baqubah,
Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Norquist was in a convoy
that came under attack from rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire.
Norquist was fatally injured in the incident. Norquist was assigned to
the 588th Engineer Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/08/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 2nd Lt. Richard
Torres, 25, of Clarksville, Tenn., who was killed on Oct. 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. While on combat patrol,
Torres’ convoy was hit by an improvised explosive device. Torres
died of his injuries. Torres was assigned to 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry
Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
10/08/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Spc. Spencer T.
Karol, 20, of Woodruff, Ariz., who was killed on Oct. 6 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Karol was on a mission
to observe enemy activity when a command detonated device exploded. His
vehicle was overturned from the force of the explosion and he was fatally
injured. Karol was assigned to the 165th Military Intelligence, V Corps,
Darmstadt, Germany.
10/07/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Lt. Col. Paul W.
Kimbrough, 44, of Washington, D.C. who was supporting Operation Enduring
Freedom. Kimbrough died on Oct. 3 in Incirlik, Turkey, of a non-combat
related cause. Kimbrough was medically evacuated from Baghram, Afghanistan,
to Turkey. He was taken to the 39th Medical Squadron where he remained
hospitalized until his death. Kimbrough was assigned to the 416th Engineer
Command, Team 28, U.S. Army Reserve, Fort Benning, Ga.
10/05/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James H. Pirtle, 27, of La Mesa, N.M., was killed on Oct. 4 in Assadah,
Iraq. Pirtle was in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle when an RPG struck his
vehicle. Pirtle died of his injuries. Pirtle was assigned to C Company,
2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
Pfc. Charles M. Sims, 18, of Miami, Fla., drowned on Oct. 3 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Sims was assigned to the 549th Military Police Company, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
10/03/2003 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Hospitalman Joshua McIntosh,
22, of Kingman, Ariz., died 26 June in Karbala, Iraq, from a non-hostile
gunshot wound. Hospitalman McIntosh was assigned to the Third Battalion,
Seventh Marine Regiment, 29 Palms, Calif.
10/03/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Analaura Esparza Gutierrez, 21, of Houston, Texas, was killed on
Oct. 1 in Tikrit, Iraq. Esparza Gutierrez was in a convoy that was hit
by an improvised explosive device and rocket propelled grenades. Esparza
Gutierrez died of her injuries. Esparza Gutierrez was assigned to A Company,
4th Forward Support Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Simeon Hunte, 23, of Essex, N.J., was killed on Oct. 1 in Al Khadra,
Iraq. Hunte was on patrol when an Iraqi citizen approached and shot him.
Hunte was assigned to 1st Battalion, 13th Armored Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
10/02/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Command Sgt. Maj. James D. Blankenbecler, 40, of Alexandria, Va., was
killed on Oct. 1 in Samarra, Iraq. Blankenbecler was in a convoy that
was hit by an improvised explosive device and rocket propelled grenades.
Blankenbecler died of his injuries. Blankenbecler was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Dustin K. McGaugh, 20, of Derby, Kan., died on Sept. 30 in Balad,
Iraq. McGaugh died from a non-hostile gunshot wound. McGaugh was assigned
to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 17th Field Artillery Brigade,
Fort Sill, Okla.
10/01/2003 DOD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that the deaths of Sgt. Andrew
Joseph Baddick, 26, and Pfc. Kristian E. Parker, 23.
Baddick drowned Sept. 29 as he tried to rescue another soldier whose vehicle
had entered a canal near Abu Ghraib Prison, Iraq. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Parker died on Sept. 29 of non-combat related injuries at Camp AS Sayliyah,
Qatar. She was assigned to the 205th Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army National
Guard, Slidell, La.
10/01/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Darrin K. Potter,
24, of Louisville, Ky., was killed on Sept. 29 near Abu Ghraib Prison,
Iraq. Potter was a member of a military police team searching the prison
area. During the search, his vehicle left the road and went into a canal.
SGT Potter died in the vehicle. Two other soldiers escaped. Potter was
assigned to the 223rd Military Police Company, U.S. Army National Guard,
Louisville, Ky.
09/30/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Christopher
E. Cutchall, 30, of McConnellsburg, Pa., was killed on Sept. 29 west of
Baghdad, Iraq. Cutchall was traveling in a convoy when an improvised explosive
device detonated as his vehicle passed by. He died of injuries sustained
in the incident. Cutchall was assigned to Delta Troop , 4th Cavalry, Fort
Riley, Kan.
09/30/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Evan W. O'Neill, 19,
of Haverhill, Mass., was killed on Sept. 29 in Shkin, Afghanistan. O'Neill
was on patrol when he was engaged by enemy forces. He died of injuries
sustained during the attack. O'Neill was assigned to 1st Battalion, 87th
Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
09/28/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Capt. Robert L. Lucero, 34, of Casper,
Wyo., was killed on Sept. 25, 2003, in Tikrit, Iraq. Lucero died and another
soldier was injured when they were struck by an improvised explosive device.
Lucero was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division Rear Area Operation Center,
U.S. Army National Guard, Casper, Wyo.
09/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Lisa M. Andrews, 24, of Lenexa,
Kan., died on Sept. 26, 2003, near Overland Park, Kan. Andrews was on
leave from her unit when she was struck and killed by a civilian vehicle
as she was walking across U.S. Highway 69. Andrews was assigned to the
129th Transportation Company, U.S. Army Reserve, based in New Century,
Kan.
09/27/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Kyle G. Thomas, 23, of Topeka,
Kan., was killed on Sept. 25, 2003, in Tikrit, Iraq. Thomas was on patrol
when an improvised explosive device exploded. He died of injuries sustained
in the explosion. Thomas was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry
Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Fort Ederle, Italy.
09/26/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Sgt. 1st Class
Robert E. Rooney, 43, of Nashua, N.H. Rooney died on Sep. 25 at Shuabai
Port, in Kuwait, when he was struck by a forklift and died of his injuries.
Rooney was assigned to the 379th Engineer Company, U.S. Army National
Guard, based in Bourne, Mass.
09/25/2003 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of Spc. Michael Andrade,
28, of Bristol, Rhode Island. Andrade died on Sept. 24 in Balad, Iraq.
Andrade was a passenger in a HMMWV when a 5-ton truck struck the side
of his vehicle. He died of injuries sustained in the accident. Andrade
was assigned to the 115th Military Police Company, U.S. Army National
Guard, Cranston, Rhode Island.
09/23/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Brian R. Faunce, 28, of Philadelphia, Pa., died on Sept. 18 in Al
Asad, Iraq. Faunce was moving in a Bradley fighting vehicle when his vehicle
crossed under some low laying power lines. The soldier reached up and
grabbed the lines and was fatally injured. Faunce was assigned to Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Carson, Colo.
Two soldiers were killed in a mortar attack on Sept. 20 in Abu Gareeb,
Iraq. Killed were:
Spc. Lunsford B. Brown II, 27, of Creedmore, N.C. Brown was assigned to
A Company, 302nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Patton Barracks, Germany.
Sgt. David T. Friedrich, 26, of Hammond, N.Y. Friedrich was assigned to
B Company, 325th Military Intelligence Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Waterbury,
Conn.
Spc. Paul J. Sturino, 21, of Rice Lake, Wis., died on Sept. 22 in Quest,
Iraq. Sturino died from a non-combat weapons discharge. Sturino was assigned
to B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Campbell,
Ky.
09/22/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Three soldiers were killed
in an ambush by small arms fire and rocket propelled grenade, on Sept.
18 in Tikrit, Iraq. Killed were:
Sgt. Anthony O. Thompson, 26, of Orangeburg, S.C.
Spc. Richard Arriaga, 20, of Ganado, Texas
Spc. James C. Wright, 27, of Morgan, Texas
The soldiers were assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 4th
Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
Staff Sgt. Frederick L. Miller, Jr., 27, of Hagerstown, Ind., was killed
on Sept. 20 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Miller was conducting a security patrol
when an improvised explosive device hit his vehicle. Miller died of his
injuries. Miller was assigned to Troop K, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
9/17/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Craig S. Ivory, 26,
of Port Matilda, Pa., died on Aug. 17 in Homberg University Hospital,
Germany. Ivory was medically evacuated from Kuwait on Aug. 12. Ivory died
of a non-combat related cause on Aug. 17. Ivory was assigned to the 501st
Forward Support Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Southern European Task
Force, Vicenza, Italy.
09/17/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Alyssa R. Peterson,
27, of Flagstaff, Ariz., died on Sept. 15 in Telafar, Iraq. Peterson died
from a non-combat weapons discharge. Peterson was assigned to C Company,
311th Military Intelligence Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
09/16/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Kevin C. Kimmerly,
31, of North Creek, N.Y., was killed on Sept. 15, in Baghdad, Iraq. While
on patrol, Kimmerly's vehicle was hit by a rocket propelled grenade. Kimmerly
died of his injuries. Kimmerly was assigned to B Battery, 4th Battalion,
27th Field Artillery Regiment, based in Baumholder, Germany.
09/15/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Kevin N. Morehead, 33, of Little Rock, Ark., and Sgt. 1st
Class William M. Bennett, 35, of Seymour, Tenn., were killed on Sept.
12, in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Both soldiers died of wounds they received when
their unit executed a raid on enemy forces. The soldiers were assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Sgt. Trevor A. Blumberg, 22, of Canton, Mich., was killed on Sept. 14
in Baghdad, Iraq. Blumberg was on patrol when two improvised explosive
devices struck his vehicle. Blumberg was assigned to 1st Battalion, 504th
Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/12/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Henry Ybarra III,
32, of Austin, Texas, died on Sept. 11 in Balad, Iraq. Ybarra was changing
the tire on a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck when the tire exploded.
Ybarra died of his injuries. Ybarra was assigned to D Troop, 6th Squadron,
6th Cavalry, Illesheim, Germany.
09/11/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joseph E. Robsky, Jr., 31, of Elizaville, N.Y., was killed
on Sept. 10 in Baghdad, Iraq. Robsky was on call to neutralize an improvised
explosive device (IED) after the initial attempt failed. Soldier returned
to the site to render it safe, and the IED detonated. Robsky was assigned
to the 759th Ordnance Company, Fort Irwin, Calif.
Spc. Ryan G. Carlock, 25, of Macomb, Ill., was killed on Sept. 9 northwest
of Baghdad, Iraq. Carlock died of injuries sustained when his fuel truck
was attacked by the enemy. Carlock was assigned to the 416th Transportation
Company, 260th Quartermaster Battalion (Petroleum Support), Hunter Army
Airfield, Ga.
09/10/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Jarrett B. Thompson,
27, of Dover, Del., died on Sept. 7 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
in Washington, D.C. Thompson was in a convoy on Aug. 30 when a civilian
vehicle passed the convoy and cut in front of the lead military vehicle
and an approaching Iraqi truck. The driver of the civilian vehicle hit
Thompson's truck. Thompson was medically evacuated to WRAMC where he later
died of his injuries. Thompson was assigned to the 946th Transportation
Company, U.S. Army Reserve, Lewes, Del.
09/04/2003: DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Cameron B. Sarno,
43, of Waipahu, Hawaii, died on Sept. 1 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Sarno
was hit by a truck while changing his vehicle's tire. Sarno died as a
result of his injuries. Sarno was assigned to the 257th Transportation
Company, U.S. Army Reserve, Las Vegas, Nev.
09/03/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Sean K. Cataudella, 28, of Tucson, Ariz., died on Aug. 30 in Ba’qubah,
Iraq. Cataudella was driving a military vehicle when he hit an embankment
and rolled into a canal. Cataudella was assigned to the 1st Squadron,
10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Sgt. Charles T. Caldwell, 38, of North Providence, R.I., was killed on
Sept. 1 on Main Supply Route Tampa, south of Baghdad, Iraq. Caldwell was
one of two soldiers killed in a vehicle that was struck by an improvised
explosive device. Caldwell died of his injuries. Caldwell was assigned
to the 115th Military Police Company, U.S. Army National Guard, Cranston,
R.I.
Pfc. Christopher A. Sisson, 20, of Oak Park, Ill., died on Sept. 2 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Sisson was in a UH-60 helicopter participating in an air
assault mission. The helicopter flipped and crashed on take off. He died
of injuries sustained in the incident. Sisson was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 325th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/03/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers
who were killed on Aug. 31, in Shkin, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation
Enduring Freedom. Killed were:
Spc. Chad C. Fuller, 24, of Potsdam, N.Y.
Pfc. Adam L. Thomas, 21, of Palos Hills, Ill.
Both soldiers were killed while on patrol when their squad was attacked.
They died of injuries sustained during the attack. The soldiers were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y.
09/02/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. 1st Class Mitchell
A. Lane, 34, of Lompoc, Calif., died on Aug. 29 in Afghanistan. Lane fell
approximately 25 feet when he was conducting a fast rope infiltration
into a known enemy cave complex. Lane died of his injuries. Lane was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/02/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Joseph Camara,
40, of New Bedford, Mass., was killed Sept. 1 on Main Supply Route Tampa,
south of Baghdad, Iraq. Camara was one of two soldiers who were killed
when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. Camara
died of his injuries. Camara was assigned to the 115th Military Police
Company, U.S. Army National Guard, Cranston, R.I.
08/30/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Mark A. Lawton,
41, of Hayden, Colo., was killed on Aug. 29, 2003, north of As Suaydat,
Iraq. Lawton was in a convoy that was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade.
Lawton was assigned to the 244th Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve,
Grand Junction, Colo.
08/29/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lt. Col. Anthony L. Sherman,
43, of Pottstown, Pa., died on August 27 in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Sherman
died as a result of non-combat related injury (medical). Sherman was assigned
to the 304th Civil Affairs Brigade, U.S. Army Reserves, based in Philadelphia,
Pa.
08/28/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Gregory A. Belanger,
24, of Narragansett, R.I., was killed on August 27 in Al Hallia, Iraq.
Belanger was in a vehicle when an improvised explosive device struck his
vehicle. Belanger died of his injuries. Belanger was assigned to Headquarters
and Headquarters Service Company, 325th Military Intelligence Battalion,
U.S. Army Reserves, based at Ayer, Mass.
08/27/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rafael L. Navea, 34, of Pittsburgh, PA, was killed on Aug. 27 in
Al Fallujah, Iraq. Navea was in a vehicle when an improvised explosive
device struck his vehicle. Navea died of his injuries. Navea was assigned
to C Battery, 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, based at Fort
Sill, Okla.
Pfc. Pablo Manzano, 19, B Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, V Corps, Bamberg,
Germany, of Heber, Calif., died on Aug. 25 in Logistical Support Area
Dogwood, Iraq. Manzano died as a result of a non-combat weapons discharge.
08/27/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Darryl T. Dent, 21,
of Washington, D.C., was killed on August 26 in Southeast Arimadi, Iraq.
Dent was in a convoy when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle.
Dent died of his injuries. Dent was assigned to the 547th Transportation
Company, U.S. Army National Guard, based in Washington, D.C.
08/26/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Ronald D. Allen Jr.,
22, of Mitchell, Ind., died on Aug. 25 near Balad, Iraq. Allen was conducting
convoy operations when he was involved in a vehicular accident. Allen
died of his injuries. Allen was assigned to the 502nd Personnel Service
Battalion, 43rd Area Support Group, Fort Carson, Colo.
08/25/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Pfc. Michael S. Adams, 20, of Spartanburg, S.C., died on Aug. 21 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Adams was participating in a small arms fire exercise on the range
when a bullet ricocheted and ignited a fire in the building. He died as
a result of injuries sustained during the fire. Adams was assigned to
1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder,
Germany.
Spc. Stephen M. Scott, 21, of Lawton, Okla., died on Aug. 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Scott died as a result of non-combat injuries. Scott was assigned
to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
Pfc. Vorn J. Mack, 19, of Orangeburg, S.C., died on Aug. 23 near the Hadithah
Dam, west of Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Mack jumped into the Euphrates River to
take a swim and did not resurface. A search party found Mack's body downstream
on Aug. 24. Mack was assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort
Carson, Colo.
08/22/2003: DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lt. Kylan A. Jones-Huffman,
31, of Aptos, Calif., was killed Aug. 21 in Al Hillah, Iraq, by an unidentified
gunman. Jones-Huffman was on temporary duty with the I Marine Expeditionary
Force.
08/22/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Bobby C. Franklin,
38, of Mineral Bluff, Ga., was killed on Aug. 20 in Baghdad, Iraq. Franklin
died of injuries sustained by an improvised explosive device. Franklin
was assigned to the 210th Military Police Company, U.S. Army National
Guard, Murphy N.C.
08/21/2003: DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Petty Officer 1st Class
David M. Tapper, 32, of Camden County, N.J., died of wounds received in
action Aug. 20 in Afghanistan.
08/21/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Kenneth W. Harris,
Jr., 23, of Charlotte, Tenn., was killed on Aug. 20 in Scania, Iraq. Harris
was fatally injured in a two-vehicle accident while driving south on the
main supply route. Another soldier was also injured in the incident.
08/19/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Eric R. Hull, 23,
of Uniontown, Pa., was killed on Aug. 18 in Baghdad, Iraq. Hull was in
a military vehicle returning from the airport when his vehicle hit an
improvised explosive device. Hull died of his injuries. Hull was assigned
to the 307th Military Police Company, U.S. Army Reserves, New Kensington,
Pa.
08/18/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. David M. Kirchhoff,
31, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Aug. 14 in Landstuhl, Germany. Pfc.
Kirchhoff suffered a non-hostile injury on Aug. 8 and died on Aug. 14.
Kirchhoff was assigned to the 2133rd Transportation Company, U.S. Army
National Guard, Centerville, Iowa.
08/15/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Steven W. White, 29,
of Lawton, Okla., was killed on August 13 in Tikrit, Iraq. White died
of injuries sustained when his M113 armored personnel carrier hit an antitank
mine. White was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 4th
Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, based at Fort Hood, Texas.
08/14/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Taft V. Williams,
29, of New Orleans, La., was killed on August 12 near Ar Ramadi, Iraq.
Williams was in a convoy when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive
device. Williams died of his injuries. Williams was assigned to the 3rd
Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
08/14/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Timmy R. Brown, Jr.,
21, of Conway, Pa., was killed on Aug. 12 in Taji, Iraq. Brown was in
a convoy when he was injured by an explosive device. Brown died of his
injuries. Brown was assigned to D Company, 519th Military Intelligence
Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C.
08/13/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Daniel R. Parker,
18, of Lake Elsinore, Calif., died on Aug. 12 in Mosul, Iraq. Parker was
thrown from his vehicle when the driver swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle
in another lane. Parker was fatally injured. Parker was assigned to B
Battery, 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
08/13/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Richard S. Eaton
Jr., 37, of Guilford, Conn., died on August 12 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. A fellow
soldier tried to wake Eaton and noticed he was not breathing. Eaton was
assigned to the 323rd Military Intelligence Battalion, U.S. Army Reserves,
based at Fort Meade, Md.
08/12/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Brandon Ramsey, 21,
of Calumet City, Ill, died on Aug. 8 in Tallil, Iraq. Ramsey was part
of a convoy escort mission when the vehicle he was in rolled over during
a chase of a suspicious vehicle and fatally injured him. Ramsey was assigned
to the 933rd Military Police Company, U.S. Army National Guard, Chicago,
Ill.
08/12/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. David S. Perry,
36, of Bakersfield, Calif., was killed on Aug. 10 in Baquabah, Iraq. Perry
was inspecting a suspicious package when it exploded and fatally injured
him. Perry was assigned to 649th Military Police Company, U.S. Army National
Guard, Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif.
08/11/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Floyd G. Knighten, Jr., 55, of Olla, La., died on Aug. 9 in Iraq.
Knighten died as a result of a non-combat related cause while in a convoy
from Camp Bilad heading to Camp Pennsylvania. Knighten was assigned to
the 1087th Transportation Support Company, Army National Guard, Fort Polk,
La.
Spc. Levi B. Kinchen, 21, of Tickfaw, La., died on Aug. 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq. A fellow soldier tried to wake Kinchen and noticed he was not breathing.
Kinchen was assigned to 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
Pvt. Matthew D. Bush, 20, of East Alton, Ill., died on Aug. 8 in Camp
Caldwell, Iraq. A fellow soldier tried to wake Bush and noticed he was
not breathing. Bush was assigned to F Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Armored
Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
Pfc. Duane E. Longstreth, 19, of Tacoma, Wash., died on Aug. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Longstreth died as a result of non-combat related injuries. Longstreth
was assigned to Company B, 307th Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C.
08/08/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Kyle C. Gilbert, 20, of Brattleboro, Vt., was killed on Aug. 6 in
Baghdad, Iraq. An Iraqi vehicle opened fire on Gilbert's unit. Gilbert
died of injuries received during the ambush. Gilbert was assigned to C
Company, 2nd Battalion, 325th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. Leonard D. Simmons, 33, of New Bern, N.C., died on Aug. 6 in Mosul,
Iraq. Simmons died of a non-combat related cause. Simmons was assigned
to C Company, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
08/07/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Brian R. Hellerman,
35, of Freeport, Minn., was killed on Aug. 6 in Baghdad, Iraq. An Iraqi
vehicle opened fire on Hellerman's unit. He died of injuries received
during the ambush. Hellerman was assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion,
325th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
There were two soldiers killed during this ambush. The identity of the
second soldier is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
08/07/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Farao K. Letufuga, 20, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died on Aug.
5 in Mosul, Iraq. Letufuga fatally fell from the top of a building while
he was performing guard duty. Letufuga was assigned to Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Zeferino E. Colunga, 20, of Bellville, Texas, died on Aug. 6 at Homburg
University Hospital in Germany. Colunga was initially evacuated to the
28th Combat Support Hospital in Iraq on Aug. 4. He was then evacuated
to Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center and later to Homburg hospital
for further evaluation. He remained at Homburg until his death. His death
was unrelated to the recent cases of pneumonia in Southwest Asia. Colunga
was assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Armored Calvary Regiment, Fort Polk,
La.
08/07/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. David L. Loyd,
44, of Jackson, Tenn., died on Aug. 5 in Kuwait. Loyd was on a mission
when he experienced severe chest pains. The soldier was sent to the Kuwait
hospital where he was pronounced dead. Loyd was assigned to the 1175th
Transportation Company, Army National Guard, Brownsville, Tenn.
08/04/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of three soldiers
who were killed while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Pvt. Michael J. Deutsch, 21, of Dubuque, Iowa was killed on July 31 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Deutsch was in a vehicle that was struck by an explosive
device. Deutsch was assigned to 1st Squadron, 1st Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Armstrong Barracks, Germany.
Spc. James I. Lambert III, 22, of Raleigh, N.C. was killed on July 31
in Baghdad, Iraq. Lambert was struck by a stray bullet fired during what
was believed to be a celebratory event by local nationals. Lambert was
assigned to the 407th Combat Support Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Spc. Justin W. Hebert, 20, of Arlington, Wash., was killed on August 1
in Kirkuk, Iraq. Hebert was on patrol when his vehicle was struck by a
rocket propelled grenade. Hebert was assigned to the 319th Field Artillery,
173rd Airborne Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy.
08/01/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that 1st Lt. Leif E. Nott, 24,
of Cheyenne, Wyo., was killed on July 30 in Belaruz, Iraq, while supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Nott died of wounds received from hostile fire.
Nott was assigned to A Troop, 1st Battalion, 10th Cavalry, Fort Hood,
Texas.
07/30/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Nathaniel Hart Jr.,
29, of Valdosta, Ga., died on July 28 in Tillil, Iraq. Hart died of injuries
he received when his vehicle went off the road and rolled over. Hart was
assigned to the 416th Transportation Company, 260th Quartermaster Battalion,
Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
07/29/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. William J. Maher III,
35, Yardley, Pa., was killed on July 28 in Baghdad, Iraq. Maher was in
a convoy when he was injured by an improvised explosive device. Maher
died of his injuries. Maher was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
based at Ray Barracks, Germany.
07/29/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers
who were killed while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Pfc. Jonathan M. Cheatham, 19, of Camden, Ark., was killed on July 26
in Baghdad, Iraq. Cheatham was in a convoy that came under rocket propelled
grenade attack. Cheatham was assigned to the 489th Engineer Battalion,
U.S. Army Reserve, North Little Rock, Ark.
Sgt. Heath A. McMillin, 29, of Canandaigua, N.Y., was killed on July 27
South of Baghdad, Iraq. McMillin was on patrol when he came under attack
from rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire. McMillin was assigned
to the 105th Military Police Company, Army National Guard, Buffalo, N.Y.
07/28/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of three soldiers
killed on July 26, in Baghdad, Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi
Freedom. The deceased are:
Sgt. Daniel K. Methvin, 22, Belton, Texas
Spc. Jonathan P. Barnes, 21, Anderson, Mo.
Pfc. Wilfredo Perez Jr., 24, Norwalk, Conn.
The soldiers were killed as a result of a grenade being thrown from a
window of an Iraqi civilian hospital that they were guarding. The soldiers
were assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion,
67th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
07/28/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Ramon Reyes Torres,
29, Caguas, Puerto Rico, was killed on July 16 in Baghdad, Iraq. Reyes
Torres was killed as he sought cover from a passing truck that contained
a command detonated device. Reyes Torres was assigned to the 432nd Transportation
Company, Ceiba, Puerto Rico.
07/25/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Juan M. Serrano, 31,
Manati, Puerto Rico, died on July 24 in Baghdad, Iraq. Serrano was changing
a tire on an M998 vehicle when it fell on him inflicting a fatal head
injury. Serrano was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
1st Battalion, 37th Armor, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
07/25/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that on July 23 east of Baghdad,
Iraq, Capt. Joshua T. Byers, 29, of Nevada was killed in action when his
convoy hit an explosive device. Byers was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters
Troop, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment, in Fort Carson, Co.
On July 24, three soldiers were killed north of Al Hawd, Iraq, when their
military convoy came under enemy fire. Killed were:
Cpl. Evan Asa Ashcraft, 24, West Hills, Calif. Ashcraft was assigned to
the Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division,
in Fort Campbell, Ky.
Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, 22, Bay Shore, N.Y. Heighter was assigned
to the 2/320th Field Artillery, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Staff Sgt. Hector R. Perez, 40, of Corpus Christi, Texas. Perez was assigned
to Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division,
in Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/23/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Brett T. Christian,
27, North Royalton, Ohio, was killed on July 23 in Mosul, Iraq. Christian
was in a convoy that came under attack by rocket propelled grenades. Christian
was assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 502 Infantry, 101st Airborne
Div., Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/23/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Jon P. Fettig, 30,
Dickinson, N.D., was killed on July 22 on the outside of Ar Ramadi, Iraq.
Fettig was killed when the Heavy Expanded-Mobility Tactical Truck he was
in was hit by a rocket propelled grenade. Fettig was assigned to the 957th
Engineer Company (V Corps), Bismarck, N.D.
07/22/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher R. Willoughby, 29, Phenix City, Ala., died
on July 20 in Baghdad, Iraq. Willoughby was riding in a vehicle that rolled
over. Willoughby was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 221st
Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Gillen, Ga.
Cpl. Mark A. Bibby, 25, Watha, N.C., was died on July 21 in Baghdad, Iraq.
Bibby was in a convoy to a water treatment facility when an improvised
explosive device exploded. Bibby was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters
Detachment, 422 Civil Affairs Battalion, Greensboro, N.C.
07/21/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Justin W. Garvey,
23, Townsend, Mass., was killed on July 20 in Tallifar, Iraq. Garvey was
patrolling in his vehicle when it was ambushed and struck by rocket propelled
grenades. Garvey was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1-187
Infantry Battalion, Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/20/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Jason D. Jordan, 24
of Elba, Ala. died on July 20 in Tallifar, Iraq. Sgt. Jordan was patrolling
a village when the vehicle was ambushed by RPGs (rocket propelled grenades).
Jordan was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1-187 Infantry
Battalion, Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/20/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraq Freedom.
Sgt. Mason Douglas Whetstone, 30, a Utah native, died on July 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Whetstone died as a result of non-combat injuries. Whetstone was
assigned to the 3d Battalion, 58th Aviation (Forward), Hanau, Germany.
Second Lt. Jonathan D. Rozier, 25, of Katy, Texas died on July 19 at Baghdad,
Iraq. Lieutenant Rozier’s unit was fired upon by rocket-propelled
grenades and small arms fire while providing security at a municipal building.
Rozier was assigned to B Company, 2-70th Armor Battalion, Fort Riley,
KS (1st Armored Division).
07/19/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Joel L. Bertoldie,
20, Independence, Mo. died on July 18 at Fallujah, Iraq. Bertoldie was
thrown from the military vehicle he was driving when an explosive device
was detonated underneath. Bertoldie was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters
Company, 4-64 Armor Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga.
07/18/2003: DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Petty Officer 3rd Class
David J. Moreno, 26, Gering, Neb., was killed July 17 in Al Hamishiyah,
Iraq, from a non-hostile gunshot wound. Moreno was assigned to the Naval
Medical Center San Diego, Fourth Marine Division Detachment.
07/16/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Cory Ryan Geurin,
18, of Santee, Calif., was killed in Babylon, Iraq, on July 15. He was
standing post on a palace roof in Babylon when he fell approximately 60
feet. Geurin was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
07/16/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Jaror C. Puello-Coronado,
36, Pocono Summit, Pa., died on July 13 at Camp Edson, Iraq. Puello-Coronado
was manning a traffic point when the operator of a dump truck lost control
of the vehicle. Puello-Coronado was struck by the truck and died of his
injuries. Puello-Coronado was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 310th Military Police Battalion, in Uniondale, N.Y.
07/15/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpt. Paul J. Cassidy, 36, of Laingsburg, Mich., died July 13 in Camp Babylon,
Iraq. Cassidy died as a result of non-combat injuries. This incident is
under investigation. Cassidy was assigned to the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion
in Wis.
Sgt. Michael T. Crockett, 27, of Soperton, Ga., was killed on July 14
in Baghdad, Iraq. Crockett was on patrol when he came under RPG attack.
Crockett was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion,
7th Infantry Regiment, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Spc. Joshua M. Neusche, 20, of Montreal, Mo., died July 12 in Homburg
Hospital, Germany. Neusche died from a non-combat cause. Neusche was assigned
to the 203rd Engineer Battalion, in Joplin, Mo.
Spc. Christian C. Schulz, 20, of Colleyville, Texas, died July 11 in Baqubah,
Iraq. Schulz died as a result of non-combat injuries. This incident is
under investigation. Schulz was assigned to the 3rd Troop, 67th Armor
Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
07/14/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Roger D. Rowe, 54, Bon Aqua,
Tenn., was killed on July 9 in Iraq. Rowe died as a result of an enemy
sniper attack. Rowe was assigned to the 1174th Troop Command, in Columbia,
Tenn.
07/14/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew
Tetrault, 20, Moreno Valley, Calif., was killed in Kuwait on July 9 in
a vehicle accident. Tetrault was assigned to 7th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
07/11/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Dan H. Gabrielson, 39, Spooner, Wis., died on July 9 in
Ba Qubah, Iraq. Gabrielson was assigned to the 652nd Engineer Company,
Ellsworth, Wis. He was traveling in a convoy that came under attack. He
was killed by hostile fire.
Sgt. Melissa Valles, 26, Eagle Pass, Texas, died on July 9 in Balad, Iraq.
Valles was assigned to B Company, 64th Forward Support Battalion, Fort
Carson, Col. She died as a result of non-combat injuries.
07/10/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Christopher P. Geiger,
38, of Allentown, Pa., died on July 9 in Bagram, Afghanistan. Geiger died
of a non-combat related cause while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Geiger was assigned to the 213th Area Support Group, Allentown, Pa.
07/09/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of three soldiers
who died of non-combat related causes while supporting Operation Iraqi
Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Barry Sanford, Sr., 46, of Aurora, Colo., died on July 7 in
Balad, Iraq. Sanford was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
101st Support Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Sgt. 1st Class Craig A. Boling, 38, of Elkhart, Ind., died on July 8 in
Camp Wolf, Kuwait. Boling was assigned to Company C, 1-152nd Infantry,
Tell City, Ind.
Pvt. Robert L. McKinley, 23, of Kokomo, Ind., died on July 8 in Homberg,
Germany. McKinley was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
1-101st Air Assault, Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/08/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Chad L. Keith, 21, Batesville, Ind., was killed on July 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Keith was on mounted patrol when his vehicle drove past an object
that exploded on the side of the road. Keith was assigned to the 2-325th
Infantry, Company D, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. David B. Parson, 30, Kannapolis, N.C., was killed on July 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Parson was conducting a raid on a house when he was shot and killed.
Parson was assigned to the 1-37th Armored Battalion, 1st Armored Division,
Friedburg, Germany.
Spc. Jeffrey M. Wershow, 22, Gainesville, Fla., was killed on July 6 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Wershow was conducting military operations when he was
shot and killed. Wershow was assigned to the 2-124th Infantry, 1st Armored
Division, Orlando, Fla.
07/04/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Edward J. Herrgott,
20, of Shakopee, Minn., died on July 3 in Baghdad, Iraq. Herrgott died
from a gunshot wound while on patrol. Herrgott was assigned to the 1-36th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Wiesbaden, Germany.
07/03/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Corey L. Small, 20,
of East Berlin, Pa. died on July 3 in Iraq. Small died from a non-combat
related cause. Small was assigned to the 502nd Military Intelligence Company,
2 ACR, Fort Polk, La.
07/03/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Cpl. Travis J. Bradachnall,
21, of Multnomah County, Ore. died on July 2 in Iraq. Bradachnall was
killed in an explosion during a mine clearing operation near the city
of Karbala. Bradachnall was assigned to Combat Service Support Group 11,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
07/03/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Jonathan W. Lambert,
28, of Newsite, Miss., died June 1 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center,
Germany, as a result of injuries he suffered when his HMMWV rolled over
on May 26 in Iraq. Lambert was assigned to the Headquarters Battalion,
1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
07/02/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that 1st Sgt. Christopher D.
Coffin, 51, of Bethlehem, Pa, died on July 1 on Highway 8 in Iraq. Coffin's
vehicle ran into a ditch while trying to avoid a civilian vehicle. Coffin
was assigned to the 352nd Civil Affairs Battalion, Riverdale, Md.
06/30/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Kelvin E. Feliciano
Gutierrez, 21, of Anasco, Puerto Rico, was killed on June 28 in Orgun-E,
Afghanistan. Gutierrez was a .50 caliber gunner on a vehicle that was
returning from patrol when it veered off the road and turned over. Gutierrez
suffered fatal injuries while trapped under the vehicle. Gutierrez was
assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/30/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers
who were killed while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Tomas Sotelo Jr., 20, of Houston, Texas, was killed on June 27 in
Baghdad, Iraq. Sotelo was traveling in a convoy when a rocket propelled
grenade struck his vehicle. Sotelo was assigned to Headquarters Troop,
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
Sgt. Timothy M. Conneway, 22, of Enterprise, Ala., was injured on June
26 in Baghdad, Iraq and he later died of wounds on June 28. Conneway was
traveling in a government vehicle when an explosive device detonated and
struck the vehicle. Conneway was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger
Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
06/30/2003: DoD Announces Change in Army Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today a change in status of two soldiers
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown on June 25 to killed in action.
The soldiers failed to respond to a radio check South of Balad, Iraq.
The soldiers' remains were located on June 28 in Taji, Iraq. The two soldiers
are:
Sgt. 1st Class Gladimir Philippe, 37, of Linden, N.J. and Pfc. Kevin C.
Ott, 27, of Columbus, Ohio.
Both soldiers are assigned to Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 18th Field Artillery
Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla.
06/27/2003: DoD Identifies Soldiers Missing in Iraq
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers
whose status has been listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown. The soldiers
failed to respond to a radio check on June 25, South of Balad, Iraq. A
search party was sent to the location of their last radio transmission.
The soldiers are:
Sgt. 1st Class Gladimir Philippe, 37, of Linden, N.J.
and
Pfc. Kevin C. Ott, 27, of Columbus, Ohio.
Both soldiers are assigned to Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 18th Field Artillery
Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla. The search is still ongoing.
06/27/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Andrew F. Chris, 25,
of Calif., was killed on June 25 in Iraq. Chris was fatally wounded in
combat operations in hostile enemy territory. Chris was assigned to Company
B, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
06/27/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Richard P. Orengo,
32, of Puerto Rico, was killed on June 26 in An Najif, Iraq. Orengo was
shot and died of injuries he received. Orengo was assigned to the 755th
Military Police Company, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
06/27/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Corey A. Hubbell,
20, of Urbana, Ill., died on June 26 in Camden Yards, Kuwait. Hubbell
died from a non-combat related cause. Hubbell was assigned to Company
B, 46th Engineer Battalion, Fort Rucker, Ala.
06/27/2003: DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Interior Communications
Electrician First Class Petty Officer Thomas E. Retzer, 30, of San Diego,
Calif., died of wounds received in action June 25 in Afghanistan.
06/27/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Gregory E. MacDonald,
29, of Washington, D.C., was killed on June 25 in Iraq. MacDonald was
killed when his light armored vehicle he was traveling in rolled over.
MacDonald was assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance
Battalion, Frederick, Md.
06/26/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Cedric L. Lennon,
32, of West Blocton, Ala., died on June 24, in Baghdad, Iraq. Lennon died
from a non-combat related cause. Lennon was assigned to Headquarters and
Headquarters Troop, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
06/23/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Orenthial J. Smith,
21, of Allendale, S.C., was killed on June 22, in Baghdad, Iraq. Smith
was in a convoy that was ambushed by small arms fire. Smith was assigned
to Company A, 123rd Main Support Battalion, Dexheim, Germany.
06/20/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Paul T. Nakamura,
21, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif. died on June 19 in Al Iskandariyah, Iraq.
Nakamura was part of an ambulance crew transporting an injured soldier
when the vehicle was hit by an RPG. Nakamura was assigned to 437th Medical
Company, based in Colorado Springs, Colo.
06/19/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. William T. Latham,
29, of Kingman, Ariz., died of wounds on June 18, at Walter Reed Army
Medical Center, in Washington, D.C. Latham was participating in a raid
at a suspected arms market in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on May 19 when he was hit
with shrapnel. Latham was evacuated back to the United States where he
died of his wounds. Latham was assigned to Troop E, 2nd Squadron, 3rd
Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
06/19/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Sgt. Michael L. Tosto, 24, of Apex, N.C., died on June 17, at Camp Wolf,
Kuwait. Tosto died from a non-combat related cause. Tosto was assigned
to Company A, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
Smith Barracks, Germany.
Pvt. Robert L. Frantz, 19, of San Antonio, Texas, was killed on June 17,
in Baghdad, Iraq. Frantz was on guard duty when a local resident threw
a grenade over the wall. Frantz died of his injuries. Frantz was assigned
to Company B, 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
Ray Barracks, Germany.
Pfc. Michael R. Deuel, 21, of Nemo, S.D., was killed on June 18, in Baghdad,
Iraq. Deuel received fatal gun shot wounds while on guard duty at a propane
distribution center. Deuel was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 325th
Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/18/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Joseph D. Suell, 24,
of Lufkin, Texas, was killed on June 16, in Todjie, Iraq. Suell died from
a non-combat related cause. Suell was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters
and Service Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, Fort
Sill, Okla.
06/17/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pvt. Shawn D. Pahnke, 25,
of Shelbyville, Ind., was killed on June 16, in Baghdad, Iraq. Pahnke
was on patrol when he received a fatal gunshot wound. Pahnke was assigned
to Company C, 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
Friedberg, Germany.
06/16/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Andrew R. Pokorny,
30, of Naperville, Ill., was killed on June 13, in Al Asad, Iraq. On the
way back from patrol, Pokorny's M113 armored personnel carrier, threw
a track causing the vehicle to roll over. Pokorny was assigned to 3rd
Air Defense Artillery, 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Spc. John K. Klinesmith
Jr., 25, of Stockbridge, Ga., was killed June 12, in Al Fallujah, Iraq.
Klinesmith was last seen wading in the lake on the palace compound in
Al Fallujah on June 12. A search was launched and Klinesmith's body was
discovered at the lake. Klinesmith was assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion,
14th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
06/16/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Ryan R. Cox, 19, of
Derby, Kan., died June 15 as a result of wounds received from a non-combat
weapon discharge near An Najaf, Iraq. Cox was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat
Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
06/11/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Gavin L. Neighbor,
20, of Somerset, Ohio, was killed on June 10, in Baghdad, Iraq. Neighbor
was off work from guard duty resting in a bus when a rocket propelled
grenade round was fired from a nearby house. Neighbor died as a result
of his wounds. Neighbor was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 325th
Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/10/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers
who were killed while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael E. Dooley, 23, of Pulaski, Va., was killed on June 8 in Al
Asad, Iraq. Dooley was manning a traffic control point when a vehicle
came up to the checkpoint and two individuals got out requesting a medic
for their sick friend. Immediately following the request for help, they
opened fire on Dooley which resulted in his death. Dooley was assigned
to 1st Squadron, 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
Sgt. Travis L. Burkhardt, 26, of Edina, Mo., was killed on June 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Burkhardt was part of an escort mission when the vehicle he was
in hit a curb along the road and rolled over. Burkhardt was assigned to
170th Military Police Company, Fort Lewis, Wash.
06/09/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pvt. Jesse M. Halling,
19, of Indianapolis, Ind., was killed on June 7, 2003, in Tikrit, Iraq.
Halling was at a military police station when his section received rocket
propelled grenade and small arms fire. The soldier received a fatal gunshot
wound. Halling was assigned to 401st Military Police Company, Fort Hood,
Texas.
06/06/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Branden F. Oberleitner,
20, of Worthington, Ohio, was killed on June 5 in Al Fallujah, Iraq. Oberleitner
was returning from a dismounted patrol when the element was fired upon
by a rifle propelled grenade. Oberleitner was assigned to Company B, 2nd
Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky.
06/06/2003: DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Petty Officer Third Class
Doyle W. Bollinger, Jr., 21, of Poteau, Okla., was killed today in Iraq
when a piece of unexploded ordnance accidentally detonated in the area
he was working. Bollinger was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
133, Gulfport, Miss.
06/04/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Atanacio Haromarin,
27, of Baldwin Park, Calif., was killed on June 3, south of Balad, Iraq.
Haromarin was manning a checkpoint when his unit came under enemy fire
from rocket propelled grenades and small arms. Haromarin was assigned
to Battery C, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Hood,
Texas.
06/04/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Keman L. Mitchell,
24, of Hilliard, Fla., was killed on May 26, 2003, in Karkuk, Iraq. Mitchell
jumped into seven-foot deep body of water. When he failed to resurface,
members of his squad retrieved him. Medical personnel went to the scene
and started cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Mitchell was evacuated to a
forward surgical team and was pronounced dead on arrival. Mitchell was
assigned to Company C, 4th Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, Colo. The
Army withheld releasing the soldier's name until today at the request
of the family.
06/03/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Jonathan W. Lambert,
28, of Newsite, Miss., died June 1 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center,
Germany, as a result of injuries he suffered when his HMMWV rolled over
on May 26 in Iraq. Lambert was assigned to the Headquarters Battalion,
1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
06/02/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Bradley,
39, of Utica, Miss., died on May 28, in Baqubah, Iraq. Bradley’s
death was non-combat related. Bradley was assigned to 588th Engineer Battalion,
Fort Hood, Texas.
06/02/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that three soldiers were killed
on May 30, in Mosul, Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They
are:
Spc. Zachariah W. Long, 20, of Milton, Pa.,
Spc. Michael T. Gleason, 25, of Warren, Pa., and
Spc. Kyle A. Griffin, 20, of Emerson, N.J.
The three soldiers were traveling in a three-vehicle convoy during a storm
from Mosul to Tikrit (2 HUMMVs, 1 light medium tactical vehicle). A civilian
vehicle dodged a pothole causing the HUMMVs to swerve. There was not enough
stopping distance between the vehicles causing the LMTV to swerve off
the road and turn over, causing the death of three soldiers. The soldiers
were assigned to the 519th Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
05/30/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Jose A. Perez III,
22, of San Diego, Texas, was killed on May 28, in Taji, Iraq. Perez was
in a convoy that was ambushed. Perez was assigned to 6th Battalion, 27th
Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Okla.
05/29/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Michael B. Quinn,
37, of Tampa, Fla., was killed May 27, in Al-Fallujah, Iraq. Quinn was
on guard duty at a checkpoint when a vehicle pulled up and assailants
fired on him. Quinn was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armor Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
05/28/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identification of four soldiers
who were killed in Iraq while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They
are:
Pfc. Jeremiah D. Smith, 25, of Odessa, Mo., was killed on May 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Smith was escorting heavy equipment transporters when his vehicle
hit unexploded ordnance. Smith was assigned to 1st Battalion, 34th Armor
Regiment, Fort Riley, Kan.
Sgt. Thomas F. Broomhead, 34, of Cannon City, Colo., was killed on May
27, in Al Fallujah, Iraq. Broomhead was on guard at a checkpoint when
a vehicle pulled up and assailants fired on him. Broomhead was assigned
to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
05/27/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Maj. Mathew E. Schram,
36, of Wisconsin, was killed May 26, in Hadithah, Iraq. Schram was killed
while traveling in a military convoy on a resupply mission when they encountered
enemy fire. Schram was assigned to the HHT Support Squadron 3rd ACR, Fort
Carson, Colo.
05/27/2003: Missing Navy Crewmembers Found And Identified
The remains of nine U.S. Navy crewmembers, missing in action from the
Vietnam War, have been identified and their remains are being returned
to their families for burial. The nine are identified as
Cmdr. Delbert A. Olson, Casselton, N.D
Lt. j.g. Denis L. Anderson, Hope, Kan.
Lt. j.g. Arthur C. Buck, Sandusky, Ohio
Lt. j.g. Philip P. Stevens, Twin Lake, Mich
Petty Officer 2nd class Richard M. Mancini, Amsterdam, N.Y
Petty Officer 2nd class Michael L. Roberts, Purvis, Miss.
Petty Officer 2nd class Donald N. Thoresen, Detroit, Mich
Petty Officer 2nd class Kenneth H. Widon, Detroit, Mich
Petty Officer 3rd class Gale R. Siow, Huntington Park, Calif.
A group burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on June 18,
2003.
The nine departed Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base on Jan.11,
1968 onboard a Navy OP-2E Neptune aircraft for a mission over Laos to
drop sensors which detected enemy movements. During its last radio contact,
the crew reported they were descending through dense clouds. When they
did not return to their home base, a search was initiated but found no
evidence of a crash. Two weeks later, an Air Force aircrew photographed
what appeared to be the crash site, but enemy activity in the area prevented
a recovery operation.
Between 1993 and 2002, six U.S.-Lao investigation teams led by the Joint
Task Force Full Accounting interviewed villagers in the surrounding area,
gathered aircraft debris and surveyed the purported crash site scattered
on two ledges of Phou Louang Mountain in Khammouan Province. During a
1996 visit, team members also recovered identification cards for several
crewmembers, as well as human remains.
Full-scale recovery missions by the U.S. Army Central Identification
Laboratory Hawaii (CILHI) in both 2001 and 2002 yielded additional remains,
as well as identification of other crewmembers. More than 1,900 Americans
are missing in action from the Vietnam War, with another 86,000 MIA from
the Cold War, the Korean War and WWII.
05/26/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pvt. David Evans, Jr.,
18, of Buffalo, N.Y., was killed May 25, in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq. Evans
was killed in an explosion at a facility which contained Iraqi ammunition.
Evans and another soldier were performing security at the site when their
steel shelter collapsed during the initial explosion. The rest of the
squad returned after the first explosion and extracted the other soldier,
but Pvt. Evans remains could not be located until several hours later.
Evans was assigned to the 977th Military Police Company, Fort Riley, Kan.
05/22/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense today identified the four Marines killed on
May 19 in the CH-46 Sea-Knight helicopter that went down shortly after
take-off in the Shatt Al Hillah Canal, in Iraq. The helicopter was conducting
a resupply mission in support of civil military operations. They are:
* Capt. Andrew David Lamont, 31, of Eureka, Calif.
* Lance Cpl. Jason William Moore, 21, of San Marcos, Calif.
* 1st Lt. Timothy Louis Ryan, 30, of Aurora, Ill.
* Staff Sgt. Aaron Dean White, 27, of Shawnee, Okla.
The crew was assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron - 364, Marine
Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/22/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Nathaniel A. Caldwell,
27, of Omaha, Neb., was killed May 21, in Baghdad, Iraq. Caldwell was
responding to a civilian call when his vehicle rolled over. Caldwell was
assigned to the 404th Air Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
05/21/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Cpl. Douglas Jose Marencoreyes,
28, of Chino, Calif., was killed May 18 in Iraq, when the large transport
truck he was riding in rolled over approximately 30 km southeast of Al
Samawah. Marencoreyes was a reservist assigned to the Light Armored Vehicle
- Air Defense Battery, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th
Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif. The incident is under investigation.
The Department of Defense also announced that Sgt. Kirk Allen Straseskie,
23, of Beaver Dam, Wis., drowned May 19 in a canal near Al Hillah, Iraq,
when he attempted to rescue the crewmembers of a Marine CH-46 helicopter
that went down in the canal. Straseskie was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/20/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lt. Col. Dominic R. Baragona,
42, of Ohio, was killed on May 19, in Iraq. A tractor-trailer jackknifed
on the road and collided with Baragona's HMMWV causing his death. Baragona
was assigned to 19th Maintenance Battalion, Fort Sill, Okla.
05/19/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. 1st Class John E.
Taylor, 31, of Wichita Falls, Texas, died 17 May, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Taylor suffered a heart attack after completing physical training. Taylor
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
05/19/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Master Sgt. Williams L.
Payne, 46, of Michigan, was killed May 16, in Haswah, Iraq. Payne was
examining unexploded ordnance when the ordnance exploded causing his death.
Payne was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, Fort Riley,
Kan. The incident is under investigation.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Spc. Rasheed Sahib,
22, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was killed on May 18, in Balad, Iraq. Sahib and
another soldier were cleaning their weapons when the other soldier's weapon
discharged striking Sahib in the chest. Sahib was assigned to 20th Field
Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/16/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. David T. Nutt, 22,
of Blackshear, Ga., was killed on May 14, 2003, in Mosul, Iraq. Nutt was
killed when an Iraqi civilian vehicle cut his loaded 5-Ton Truck off on
the road. Nutt swerved; hit the median and his vehicle overturned. Nutt
was assigned to the 494th Transportation Company, based at Ft. Campbell,
Ky.
05/14/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Nicholas Brian
Kleiboeker, 19, of Irvington, Ill., was killed May 13 near Al Hillah,
Iraq, when the munitions bunker he was working in caught fire and exploded.
He was assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
based at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/14/2003: DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Patrick Lee
Griffin Jr., 31, of Elgin, S.C., was killed in action May 13, 2003, near
Diwaniyah, Iraq. Griffin was killed when his convoy was ambushed enroute
to Baghdad. Griffin was a data systems technician assigned to the 728th
Air Control Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
UPDATE 27 MARCH 2004: Responding to an inquiry, the Air Force released
the findings of its investigation into the death of data systems technician
Staff Sgt. Patrick L. Griffin Jr., 31, of the 728th Air Control Squadron.
He was killed May 13 when an unexploded U.S. Army bomblet detonated, the
report said. The incident happened when the convoy, en route to Baghdad
from Kuwait, stopped to determine its position after a wrong turn.
05/14/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that two First Marine Expeditionary
Force Marines were killed May 12 in Iraq when unexploded ordnance they
were handling detonated. Killed were:
Lance Cpl. Jakub Henryk Kowalik, 21, of Schaumburg, Ill. He was assigned
to the 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Force Service Support Group, based
at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Pfc. Jose Franci Gonzalez Rodriguez, 19, of Norwalk, Calif. He was assigned
to the 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Force Service Support Group, based at
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/12/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Cedric E. Bruns,
22, of Vancouver, Wash., was killed May 9 in a non-hostile vehicle accident
in Kuwait. Bruns was driving a pick-up truck that was struck on the driver
side by a logistics vehicle system. He was a reservist assigned to the
6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Eugene,
Ore.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Lance Cpl. Matthew
R. Smith, 20, of Anderson, Ind., was killed May 10 in a non-hostile vehicle
accident in Kuwait. Smith was driving a HMMWV as part of a convoy to Camp
Coyote in Kuwait when his vehicle struck a parked trailer. He was a reservist
assigned to Detachment 1, Communications Company, Headquarters and Service
Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Peru, Ind.
05/11/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that the following soldiers
were killed in a non-hostile incident on May 9, 2003, near Samarrah, Iraq.
The soldiers were onboard an UH-60 air medical helicopter which crashed
in the Tigris River; all were assigned to the 571st Air Medical Company,
Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Brian K. Van Dusen, 39, of Columbus, Ohio.
Chief Warrant Officer Hans N. Gukeisen, 31, of Lead, S.D.
Cpl. Richard P. Carl, 26, of King Hill, Idaho.
05/09/2003: Defense Department Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Marlin T. Rockhold,
23, of Hamilton, Ohio, was killed on May 8, 2003. Pfc. Rockhold was directing
traffic when he was struck by a sniper's bullet. Rockhold was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized),
Fort Stewart, Ga.
05/06/2003: Defense Department Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pvt. Jason L. Deibler,
20, of Coeburn, Va., was killed on May 4, 2003, by a non-combat weapon
discharge in Kuwait. Deibler was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry
Regiment, based at Smith Barracks, Baumholder, Germany.
05/05/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Sean C. Reynolds,
25, of East Lansing, Mich., was killed on May 3, 2003, in Iraq. Reynolds
was climbing a ladder when he fell causing his M4 rifle to accidentally
discharge. Reynolds was assigned to the 74th Long-Range Surveillance Detachment
173rd Airborne Brigade, in Camp Ederle, Italy.
05/02/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pfc. Jesse A. Givens, 34,
of Springfield, Mo., was killed on May 1, 2003, in Al Habbaniyah, Iraq.
Givens was parked in an M-1 main battle tank alongside the bank of the
Euphrates River. The riverbank gave way resulting in the tank falling
into the river. Givens was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
04/29/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that 1st Sgt. Joe J. Garza,
43, of Robstown, Texas, was killed on April 28, 2003, in Baghdad, Iraq.
Garza was riding in a HMMWV that swerved to avoid a civilian vehicle.
Graza fell out and was struck by a civilian vehicle. Garza was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
04/28/2003: DoD Identifies Airman Killed in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense announced today that Airman 1st Class Raymond
Losano, 24, of Del Rio, Texas, died of wounds received April 25 while
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Losano was a tactical air command
and control specialist assigned to the 14th Air Support Operation Squadron,
Pope Air Force Base, N.C.
04/28/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that the following soldiers
were killed in Iraq on April 25, 2003:
Spc. Narson B. Sullivan, 21, 411th Military Police Company, Fort Hood,
Texas, of North Brunswick, N.J., was killed by a non-combat weapon discharge.
The incident is under investigation.
1st Lt. Osbaldo Orozco, 26, C Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
Fort Hood, Texas, of Delano, Calif. Orozco died when his vehicle rolled
over while traveling through rough terrain. His unit was the quick reaction
force and was responding to enemy fire.
The Department of Defense also announced today that the remains of Spc.
Edward J. Anguiano, 24, of Brownsville, Texas, pictured left,were recovered
on April 24. On March 23, 2003, Spc. Anguiano was in a six-vehicle convoy
on Highway 7 in Iraq when enemy forces ambushed them. Anguiano was assigned
to 3rd Combat Support Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/26/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Pvt. Jerod R. Dennis, 19,
of Oklahoma was killed on April 25 in the vicinity of Ne Shkin, Afghanistan.
Dennis died of wounds sustained during a firefight with enemy forces.
Dennis was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
based at Fort Bragg, N.C.
04/25/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
Army Sgt. Troy David Jenkins, 25, pictured left, of Ridgecrest, Calif.,
from Wounded in Action to Died of Wounds received in action during Operation
Iraqi Freedom. On April 19, 2003, Sgt. Jenkins was on a dismounted patrol
with other soldiers when he was injured as result of an explosion. Sgt.
Jenkins died from his injuries at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center,
Germany, on Thursday, April 24, 2003. Jenkins was assigned to B Company,
3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/25/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Roy Russell Buckley,
24, pictured left, of Portage, Ind., was killed on April 22, 2003, in
Iraq. Buckley was aboard a M818 truck traveling in a convoy when he exited
the passenger compartment, climbed into the trailer and did not return.
Buckley was discovered lying on the side of the road with serious injuries.
Medical aid was summoned and he was pronounced dead. The incident is under
investigation. Buckley was assigned to the 685th Transportation Company,
based in Hobart, Ind.
04/24/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense identified today three Marines killed in a non-hostile
accident during Operation Iraqi Freedom. They were killed when a rocket-propelled
grenade launcher they were firing for familiarization malfunctioned. The
incident occurred April 22 on a firing range near the city of Al Kut,
Iraq. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Todd Arnold, 30, of Spring, Texas. He was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary
Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Pictured left: Chief Warrant Officer Robert William Channell Jr., 36,
of Tuscaloosa, Ala. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Alan Dinh Lam, 19, of Snow Camp, N.C. He was assigned to the
8th Communication Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
04/23/2003: DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Maj. William R. Watkins
III, 37, of Danville, Va., was killed in action April 7 while supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Watkins was assigned to the 333rd Fighter Squadron,
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Watkins was the weapons system officer
of an F-15E that went down April 7 during a combat mission in Iraq. The
pilot of the F-15E, Capt. Eric B. Das, was also killed when the aircraft
went down.
04/18/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Cpl. John T. Rivero, 23,
of Tampa, Fla., was killed April 17 in Kuwait. Rivero died from injuries
sustained when his HMMWV turned over. Rivero was assigned to C Company,
2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Division, Eustis, Fla.
04/18/2003: DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Capt. Eric B. Das, 30,
of Amarillo, Texas, pictured left, was killed in action April 7 while
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Das was assigned to the 333rd Fighter
Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Das was the pilot of an
F-15E that went down April 7 during a combat mission in Iraq. The incident
remains under investigation. The other F-15 crewmember's whereabouts is
still unknown and search efforts continue.
04/17/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Cpl. Jason David Mileo,
20 of Centreville, Md., was shot and killed April 14 after being mistaken
for an enemy soldier. Emergency personnel were immediately dispatched
to the scene, but Mileo died on site in the vicinity of Baghdad. He was
assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/16/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today that Marine Cpl. Kemaphoom A.
Chanawongse, 22, of Waterford, Conn. was killed in action during operations
on the outskirts of An Nasiriyah on March 23. He had previously been listed
as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN). Chanawongse was assigned
to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
04/15/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Richard A. Goward,
32, of Midland, Mich., was killed April 14 in Iraq. Goward was killed
when his truck entered a dust cloud and rear-ended the truck in front
of him. Goward was assigned to 1460th Transportation Company, Midland,
Mich.
04/15/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Marine Lance Cpl. David
Edward Owens Jr., 20, of Winchester, Va., died of wounds received in action
on April 12 in central Iraq. Owens was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Cpl. Armando Ariel
Gonzalez, 25, of Hialeah, Fla., was killed April 14 in a non-hostile accident
when a commercial refueler collapsed at Logistics Supply Area Viper in
southern Iraq. Gonzalez was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS)-273,
Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG)-27, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine
Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
04/15/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers
who were killed in Iraq April 14 when a grenade exploded inside their
HMMWV.
Killed were Spc. Thomas A. Foley III, 23, of Dresden, Tenn. and Pfc.
John E. Brown, 21, of Troy, Ala. Both soldiers were from the 2nd Battalion,
44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky.
The Department of Defense also announced today that Pfc. Joseph P. Mayek,
20, of Rock Springs, Wyo., was killed on April 14 in Iraq. Mayek died
after being struck by an AP round that was discharged from an M2 Bradley
vehicle. Mayek was assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry
Regiment, Smith Barracks, Germany.
04/14/2003: Defense Department Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Gil Mercado, 25, of
Paterson, N.J., was killed yesterday by a non-combat weapon discharge
in Iraq. Mercado was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment,
based at Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/14/2003: DoD Changes Marine's Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today that Marine Pvt. Jonathan L.
Gifford, 20, of Macon, Ill., was killed in action during operations on
the outskirts of An Nasiriyah, Iraq, on March 23. He had previously been
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN). Gifford was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/13/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of three Marines
killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. They are:
Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey E. Bohr, Jr., 39, of Ossian, Iowa, who was killed
on April 10 in northern Baghdad while engaging enemy forces. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Cpl. Jesus A. Gonzalez, 22, of Indio, Calif., who was killed on April
12 while manning a checkpoint in Baghdad. He was assigned to 1st Tank
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Riayan A. Tejeda, 26, of New York, N.Y., who was killed on
April 11 during combat operations against enemy forces in northeast Baghdad.
He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
04/13/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
three Marines from Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) to killed
in action. They are:
Pfc. Tamario D. Burkett, 21, of Buffalo, N.Y. ;Lance Cpl. Donald J. Cline,
Jr., 21, of Sparks, Nev. ;Pvt. Nolen R. Hutchings, 19, of Boiling Springs,
S.C.
They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Expeditionary Brigade, based in Camp Lejeune, NC. They were engaged in
operations on the outskirts of An Nasiriyah on 23 March.
04/13/2003: DoD Announces Change in Army Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today the changed status of seven
soldiers from Prisoner of War to Returned to Military Control. Williams
and Young are assigned to 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, Fort
Hood, Texas. The other soldiers are assigned to 507th Maintenance Company,
Fort Bliss, Texas. They are:
Spc. Edgar A. Hernandez, 21, of Mission, Texas; Spc. Joseph N. Hudson,
23, of Alamogordo, N.M.; Spc. Shoshana N. Johnson, 30, of El Paso, Texas;
Pfc. Patrick W. Miller, 23, of Walter, Kan.; Sgt. James J. Riley, 31,
of Pennsauken, N.J.; Chief Warrant Officer David S. Williams, 30, of Fla.;
Chief Warrant Officer Ronald D. Young Jr., 26, of Lithia Springs, Ga.
04/13/2003: DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lt. Nathan D. White, 30,
of Mesa, Ariz., was killed in action April 2 in Iraq. White was assigned
to Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Five (VFA 195), based in Atsugi, Japan,
and currently deployed with Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW 5) aboard USS Kitty
Hawk (CV 63). White was the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet lost over Iraq
on April 2. The incident remains under investigation.
04/12/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
Marine Sgt. Brendon C. Reiss from Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN)
to killed in action. Reiss, 23, of Casper, Wyo., was assigned to 1st Battalion,
2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, based in Camp Lejeune,
N.C. His unit was engaged in operations on the outskirts of An Nasiriyah
on 23 March. His remains were identified on April 11.
04/12/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that Staff Sgt. Terry W. Hemingway,
39, of Willingboro, N.J., was killed in action on April 10 in Iraq. Hemingway's
Bradley Fighting Vehicle was traveling down a street when a car exploded
next to it. Hemingway was assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry
Regiment, Ft. Benning, Ga.
04/11/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
The Department of Defense also announced today that Sgt. 1st Class John
W. Marshall, 50, of Los Angeles, was killed in action on April 8 in Iraq.
Marshall was struck by an enemy rocket propelled grenade during an enemy
ambush in Baghdad. Marshall was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Ft. Stewart, Ga.
04/12/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
04/12/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
04/11/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
04/09/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
04/09/2003: DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
04/09/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
04/09/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
04/09/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
04/02/2003: DoD Announces Army Casualties
04/02/2003: Defense Department Identifies Marine Casualty
04/01/2003: DoD Identifies Marines Killed In Action
04/01/2003: Missing Soldier Rescued
04/01/2003: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
03/31/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
03/30/2003: DoD Identifies Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
03/30/2003: DoD Identifies Soldier Missing in Iraq
03/30/2003: DoD Identifies Soldier Killed in Accident
03/30/2003: DoD Announces Army Casualties
03/30/2003: DoD Announces Marine Casualties
03/29/2003: DoD Identifies Airman Killed in Afghanistan
03/29/2003: DoD Announces Change in Marine Casualty Status
03/28/2003: DoD Announces Marine Killed in Non-Hostile Accident
03/27/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
03/27/2003: DoD Identifies Sailor Killed In Iraq
03/26/2003: DoD Announces Status of 507TH Soldiers
03/26/2003: Officer Dies From Wounds Suffered on March 22nd
03/26/2003: DoD Identifies Army Soldier Killed
03/26/2003: DoD Identifies Missing Marines
03/25/2003: DoD Identifies Marines Killed in Action
03/25/2003: DoD Identifies Marines Killed in Action
03/24/2003: Apache Pilots' Status Changed to POW
03/24/2003: DoD Identifies Army Pilots in Downed Apache Aircraft
03/24/2003: DoD Identifies Air Force Crew Killed in Helicopter Accident
03/24/2003: DOD Identifies Army Reserve Soldier Killed
03/24/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Killed by Accidental Discharge
03/24/2003: DoD Identifies Marine Killed in Vehicle Accident
03/23/2003: DoD Identifies Soldier Killed at Camp Pennsylvania, Kuwait
03/22/2003: DoD Identifies American Officer Killed in Royal Navy Helicopter
Collision
03/22/2003: DoD Identifies Marines Killed in Action
03/21/2003: DoD Identifies Marines Killed in CH-46 Crash
ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF FALLEN WARRIORS
DOD CUMULATIVE TOTALS OF WOUNDED AND DEAD
04/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Robert W. Defazio, 21, of West Babylon, N.Y., died April 24 in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, of non-combat related injuries. Defazio was assigned to the
23rd Ordnance Company, Miesau, Germany.
04/25/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Hospitalman Aaron A. Kent, 28, of Portland, Oregon, died Apr. 23, from
an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near
Fallujah, Iraq. Kent was assigned to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
04/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Anthony J. Davis Jr., 22, of Long Beach, Calif., died April 23 in
Mosul, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his Stryker military vehicle. Davis was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/25/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Robert A. Guy, 26, of Willards, Md., died April 21 as a result of
a non-hostile incident near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Gavin J. Colburn, 20, of Frankfort, Ind., died April 22 along a supply
route in Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy
vehicle. Colburn was assigned to the Army Reserve's 542nd Transportation
Company, Kingsbury, Ind.
04/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 19 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
their dismounted patrol. Both Soldiers were assigned 3rd Battalion, 7th
Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, and Fort Stewart, Ga. The soldiers
are:
Spc. Jacob M. Pfister, 27, of Buffalo, N.Y.
Pfc. Kevin S. K. Wessel, 20, of Newport, Ore.
04/21/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kelly M. Cannan, 21, of Lowville, N.Y.
Lance Cpl. Marty G. Mortenson, 22, of Flagstaff, Ariz.
Both Marines were killed April 20 as the result of the detonation of an
improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. As part
of Operation Iraqi Freedom their unit was attached to a 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
04/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Steven W. Thornton, 46, of Eugene, Ore., died April 18 in Camp Arifjan,
Kuwait, when he collapsed during physical training. Thornton was assigned
to the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth, N.J.
04/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Tyler J. Dickens, 20, of Columbus, Ga., died April 12 at Brooke Army
Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained April 6 in
Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, when his guard tower caught fire. Dickens was assigned
to the Army’s 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort
Irwin, Calif.
04/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Sam W. Huff, 18, of Tucson, Ariz., died April 18 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of injuries sustained on April 17 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device detonated near her HMMWV. Huff was assigned to the 170th
Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military
Police Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 16 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, while conducting combat operations. The soldiers were assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Korea. Killed were:
Sgt. Angelo L. Lozada Jr., 36, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Sgt. Tromaine K. Toy Sr., 24, of Eastville, Va.
Spc. Randy L. Stevens, 21, of Swartz Creek, Mich.
04/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Joseph L. Knott, 21, of Yuma, Ariz., died April 17 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and
an improvised explosive device. Knott was assigned to the 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
04/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Aaron M. Hudson, 20, of Highland Village, Texas, died April 16 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained April 15 in Camp Taji, Iraq, when
an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol. Hudson was assigned
to the 401st Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion,
89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Steven F. Sirko, 20, of Portage, Ind., died April 17 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Sirko was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning,
Ga.
04/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Aleina Ramirezgonzalez, 33, of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, died April
15 in Tikrit, Iraq, when a mortar struck her forward operating base. Ramirezgonzalez
was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Troop Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/18/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. James C. Edge, 31, of Virginia Beach, Va, was killed April 14 by
enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation
Iraq Freedom, Edge was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
04/15/2005 DoD Announces Change-in-Status of Army Soldiers
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six soldiers previously
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) who were supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom. The soldiers had become unaccounted for on
April 6 in Ghazni, Afghanistan, when the CH-47 helicopter they were on
crashed. Their remains have since been identified. Killed were:
Capt. David S. Connolly, 37, of Boston, Mass. Connolly was assigned to
the Army Reserve’s 1173rd Transportation Terminal Battalion, Brockton,
Mass.
Sgt. Maj. Barbaralien Banks, 41, of Harvey, La. Banks was assigned to
the Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii.
Staff Sgt. Romanes L. Woodard, 30, of Hertford, N.C. Woodard was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Camp Ederle, Italy.
Sgt. Stephen C. High, 45, of Spartanburg, S.C. High was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 228th Signal Brigade, Spartanburg, S.C.
Spc. Michael K. Spivey, 21, of Fayetteville, N.C. Spivey was assigned
to the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation Brigade,
Giebelstadt, Germany.
Cpl. Sascha Struble, 20, of Philadelphia, N.Y. Struble was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Camp Ederle, Italy.
04/15/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Michael B. Lindemuth, 27, of Petoskey, Mich., died April 13 as a
result of wounds received from enemy mortar fire at Camp Hit, Al Anbar
Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Inspector/Instructor Staff, 3rd Battalion,
25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Akron, Ohio. During Operation
Iraq Freedom, Lindemuth was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
04/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Manuel Lopez III, 20, of Cape Coral, Fla., died April 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his HMMWV was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade. Lopez was
assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. John W. Miller, 21, of West Burlington, Iowa, died April 12 in Camp
Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries received from enemy small arms fire while on
route clearance operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Miller was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 224th Engineer Battalion, Burlington, Iowa.
04/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Casey M. LaWare, 19, of Redding, Calif., died April 9 at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, from non-combat related
injuries sustained April 6 in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq. LaWare was assigned
to the 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.
04/12/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. James S. Lee, 26, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., died April 6 in Ghazni, Afghanistan,
when the Army CH-47 helicopter he was on crashed. He was assigned to Marine
Fighter Attack Squadron 142, Marine Aircraft Group 42, 4th Marine Aircraft
Wing, Marietta, Ga. As part of Operation Enduring Freedom he was attached
to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group
42, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.
04/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties and Soldiers as Whereabouts
Unknown
The Department of Defense announced today the death of eight Soldiers
and the identity of six Soldiers listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown
(DUSTWUN) who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. The soldiers
died or became unaccounted for on April 6 in Ghazni, Afghanistan, when
the CH-47 helicopter they were on crashed. Killed were:
Maj. Edward J. Murphy, 36, of South Carolina. Murphy was assigned to the
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Camp Ederle, Italy.
Chief Warrant Officer David Ayala, 24, of New York, N.Y. Ayala was assigned
to the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation Brigade,
Giebelstadt, Germany.
Chief Warrant Officer Clint J. Prather, 32, of Cheney, Wash. Prather was
assigned to the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation
Brigade, Giebelstadt, Germany.
Master Sgt. Edwin A. Matoscolon, 42, of Juana Diaz, P.R. Matoscolon was
assigned to Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii.
Staff Sgt. Charles R. Sanders Jr., 29, of Charleston, Mo. Sanders was
assigned to the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation
Brigade, Giebelstadt, Germany.
Spc. Daniel J. Freeman, 20, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Freeman was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Camp Ederle, Italy.
Spc. Chrystal G. Stout, 23, of Travelers Rest, S.C. Stout was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 228th Signal Brigade, Spartanburg, S.C.
Pfc. Pendelton L. Sykes II, 25, of Chesapeake, Va. Sykes was assigned
to the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation Brigade,
Giebelstadt, Germany.
Reported as DUSTWUN are:
Capt. David S. Connolly, 37, of Boston, Mass. Connolly is assigned to
the Army Reserve’s 1173rd Transportation Terminal Battalion, Brockton,
Mass.
Sgt. Maj. Barbaralien Banks, 41, of Harvey, La. Banks is assigned to Division
Artillery, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Staff Sgt. Romanes L. Woodard, 30, of Hertford, N.C. Woodard is assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Camp Ederle, Italy.
Sgt. Stephen C. High, 45, of Spartanburg, S.C. High is assigned to the
Army National Guard's 228th Signal Brigade, Spartanburg, S.C.
Spc. Michael K. Spivey, 21, of Fayetteville, N.C. Spivey is assigned to
the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation Brigade, Giebelstadt,
Germany.
Spc. Sascha Struble, 20, of Philadelphia, N.Y. Struble is assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Camp Ederle, Italy.
04/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kevin D. Davis, 41, of Lebanon, Ore., died April 8 in Balad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV in Hawijah, Iraq. Davis was assigned to the Army National
Guard's G Troop, 82nd Cavalry, Redmond, Ore.
04/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 4, 2005, in Balad
Ruz, Iraq, when their patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small
arms fire. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Stephen C. Kennedy, 35, of Oak Ridge, Tenn. Kennedy was
assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Lenoir City, Tenn.
Staff Sgt. Christopher W. Dill, 32, of Tonawanda, N.Y. Dill was assigned
to the Army Reserve's 2nd Battalion, 390th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade,
98th Division, Buffalo, N.Y.
04/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Glenn J. Watkins, 42, of Carlsbad, Calif., died April 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-born improvised explosive device detonated near his
military vehicle. Watkins was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
1st Battalion, 161st Infantry, Kent, Wash.
04/08/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Juan C. Venegas, 21, of Simi Valley, Calif., died April 7 as
a result of a vehicle accident while conducting combat operations in Al
Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Venegas was attached to Regimental Combat
Team 8, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.
04/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Javier J. Garcia, 25, died April 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, when improvised
explosive devices detonated near his patrol. Garcia was assigned to the
Army's 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, Fort
Stewart, Ga.
04/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. William D. Richardson, 23, of Moreno Valley, Calif., died April 3,
in Baghdad, Iraq, when he came under enemy fire and fell into a canal.
Richardson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment,
1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
04/06/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeremiah C. Kinchen, 22, of Salcha, Alaska, died April 4 from
an explosion that occurred during combat operations in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance
Battalion, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas. During Operation Iraq
Freedom, Kinchen was attached to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental
Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.
04/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kelly S. Morris, 24, of Boise, Idaho, died March 30, in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained from enemy small arms fire. Morris was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3d Infantry Division from Fort
Stewart, Ga.
04/05/2005DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Robbie D. McNary, 42, of Lewistown, Mont., died March 31,
in Hawijah, Iraq, from injuries sustained while performing combat operations.
McNary was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion,
163rd Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Missoula, Mont.
04/05/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Garrywesley T. Rimes, 30, of Santa Maria, Calif., died April 1 as
a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Rimes was
attached to 2nd Marine Division.
04/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James A. Sherrill, 27, of Ekron, Ky., died April 3, in Bayji, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle.
Sherrill was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 2113th Transportation
Company, Paducah, Ky.
04/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ioasa F. Tavae, Jr., 29, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died
April 2, in Mosul, Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using
small arms fire. Tavae was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion,
5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kenneth L. Ridgley, 30, of Olney, Ill., died March 30 in Mosul, Iraq,
of injuries sustained when enemy forces using small arms fire attacked
his unit. Ridgley was assigned to the Army’s 3rd Battalion, 21st
Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/04/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Tenzin Dengkhim, 19, of Falls Church, Va., died April 2 as
a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Eric L. Toth, 21, of Edmonton, Ky., died March 30 on a supply route
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Toth was
assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 623rd Field
Artillery Regiment, Tompkinsville, Ky.
04/01/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Warrant Officer Charles G. Wells Jr., 32, of Montgomery, Ala., died March
30 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 6th Motor Transport Battalion, 4th Force
Service Support Group, Orlando, Fla.
03/30/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Samuel S. Lee, 19, of Anaheim, Calif., died March 28 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Lee was assigned to 1st Battalion,
506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea.
03/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died March 26 in Kabul,
Afghanistan, when a mine detonated near their military vehicle. The soldiers
were assigned to the Army National Guard’s 76th Infantry Brigade
(Separate), Indianapolis, Ind. Killed were:
Capt. Michael T. Fiscus, 36, of Milford, Ind.
Master Sgt. Michael T. Hiester, 33, of Bluffton, Ind.
Spc. Brett M. Hershey, 23, of State College, Penn.
Pfc. Norman K. Snyder, 21, of Carlisle, Ind.
03/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died March 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
their HMMWV while they were on patrol. Killed were:
Sgt. Lee M. Godbolt, 23, of New Orleans, La. Godbolt was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, New
Orleans, La.
Sgt. Isiah J. Sinclair, 31, of Natchitoches, La. Sinclair was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 156th Armored Regiment, Shreveport,
La.
03/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Bryan J. Richardson, 23, of Summersville, W.Va., died March 25 as
a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Moundsville, W.Va.
03/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Travis R. Bruce, 22, of Byron, Minn., died March 23 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when an enemy mortar round detonated near his guard position. Bruce was
assigned to the Army's 170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police
Battalion, Fort Lewis, Wash.
03/22/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kevin S. Smith, 20, of Springfield, Ohio, died March 21 as
a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C
03/22/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Francisco G. Martinez, 20, of Fort Worth, Texas, died March 20 in
Tamin, Iraq, as a result of enemy small arms fire. Martinez was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey,
Korea.
03/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Paul W. Thomason, III, 37, of Talbot, Tenn., died Mar. 20 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
Thomason was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 2nd Squadron,
278th Regimental Combat Team, Greeneville, Tenn.
03/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Lee A. Lewis, Jr 28, of Norfolk, Va., died Mar. 18 in Sadr City,
Iraq, when his patrol was attacked by enemy small arms fire. Lewis was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
03/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jonathan A. Hughes, 21, of Lebanon, Ky., died March 19 in Iraq when
an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Hughes was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery
Regiment, Campbellsville, Ky.
03/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rocky D. Payne, 26, of Howell, Utah, died March 16 in Iraq when an
improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Payne was assigned
to the Army's 497th Transportation Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion,
1st Corps Support Command, Fort Lewis, Wash.
03/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Paul M. Heltzel, 39, of Baton Rouge, La., died Mar. 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, while conducting a mounted patrol when a vehicle-borne improvised
explosive device detonated. Heltzel was assigned to the Army National
Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat
Team, Eunice, La.
03/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Kieffer, 36, of Ovid, Mich., died Mar. 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when enemy forces using small arms fire attacked his unit. Kieffer
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 182nd Field
Artillery Regiment (Multiple Launch Rocket System), Detroit, Mich.
03/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Shane M. Koele, 25, of Wayne, Neb., died Mar. 16 at Shindand
Airfield, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained Mar. 15 in Shindand, Afghanistan,
when a land mine exploded near his HMMWV. Koele was assigned to the 212th
Military Police Company, Kitzingen, Germany.
03/15/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Joshua L. Torrence, 20, of Lexington, S.C., died March 14 of
wounds received as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
03/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Donald D. Griffith, Jr., 29, of Mechanicsville, Iowa, died
Mar.11 as a result of hostile action in, Tal Afar, Iraq. Griffith was
assigned to 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
03/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Nicholas E. Wilson, 21, of Glendale, Ariz., died Mar. 11, in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, while conducting a roving patrol when his military vehicle rolled
into a water-filled ditch after the shoulder of the road he was on collapsed.
Wilson was assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
03/11/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer First Class Alec Mazur, 35, of Vernon, N.Y., died Mar. 9,
in a non-combat related incident in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.
Mazur was assigned to Underwater Construction Team One (UCT-1), under
operational control of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command.
03/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Matthew A. Koch, 23, of West Henrietta, N.Y. died Mar. 9 in Taji,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Koch was assigned to the 70th Engineer Battalion, Fort
Riley, Kan.
03/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Seth K. Garceau, 27, of Oelwein, Iowa, died March 4 at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained in
Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on Feb. 27 when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his military vehicle. Garceau was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
224th Engineer Battalion, 155th Brigade Combat Team, Fairfield, Iowa.
03/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died March 7, in Ramadi, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne
improvised explosive device detonated near their screening area. The two
men were assigned to the Army’s 44th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea. The soldiers were:
Sgt. Andrew L. Bossert, 24, of Fountain City, Wis.,
Pfc. Michael W. Franklin, 22, of Coudersport, Pa.
03/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Mar. 4 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near their patrol.
The four soldiers were assigned to the 1st Infantry Battalion, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Carson, Colo. The soldiers are:
Capt. Sean Grimes, 31, of Southfield, Mich.
Sgt. 1st Class Donald W. Eacho, 38, of Black Creek, Wis.
Cpl. Stephen M. McGowan, 26, of Newark, Del.
Spc. Wade Michael Twyman, 27, of Vista, Calif.
03/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Adriana N. Salem, 21, of Elk Grove Village, Ill., died Mar. 4 in
Remagen, Iraq when her military vehicle rolled over. Salem was assigned
to the 3rd Forward Support Battalion, Division Support Command, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
03/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Juan M. Solorio, 32, of Dallas, Texas, died March 4 in Mosul,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle as his unit was being attacked by enemy forces using small arms
fire. Solorio was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
03/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Jones, 43, of Unity, Maine, died March 3 in
Syracuse, N.Y., of a non-combat related illness. He had just returned
from duty in Iraq. Jones was assigned to the Army National Guard's 133rd
Engineer Battalion, Belfast, Maine.
03/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The soldiers died on Mar. 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive
device detonated near their military vehicle. Both soldiers were assigned
to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, Manhattan,
New York, N. Y. The Soldiers are:
Spc. Azhar Ali, 27 of Flushing, N.Y.
Spc. Wai P. Lwin, 27, of Queens, N.Y.
03/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert S. Pugh, 25, of Meridian, Miss., died Mar. 2 in Iskandariyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Pugh was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion,
155th Infantry, McComb, Miss.
03/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Danny L. Anderson, 29, of Corpus Christi, Texas, died Feb. 27 in
Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained from small arms fire. Anderson
was assigned to the Army's 26th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade,
3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
03/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died from injuries sustained
in a military vehicle accident that occurred Feb. 28 in Bayji, Iraq. Both
Soldiers were assigned to the Army's 360th Transportation Company, 68th
Corps Support Battalion, 43rd Area Support Group, Fort Carson, Colo.
Sgt. Julio E. Negron, 28, of Pompano Beach, Fla., died in Bayji on Feb.
28.
Spc. Lizbeth Robles, 31, of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, died at the 228th
Command Support Hospital in Tikirt, Iraq, on March 1.
03/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Richard B. Gienau, 29, of Longview, Iowa, died Feb. 27 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device hit
his military vehicle. Gienau was assigned to the Army National Guard's
224th Engineer Battalion, Burlington, Iowa.
03/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael S. Deem, 35, of Rockledge, Fla., died Feb. 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Deem was assigned to the Army's
Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
03/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Chassan S. Henry, 20, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Feb. 25 in Ramadi,
Iraq, from injuries sustained from an explosion while he was conducting
combat operations. Henry was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Korea.
03/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Alexander B. Crackel, 31, of Wilstead Bedford, United Kingdom,
died Feb. 24 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from injuries sustained from
enemy small arms fire. Crackel was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion,
9th Infantry Regiment, Camp Hovey, Korea.
03/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 26 in Abertha,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while they were on
patrol. Both Soldiers were assigned to the Army's 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry
Regiment, 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. The Soldiers
are:
Pfc. Min S. Choi, 21, of River Vale, N.J.
Pvt. Landon S. Giles, 19, of Indiana, Penn.
02/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Andrew W. Nowacki, 24, of South Euclid, Ohio, died Feb. 26
from wounds received as a result of hostile action in Babil Province,
Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 2nd Battalion,
24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Erie, Pa.
02/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 25 in Taji, Iraq, when
an improvised explosive device detonated while they were on dismounted
patrol. Killed were:
Spc. Adam N. Brewer, 22, of Dewey, Okla.
Spc. Jason L. Moski, 24, of Blackville, S.C.
Pfc. Colby M. Farnan, 22, of Weston, Mo.
Brewer was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood,
Texas. Moski and Farnan were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 1st Field
Artillery, Fort Riley, Kan.
02/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Eric M. Steffeney, 28, of Waterloo, Iowa, died February 23
in Tuz, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated. Steffeney
was assigned to the 184th Ordnance Battalion, 52nd Ordnance Group, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
02/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Daniel G. Gresham, 23, of Lincoln, Ill., died Feb. 24 in Camp
Wilson, Iraq, when a second improvised explosive device detonated while
he was responding to a first device. Gresham was assigned to the 797th
Ordnance Company (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), 79th Ordnance Battalion,
52nd Ordnance, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
02/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Nicholas J. Olivier, 26, of Ruston, La., died Feb. 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on foot
patrol. Olivier was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion,
156th Infantry Regiment, Pineville, La.
02/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jacob C. Palmatier, 29, of Springfield, Ill., died Feb. 24 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Palmatier was assigned to 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment,
3d Brigade, 3d Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
02/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Iraqi Freedom.
They died Feb. 21 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
detonated as they were exiting their military vehicle after it had rolled
over. The soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
151st Field Artillery, 34th Infantry Division, Montevideo, Minn. The soldiers
are:
1st Lt. Jason G. Timmerman, 24, of Tracy, Minn.
Staff Sgt. David F. Day, 25, of Saint Louis Park, Minn.
Sgt. Jesse M. Lhotka, 24, of Alexandria, Minn.
02/23/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Trevor D. Aston, 32, of Austin, Texas, died Feb. 22 as a result
of non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Austin, Texas.
02/22/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. John T. Olson, 21, of Elk Grove Village, Ill., died Feb. 21 as a
result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
02/22/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cmdr Adrian B. Szwec, 43, of Chicago, Ill., died April 12, 2004, of a
non-combat related incident. Szwec was assigned to Naval Hospital Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba.
02/22/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kevin M. Clarke, 21, of Tinley Park, Ill., died Feb. 19 as a result
of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Twentynine Palms, Calif.
02/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Seth R. Trahan, 20, of Crowley, La, died Feb. 19, in Baghdad, Iraq,
from injuries sustained while on patrol when an improvised explosive device
detonated. Trahan was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3d Battalion,
156th Infantry Regiment, Crowley, La.
02/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Adam Malson, 23, of Rochester Hills, Mich., died Feb. 19 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained while on patrol when an improvised explosive
device detonated. Malson was assigned to 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry
Regiment, Fort Drum, N.Y.
02/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Clinton R. Gertson, 26, of Houston, Texas, died 19 Feb. in Mosul,
Iraq, from injuries sustained from enemy forces small arms fire. Gertson
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
02/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Carlos J. Gil, 30, of Orlando, Fla., died Feb. 18, in Humaniyuh,
Iraq from injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device detonation.
Gil was assigned to the 377th Transportation Company, 181st Transportation
Battalion, Mannheim, Germany.
02/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
They died Feb.16 in Forward Operating Base Iskandariyah, Iraq, when a
roadway collapsed, causing their vehicle to roll over. The Soldiers were
assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment
(Mechanized), McComb, Miss. Killed were:
Sgt. Timothy R. Osbey, 34, of Magnolia, Miss.
Spc. Joseph A.Rahaim, 22, of Magnolia, Miss.
02/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher M. Pusateri, 21, of Corning, N.Y., died Feb.16 in Mosul,
Iraq, of injuries sustained from enemy forces using small arms fire. Pusateri
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd
Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Frank B. Hernandez, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Feb. 17 in Tal Afar,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
Hernandez was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade,
25th Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Lewis, Wash.
02/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Katrina L. Bell-Johnson, 32, of Orangeburg, S.C., died Feb. 16 in
Ba'qubah, Iraq, when she was involved in a vehicle accident. Bell-Johnson
was assigned to the Army's 418th Transportation Company, 180th Transportation
Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jason R. Hendrix, 28, of Claremore, Okla., died Feb.16 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, when an explosion occurred while he was conducting combat
operations. Hendrix was assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Korea.
02/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Michael A. Arciola, 20, of Elmsford, N.Y., died Feb. 15 in Al Ramadi,
Iraq, from injuries sustained from enemy small arms fire. Arciola was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division,
Camp Casey, Korea.
02/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Justin B. Carter, 21, of Mansfield, Mo., died Feb. 16 in Forward
Operating Base McKenzie, Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Carter
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade,
3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Benning, Ga.
02/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Adam J. Plumondore, 22, of Gresham, Ore., died February 16 in Mosul,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. Plumondore was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 24th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
02/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. David J.Brangman, 20, of Lake Worth, Fla., died February 13 in Uvanni,
Iraq, when a mortar round struck his vehicle. Brangman was assigned to
the Army's 3d Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, Fort
Stewart, Ga.
02/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class David J.Salie, 34, of Columbus, Ga., died February 14 in
Ba'qubah, Iraq, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device.
Salie was assigned to the Army's 2d Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3d
Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
02/15/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The soldiers died Feb. 13 in Balad, Iraq, when the vehicle they were riding
in overturned. All were assigned to the Army's 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry,
3d Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
The incident is under investigation. The soldiers are:
Sgt. Chad W. Lake, 26, of Ocala, Fla.
Sgt. Rene Knox, Jr., 22, of New Orleans, La.
Spc. Dakotah L. Gooding, 21, of Des Moines, Iowa
02/15/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Richard A. Perez Jr., 19, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Feb. 10
as a result of non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 6th Motor Transport Battalion,
4th Force Service Support Group, Las Vegas, Nev.
02/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman deployed
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ray Rangel, 29, of San Antonio, Texas, died Feb. 13 while performing
a canal rescue mission in Balad, Iraq. Rangel was assigned to the 7th
Civil Engineering Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
02/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert A. McNail, 30, of Meridian, Miss., died Feb. 11 in Iskandariyah,
Iraq, when his HMMVW struck another military vehicle. McNail was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 150th Combat Engineer Battalion, 155th Brigade
Combat Team, Quitman, Miss.
02/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. William T. Robbins, 31, of North Little Rock, Ark., died Feb.
10 in Taji, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Robbins was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 39th Infantry Brigade, Little Rock, Ark.
02/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kristopher L. Shepherd, 26, of Lynchburg, Va., died Feb. 11
in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated during
clearing operations. Shepherd was assigned to the 767th Ordnance Company,
63rd Ordnance Battalion, 52nd Ordnance Group, Fort McNair, Washington,
D.C.
02/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeffrey S. Henthorn, 25, of Choctaw, Okla., died Feb. 8 in Balad,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Henthorn was assigned to the 24th
Transportation Company, Fort Riley, Kan.
02/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jessica M. Housby, 23, of Rock Island, Ill., died Feb. 9 in Route
Golden, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her convoy.
Housby was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1644th Transportation
Company, Rock Falls, Ill.
02/09/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Sean L. Brock, 29, of Redondo Beach, Calif., died Feb. 2 from wounds
received as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He
was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler,
Okinawa, Japan.
02/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Steven G. Bayow, 42, from Colonia Yap, Federated States of
Micronesia, died February 4 in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive
device hit his vehicle. Bayow was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Sgt. Daniel Torres, 23, from Fort Worth, Texas, died February 4 in Bayjii,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit his vehicle. Torres was
assigned to the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
02/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Zachary R. Wobler, 24, of Ottowa, Ohio, died Feb. 6 in Mosul,
Iraq, when his dismounted patrol encountered enemy forces using small
arms fire. Wobler was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 325th
Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Richard M. Crane, 25, of Independence, Mo., died Feb. 8, in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, of non-combat related injuries. Crane was assigned to the
Army Reserve’s 325th Field Hospital, Independence, Mo.
02/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy O. Allmon, 22, of Cleburne, Texas, died Feb. 6 in Taji, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle.
Allmon was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/07/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Richard C. Clifton, 19, of Milford, Del., died Feb. 3 as a
result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
02/07/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Travis M. Wichlacz, 22, of West Bend, Wis., died Feb. 5 as
a result of hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
Marine Forces Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th
Marine Division, Milwaukee, Wis.
02/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Sean M. Cooley, 35, from Ocean Springs, Miss., died February
3 in Northern Babil Province, Iraq, when his vehicle was struck by an
improvised explosive device. Cooley was assigned to the 150th Engineer
Battalion, 155th Armor Brigade, Lucedale, Miss.
02/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the deat of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Mark C. Warren, 44, from LaGrande, Ore., died January 31
at Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq from non-combat related injuries. Warren was
assigned to the 3d Battalion, 116th Armor Cavalry Regiment, 116th Brigade
Combat Team (Forward), LaGrande, Ore.
02/04/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Stephen R. Sherman, 27, from Neptune, N.J., died Feb. 3 in Mosul,
Iraq, from wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Sherman was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry
Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) Fort Lewis,
Wash.
02/04/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert T. Hendrickson, 24, from Broken Bow, Okla., died Feb. 1 in
Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds sustained when his military vehicle overturned.
Hendrickson was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/04/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Sean P. Maher, 19, of Grays Lake, Ill., died Feb. 2 as a result
of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
02/02/2005 DoD Identifies Department of the Army Civilian Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Department of
the Army Civilian who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Barbara Heald, 60, of Stanford, Conn., died Jan.29 in Baghdad, Iraq, when
the Republic National Palace was hit by a mortar round. Heald worked for
the Project and Contracting Office - Finance.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Lyle W. Rymer II, 24, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Jan. 28 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when he was shot by enemy forces. Rymer was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 239th Engineer Company, 39th Infantry Brigade, Booneville,
Ark.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joseph E.Rodriguez, 25 of Las Cruces, N.M., died Jan. 28 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck his armored
vehicle. Rodriguez was assigned to the 8th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jason C. Redifer, 19, of Stuarts Draft, Va.
Lance Cpl. Harry R. Swain IV, 21, of Cumberland, N.J.
Cpl. Christopher E. Zimny, 27, of Cook, Ill.
All three Marines died Jan. 31 as a result of hostile action in Babil
Province, Iraq. They were all assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers died Jan. 28
in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck a nearby
vehicle. All were assigned to the Army National Guard's 1088th Engineer
Battalion, 256th Brigade Combat Team, New Roads, La. The soldiers are:
Staff Sgt. Jonathan R. Reed, 25, of Opelousas, La.
Spc. Michael S. Evans II, 22, Marrero, La.
Spc. Christopher J. Ramsey, 20, of Batchelor, La.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Lindsey T. James, 23, of Urbana, Mo., died Jan. 29 in Baghdad, Iraq,
from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his dismounted patrol. James was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 14th
Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum,
N.Y.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Stephen A. Castellano, 21, of Long Beach, Calif., died Jan. 28 in
Mosul, Iraq, from a non-combat related injury. Castellano was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light)
from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. James H. Miller IV, 22, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Jan. 30 in Ramadi,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Miller was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503d Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nazario Serrano, 20, of Irving, Texas, died Jan. 30 as a result
of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Serrano was assigned to
the Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11,
1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Cmdr. Edward E. Jack, 51, of Detroit, Mich., died Jan. 29, of a non-combat
related incident aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. Jack was assigned to
Commander, Destroyer Squadron Seven, home ported in San Diego, Calif.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Soldiers died Jan. 28 in
Baghdad, Iraq, in a helicopter accident. Both were assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
They are:
Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla, 27, of Killeen, Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer Charles S. Jones, 34, of Lawtey, Fla.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Mickey E. Zaun, 27, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., died Jan.
28 in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries sustained in a collision between two
armored vehicles. Zaun was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations
Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Cmdr Keith E. Taylor, 47, of Irvine, Calif., died Jan. 29, in a rocket
attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Taylor was assigned to Commander,
U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command, Iraq Detachment.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers died Jan. 24 in
Mohammed Sacran, Iraq, when their Bradley Fighting Vehicle overturned.
They were assigned to the 2d Battalion, 2d Infantry, 1st Infantry Division,
Vilseck, Germany. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Joseph W. Stevens, 26, of Sacramento, Calif.
Sgt. Michael C. Carlson, 22, of St. Paul, Minn.
Sgt. Javier Marin Jr., 29, of Mission, Texas.
Spc. Viktar V. Yolkin, 24, of Spring Branch, Texas.
Pfc. Jesus A. Leon-Perez, 20, of Houston, Texas.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Timothy A. Knight, 22, of Brooklyn, Ohio, died Jan. 26 when the CH-53E
helicopter he was in crashed near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. Knight was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar Jr., 31, of Weymouth, Mass., died Jan. 28 due to
a non-hostile related incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jonathan S. Beatty, 22, of Streator, Ill., died Jan. 27 as a result
of hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq. Beatty was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Taylor J. Burk, 21, of Amarillo, Texas, died Jan. 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle. Burk was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
01/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kevin M. Luna, 26, of Oxnard, Calif., died Jan. 27 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Luna was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
63rd Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
01/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Stephen P. Johnson, 24, of Covina, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Fred L. Maciel, 20, of Spring, Texas
Both died Jan. 26 when the CH-53E helicopter they were in crashed near
Ar Rutbah, Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base
Hawaii.
01/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jose C. Rangel, 43, of Fresno, Calif., died Jan. 23 in Camp
Arifjan, Kuwait, of non-combat related injuries. Rangel was assigned to
the Army National Guard’s 1106th Aviation Classification Repair
Activity Depot, Fresno, Calif.
01/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 11 Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Brian D. Bland, 26, of Weston, Wyo.
Sgt. Michael W. Finke Jr., 28, of Huron, Ohio
1st Lt. Travis J. Fuller, 26, of Granville, Mass.
Cpl. Timothy M. Gibson, 23, of Hillsborough, N.H.
Cpl. Richard A. Gilbert Jr., 26, of Montgomery, Ohio
Cpl. Kyle J. Grimes, 21, of Northampton, Pa.
Lance Cpl. Tony L. Hernandez, 22, of Canyon Lake, Texas
Cpl. Nathaniel K. Moore, 22, of Champaign, Ill.
Lance Cpl. Gael Saintvil, 24, of Orange, Fla.
Cpl. Nathan A. Schubert, 22, of Cherokee, Iowa
Lance Cpl. Michael L. Starr Jr., 21, of Baltimore, Md.
All died Jan. 26 when the CH-53E helicopter they were in crashed near
Ar Rutbah, Iraq. Hernandez was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps
Air Station Miramar, Calif. The others were assigned to 1st Battalion,
3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
01/27/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 16 Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Paul C. Alaniz, 32, of Corpus Christi, Texas
Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Etterling, 22, of Wheelersburg, Ohio
Capt. Lyle L. Gordon, 30, of Midlothian, Texas
Lance Cpl. Brian C. Hopper, 21, of Wynne, Ark.
Lance Cpl. Saeed Jafarkhani-Torshizi Jr., 24, of Fort Worth, Texas
Cpl. Sean P. Kelly, 23, of Gloucester, N.J.
Staff Sgt. Dexter S. Kimble, 30, of Houston, Texas
Lance Cpl. Allan Klein, 34, of Clinton Township, Mich.
Cpl. James L. Moore, 24, of Roseburg, Ore.
Lance Cpl. Mourad Ragimov, 20, of San Diego, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Rhonald D. Rairdan, 20, of San Antonio, Texas
Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos, 20, of Aurora, Ill.
Lance Cpl. Darrell J. Schumann, 25, of Hampton, Va.
1stLt. Dustin M. Shumney, 30, of Vallejo, Calif
Cpl. Matthew R. Smith, 24, of West Valley, Utah
Lance Cpl. Joseph B. Spence, 24, of Scotts Valley, Calif
All died Jan. 26 when the CH-53E helicopter they were in crashed near
Ar Rutbah, Iraq. Alaniz, Gordon, and Kimble were assigned to Marine Heavy
Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft
Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. The others were assigned
to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
01/27/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jesse W. Strong, 24, of Irasburg, Vt., died Jan. 26 as a result of
hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Strong was assigned to the
Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine
Division, headquartered in Lynchburg, Va.
01/27/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class John D. House, 28, of Ventura, Calif., died Jan.
26, in a helicopter crash near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. House was assigned to
Naval Medical Clinic Hawaii, Marine Corps Units Detachment, Pearl Harbor.
01/27/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jonathan W. Bowling, 23, of Patrick, Va.
Lance Cpl. Karl R. Linn, 20, of Chesterfield, Va.
Cpl. Christopher L. Weaver, 24, of Fredericksburg, Va.
Bowling and Linn died Jan. 26 of wounds received as result of enemy action
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Weaver died Jan. 26 as a result of hostile
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. All Marines were assigned to the Marine
Corps Reserve’s 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division,
headquartered in Lynchburg, Va.
01/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William S. Kinzer Jr., 27, of Hendersonville, N.C., died Jan. 26
in Ad Duluiyah, Iraq, from injuries sustained when a rocket propelled
grenade hit his patrol. Kinzer was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
01/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brett D. Swank, of Northumberland, Pa., died Jan. 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his position. Swank was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry
Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
01/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Leonard W. Adams, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., died Jan. 24 in Camp
Bucca, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Adams was assigned to the
Army National Guard’s 105th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military
Police Brigade, Asheville, N.C.
01/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jose C. Rangel, 43, of Saratoga, Calif., died Jan. 23 in Camp
Arifjan, Kuwait, of non-combat related injuries. Rangel was assigned to
the Army National Guard’s 1106th Aviation Classification Repair
Activity Depot, Fresno, Calif.
01/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Nainoa K. Hoe, 27, of Hawaii, died Jan. 22 in Mosul, Iraq, of
wounds received when he was attacked by enemy forces using small arms
fire. Hoe was assigned to the Army’s 3d Battalion, 21st Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
01/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Joe F. Lusk II, 25, of Reedley, Calif., died Jan. 21 in Camp Buehring,
Kuwait, of non-combat related injuries. Lusk was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
3rd Aviation Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kyle W. Childress, 29, of Terre Haute, Ind., died Jan. 21 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds received in Ad Duluiyah, Iraq, when his unit was attacked
by enemy forces using small arms fire. Childress was assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
01/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Christopher J. Sullivan, 29, of Princeton, Mass., died Jan. 18 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
parked vehicle. Sullivan was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
01/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jesus Fonseca, 19, of Marietta, Ga., died Jan. 17 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his position.
Fonseca was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
01/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dead are:
Staff Sgt. Thomas E. Vitagliano, 33, of New Haven, Conn., died Jan. 17
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his position. Vitagliano was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
Pfc. George R. Geer, 27, of Cortez, Colo., died Jan. 17 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
his position. Geer was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
01/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dead are:
Pfc. Francis C. Obaji, 21, of Queens Village, N.Y., died Jan. 17 in the
86th Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, after he was involved in
a motor vehicle accident Jan. 16 in Baghdad, Iraq. Obaji was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment,
New York, N.Y.
Spc. Alain L. Kamolvathin, 21, of Blairstown, N.J., died Jan. 16 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Kamolvathin was
assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry
Regiment, New York, N.Y.
01/18/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Paul C. Holter III, 21, of Corpus Christi, Texas, died Jan. 14, due
to a non-combat related incident at Camp Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
01/18/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jayton D. Patterson, 26, of Sedley, Va., died Jan. 15 as result of
hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Nathaniel T. Swindell, 24, of Bronx, N.Y., died Jan. 15 in Mosul,
Iraq, from a non-combat related injury. Swindell was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
01/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Gunnar D. Becker, 19, of Forestburg, S.D., died Jan. 13 in Mosul,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Becker was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
63rd Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
01/14/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Matthew W. Holloway, 21, of Fulton, Texas.
Lance Cpl. Juan R. Rodriguez Velasco, 23, of El Cenizo, Texas.
Both Marines died Jan. 13 from injuries received as a result of enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Both Marines were assigned to Marine
Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Corpus Christi, Texas.
01/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Mack, 36, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Jan. 13 in Mosul,
Iraq, when his military vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device.
Mack was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry
Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
01/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael J. Smith, 24, of Media, Penn., died Jan. 11 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his military vehicle was hit by a rocket propelled grenade.
Smith was assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 2d Infantry Division,
Camp Casey, Korea.
01/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan. 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit their military vehicle.
Both soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion,
156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade, Lake Charles, La. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. William F. Manuel, 34, of Kinder, La.
Sgt. Robert W. Sweeney III, 22, of Pineville, La.
01/10/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Joseph E. Fite, 23, of Round Rock, Texas, died Jan. 9 as a result
of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine
Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Austin, Texas.
01/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dwayne J. McFarlane Jr., 20, of Cass Lake, Minn., died Jan. 9 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol was hit by an improvised explosive
device. McFarlane was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery
Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), from Fort Drum, N.Y.
01/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Daniel F. Guastaferro, 27, of Las Vegas, Nev., died January 7 in
Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his military vehicle left the road and went into
a canal. Guastaferro was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Camp Casey, Korea.
01/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kenneth G. Vonronn, 20, of Bloomingburg, N.Y., died January 6 in
Baghdad, Iraq, with six of his fellow Soldiers when an improvised explosive
device struck their Bradley fighting vehicle. Vonronn was assigned to
the Army National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division, New York,
N.Y.
01/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died January 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device struck their Bradley fighting vehicle. All
six were assigned to the Army National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade
(Mechanized), Lafayette, La. A seventh Soldier was also killed in the
incident but the information will be released separately based upon next
of kin notification policies. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Kurt J. Comeaux, 34, of Raceland, La.
Sgt. Christopher J. Babin, 27, of Houma, La.
Spc. Bradley J. Bergeron, 25, of Houma, La.
Spc. Huey P. L. Fassbender, 24, of LaPlace, La.
Spc. Armand L. Frickey, 20, Houma, La.
Spc. Warren A. Murphy, 29, of Marrero, La.
01/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan. 4 in Taji, Iraq, when
an improvised explosive devise detonated near their military vehicle.
Killed were:
Spc. Jimmy D. Buie, 44, of Floral, Ark. Buie was assigned to the Army
National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team, Fordyce, Ark.
Spc. Jeremy W. McHalffey, 28, of Mabelvale, Ark. McHalffey was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 39th Infantry Brigade, Little Rock,
Ark.
Spc. Joshua S. Marcum, 33, of Evening Shade, Ark. Marcum was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment,
39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Camden, Ark.
01/07/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Zachariah S. Davis, 25, of Twentynine Palms, Calif., died Jan. 6
as result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
01/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Bennie J. Washington, 25, of Atlanta, Ga., died Jan. 4 in Brooke
Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained Oct. 14
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his military vehicle was struck by a rocket-propelled
grenade. Washington was assigned to the 44th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry
Division, Camp Howze, Korea.
01/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Curtis L. Wooten III, 20, of Spanaway, Wash., died Jan. 4 in Balad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Wooten was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
01/07/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Julio C. CisnerosAlvarez, 22, of Pharr, Texas, died Jan. 6
as result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
01/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Cory R. Depew, 21, of Beech Grove, Ind., died Jan. 4 in Mosul, Iraq,
when his Stryker military vehicle was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade.
Depew was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade,
25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
01/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom and two soldiers supporting Operation Iraqi
Freedom. A review of records revealed the omission of news releases for
these soldiers.
Operation Enduring Freedom
Staff Sgt. Robert K. McGee, 38, of Martinsville, Va., died June 30, in
Manila, Republic of the Philippines, of non-combat related injuries. McGee
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis,
Wash.
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Sgt. 1st Class Otie J. McVey, 53, of Oak Hill, W.V., was medically evacuated
from Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 23 for treatment of a non-combat related
illness. He died Nov. 7 in Beaver, W.V. McVey was assigned to the Army
Reserve’s 706th Transportation Company, Kenton, Ohio.
Sgt. Foster Pinkston, 47, of Warrenton, Ga., died Sept. 16, in Eisenhower
Army Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., from a non-combat related illness.
Pinkston was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 878th Engineer
Battalion, Augusta, Ga.
01/05/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Thomas E. Houser, 22, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died Jan. 3 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Force
Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Jeremy R. Wright, 31, of Shelbyville, Ind., died Jan. 3 in Asadabad,
Afghanistan, when his military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device.
Wright was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group Fort
Lewis, Wash.
01/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Pedro A. Munoz, 47, of Aquada, Puerto Rico, died Jan. 2
in Shindand, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained Jan. 1 when his patrol
encountered enemy fire. Munoz was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special
Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Damien T. Ficek, 26, from Pullman, Wash., died Dec. 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Ficek was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 161st
Infantry Regiment, Spokane, Wash.
01/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeff LeBrun, 21, from Buffalo, N.Y., died Jan. 1 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his military vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device.
LeBrun was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery
Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
01/03/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Brian P. Parrello, 19, of West Milford, N.J.
Lance Cpl. Jason E. Smith, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Smith died Dec. 31, and Parrello died Jan. 1, both as result of hostile
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Smith was assigned to 1st Light Armored
Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Parrello was assigned to Small Craft Company,
Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Craig L. Nelson, 21, from Bossier City, La., died Dec. 29 at the
National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., of injuries sustained
Dec. 16 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his military vehicle. Nelson was assigned to the Army National Guard's
1st Battalion, 156th Armor Regiment, Shreveport, La.
12/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Oscar Sanchez, 19, from Modesto, Calif., died Dec. 29 in Mosul, Iraq,
when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device struck his observation
post. Sanchez was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st
Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis,
Wash.
12/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Nathaniel J. Nyren, 31, from Reston, Va., died in Baghdad,
Iraq on Dec. 28, when a civilian vehicle struck his military vehicle.
Nyren was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division in Fort Hood, Texas.
12/29/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Navy Seaman Pablito Pena Briones, Jr., 22, of Anaheim, Calf., died Dec.
28 of a non-hostile gun shot wound in Fallujah, Iraq. Briones was assigned
to 1st Marine Division Detachment, Naval Medical Center San Diego.
12/29/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jason A. Lehto, 31, of Mount Clemens, Mich., died Dec. 28 in
a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Lehto was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s Marine Wing Support Group 47, 4th Marine
Aircraft Wing, Mt. Clemens, Mich.
12/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jose A. Rivera-Serrano, 26, from Mayaquez, Puerto Rico, died Dec.
27 in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds sustained when an improvised explosive
device hit his vehicle. Rivera-Serrano was assigned to the 2d Battalion,
5th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
12/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Todd D. Olson, 36, from Loyal, Wis., died Dec. 27 in the 67th
Combat Support Hospital in Tikrit, Iraq from wounds sustained in Samarra,
Iraq on Dec. 26, when an improvised explosive device detonated. Olson
was assigned to the National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry
Regiment, Neillsville, Wis.
12/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Eric Hillenburg, 21, of Marion, Ind.
Lance Cpl. James R. Phillips, 21, of Hillsboro, Fla.
Cpl. Raleigh C. Smith, 21, of Lincoln, Mont.
All three Marines died Dec. 23 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
12/27/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Joel Egan Baldwin, 37, of Arlington, Va., died in Mosul, Iraq on
Dec. 21, when the dining facility was attacked.
Baldwin was assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 77, Gulfport,
Miss.
12/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Christopher W. Barnett, 32, of Baton Rouge, La., died Dec. 23
in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
military vehicle. Barnett was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st
Battalion, 156th Armor Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team, Shreveport,
La.
12/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of thirteen soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 21 in Mosul, Iraq,
when their dining facility was attacked. Killed were:
Capt. William W. Jacobsen Jr., 31, of Charlotte, N.C. Jacobsen was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry
Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Sgt. Maj. Robert D. O'Dell, 38, of Manassas, Va. O'Dell was assigned to
the United States Army Intelligence & Security Command, Fort Belvoir,
Va.
Sgt. 1st Class Paul D. Karpowich, 30, of Bridgeport, Pa. Karpowich was
assigned to the Army Reserve's 2nd Battalion, 390th Infantry Regiment,
Webster, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Julian S. Melo, 47, of Brooklyn, N.Y. Melo was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Staff Sgt. Darren D. VanKomen, 33, of Bluefield, W.Va. VanKomen was assigned
to the 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry
Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Staff Sgt. Robert S. Johnson, 23, of Castro Valley, Calif. Johnson was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th
Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Sgt. Lynn R. Poulin Sr., 47, of Freedom, Maine. Poulin was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 133rd Engineer Battalion, Belfast, Maine.
Spc. Jonathan Castro, 21, of Corona, Calif. Castro was assigned to the
73rd Engineer Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Spc. Thomas J. Dostie, 20, of Sommerville, Maine. Dostie was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 133rd Engineer Battalion, Portland, Maine.
Spc. Cory M. Hewitt, 26, of Stewart, Tenn. Hewitt was assigned to the
705th Ordnance Company, Fort Polk, La.
Spc. Nicholas C. Mason, 20, of King George, Va. Mason was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 276th Engineer Battalion, West Point, Va.
Spc. David A. Ruhren, 20, of Stafford, Va. Ruhren was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 276th Engineer Battalion, West Point, Va.
Pfc. Lionel Ayro, 22, of Jeanerette, La. Ayro was assigned to the 73rd
Engineer Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
12/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Neil D. Petsche, 21, of Lena, Ill., died Dec. 21 due to injuries
received in a non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Petsche was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat
Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
12/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 19 in Shuaybah, Kuwait, when a
vehicle struck them. Both soldiers were assigned to the 180th Transportation
Battalion, 13th Corps Support Command, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Donald B. Farmer, 33, of Zion, Ill.
Sgt. Berry K. Meza, 23, of League City, Texas
12/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Franklin A. Sweger, 24, of San Antonio, Texas, died Dec. 16
as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
12/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Victor A. Martinez, 21, from Bronx, N.Y., died Dec. 14 south of Baghdad,
Iraq, from a gunshot wound. Martinez was assigned to the 364th Supply
Company, 264th Corps Support Battalion, 1st Corps Support Command, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
12/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Michael D. Anderson, 21, of Modesto, Calif., died Dec. 14 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Tina S. Time, 22, from Tucson, Ariz., died Dec. 13 near Cedar, Iraq,
when she was involved in a vehicle accident. Time was assigned to the
Army Reserve's 208th Transportation Company, Tucson, Ariz.
12/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Joshua W. Dickinson, 25, of Pasco, Fla., died Dec. 12 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeffery S. Blanton, 23, of Fayetteville, Ga., died Dec. 12
as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
12/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brent T. Vroman, 21, of Oshkosh, Wis., died Dec. 13 from wounds received
as a result of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
the Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, headquartered in Chicago, Ill.
12/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jeffrey L. Kirk, 24, of Baton Rouge, La., died Dec. 12 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jason S. Clairday, 21, of Camp Fulton, Ark.
Cpl. Ian W. Stewart, 21, of Lake Hughes, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Richard D. Warner, 22, of Waukesha, Wis.
Clairday and Stewart died Dec. 12 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq. Warner died Dec 13 from wounds received as a result of
enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. Clairday and Stewart were assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Warner was assigned to
the Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, headquartered in Chicago, Ill.
12/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Melvin L. Blazer, 38, of Moore, Okla.
Lance Cpl. Hilario F. Lopez, 22, of Ingleside, Texas.
Lance Cpl. Gregory P. Rund, 21, of Littleton, Colo.
Rund died Dec. 11 and Blazer and Lopez died Dec. 12 as result of enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. All three were assigned to 3rd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Joshua A. Ramsey, 19, from Defiance, Ohio, died Dec. 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Ramsey was assigned to the 95th
Military Police Battalion, Mannheim, Germany.
12/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 5 in Habbaniyah, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV. Both were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division,
Camp Greaves, Korea. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Marvin L. Trost III, 28, of Goshen, Ind.
Spc. Edwin W. Roodhouse, 36, of San Jose, Calif.
12/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert W. Hoyt, 21, of Ashford, Conn., died Dec. 11 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while conducting
convoy operations. Hoyt was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment, Bristol, Conn.
12/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died December 9 in Mosul, Iraq after being
involved in an Apache helicopter accident. Both were assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 151st Aviation Regiment, South Carolina National Guard, Columbia,
S.C. Killed were:
1st Lt. Andrew C. Shields, 25, of Campobello, S.C.
Chief Warrant Officer Patrick D. Leach, 39, of Rock Hill, S.C.
12/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher S. Adlesperger, 20, of Albuquerque, N.M. died Dec. 9
as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Adlesperger was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kyle J. Renehan, 21, of Oxford, Pa., died Dec. 9 in Kaiserslautern,
Germany, from injuries received on Nov. 29 as result of enemy action in
Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2,
Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air
Station Cherry Point, N.C.
12/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Arthur C. Williams, IV, 31, of Edgewater, Fla., died Dec. 8 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, when his unit was conducting a dismounted patrol and was
attacked by small arms fire. Williams was assigned to the 44th Engineer
Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea.
12/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Mark N. Stubenhofer, 30, of Springfield, Va., died Dec. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his unit was conducting dismounted operations and was attacked
by small arms fire. Stubenhofer was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st
Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
12/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Todd C. Gibbs, 37, of Angelina, Texas, died Dec. 7 in Khalidiyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while his unit was
on a dismounted patrol. Gibbs was assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry
Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea.
12/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. In C. Kim, 23, of Warren, Mich., died Dec. 7 as result of a non-hostile
vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 9th Communications
Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Andrew M. Ward, 25, of Kirkland, Wash., died Dec. 5 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Ward was assigned to the 44th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division,
Camp Howze, Korea.
12/07/2004 DoD Identifes Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Joseph O. Behnke, 45, of Brooklyn, New York, died Dec. 4 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when he was in a vehicle accident. Behnke was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery Regiment, Brooklyn,
New York.
12/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kyle A. Eggers, 27, of Euless, Texas, died Dec. 5 in Habbaniyah,
Iraq, when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. Eggers
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry
Division, Camp Greaves, Korea.
12/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael L. Boatright, 24, of Whitesboro, Texas died Dec. 4 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when he was struck by an improvised explosive device. Boatright
was assigned to the 20th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
12/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Cari A. Gasiewicz, 28, of Depew, N.Y., died Dec. 4 in Baqubah, Iraq,
when two improvised explosive devices detonated near her convoy. Gasiewicz
was assigned to the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 513th Military
Intelligence Brigade, Fort Gordon, Ga.
12/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Henry E. Irizarry, 38, of Bronx, New York, died Dec. 3 in Taji,
Iraq, when his unit was on patrol and an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV. Irizarry was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry
Regiment, New York, N.Y.
12/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 4 in Mosul, Iraq, when their Stryker
military vehicle received enemy fire during convoy operations. Both were
assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th
Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Washington.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Salamo J. Tuialuuluu, 23, of Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Sgt. David A. Mitts, 24, of Hammond, Ore.
12/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David P. Mahlenbrock, 20, of Maple Shade, N.J., died Dec. 3 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when he was clearing a route and an improvised explosive device
detonated. Mahlenbrock was assigned to the 65th Engineer Battalion, 25th
Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
12/06/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Binh N. Le, 20, of Alexandria, Va.
Cpl. Matthew A. Wyatt, 21, of Millstadt, Ill.
Both Marines died Dec. 3 from injuries received as result of enemy action
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 5th Battalion, 10th
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
12/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. George D. Harrison, 22, of Knoxville, Tenn., died December 2 in Mosul,
Iraq, when his HMMWV was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Harrison was assigned to the 293rd Military Police Company, 3rd Military
Police Battalion (Provisional), 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
12/03/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Bryan S. Wilson, 22, of Otterbein, Ind., died Dec. 1 as result of
a non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Isaac E. Diaz, 26, of Rio Hondo, Texas, died Dec. 1 in Sharona, Afghanistan,
when his military vehicle rolled over. Diaz was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light) from Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii.
12/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David M. Fisher, 21, of Green Island, N.Y., died Dec. 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his unit was on patrol and the HMWWV in which he was riding
rolled over. Fisher was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
101st Cavalry Regiment, Newburgh, N.Y.
12/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Erik W. Hayes, 24, of Cascade, Md., died Nov. 29 in Al Miqdadiyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Hayes was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st
Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
12/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Daryl A. Davis, 20, of Orlando, Fla., died Nov. 29 in Iraq when his
HMWWV was involved in a traffic accident. Davis was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 144th Transportation Company, Marianna, Fla.
12/02/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl Zachary A. Kolda, 23, of Corpus Christi, Texas, died Dec. 1 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine
Forces Reserves’ 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Houston, Texas.
12/02/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Javier Obleas-Prado Pena, 36, of Falls Church, Va., died
Dec. 1 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from injuries
received Nov. 25, as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
12/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 30 in Fallujah, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device detonated near their military vehicle. Both
were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. Pablo A. Calderon, 26, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Sgt. Jose Guereca, Jr., 24, of Missouri City, Texas
12/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Sergio R. Diazvarela, 21, of Lomita, Calif., died Nov. 24 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted
patrol. Diazvarela was assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, Camp Howze, Korea.
12/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Soldiers
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Nov. 27 in Bamian, Afghanistan,
when their contract aircraft crashed. All were assigned to the 3rd Squadron,
4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii. Killed were:
Lt. Col. Michael J. McMahon, 41, of Connecticut.
Chief Warrant Officer Travis W. Grogan, 31, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Spc. Harley D. R. Miller, 21, of Spokane, Wash.
12/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 29 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their
military vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. Both were assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment,
New York, N.Y. Killed were:
Sgt. Christian P. Engeldrum, 39, of Bronx, N.Y.
Pfc. Wilfredo F. Urbina, 29, of Baldwin, N.Y.
12/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael A. Smith, 24, of Camden, Ark., died Nov. 26 at Walter Reed
Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., from injuries sustained in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Nov. 7 when he was attacked by enemy forces using small arms
fire. Smith was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion,
153rd Infantry Regiment, Texarkana, Ark.
12/01/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Blake A. Magaoay, 20, of Pearl City, Hawaii, died Nov. 29 as
a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/30/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Gentian Marku, 22, of Warren, Mich., died Nov. 25 as a result of
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Stephen C. Benish, 20, of Clark, N.J., died Nov. 28 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when he received enemy fire while on a dismounted patrol. Benish
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea.
11/30/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Adam R. Brooks, 20, of Manchester, N.H.
Lance Cpl. Charles A. Hanson Jr., 22, of Panacea, Fla.
Both Marines died Nov. 28 as a result of enemy action in Babil Province,
Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy E. Christensen, 27, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Nov. 27 in
Ad Duilayah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his patrol vehicle. Christensen was assigned to 1st Squadron, 4th Armored
Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Trinidad R. Martinezluis, 22, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Nov. 28
in Baqubah, Iraq, when his 5-ton vehicle rolled over and pinned him underwater.
Martinezluis was assigned to the Army’s 201st Forward Support Battalion,
1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 28 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when their
unit was conducting a dismounted patrol and they encountered enemy forces
using small arms fire. Both were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp
Howze, Korea. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Michael B. Shackelford, 25, of Grand Junction, Colo.
Sgt. Carl W. Lee, 23, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jordan D. Winkler, 19, of Tulsa, Okla, died Nov 26 due to a
non-combat related incident at Camp Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to
Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st
Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kirk J. Bosselmann, 21, of Napa, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Bradley M. Faircloth, 20, of Mobile, Ala.
Lance Cpl. Jeffery S. Holmes, 20, of White River Junction, Vt.
Lance Cpl. David B. Houck, 25, of Winston Salem, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Joshua E. Lucero, 19, of Tucson, Ariz.
Sgt. Nicholas S. Nolte, 25, of Falls City, Neb.
Nolte died Nov. 24 at the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Md.,
from injuries received Nov. 9 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq.
Holmes died Nov. 25,
Faircloth and Houck died Nov. 26.
Bosselmann and Lucero died Nov. 27, all as a result of enemy action in
Al Anbar Province Iraq.
Bosselmann, Faircloth, Holmes and Houck were assigned to 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lucero was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Nolte was assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, 2nd Marine
Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point N.C.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Harrison J. Meyer, 20, of Worthington, Ohio, died Nov. 26 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Meyer was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, Camp Howze, Korea.
11/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Brian K. Grant, 31, of Dallas, Texas, died Nov. 26 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Grant was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, Camp Howze, Korea.
11/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ryan J. Cantafio, 22, of Beaver Dam, Wisc., died Nov. 25, as result
of enemy action in Al Andar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine
Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, headquartered in Chicago, Ill.
11/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Benjamin C. Edinger, 24, of Green Bay, Wisc., died Nov. 23, at the
National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., from injuries received as
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on Nov 14. He was assigned
to 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
11/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on November 24 in Deh Rawod, Afghanistan,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their unit. Both soldiers
were assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th
Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Cpl. Dale E. Fracker, Jr., 23, of Apple Valley, Calif.
Cpl. Jacob R. Fleischer, 25, of St. Louis, Mo.
11/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joseph M. Nolan, 27, of Philadelphia, Pa., died Nov. 18 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when his unit was on patrol and an improvised explosive device detonated
near his up-armored HMMWV. Nolan was assigned to the 312th Military Intelligence
Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David L. Roustum, 22, of West Seneca, N.Y., died Nov. 20 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his up-armored HMMWV was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled
grenades and small arms fire. Roustum was assigned to the Army National
Guard’s 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, Tonawanda, N.Y.
11/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Blain M. Ebert, 22, of Washtucna, Wash., died Nov. 22 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when enemy forces engaged his unit with small arms fire. Ebert was
assigned to the 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/23/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Michael R. Cohen, 23, of Jacobus, Pa., died Nov. 22 as result of
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
11/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Michael C. O’Neill, 22, of Mansfield, Ohio, died November 21
in Landstuhl, Germany, of accidental injuries sustained on November 17
at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, during preparations for combat operations.
O’Neill was assigned to the Army’s 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger
Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
11/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Bradley T. Arms, 20, of Charlottesville, Va.
Lance Cpl. Demarkus D. Brown, 22, of Martinsville, Va.
Lance Cpl. Michael A. Downey, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Cpl. Joseph J. Heredia, 22, of Santa Maria, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Joseph T. Welke, 20, of Rapid City, S.D.
Arms and Brown died Nov. 19, as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq.
Downey died Nov. 19 at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., from
wounds received as a result of enemy action on Nov. 11 in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq.
Heredia died Nov. 20 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from
wounds received as a result of enemy action on Nov 10 in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq.
Welke died Nov. 20 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from
wounds received as a result of enemy action on Nov 19 in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq.
Arms was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Combat Engineer
Battalion, 4th Marine Division, headquartered in Baltimore, Md.
Brown was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Downey was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine
Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
Heredia was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
Welke was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jack Bryant Jr., 23, of Dale City, Va., died Nov. 20 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
convoy followed by an enemy rocket-propelled grenade attack. Bryant was
assigned to the 3rd Brigade Fire Support Team (1st Battalion, 6th Field
Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division), Vilseck, Germany.
11/20/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Dimitrios Gavriel, 29, of New York, N.Y.
Lance Cpl. Phillip G. West, 19, of American Canyon, Calf.
Both Marines died Nov. 19, as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Gavriel was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. West
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/20/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Michael W. Hanks, 22, of Gregory, Mich., died Nov. 17, as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/19/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Luis A. Figueroa, 21, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Nov. 18
as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Catalin D. Dima, 36, of White Lake, N.Y., died Nov. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when enemy mortar fire landed near his position. Dima was assigned
to the Army Reserve’s 411th Engineer Brigade, New Windsor, N.Y.
11/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher T. Heflin, 26, of Paducah, Ky.
Lance Cpl. Louis W. Qualls, 20, of Temple, Texas.
Both Marines died Nov. 16 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Heflin was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif. Qualls was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion,
14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Grand Prairie, Texas.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Luke C. Wullenwaber, 24, of Lewiston, Idaho, died Nov. 16 in Khaladiyah,
Iraq, when he was conducting a security mission and a vehicle-borne improvised
explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. Wullenwaber was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division,
Camp Greaves, Korea.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Marshall H. Caddy, 27, of Nags Head, N.C., died Nov. 16 in
Khaladiyah, Iraq, when his military vehicle struck another military vehicle.
Caddy was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia, 21, of Santa Clarita, Calif., died Nov.
16 in Mosul, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit his convoy.
Flores-Mejia was assigned to the 25th Transportation Company, Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii.
Spc. Daniel James McConnell, 27, of Duluth, Minn., died Nov. 16 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when he was involved in a vehicle accident. McConnell was assigned
to the 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. William L. Miller, 22, of Pearland, Texas.
Cpl. Lance M. Thompson, 21, of Upland, Ind.
Both Marines died Nov. 15 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Miller was assigned 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune,
N.C. Thompson was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Cole W. Larsen, 19, of Canyon Country, Calif., died Nov. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a civilian vehicle struck his military vehicle causing it to
roll over. Larsen was assigned to the 272nd Military Police Company, 21st
Theater Support Command, Mannheim, Germany.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Isaiah R. Hunt, 20, of Green Bay, Wis., died Nov. 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when the driver of his military vehicle accidentally struck another
vehicle. Hunt was assigned to the 782nd Main Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Patrick Marc M. Rapicault, 34, of St. Augustine, Fla.
Lance Cpl. Antoine D. Smith, 22, of Orlando, Fla.
Both Marines died Nov. 15 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Rapicault was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif. Smith was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
11/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Shane E. Kielion, 23, of La Vista, Neb., died Nov. 15 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned 3rd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeramy A. Ailes, 22, of Gilroy, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Travis R. Desiato, 19, of Bedford, Mass.
Lance Cpl. George J. Payton, 20, of Culver City, Calif.
Sgt. Rafael Peralta, 25, of San Diego, Calif.
Cpl. Marc T. Ryan, 25, of Gloucester, N.J.
Lance Cpl. James E. Swain, 20, of Kokomo, Ind.
Payton died Nov. 14. The other five Marines died Nov. 15. All died as
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Payton was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif. Swain was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Ailes was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Ryan was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Desiato was assigned 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Peralta
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
11/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Bradley L. Parker, 19, of Marion, W.V., died Nov. 15 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dale A. Burger Jr., 21, of Port Deposit, Md.
Cpl. Andres H. Perez, 21, of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Both Marines died Nov. 14 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. They both were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
11/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Nicholas L. Ziolkowski, 22, of Towson, Md. He was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Sean P. Sims, 32, of El Paso, Texas, died Nov. 13 in Fallujah, Iraq,
when his unit received small arms fire while clearing a building. Sims
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,
Vilseck, Germany.
11/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Benjamin S. Bryan, 23, of Lumberton, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Victor R. Lu, 22, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Justin D. McLeese, 19, of Covington, La.
All three Marines died Nov. 13 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Bryan and McLeese were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif. Lu was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5st Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
11/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jose A. Velez, 23, of Lubbock, Texas, died Nov. 13 in Fallujah, Iraq,
while clearing an enemy strongpoint when his unit came under fire. Velez
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
11/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Byron W. Norwood, 25, of Pflugerville, Texas, died Nov. 13 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Norwood was assigned to 3rd
Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Justin M. Ellsworth, 20, of Mount Pleasant, Mich., died Nov.
13 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Ellsworth was
assigned to Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support
Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kevin J. Dempsey, 23, of Monroe, Conn., died Nov. 13 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Dempsey was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance
Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James C. Matteson, 23, of Celoron, N.Y., died Nov. 12 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
Matteson was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
11/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas H. Anderson, 19, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Nov. 12
in a vehicle incident while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Anderson was assigned to 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Wesley J. Canning, 21, of Friendswood, Texas, died Nov. 10
as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Canning was assigned
to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. David M. Branning, 21, of Cockesville, Md.
Lance Cpl. Brian A. Medina, 20, of Woodbridge, Va.
Both Marines died Nov. 12 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. They both were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd
Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
11/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of soldiers who were
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell, 38, of West Bend, Wis., died Nov. 9 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when his unit was conducting house-to-house combat operations and
they were attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades. Cornell
was assigned to the Army Reserve's 1st Battalion, 339th Regiment, 7th
Brigade, 84th Division, Fraser, Mich.
Maj. Horst G. Moore, 38, of San Antonio, Texas, died Nov. 9 in Mosul,
Iraq, when enemy mortar rounds detonated within his unit living area.
Moore was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment,
1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker BrigadeCombat Team), Fort
Lewis, Wash.
1st Lt. Edward D. Iwan, 28, of Albion, Neb., died Nov. 12 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
Iwan was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
Sgt. Jonathan B. Shields, 25, of Atlanta, Ga., died Nov.12 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when he was accidentally struck by a tank. Shields was assigned
to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Armor), 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Raymond L. White, 22, of Elwood, Ind., died Nov. 12 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his patrol encountered enemy forces using small arms fire. White
was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Armor),
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Nathan R. Anderson, 22, of Howard, Ohio, died Nov. 12 as result of
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Anderson was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Brian P. Prening, 24, of Sheboygan, Wis., died Nov 12 as result of
enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. Prening was assigned to Marine Corps
Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division,
Chicago, Ill.
11/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jarrod L. Maher, 21, of Imogene, Iowa, died Nov. 12 as result of
a non-hostile gunshot wound at Abu Ghraib, Iraq. Maher was assigned to
1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Sgt. Morgan W. Strader, 23, of Croosville, Ind., died Nov 12 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Strader was assigned to 3rd
Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. James P. Blecksmith, 24, of San Marino, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Burns, 20, of Laramie, Wyo.
Both Marines died Nov. 11 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Blecksmith was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Burns was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Theodore S. Holder II, 27, of Littleton, Colo., died Nov. 11
as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer Third Class Julian Woods, 22, of Jacksonville, Fla., died
Nov. 10 as a result of hostile fire in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Marine Division Detachment, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaheohe Bay,
Hawaii.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Theodore A. Bowling, 25, of Casselberry, Fla., died Nov. 11 as a
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Sean P. Huey, 28, of Fredericktown, Pa., died Nov. 11 in Habbaniyah,
Iraq, when his unit was on patrol and a vehicle-borne improvised explosive
device detonated near his HMMWV. Huey was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael C. Ottolini, 45, of Sebastopol, Calif., died Nov. 10
in Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
up-armored HMMWV. Ottolini was assigned to the Army National Guard's 579th
Engineer Battalion, Petaluma, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Joshua D. Palmer, 24, of Blandinsville, Ill., died Nov. 8 as a result
of a non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th
Force Service Support Group, headquartered in Portland, Ore.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Thomas K. Doerflinger, 20, of Silver Spring, Md., died Nov. 11 in
Mosul, Iraq, when his unit received small arms fire while conducting combat
operations. Doerflinger was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment,
1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort
Lewis, Wash.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Peter J. Giannopoulos, 22, of Inverness, Ill., died Nov. 11 as a
result of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Chicago, Ill.
Cpl. Romulo J. Jimenez II, 21, of Miami, Fla., died Nov. 10 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Dennis J. Miller, Jr., 21, of La Salle, Mich., died Nov. 10 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, when his unit came under enemy attack and a rocket-propelled
grenade struck his M1A1 Abrams tank. Miller was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
72nd Armor Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Abraham Simpson, 19, Chino, Calif., died Nov. 9 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Aaron C. Pickering, 20, of Marion, Ill., died Nov. 10 as a
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
Staff Sgt. Gene Ramirez, 28, of San Antonio, Texas, died Nov. 10 as a
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Justin D. Reppuhn, 20, of Hemlock, Mich., died Nov. 11 as a
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Erick J. Hodges, 21, of Bay Point, Calif., died Nov. 10 as
a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death two Marines who were
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. David M. Caruso, 25, of Naperville, Ill., died Nov. 9 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Force
Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
1st Lt. Dan T. Malcom Jr., 25, of Brinson, Ga., died Nov. 10 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Travis A. Babbitt, 24, of Uvalde, Texas, died November 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using a rocket-propelled
grenade and small arms fire. Babbitt was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John B. Trotter, 25, of Marble Falls, Texas, died November 9 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, when he was on patrol and his unit came under attack by
enemy forces using small arms fire. Trotter was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea.
11/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell, 38, of West Bend, Wis., died November 9 in
Fallujah, Iraq, when acting in an advisory support capacity and his Iraqi
unit came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. Cornell
was assigned to the Army Reserve's 1st Battalion, 339th Infantry Regiment,
Fraser, Mich.
11/11/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Russell L. Slay, 28, of Humble, Texas, died Nov. 9 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Assault
Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/11/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. William C. James, 24, of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas D. Larson, 19, of Wheaton, Ill.
Lance Cpl. Nathan R. Wood, 19, of Kirkland, Wash.
All three Marines died Nov. 9 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/11/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Juan E. Segura, 26, of Homestead, Fla., died Nov. 9 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Lonny D. Wells, 29, of Vandergrift, Pa., died Nov. 9 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Command Sgt. Maj. Steven W. Faulkenburg, 45, of Huntingburg, Ind., died
Nov. 9 in Fallujah, Iraq, when he came under small arms fire while conducting
combat operations. Faulkenburg was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry
Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
11/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Robert P. Warns II, 23, of Waukesha, Wis., died Nov. 8 as a result
of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine
Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Chicago, Ill.
11/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Zapp, 20, of Houston, Texas, died Nov. 8 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat
Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force
Service Support Group, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/10/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Steven E. Auchman, 37, of Waterloo, N.Y., died Nov. 9 from
injuries received when multiple rocket propelled grenades struck his location
in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron,
Fort Lewis, Wash.
11/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Branden P. Ramey, 22, of Boone, Ill., died Nov. 8 as a result
of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine
Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Chicago, Ill.
Staff Sgt. David G. Ries, 29, of Clark, Wash., died Nov. 8 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine
Corps Reserve’s 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service
Support Group, Portland, Ore.
11/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died November 8 in Baghdad, Iraq when a
vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near their convoy.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery,
Kansas National Guard, Horton, Kan. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Wisdom, 39, of Atchison, Kan.
Spc. Don A. Clary, 21, of Troy, Kan.
11/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Lam, 22, of Queens, N.Y., died Nov. 8 as a result of
a non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 6th Communications Battalion, 4th
Force Service Support Group, Brooklyn, N.Y.
11/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Bryan L. Freeman, 31, of Lumberton, N.J., died November 8 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from wounds sustained earlier that day when he came under small
arms fire while conducting a vehicle search. Freeman was assigned to the
443rd Civil Affairs, Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Warwick, R.I.
11/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Nathaniel T. Hammond, 24, of Tulsa, Okla.
Lance Cpl. Shane K. O’Donnell, 24, of DeForest, Wisc.
Both Marines died Nov. 8 as a result of enemy action in Babil Province,
Iraq. They were assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion,
24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Chicago, Ill.
11/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Quoc Binh Tran, 26, of Mission Viejo, Calif., died Nov. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from wounds sustained that same day when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his military vehicle while he was conducting convoy
operations. Tran was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 181st
Support Battalion, San Bernardino, Calif.
11/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brian K. Baker, 27, of West Seneca, N.Y., died November 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
his security patrol. Baker was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry
Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York.
11/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Sean M. Langley, 20, of Lexington, Ky., died Nov. 7 from injuries
received as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Langley
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Justin R. Yoemans, 20, of Eufaula, Ala., died Nov. 6 at the 31st
Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds sustained earlier
that day in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device
detonated near his up-armored HMMWV. Yoemans was assigned to the 4th Battalion,
5th Air Defense Artillery, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Carlos M. Camacho-Rivera, 24, of Carolina, Puerto Rico, died Nov.
5 in the 31st Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds sustained
earlier that day in Fallujah, Iraq, from a rocket blast. Camacho-Rivera
was assigned to the 368th Transportation Company, 11th Transportation
Battalion, Fort Story, Va.
11/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Cody L. Wentz, 21, of Williston, N. D., died November 4 in Iraq when
an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle while
on patrol. Wentz was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 141st
Engineer Battalion,Williston, N.D.
11/05/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeremiah A. Baro, 21, of Fresno, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Jared P. Hubbard, 22, of Clovis, Calif.
Both Marines died Nov. 4 from injuries received as a result of enemy action
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
11/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Charles J. Webb, 22, of Hamilton, Ohio died Nov. 3 in the 31st Combat
Support Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds sustained earlier that
day when an improvised explosive device detonated in Baghdad, Iraq. Webb
was assigned to the 82nd Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized),
Bamberg, Germany.
11/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. James C. Kearney, III, 22, of Emerson, Iowa, died Nov. 1 in Salerno,
Afghanistan, from injuries sustained in Sharan, Afghanistan, when his
convoy was attacked by enemy forces using rocket propelled grenades. Kearney
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry,
Glenwood, Iowa.
11/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Segun Frederick Akintade, 34, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Oct. 28 in
Abd Allah, Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using an improvised
explosive device and small arms fire. Akintade was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, New York, N.Y.
Sgt. Maurice Keith Fortune, 25, of Forestville, Md., died Oct. 29 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his military vehicle. Fortune was assigned to the Army’s 2nd
Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, from Camp Hovey,
Korea.
11/01/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. John T. Byrd II, 23, of Fairview, W.V.
Sgt. Kelley L. Courtney, 28, of Macon, Ga.
Pfc. Andrew G. Riedel, 19, of Northglenn, Colo.
All three Marines died Oct 30, due enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Byrd and Riedel were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base
Hawaii. Courtney was assigned to 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III MEF,
Okinawa, Japan.
11/01/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Matthew D. Lynch, 25, of Jericho, N.Y., died Oct. 31 from enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Lynch was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/01/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Travis A. Fox, 25, of Cowpens, S.C.
Cpl. Christopher J. Lapka, 22, of Peoria, Ariz.
Both Marines died Oct 30, due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
11/01/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom
Lance Cpl. Jeremy D. Bow, 20, of Lemoore, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Michael P. Scarborough, 28, of Washington, Ga.
Both Marines died Oct. 30, due enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
10/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Stephen P. Downing II, 30, of Burkesville, Ky., died Oct. 28 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, from small arms fire while conducting combat operations.
Downing was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, Camp
Hovey, Korea.
10/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Battles Sr. 38, of San Antonio, Texas, died Oct.
28 in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device
detonated near his checkpoint. Battles was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
21st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Billy Gomez, 25, of Perris, Calif., died Oct.27 at Landstuhl Regional
Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, from injuries sustained when his
vehicle struck an improvised explosive device on Oct. 20 in Naka, Afghanistan.
Gomez was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th
Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
10/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jerome Lemon, 42, of North Charleston, S.C., died Oct. 27 in
Balad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his military vehicle. Lemon was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
1052nd Transportation Company, Kingstree, S.C.
10/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Brian Oliveira, 22, of Raynham, Mass., died Oct. 25 from injuries
received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Oliveira was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Dennis J. Boles, 46, of Homosassa, Fla., died Oct. 24 in Camp Arifjan,
Kuwait, when he was participating in a 10-mile road march and collapsed.
Boles was assigned to the Army National Guard's 171st Aviation Battalion,
Brooksville, Fla.
10/26/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Richard P. Slocum, 19, of Saugus, Calif., died Oct 24 due a
non-combat related vehicle accident near Abu Gharib, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base, Hawaii.
10/23/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Gadsden, 21, of Charleston, S.C. died Oct. 22 at
the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, Fla., from injuries as a
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on Aug. 21. Gadsden
was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/22/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Airman 1st Class Jesse M. Samek, 21, of Rogers, Ark., died Oct. 21 from
injuries he received when an Air Force HH-60 helicopter aircraft crashed
during a medical evacuation mission in Afghanistan. He was assigned to
the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
10/21/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Douglas E. Bascom, 25, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Oct. 20 as
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Bascom, a member of
the Individual Ready Reserves, was mobilized and assigned to 2nd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. William M. Amundson Jr., 21, of The Woodlands, Texas, died Oct. 19
in Afghanistan when the vehicle in which he was riding rolled over. Amundson
was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning,
Ga.
10/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Andrew C. Ehrlich, 21, of Mesa, Ariz., died Oct. 18 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Ehrlich was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
10/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died October 15 in Karabilah, Iraq, when
a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.
Both were assigned to the Army's 9th Psychological Operations Battalion,
4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne) from Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed
were:
Sgt. Michael G. Owen, 31, of Phoenix, Ariz.,
Spc. Jonathan J. Santos, 22, of Whatcom, Wash.
10/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Oct. 16 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their
OH-58D helicopter apparently collided with another OH-58D helicopter and
crashed. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation,
25th Infantry Division (Light), Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii. Killed
were:
Capt. Christopher B. Johnson, 29, of Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Chief Warrant Officer William I. Brennan, 36, of Bethlehem, Conn.
10/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. William I. Salazar, 26, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Oct. 15 from wounds
received as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Salazar
was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Oct. 14, in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their convoy.
Staff Sgt. Omer T. Hawkins, II, 31, of Cherry Fork, Ohio. Hawkins was
assigned to the Army's 44th Engineer Battalion, Camp Howze, Korea.
Spc. Bradley S. Beard, 22, of Chapel Hill, N.C. Beard was assigned to
the Army's 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry
Division, Camp Red Cloud, Korea.
Pfc. Mark A. Barbret, 22, of Shelby Township, Mich. Barbret was assigned
to the Army's 44th Engineer Battalion, Camp Howze, Korea.
10/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device detonated near their patrol vehicle on Oct.
12. The soldiers were assigned to the Army's 20th Engineer Battalion,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Capt. Dennis L. Pintor, 30, of Lima, Ohio, died on Oct. 12.
Spc. Michael S. Weger, 30, of Rochester, N.Y., died on Oct. 12.
Spc. Jaime Moreno, 28, of Round Lake Beach, Ill., died on Oct. 13 of injuries
sustained on Oct. 12.
10/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. 2 David L. Waters, 19, of Auburn, Calif., died Oct. 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle.
Waters was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
10/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Oct. 13, in Mosul, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device detonated near their convoy vehicle. Killed
were:
Lt. Col. Mark P. Phelan, 44, of Green Lane, Pa. Phelan was assigned to
the Army Reserve's 416th Civil Affairs Battalion, Morristown, Pa.
Maj. Charles R. Soltes, Jr., 36, of Irvine, Calif. Soltes was assigned
to the Army Reserve's 426th Civil Affairs Battalion, Upland, Calif.
10/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Josiah H. Vandertulip, 21, of Irving, Texas, died Oct. 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his dismounted patrol came under enemy fire. Vandertulip was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
10/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Alan J. Burgess, 24, of Landaff, N.H., died Oct. 15 in Mosul, Iraq,
when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol
vehicle. Burgess was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion,
197th Field Artillery Brigade, Woodsville, N.H.
10/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom
Lance Cpl. Brian K. Schramm, 22, of Rochester, N.Y., died Oct. 15 as result
of enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. Schramm was assigned to 2nd Assault
Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
10/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy F. Regnier, 22, of Littleton, N.H., died October 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol. Regnier
was assigned to the Army’s 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on October 14th, in Miam Do, Afghanistan
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their dismounted patrol.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry
Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Brian S. Hobbs, 28, of Mesa, Ariz.
Spc. Kyle Ka Eo Fernandez, 26, of Waipahu, Hawaii
10/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ronald W. Baker, 34, of Cabot, Ark., died October 13th in Landstuhl,
Germany, of injuries sustained on October 7th in Taji, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne
improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol vehicle. Baker was
assigned to the 39th Support Battalion, Arkansas National Guard, Lonoke,
Ark.
10/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines,
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Wyatt, 22, of Calendonia, Wis., died on Oct. 12 due
to enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. Wyatt was assigned to Marine
Corps Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division in Chicago, Ill.
2nd Lt. Paul M. Felsberg, 27, of West Palm Beach, Fla.,
Lance Cpl. Victor A. Gonzalez, 19, of Watsonville, Calif.,
both died on Oct. 13 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher A. Merville, 26, of Albuquerque, N.M., died October 12th
in Baghdad, Iraq, when his unit came under enemy fire during combat operations.
Merville was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd Infantry
Division, Camp Hovey, Korea.
10/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Oscar A. Martinez, 19, of North Lauderdale, Fla.
Cpl. Ian T. Zook, 24, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Both Marines died Oct. 12 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Martinez was assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters
Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Zook was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.
10/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died October 11 in Baghdad, Iraq, when two
rockets impacted their camp. Both were assigned to the Army’s Division
Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Sgt. Pamela G. Osbourne, 38, of Hollywood, Fla.
Pfc. Anthony W. Monroe, 20, of Bismarck, N.D.
10/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael L. Burbank, 34, of Bremerton, Wash., died Oct. 11 in
Mosul, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker
military vehicle. Burbank was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
10/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Aaron J. Rusin, 19, of Johnstown, Pa., died Oct. 11 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of injuries sustained on Oct. 10 when his military vehicle came under
fire from enemy forces. Rusin was assigned to the 44th Engineer Battalion,
2nd Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea.
10/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Morgen N. Jacobs, 20, of Santa Cruz, Calif., died Oct. 7 in Tikrit,
Iraq, of injuries sustained in Aaliyah on Oct. 6 when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his patrol vehicle. Jacobs was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt,
Germany.
10/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. 2 Carson J. Ramsey, 22, of Winkelman, Ariz., died October 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
his military vehicle. Ramsey was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion,
8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. James E. Prevete, 22, of Whitestone, N.Y., died October 10 in Habbaniya,
Iraq, when his military vehicle encountered whiteout conditions and the
driver apparently lost control of the vehicle. Prevete was assigned to
the Army's 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, Camp Greaves, Korea.
10/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
PV2 Jeungjin Na Kim, 23, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died October 6 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Kim was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd
Infantry Division from Camp Hovey, Korea.
10/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Andrew Halverson, 19, of Grant, Wis. died Oct 9 as result of enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Halverson was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SGT Andrew W. Brown, 22, of Pleasant Mount, Penn., died October 8 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained on October 1 when his patrol vehicle was struck
by an improvised explosive device. Brown was assigned to the Army's 1st
Battalion, 509th Infantry, Fort Polk, La.
10/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael S. Voss, 35, of Aberdeen, N.C., died October 8 near
Tikrit, Iraq, when his convoy vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device and small arms fire. Voss was assigned to the Army National Guard's
1st Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment, Wilmington, N.C.
10/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jessica L. Cawvey, 21, of Normal, Ill., died Oct. 6 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her convoy vehicle.
Cawvey was assigned to the Army’s National Guard’s 1544th
Transportation Company, Paris, Ill.
10/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Richard L. Morgan Jr., 38, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Oct.
5 in Latfiyah, Iraq, of injuries sustained on Oct. 4 when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle. Morgan was assigned
to the Army Reserve’s 660th Transportation Company, Cadiz, Ohio.
10/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. James L. Pettaway Jr., 37, of Baltimore, Md., died Oct. 3 in
Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, of injuries sustained
in Fallujah, Iraq, on Aug. 27 when he was involved in a motor vehicle
accident. Pettaway was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 223rd Transportation
Company, Norristown, Pa.
10/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher S. Potts, 38, of Tiverton, R.I., died Oct. 3 in Taji,
Iraq, as his unit was conducting traffic control operations and enemy
forces attacked them using small arms fire. Potts was assigned to the
Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 103rd Field Artillery Regiment,
Providence, R.I.
10/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Russell L. Collier, 48, of Harrison, Ark., died October 3rd in Taji,
Iraq. His unit was conducting traffic control operations when enemy forces
attacked them using small arms fire. Collier was assigned to 1st Battalion,
206th Field Artillery Regiment, Arkansas National Guard, Russellville,
Ark.
10/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jack T. Hennessy, 21, of Naperville, Ill., died October 1st in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his check point came under small arms fire. Hennessy was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood,
Texas.
10/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael A. Uvanni, 27, of Rome, N.Y., died Oct.1 in Samarra, Iraq,
he was conducting combat operations and was shot by a sniper. Uvanni was
assigned to the Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry
Regiment, Morrisonville, N.Y.
10/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Mike A. Dennie, 31, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Sept. 29 in
Balad, Iraq, from injuries sustained on Sept. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, when
the driver of his military vehicle pulled off the road and lost control,
causing it to roll over. Dennie was assigned to the 106th Finance Battalion
from Kitzingen, Germany.
10/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Allen Nolan, 38, of Marietta, Ohio, died Sept. 30 at Fort Sam Houston,
Texas, of injuries sustained on Sept. 18 in Balad, Iraq, when his convoy
vehicle struck an improvised explosive device and then came under small
arms fire. Nolan was assigned to the Army Reserve's 660th Transportation
Company, Zanesville, Ohio.
10/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rodney A. Jones, 21, of Philadelphia, Penn., died Sept. 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device exploded near his
dismounted patrol. Jones was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Darren J. Cunningham, 40, of Groton, Mass., died Sept. 30 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when his unit came under mortar attack. Cunningham was
assigned to the 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Alan L. Rogers, 49, of Kearns, Utah, died Sept. 29 in Bagram,
Afghanistan, of non-combat related injuries. Rogers was assigned to the
Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, West
Jordan, Utah.
9/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Joshua K. Titcomb, 20, of Somerset, Ky., died Sept. 29 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of injuries sustained on September 28 when an improvised explosive
device exploded near his military vehicle. Titcomb was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
9/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Tyler D. Prewitt, 22, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Sept. 28 in Landstuhl,
Germany, from injuries sustained in Baqubah, Iraq, on September 24 when
a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle and exploded. Prewitt was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,
Vilseck, Germany.
9/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Gregory A. Cox, 21, of Carmichaels, Penn., died Sept. 27 in Balad,
Iraq, when his military vehicle was unintentionally run off the road by
a civilian vehicle causing it to rollover. Cox was assigned to 1st Battalion,
77th Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
9/29/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kenneth L. Sickels, 20, of Apple Valley, Calif., died Sept. 27 due
to a non-combat related incident in Al Anbar Privince, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Corps
Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Joselito O. Villanueva, 36, of Los Angeles, Calif., died
Sept. 27 in Balad, Iraq, when he was at an observation post and was shot
by a sniper. Villanueva was assigned to the 9th Engineer Battalion, 1st
Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
9/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Eric L. Allton, 34, of Houston, Texas, died Sept. 26 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when he was struck by a mortar round. Allton was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp
Hovey, Korea.
9/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert Oliver Unruh, 25, of Tucson, Ariz., died Sept. 25 in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq, when enemy forces using small arms fire attacked his unit.
Unruh was assigned to the 44th Engineer Battalion, Camp Howze, Korea.
9/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Clifford L. Moxley, Jr., 51, of New Castle, Penn., died Sept. 25
in Baghdad, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Moxley was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 103rd Armor Regiment, Berwick,
Penn.
9/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David W. Johnson, 37, of Portland, Ore., died Sept. 25 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle.
Johnson was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 162nd
Infantry Regiment, Cottage Grove, Ore.
9/25/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Aaron Boyles, 24, of Alameda, Calif.
Sgt. Timothy Folmar, 21, of Sonora, Texas.
Lance Cpl. Ramon Mateo, 20, of Suffolk, N.Y.
2nd Lieutenant Ryan Leduc, 28, of Pana, Ill.
All four Marines died Sept. 24. Boyles, Folmar, and Mateo were killed
as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Leduc died as result
of a non-combat vehicle accident in Rutbah, Iraq.
Boyles and Mateo were assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, 7th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine
Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Folmar was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Leduc was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
9/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Skipper Soram, 23, of Kolonia Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia,
died Sept. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-based improvised explosive
device detonated near his security post. Soram was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
9/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Lance J. Koenig, 33, of Fargo, N.D., died Sept. 22 in Tikrit,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting
a dismounted patrol. Koenig was assigned to the Army National Guard's
141st Engineer Battalion, Jamestown, N.D.
9/24/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Benjamin K. Smith, 24, of Carterville, Ill., died Sept. 22 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Smith was assigned to 1st Tank
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps
Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Adam J. Harris, 21, of Abilene, Texas, died Sept. 22 in Mosul, Iraq,
when he was shot by a sniper while on patrol. Harris was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
9/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nathan E. Stahl, 20, of Highland, Ind., died Sept. 21 in Iraq, when
his vehicle was struck with an improvised explosive device. Stahl was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment from Fort Lewis, Wash.
9/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brandon E. Adams, 22, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., died Sept.19 at Walter
Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained in
Fallujah, Iraq, on Feb. 16 when a grenade exploded as he was clearing
a house. Adams was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment,
10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
9/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Foster L. Harrington, 31, of Ft. Worth, Texas, died Sept. 20 due
to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Harrington was assigned to
the Marine Corps Reserve’s 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th
Marine Division, Mobile, Ala.
9/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Wesley R. Wells, 21, of Libertyville, Ill., died Sept.20, in Naka,
Afghanistan, when his observation post was fired on by anti-coalition
militia forces. Wells was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry
Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
9/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 20, in Shkin, Afghanistan,
when their patrol vehicle was ambushed by enemy forces using small arms
fire and rocket-propelled grenades. Both were assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Robert S. Goodwin, 35, of Albany, Ga.
Staff Sgt. Tony B. Olaes, 30, of Walhalla, S.C.
9/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua J. Henry, 21, of Avonmore, Pa., died Sept. 20 in Tikrit, Iraq,
of injuries sustained when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces using
small arms fire in Sharqat, Iraq. Henry was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
7th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
9/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Steven C. T. Cates, 22, of Mount Juliet, Tenn., died Sept.
20 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cates was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device hit their convoy vehicle. Both were assigned
to the 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. Thomas C. Rosenbaum, 25, of Hope, Ark.
Pfc. James W. Price, 22, of Cleveland, Tenn.
9/20/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Gregory C. Howman, 28, of Charlotte, N.C., died Sept. 15 due
to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Howman was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christopher S. Ebert, 21, of Mooresboro, N.C., died Sept. 17 due
to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Ebert was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Steven A. Rintamaki, 21, of Lynnwood, Wash., died Sept 16 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Rintamaki was assigned to 3rd
Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lieutenant Andrew K. Stern, 24, of Germantown, Tenn., died Sept. 16
from injuries received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jaygee Meluat, 24, of Tamuning, Guam, died Sept. 13 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
9/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Drew M. Uhles, 20, of DuQuoin, Ill., died Sept. 15 from injuries
received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Adrian V. Soltau, 21, of Milwaukee, Wis., died Sept. 13 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
9/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Tyler H. Brown, 26, of Atlanta, Ga., died Sept. 14 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Brown was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry
Division, Camp Hovey, Tongduchon City, Korea.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Mathew D. Puckett, 19, of Mason, Texas, died Sept. 13 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Puckett was assigned to 3rd Assault
Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Kevin M. Shea, 38, of Washington, D.C., died Sept. 14 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jacob H. Demand, 29, of Palouse, Wash., died Sept. 14 in Mosul, Iraq,
when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces. Demand was assigned to the
1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Both soldiers died Sept.13 in Taji, Iraq, when their military vehicle
came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire and an improvised
explosive device. Both were assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd
Battalion, 162nd Infantry, Corvallis, Ore. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. David J. Weisenburg, 26, of Portland, Ore.
Spc. Benjamin W. Isenberg, 27, of Sheridan, Ore.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Lauro G. DeLeon Jr., 20, of Floresville, Texas, died Sept. 8 in Balad,
Iraq, when improvised explosive devices detonated near his convoy. DeLeon
was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 644th Transportation Company,
Beaumont, Texas.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Carl Thomas, 29, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Sept. 13 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his observation post.
Thomas was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Guy S. Hagy Jr., 31, of Lodi, Calif., died Sept.13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his observation
post. Hagy was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Dominic C. Brown, 19, of Austin, Texas, died Sept. 13 due a
non-combat related incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Halal, 22, of Glendale, Ariz., died Sept. 13 due
a non-combat related vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
9/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Edgar P. Daclan Jr., 24, of Cypress, Calif., died Sept. 10 in Balad,
Iraq, when his patrol was responding to indirect fire and an improvised
explosive device exploded. Daclan was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th
Infantry, 1st Infantry Division from Schweinfurt, Germany.
9/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael A. Martinez, 29, of Juan Diaz, Puerto Rico, died Sept. 8
in Baqubah, Iraq, when his military vehicle rolled over. Martinez was
assigned to the1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery from Bamberg, Germany.
9/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason L. Sparks, 19, of Monroeville, Ohio, died Sept. 8 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when his platoon was engaged in direct fire. Sparks was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Camp Casey, Korea.
9/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Cesar F. Machado-Olmos, 20, of Spanish Fork, Utah, died Sept.
13 due a non-combat related vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
9/14/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class David A. Cedergren, 25, of South St. Paul, Minn.,
died Sept. 11 near Iskandariayah, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident.
Cedergren was assigned to the 2nd Marine Division Fleet Marine Forces
Atlantic.
9/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason T. Poindexter, 20, of San Angelo, Texas, died Sept. 12 due
to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Poindexter was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/13/2004 Dod Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Alexander E. Wetherbee, 27, of Fairfax, Va., died Sept. 12 from
injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Wetherbee
was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brandon M. Read, 21, of Greeneville, Tenn., died Sept. 6 in Qayyarah
West, Iraq, when his convoy came under attack by enemy forces using an
improvised explosive device. Read was assigned to the 125th Transportation
Company from Lexington, Ky.
9/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Yoe M. Aneiros, 20, of Newark, N.J., died Sept. 7 in Sadr City when
his patrol vehicle came under attack by enemy forces using rocket-propelled
grenades. Aneiros was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor, 3rd Brigade,
1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
9/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James D. Faulkner, 23, of Clarksville, Ind., died Sept. 8 in Baghdad
when his military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Faulkner
was assigned to the 20th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
9/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Elvis Bourdon, 36, of Youngstown, Ohio, died Sept. 6 in Baghdad
when his military vehicle came under attack by enemy forces using small
arms fire and grenades. Bourdon was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th
Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas.
9/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ryan M. McCauley, 20, of Lewisville, Texas, died Sept. 5 in Baghdad
when his patrol came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire.
McCauley was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
9/9/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Chad H. Drake, 23, of Garland, Texas, died Sept. 7 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his patrol vehicle came under attack by enemy forces using small
arms fire. Drake was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
9/9/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
1st Lt. Timothy E. Price, 25, of Midlothian, Va., died September 7 when
he came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. Price was
assigned to the Army’s 127th Military Police Company, 709th Military
Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, V Corps, Hanau, Germany.
9/8/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Shawna M. Morrison, 26, of Champaign, Ill. died Sept. 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, during a mortar attack. Morrison was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1544th Transportation Company, Paris, Ill.
9/8/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Charles R. Lamb, 23, of Casey, Ill. died Sept. 5 in Baghdad, Iraq,
during a mortar attack. Lamb was assigned to the Army National Guard's
1544th Transportation Company, Paris, Ill.
9/8/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Clarence Adams III, 28, of Richmond, Va., died Sept. 7 of injuries
sustained on Sept. 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his high mobility multipurpose
wheeled vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Adams was assigned
to the 91st Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
9/8/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. John J. Boria, 29, of Broken Arrow, Okla., died Sept. 6 from injuries
he received in an all terrain vehicle accident in Doha, Qatar. Boria was
assigned to the 911th Air Refueling Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base,
N.D.
9/8/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Devin J. Grella, 21, of Medina, Ohio, died September 6 in Iraq, after
an improvised explosive device exploded near his convoy vehicle. Grella
was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 706th Transportation Company
from Mansfield, Ohio.
9/8/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Tomas Garces, 19, of Weslaco, Texas, died September 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces using an improvised
explosive device. Garces was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
1836th Transportation Company from Fort Bliss, Texas.
9/7/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of seven Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Allred, 22, of Hyde Park, Utah.
Pfc. David P. Burridge, 19, of Lafayette, La.
Lance Cpl. Derek L. Gardner, 20, of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Quinn A. Keith, 21, of Page, Ariz.
Lance Cpl. Joseph C. McCarthy, 21, of Concho, Calif.
Cpl. Mick R. Nygardbekowsky, 21, of Concord, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Lamont N. Wilson, 20, of Lawton, Okla.
The Marines died Sept. 6 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Lance Cpl. Gardner was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. The other
Marines were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
9/7/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gary A. Vaillant, 41, of Trujillo, Puerto Rico, died Sept.
5 in Khalidiya, Iraq, when his tank ran over an improvised explosive device.
Vaillant was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 72nd Armor, Camp Casey, Korea.
9/7/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric L. Knott, 21, of Grand Island, Neb., was
killed Sept. 4 when the area in which he was working was struck by enemy
fire. Knott died of shrapnel wounds. Knott was assigned to Naval Mobile
Construction Battalion 4, Port Hueneme, Calif.
9/5/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wilt, 23, of Tampa, Fla, died Sept 3 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Wilt was assigned to 1st Battalion,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/5/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lieutenant Ronald Winchester, 25, of Rockville Center, N.Y., died
Sept 3 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Winchester was
assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
9/4/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Perez, 19, of Austin, Texas.
Capt. Alan Rowe, 35, of Hagerman, Idaho.
Both Marines died Sept 3 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Perez was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine
Palms, Calif. Rowe was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground
Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
9/3/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joseph C. Thibodeaux, 24, of Lafayette, La., died Sept. 1 in Hawijah,
Iraq, when his patrol came under enemy attack. Thibodeaux was assigned
to the Army's Headquarters and Headquarters Company 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
8/31/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nicholas M. Skinner, 20, of Davenport, Iowa, died Aug. 26 from injuries
received due to enemy action in An Najaf, Iraq. Skinner was assigned to
Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations
Capable), I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Nickalous N. Aldrich, 21, of Austin, Texas, died Aug. 27 from
a non-hostile vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Aldrich was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Sgt. Edgar E. Lopez, 27, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Aug. 28 due to enemy
action in Babil Province, Iraq. Lopez was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd
Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
8/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Aaron N. Holleyman, 26, of Glasgow, Mont., died Aug 30 in Khutayiah,
Iraq, when his military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Holleyman
was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort
Campbell, Ky.
8/31/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Airman 1st Class Carl L. Anderson Jr., 21, of Georgetown, S.C., died Aug.
29 as result of enemy action near Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the
3rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.
8/30/2004 DoD Identifes Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Omead H. Razani, 19, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Aug. 27 in Habbaniyah,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Razani was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves,
Korea.
8/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Luis A. Perez, 19, of Theresa, N.Y., died Aug. 27 in Fallujah, Iraq,
when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Perez was
assigned to the Army Reserve’s 223rd Transportation Company, Norristown,
Pa.
8/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Barton R. Humlhanz, 23, of Hellertown, Pa., died Aug. 26 from injuries
received due to enemy action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 24, 24th MEU, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
8/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Marco D. Ross, 20, of Memphis, Tenn., died Aug. 25 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when enemy mortars attacked his camp. Ross was assigned to the Army's
115th Forward Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Charles L. Neeley, 19, of Mattoon, Ill., died Aug. 25 in Tikrit,
Iraq, when his tractor-trailer rolled over as he attempted to access a
pontoon bridge. Neeley was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 454th
Transportation Company, Columbus, Ohio.
8/26/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Alexander S. Arredondo, 20, of Randolph, Mass., died Aug. 25
as result of enemy action in An Najaf, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion
Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable),
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/26/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jacob R. Lugo, 21, of Flower Mound, Texas, died Aug. 24 as
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.
8/25/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Donald N. Davis, 42, of Saginaw, Mich., died August 24 in Fallujah,
Iraq, when an M915A tractor and an M106A2 tanker trailer rolled over an
embankment. Staff Sgt Davis was assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve's 660th
Transportation Company, Zanesville, Ohio.
8/25/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Robert C. Thornton Jr., 35, of Rainbow City, Ala., died Aug.
23 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol came under rocket-propelled grenade
attack. Thornton was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/24/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Richard M. Lord, 24, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Aug. 18 from injuries
received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
8/24/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Edward T. Reeder, 32, of Camp Verde, Ariz., died Aug. 21
in a non-combat related vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Reeder
was assigned to Headquarters and Service Battalion, 1st Force Service
Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Matthew R. Stovall, 25, of Horn Lake, Miss., died Aug. 22 in Mosul,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle. Stovall
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 367th Maintenance Company,
298th Corps Support Battalion, Philadelphia, Miss.
8/23/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christopher Belchik, 30, of Jersey, Ill., died Aug. 22, due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
8/23/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Nicanor Alvarez, 22, of San Bernardino, Calif., died Aug. 21 from
injuries received from to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Alvarez
was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Sgt. Jason Cook, 25, of Okanogan, Wash., died Aug. 21 from injuries received
due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cook was assigned to 1st
Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Seth Huston, 19, Perryton, Texas, died Aug. 21 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Huston was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Pfc. Nachez Washalanta, 21, of Bryan, Okla., died Aug. 21 from injuries
received due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Washalanta was
assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kevin A. Cuming, 22, of North White Plains, N.Y., died August 21
in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol came under rocket-propelled grenade
attack. Cuming was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 20 near Samarra, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device exploded near their vehicle. Both were assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 216th Engineer Battalion, Hamilton,
Ohio.
Killed were:
1st Lt. Charles L. Wilkins III, 38, of Columbus, Ohio.
Pfc. Ryan A. Martin, 22, of Mount Vernon, Ohio.
8/20/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Brad P. McCormick, 23, of Overton, Tenn., died Aug. 19 from enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cpl. McCormick was assigned to the
Marine Corps Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th
Marine Division, Nashville, Tenn.
8/20/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Caleb J. Powers, 21, of Manfield, Wash., died Aug 17 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Powers was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
Lance Cpl. Dustin R. Fitzgerald, 22, of Huber Heights, Ohio, died Aug
18, in a non-combat related vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Lance Cpl. Fitzgerald was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/2, 24th
Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Sgt. Harvey E. Parkerson III, 27, Yuba City, Calif., died Aug 18 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Sgt. Parkerson was assigned to
Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations
Capable), Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/20/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jacob D. Martir, 21, of Norwich, Conn., died Aug 18 in Sadr City,
Iraq, when his patrol came under enemy small arms fire. Spc. Martir was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas
8/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Henry C. Risner, 26, of Golden, Colo., died Aug 18 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his checkpoint came under enemy small arms fire. Pfc. Risner was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 10th
Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
8/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brandon T. Titus, 20, of Boise, Idaho, died Aug. 17 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his checkpoint. Titus
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
8/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. David M. Heath, 30, of LaPorte, Ind., died August 16 in Sadr City,
Iraq, when his patrol came under small arms and rocket-propelled grenade
attack. Heath was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Division,
3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
8/17/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Fernando B. Hannon, 19, of Wildomar, Calif.
Pfc. Geoffrey Perez, 24, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Both Marines died Aug. 15 from injuries received from enemy action in
Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
8/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Mark Anthony Zapata, 27, of Edinburg, Texas, died August 15 in Najaf,
Iraq as a result of hostile fire. Zapata was assigned to the Army’s
2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood,
Texas.
8/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty|
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. James Michael Goins, 23, of Bonner Springs, Kan., died as a result
of hostile fire on August 15 in Najaf, Iraq.Goins was assigned to the
Army’s 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
from Fort Hood, Texas.
8/16/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. John R. Howard, 26, of Covington, Va.
Lance Cpl. Tavon L. Hubbard, 24, of Reston, Va.
Both Marines died August 11 in a helicopter crash in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq.
Howard was assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (Reinforced),
11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps
Air Station Miramar, Calif.
Hubbard was assigned to the Command Element, 11th Marine Expeditionary
Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
8/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Daniel Michael Shepherd, 23, of Elyria, Ohio, died August 15 in Ar
Ramabi, Iraq, when his M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle hit an improvised explosive
device. Shepherd was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 16th
Infantry Regiment from Fort Riley, Kan.
8/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brandon R. Sapp, 21, of Lake Worth, Fla., died August 15 in Najaf,
Iraq, when his M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle hit an improvised explosive
device. Sapp was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Neil Anthony Santoriello, 24, of Verona, Penn., died August 13
in Khalidiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his mounted reconnaissance patrol vehicle. Santoriello was assigned to
1st Battalion, 34th Armor, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kan.
8/15/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas B. Morrison, 23, of Carlisle, Penn., died August 13
due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
8/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kane M. Funke, 20, of Vancouver, Wash., died August 13 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine
Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
8/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Capt. Michael Yury Tarlavsky, 30, of Passaic, N.J., died August 12 in
Najaf, Iraq, when his unit came under small arms fire and grenade attack.
Tarlavsky was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, from
Fort Campbell, Ky.
8/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Daniel Lee Galvan, 30, of Moore, Okla., died Aug. 12 in Salerno,
Afghanistan, when the helicopter he was in developed mechanical difficulties
and crashed. Galvan was assigned to the 2nd Battalion (Assault), 25th
Aviation Regiment, 25th Light Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii.
8/12/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Department of
the Air Force civilian who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Rick A. Ulbright, 49, of Waldorf, Md., was assigned to the 33rd Field
Investigative Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. He died Aug. 8 at
Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq, from wounds received during a mortar attack.
8/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a solider who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Andrew R. Houghton, 25, of Houston, Texas, died on Aug. 9 at Walter
Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained on
July 10 in Ad Dhuha, Iraq, when a rocket propelled grenade detonated near
his vehicle. Houghton was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st
Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
8/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jonathan W. Collins, 19, of Crystal Lake, Ill., died Aug. 8
due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on Aug. 7, in Ghazikel, Afghanistan,
when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. Both soldiers
were assigned to the Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 29th Infantry Division (Light Infantry),
Winchester, Va. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Craig W. Cherry, 39, of Winchester, Va.
Sgt. Bobby E. Beasley, 36, of Inwood, W.Va.
8/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Yadir G. Reynoso, 27, of Wapato, Wash., died Aug. 5 due to enemy
action in An Najaf Province, Iraq.
Cpl. Roberto Abad, 22, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Aug. 6 due to enemy
action in An Najaf Province, Iraq.
Both Marines were assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine
Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. David L. Potter, 22, of Johnson City, Tenn., died Aug. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Potter was assigned to the 115th
Forward Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Raymond J. Faulstich Jr., 24, of Leonardtown, Md., died Aug. 5 in
Najaf, Iraq, when individuals using small arms fire and rocket-propelled
grenades attacked his convoy. Faulstich was assigned to the 89th Transportation
Company, 6th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Group, Fort
Eustis, Va.
8/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua I. Bunch, 23, of Hattiesburg, Miss., died Aug. 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when individuals using small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades
attacked his vehicle. Bunch was assigned to the 91st Engineer Battalion,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Larry L. Wells, 22, of Mount Hermon, La., died August 6 due
to enemy action in An Najal Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Unit Battalion
Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Moses D. Rocha, 33, of Roswell, N.M., died August 5 due to injuries
received from enemy action in An Najaf, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion
Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Donald R. McCune, 20, of Yplsilanti, Mich., died August 5, in Landstuhl,
Germany, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his patrol on August 4 in Balad, Iraq. McCune was assigned to the
Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment, 81st
Brigade Combat Team, Moses Lake, Wash.
8/05/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dean P. Pratt, 22, of Stevensville, Mont., died Aug. 2 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
Gunnery Sgt. Elia P. Fontecchio, 30, of Milford, Mass., died Aug. 4 from
injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Joseph L. Nice, 19, of Nicoma Park, Okla., died Aug. 4 due
to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine
Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.
8/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Both were killed in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device detonated near the vehicle they were traveling in while
on patrol. Spc. Onwordi died on Aug. 2 and Pfc. Shondee died on Aug. 3
from injuries sustained from the incident. Both were assigned to the Army’s
2nd Battalion, 12th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Spc. Justin B. Onwordi, 28, of Chandler, Ariz.
Pfc. Harry N. Shondee, Jr., 19, of Ganado, Ariz.
8/04/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Gregory A Ratzlaff, 36, of Olympia, Wash., died Aug. 3 due to a
non-combat related incident at Forward Operating Base Duke, Iraq. He was
assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group
16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego,
Calif.
8/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Tommy L. Gray, 34, of Roswell, N.M., died Aug. 3 in Taji, Iraq, when
he became caught between two motor pool vehicles. Gray was assigned to
the Army’s 215th Forward Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
8/04/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Juan Calderon Jr., 26, of Weslaco, Texas, died Aug. 2 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expaditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
8/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 1, in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device exploded near their guard post. Both soldiers were assigned
to the Army’s 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division,
Schweinfurt, Germany. Killed were:
Spc. Anthony J. Dixon, 20, of Lindenwold, N.J.
Spc. Armando Hernandez, 22, of Hesperia, Calif.
7/30/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Shawn A. Lane, 33, of Corning, N.Y., died July 28 due to
enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
7/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joseph F. Herndon, II, 21, of Derby, Kan., died July 29, in Hawijah,
Iraq, when he was shot while on guard duty. Herndon was assigned to the
Army’s 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division (Light),
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
7/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ken W. Leisten, 20, of Cornelius, Ore., died July 28, in Taji, Iraq,
when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. Leisten was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry, Corvallis,
Ore.
7/29/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casuality
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. David S. Greene, 39, of Raleigh, N.C., died July 28 due to enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was a reservist assigned to Marine
Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3D Marine
Air Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
7/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. DeForest L. Talbert, 24, of Charleston, W.Va., died July 27 in Baladruc,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
Talbert was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion,
150th Armor Regiment from Beckley, W.Va.
7/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Vincent M. Sullivan, 23, of Chatham, N.J., died July 23 due
to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force Camp Lejeune, N.C.
7/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Tatjana Reed, 34, of Fort Campbell, K.Y., died July 22 in Samarra,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her convoy vehicle.
Reed was assigned to the 66th Transportation Company from Kaiserslautern,
Germany.
Spc. Nicholas J. Zangara, 21, of Philadelphia, Pa., died July 24 in Tikrit,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle.
Zangara was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment,
1st Infantry Division from Schweinfurt, Germany.
7/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. 1st Class Torey J. Dantzler, 22, of Columbia, La., died July 22,
in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated on the
side of the road near his convoy vehicle. Dantzler was assigned to the
Army's 66th Transportation Company from Kaiserslautern, Germany.
7/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Mark E. Engel, 21, of Grand Junction, Calif., died July 21
at Brook Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, of wounds he received
as result of enemy action on July 6 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
7/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Danny B. Daniels, II, 23, of Varney, W.V., died July 20, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his patrol vehicle came under attack by small arms fire and
hit an improvised explosive device. Daniels was assigned to the Army’s
630th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 89th Military
Police Brigade, Bamberg, Germany.
7/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nicholas H. Blodgett, 21, of Wyoming, Mich., died July 21, in Abdalluyah,
Iraq, when his patrol vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Blodgett
was assigned to the Army’s 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, Schweinfurt,
Germany.
7/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Charles C. Persing, 20, of Albany, La.,
Sgt. Dale T. Lloyd, 22, of Watsontown, Penn.,
died July 19 in Scandaria, Iraq, when multiple mortars rounds hit their
forward operating base. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
32nd Infantry, 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort
Drum, N.Y.
7/21/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael J. Clark, 29, of Leesburg Lake, Fla., died July 20
due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat
Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force
Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
7/21/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Todd J. Godwin, 21, of Muskingum County, Ohio, died July 20 due to
injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
7/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class David A. Hartman, 41, of Akron, Mich., died July 17 in
Bayji, Iraq, when the vehicle he was driving was hit by an improvised
explosive device. Hartman was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 401st
Transportation Company from Battle Creek, Mich.
Spc. Craig S. Frank, 24, of Lincoln Park, Mich., died July 17 near Baghdad,
Iraq, when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Frank
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1775th Military Police
Company from Pontiac, Mich.
7/19/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Bryan P. Kelly, 21, of Klamath, Ore., died July 16 due to injuries
received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
7/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Paul C. Mardis, Jr., 25, of Palmetto, Fla., died July 15 in
Washington, D.C., from injuries sustained on May 20 in Mosul, Iraq, when
his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. Mardis was assigned
to the Army’s 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, from Fort
Campbell, Ky.
7/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 14 in Talafar, Iraq, when their
vehicle rolled over as the driver tried to avoid another vehicle. The
two Soldiers were assigned to the Army’s 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, from Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed
were:
Cpl. Demetrius L. Rice, 24, of Ortonville, N.M.
Pfc. Jesse J. Martinez, 20, of Tracy, Calif.
7/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 11 near Al Hillah, Iraq, when
the vehicle they were riding in was involved in a head-on collision with
another vehicle. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 94th
Field Artillery Brigade, Baumholder, Germany. Killed were:
Sgt. James G. West, 34, of Watertown, N.Y.
Spc. Dana N. Wilson, 26, of Fountain, Colo.
7/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Juan M. Torres, 25, of Houston, Texas, died July 12 in Bagram, Afghanistan,
of non-combat related injuries. Torres was assigned to the 453rd Transportation
Company, U.S. Army Reserve, Houston, Texas.
7/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Torry D. Harris, 21, of Chicago, Ill., died July 13 in Tikrit, Iraq,
of non-combat related injuries. Harris was assigned to the 12th Chemical
Company, Kitzingen, Germany.
7/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 11 in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device detonated near their convoy vehicle. Both soldiers were
assigned to the 267th Ordnance Company, Nebraska National Guard, Lincoln,
Neb. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Linda Ann Tarango-Griess, 33, of Sutton, Neb.
Sgt. Jeremy J. Fischer, 26, of Lincoln, Neb.
7/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 8 in Samarra, Iraq. All were in
the Iraqi National Guard Headquarters when it came under a mortar attack.
Each of the soldiers was assigned to 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. Killed were:
Sgt. Robert E. Colvill, Jr., 31, of Anderson, Ind.
Spc. William R. Emanuel, IV, 19, of Stockton, Calif.
Spc. Joseph M. Garmback, Jr., 24, of Cleveland, Ohio
Spc. Sonny G. Sampler, 23, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Pfc. Collier E. Barcus, 21, of McHenry, Ill.
7/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Corps Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Terry Holmes, 22, of Hollywood, Fla.
Sgt. Krisna Nachampassak, 27, of Burke, Va.
Pfc. Christopher J. Reed, 20, of Craigmont, Idaho.
Staff Sgt. Trevor Spink, 36, of Farmington, Mo.
All four Marines died July 10 due a non-combat related vehicle accident
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
7/13/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Dustin W. Peters, 25, of El Dorado, Kan., died July 11 as result
of enemy action near the Forward Operating Base Summerall in Iraq. He
was assigned to the 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Little Rock Air
Force Base, Ark.
7/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremiah W. Schmunk, 21, of Richland, Wash., died July 8 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his vehicle came under attack by rocket propelled grenade and
small arms fire. Schmunk was assigned to the Company C, 1st Battalion,
161st Infantry Regiment, 1st Calvalry, Washington National Guard, Moses
Lake, Wash.
7/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Shawn M. Davies, 22, of Aliquippa, Pa., died July 8 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of a non-combat related illness. Davies was assigned to the 4th Battalion,
5th Air Defense Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
7/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Scott E. Dougherty, 20, of Bradenton Fla.
Pfc. Rodricka A. Youmans, 22, of Allendale, S.C.
Both Marines died July 6 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
7/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. 1st Class Samuel R. Bowen, 38, of Cleveland, Ohio, died July 7 in
Samarra, Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade exploded near his vehicle.
Bowen was assigned to the Army National Guard's 216th Engineer Battalion,
Akron, Ohio.
7/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael C. Barkey, 22, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, died July 7 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when a tire on his military vehicle blew out, the driver lost control
and the vehicle turned over. Barkey was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1484th Transportation Company, Akron, Ohio.
7/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeffrey D. Lawrence, 22, of Tucson, Ariz., died July 6 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light
Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
7/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Justin T. Hunt, 22, of Riverside, Calif., died July 6 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light
Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
7/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dallas L. Kerns, 21, of Mountain Grove, Mo., died July 5 as a result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
at Twentynine Palms, Calif.
7/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Stephen G. Martin, 39, of Rhinelander, Wis., died July 1 at
Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., from injuries sustained
in Mosul, Iraq, on June 24 when a car bomb exploded near his guard post.
Martin was assigned to the Army Reserve's 330th Military Police Detachment,
Sheboygan, Wis.
7/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Michael S. Torres, 21, of El Paso, Texas.
Lance Cpl. John J. Vangyzen IV, 21, of Bristol, Mass.
Both Marines died July 5 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Twentynine Palms, Calif.
7/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Brian D. Smith, 30, of McKinney, Texas, died July 2 in Habbaniyah,
Iraq when he was shot while conducting combat operations. Smith was assigned
to the Army's 1st Battalion, 34th Armor, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Riley, Kan.
7/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Julie R. Hickey, 20, of Galloway, Ohio, was evacuated from Bagram,
Afghanistan, on June 30 and died in Landstuhl, Germany, on July 4 of complications
from a non-combat related illness. Hickey was assigned to the Army Reserve’s
412th Civil Affairs Battalion, Whitehall, Ohio.
7/03/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were killed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Timothy R. Creager, 21, of Millington, Tenn., died July 1 due
to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light
Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. James B. Huston Jr., 22, of Umatilla, Ore., died July 2 in
a vehicle accident while his unit was responding to hostile action in
Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
7/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert L. DuSang, 24, of Mandeville, La., died June 30 in Navstar,
Iraq, when a tire on the 5-ton vehicle in which he was riding blew out
and the vehicle overturned. DuSang was assigned to the Army's 1st Squadron,
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
7/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher A. Wagener, 24, of Fairview Heights, Ill., died July
1, in Mosul, Iraq, when his convoy vehicle hit a land mine. Wagener was
assigned to the Army’s 10th Aviation Battalion, 10th Mountain Division
(Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
7/02/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kenneth Conde Jr., 23, of Orlando, Fla., died July 1 due to injuries
received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
7/01/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Patrick R. Adle, 21, of Baltimore, Md.
Sgt. Alan D. Sherman, 36, of Brick, N.J.
Cpl. John H. Todd III, 24, of Bridgeport, Pa.
All three died June 29 southeast of Baghdad, Iraq, as a result of hostile
action. They were assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve’s 6th Engineer
Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Folsom, Pa.
7/01/2004 DoD Announces Marine's Captured Status
The Department of Defense announced today the status of a Marine serving
in Operation Iraqi Freedom as captured.
Cpl. Wassef A. Hassoun, 24, of Salt Lake City, Utah, was declared captured
on June 28. Hassoun was last seen on June 19 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq
and was initially reported as missing when he failed to show for duty
on June 20. While his absence initially prompted investigators to believe
he was missing, a video shown on international television on June 27 depicted
the Marine being held against his will by masked captors. He is assigned
to 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force.
6/28/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Manuel A. Ceniceros, 23, of Santa Ana, Calif., died June 26
as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Regimental Combat Team 1 Headquarters Company, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Sgt. Ernest E. Utt, 38, of Hammond, Ill., died June 27 in Baghdad,
Iraq, after two 122mm rockets were fired into his forward operating base.
Utt was assigned to Battery B, 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
6/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy M. Heines, 25, of New Orleans, La., died June 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his patrol came under attack by rocket propelled grenades and
small arms fire. Heines was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 9th
Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
6/26/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Daniel B. McClenney, 19, of Shelbyville, Tenn.
Lance Cpl. Juston T. Thacker, 21, of Bluefield, W.Va.
Both Marines died June 24 from hostile fire near Bari Khout, Afghanistan.
They were both assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
6/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 24, in Baqubah, Iraq when their
Bradley Fighting Vehicle came under attack by enemy forces using small
arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. Both soldiers were assigned to
the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 120th Infantry, Jacksonville,
N.C. Killed were:
Capt. Christopher S. Cash, 36, of Winterville, N.C.
Spc. Daniel A. Desens, 20, of Jacksonville, N.C.
6/25/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Charles A. Kiser, 37, of Cleveland, Wis., died June 24 in Mosul,
Iraq, when an explosion occurred near his convoy. Kiser was assigned to
the Army Reserve’s 330th Military Police Detachment, Sheboygan,
Wis.
6/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 22 in Balad, Iraq, when enemy
forces ambushed their ground patrol. Both soldiers were assigned to the
Army National Guard’s 579th Engineer Battalion, Petaluma, Calif.
2nd Lt. Andre D. Tyson, 33, of Riverside, Calif.
Spc. Patrick R. McCaffrey Sr., 34, of Tracy, Calif.
6/24/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Juan Lopez, 22, of Whitfield, Ga., died June 21 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
6/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Deshon E. Otey, 24, of Hardin, Ky.
Cpl. Tommy L. Parker Jr., 21, of Cleburne, Ark.
Both died June 21 from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gregory V. Pennington, 36, of Glade Spring, Va., died June
21 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his camp came under mortar attack. Pennington
was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
6/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Pedro Contreras, 27, of Harris, Texas, died June 21, from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
6/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Russell P. White, 19, of Dagsboro, Del., died June 20 due to
a non-combat related incident at Camp Bulldog, Afghanistan. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
6/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason N. Lynch, 21, of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, died June 18 in
Buhriz, Iraq, of small arms fire wounds he received as his unit was engaging
the enemy. Lynch was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 6th Field
Artillery, 1st Infantry Division, Bamberg, Germany.
6/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Thai Vue, 22, of Willows, Calif., died June 18 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when a mortar round hit the motor pool where he was working. Vue was assigned
to the Army’s 127th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police
Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, V Corps, Hanau, Germany.
6/21/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Marvin Best, 33, of Prosser, Wash., died June 20 due to hostile
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
Pfc. Sean Horn, 19, of Orange, Calif., died June 19, due to a non-hostile
incident at Camp Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support
Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 16 in Balad, Iraq,
during a mortar attack when mortar rounds hit their camp. Killed were:
Maj. Paul R. Syverson III, 32, of Lake Zurich, Ill. Syverson was assigned
to the Army’s 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Jeremy M. Dimaranan, 29, of Virginia Beach, Va. Dimaranan was assigned
to the Army Reserve’s 302nd Transportation Company, 172nd Combat
Support Group, Fort Eustis, Va.
Sgt. Arthur S. Mastrapa, 35, of Apopka, Fla. Mastrapa was assigned to
the Army Reserve’s 351 Military Police Company, 95th Military Police
Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade, Ocala, Fla.
6/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Shawn M. Atkins, 20, of Parker, Colo., died June 14 in Baghdad, Iraq,
as a result of a non-combat injury. Atkins was assigned to Headquarters,
Headquarters Company, 4th Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Hanau,
Germany.
6/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Eric S. McKinley, 24, of Corvallis, Ore., died June 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his vehicle was attacked by small arms fire and an improvised
explosive device. McKinley was assigned to the Army Reserve’s Company
B, 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, Corvallis, Ore.
6/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Thomas D. Caughman, 20, of Lexington, S.C., died June 9, in Baghdad,
Iraq when his up-armored high-mobility-multi-purpose wheeled vehicle was
struck by rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire. Caughman was
assigned to the Army Reserve’s Company C, 391st Engineer Battalion,
Spartanburg, S.C.
6/9/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. David M. Fraise, 24, of New Orleans, La., died June 7 in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device hit his patrol. Fraise
was assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii.
6/9/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Humayun S. M. Khan, 27, of Bristow, Va., died June 8 in Baquabah,
Iraq, after a vehicle packed with an improvised explosive device drove
into the gate of his compound while he was inspecting soldiers on guard
duty. Khan was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 201st Forward
Support Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
6/9/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeremy L. Bohlman, 21, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died June 7 from
hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Light
Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/8/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jamie A. Gray, 29, of Monpelier, Vt. died June 7 in Scania, Iraq,
when his -military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Gray was
assigned to Army National Guard’s Headquarters, Headquarters Battery,
1st Battalion, 86th Field Artillery, Williston, Vt.
6/7/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Melvin Y. Mora, 27, of Columbia, Mo. died in Taji, Iraq, on June
6 when his camp was hit by a mortar attack. Mora was assigned to the Army
Reserve’s 245th Maintenance Company, St. Louis, Mo.
6/7/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 4 in Baghdad, Iraq, when individuals
using improvised explosive devices and rocket-propelled grenades attacked
their convoy. All of the soldiers were assigned to the Army’s National
Guard. Killed were
Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry, headquartered in Cottage
Grove, Ore.:
1st Lt. Erik. S. McCrae, 25, of Portland, Ore.
Sgt. Justin L. Eyerly, 23, of Salem, Ore.
Spc. Justin W. Linden, 22, of Portland, Ore.
Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery, Lawrenceville, N.J.:
Sgt. Frank T. Carvill, 51, of Carlstadt, N.J.
Spc. Christopher M. Duffy, 26, of Brick, N.J.
6/7/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Both soldiers were assigned
to New Jersey Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery.
Killed were:
Sgt. Humberto F. Timoteo, 25, of Newark, N.J., assigned to Battery A,
3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery, Morristown, N. J.
Spc. Ryan E. Doltz, 26, of Mine Hill, N.J., assigned to Battery B, 3rd
Battalion, 112th Field Artillery, Lawrence, N.J.
6/7/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Melissa J. Hobart, 22, of Ladson, S.C., died June 6 in Baghdad, Iraq,
after collapsing while on guard duty. Hobart was assigned to Company E,
215th Forward Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
6/5/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Todd J. Bolding, 23, of Manvel, Texas, died June 3 of wounds
received due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/3/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Bum R. Lee, 21, of Sunnyvale, Calif., died June 2 of wounds received
from hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/2/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Markus J. Johnson, 20, of Springfield, Mass., died June 1 in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq, when an Avenger rolled over. Johnson was assigned to D
Battery, 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery, 1st Infantry Division,
Kitzingen, Germany.
6/2/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Robert C. Scheetz Jr., 31, of Dothan, Ala., died May 30 in Musayyib,
Iraq, when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Scheetz was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, Baumholder, Germany.
6/1/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Dustin L. Sides, 22, of Yakima, Wash., died May 31 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 9th Communications
Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/1/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of one soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Kenneth Michael Ballard, 26, of Mountain View, Calif., died May
30 in Najaf, Iraq, during a firefight with insurgents. 1st Lt. Ballard
was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment,
1st Armored Division, from Friedburg, Germany.
6/1/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nicholaus E. Zimmer, 20, of Columbus, Ohio, died May 30 in Kufa,
Iraq, when his vehicle came under attack by rocket-propelled grenades.
Zimmer was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored
Division, Friedburg, Germany.
Sgt. Aaron C. Elandt, 23, of Lowell, Mich., died May 30 in Al Musayyib,
Iraq, when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Elandt was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division,
Baumholder, Germany.
Pvt. Bradli N. Coleman, 19, of Ford City, Pa., died May 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained on May 29 in Mosul, Iraq, when mortar rounds
hit his living quarters. Coleman was assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 2nd
Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Spc. Charles E. Odums II, 22, of Sandusky, Ohio died May 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his military convoy hit an improvised explosive device. Odums
was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 8th
Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft. Hood, Texas.
6/1/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Cody S. Calavan, 19, of Lake Stevens, Wash., died May 29 due to hostile
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
6/1/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Rafael Reynosasuarez, 28, of Santa Ana, Calif., died May 29
from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
6/1/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dominique J. Nicolas, 25, of Maricopa, Ariz., died May 26 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I
5/31/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Brian J. Ouellette, 37, of Needham, Mass., was
a U.S. Navy SEAL serving with Navy Special Warfare Group Two, Little Creek,
Va.
5/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael J. Wiesemann, 20, of North Judson, Ind., died May 29, at
Forward Operating Base Q-West (Quyarrah Air Base, Iraq) of non-combat
related injuries. Wiesemann was assigned to the Army's 1st Squadron, 14th
Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
5/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 29 in Kandahar, Afghanistan,
when their vehicle hit a land mine. Killed were:
Capt. Daniel W. Eggers, 28, of Cape Coral, Fla. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), from Fort Bragg, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Robert J. Mogensen, 26, of Leesville, La. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Pfc. Joseph A. Jeffries, 21, of Beaverton, Ore. He was assigned to the
Army Reserve’s 329th Psychological Operations Company, Portland,
Ore.
5/31/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Benjamin R. Gonzalez, 23, of Los Angeles, Calif., died May
29 due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
5/27/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Codner, 19, of Wood River, Neb.
Cpl. Matthew C. Henderson, 25, of Lincoln, Neb.
Both Marines died May 26, due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
5/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 25 in Fallujah, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device hit their patrol. Both soldiers were assigned to the
3rd Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery, 10th Mountain Division (Light
Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Pfc. Richard H. Rosas, 21, of Saint Louis, Mich.
Pfc. James P. Lambert, 23, of New Orleans, La.
5/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Daniel P. Unger, 19, of Exeter, Calif., died May 25 in Forward Operating
Base Kalsu (Iskandariyah, Iraq) during a rocket attack. Unger was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 185th Armor, 81st Separate
Armor Brigade, Visalia, Calif.
5/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 25 in Forward Operating Base Kalsu
(Iskandariyah, Iraq,) when their unit came under mortar attack. Both soldiers
were assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 86th Field
Artillery, from Williston, Vt. Killed were:
Spc. Alan N. Bean Jr., 22, of Bridport, Vt.
Sgt. Kevin F. Sheehan, 36, of Milton, Vt.
5/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Beau R. Beaulieu, 20, of Lisbon, Maine, died May 24 in Taji, Iraq,
during a mortar attack on Camp Cooke. Beaulieu was assigned to the 27th
Main Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
5/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Owen D. Witt, 20, of Sand Springs, Mont., died May 24 in Ad Dawr,
Iraq, when his armored high-mobility-multipurpose-wheeled vehicle rolled
over. Witt was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry
Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
5/25/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy L. Ridlen, 23, of Paris, Ill., died May 23 in East Fallujah,
Iraq, from small arms fire after a dump truck on the side of the road
was detonated while his military convoy passed by. Ridlen was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 1544 Transportation Company, Paris,
Ill.
5/25/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jorge A. Molina Bautista, 37, of Rialto, Calif., died May 23
as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Light Armored Reconnaisance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
5/24/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Andrew J. Zabierek, 25, of Chelmsford, Mass., died May 21 due
to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C. His unit was attached to I MEF in Iraq.
5/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jeremy R. Horton, 24, of Erie, Penn., died May 21, 2004 in
near Al Iskandariyah, Iraq when an improvised explosive device exploded.
Horton was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment,
1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
5/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Rudy Salas, 20, of Baldwin Park, Calif., died May 20, due a non-combat
related vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
5/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael C. Campbell, 34, of Marshfield, Mo., died May 19, in Samarra,
Iraq, when his convoy hit an improvised explosive device. Campbell was
assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
Pfc. Leslie D. Jackson, 18, of Richmond, Va., died May 20, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when her military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device as
it was returning to Camp Eagle. Jackson was assigned to A Company, 115th
Forward Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft. Hood, Texas.
Sergeant First Class Troy L. Miranda, 44, of DeQueen, Ark, died May 20,
on Hipha Street in Baghdad, Iraq, when a grenade was thrown near his foot
patrol. Miranda was assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry
Regiment, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, assigned
to the 1st Cavalry Division.
5/21/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Michael M. Carey, 20, of Prince George, Va., died May 18 in Iraq.
He apparently fell into a canal and did not resurface. His remains were
recovered on May 18. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
5/20/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. William D. Chaney, 59, of Schaumburg, Ill., died May 18, in
Landstuhl, Germany due to a non-combat related injury. Initial reports
indicate that Chaney was medically evacuated from Iraq to Germany for
surgery due to a sudden medical condition. He died from complications
after surgery. Chaney was assigned to the Army National Guard, Company
B, 1st Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment, Chicago, Ill.
5/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Marcos O. Nolasco, 34, of Chino, Calif., died May 18 in Baji, Iraq,
as a result of an electrocution accident. Nolasco was assigned to Battery
B, 1st Battalion, 33rd Field Artillery, 1st Infantry Division, Bamberg,
Germany.
5/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joseph P. Garyantes, 34, of Rehoboth, Del., died May 18 by
sniper fire in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, while on a combat patrol. Garyantes was
assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry
Division, Vilseck, Germany.
5/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Bob W. Roberts, 30, of Newport, Ore., died May 17, due to hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
5/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James W. Harlan, 44, of Owensboro, Ky., died May 14 at Camp Anaconda,
Iraq, when a suicide bomber detonated a car bomb next to his vehicle.
Harlan was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 660th Transportation Company,
88th Regional Readiness Command, Zanesville, Ohio.
5/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 16 in Al Karmah, Iraq, when their
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Both soldiers were assigned
to the Army National Guard’s Battery C, 1st Battalion, 107th Field
Artillery Regiment, Oil City, Pa. Killed were:
Spc. Mark J. Kasecky, 20, of McKees Rocks, Pa.
Spc. Carl F. Curran, 22, of Union City, Pa.
5/18/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brian K. Cutter, 19, of Riverside, Calif., was found unconscious
on May 13, and was later pronounced dead in Al Asad, Iraq. Cause of death
is under investigation. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Pfc. Brandon C. Sturdy, 19, of Urbandale, Iowa, died May 13 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
5/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer Bruce E. Price, 37, of Maryland, died May 15, in
Kajaki, Afghanistan, when individuals using rocket-propelled grenades
and small arms fire ambushed his unit. Price was assigned to the Army’s
1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
5/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Leonard M. Cowherd, 22, of Culpeper, Va., died May 16 in Karbala,
Iraq, when he received sniper and rocket propelled grenade fire while
securing a building near the Mukhayam Mosque. Cowherd was assigned to
Company C, 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg,
Germany.
5/17/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Senior Airman Pedro I. Espaillat Jr., 20, of Colombia, Tenn., died May
15 as a result of non-hostile injuries in Kirkuk, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base,
N.C.
5/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Rene Ledesma, 34, of Abelene, Texas, died May 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his Bradley Fighting
Vehicle. Ledesma was assigned to the Army’s 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
5/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Michael A. Mora, 19, of Arroyo Grande, Calif., died May 14 in An
Najaf, Iraq, when his military vehicle slid off the road and turned over.
Mora was assigned to the Army’s 3rd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Polk, La.
5/17/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Senior Airman Pedro I. Espaillat Jr., 20, of Colombia, Tenn., died May
15 as a result of non-hostile injuries in Kirkuk, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base,
N.C.
5/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Philip I. Spakosky, 25, of Browns Mill, N.J., died May 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained on May 13, in Karbala, Iraq when he was shot
by a suspected sniper. Spakosky was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion,
37th Armor, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
5/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Command Sgt. Maj. Edward C. Barnhill, 50, of Shreveport, La., died May
14 in Baghdad, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Barnhill was assigned
to the Army Reserve's 431st Civil Affairs Battalion, North Little Rock,
Ark.
5/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brud J. Cronkrite, 22, of Spring Valley, Calif., died May 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries he sustained on May 13, in Karbala when a rocket-propelled
grenade fired into a building near him during a security patrol. Cronkrite
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Armor, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg,
Germany.
5/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeremiah E. Savage, 21, of Livingston, Tenn, died May 12 of
wounds received due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
5/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeffrey R. Shaver, 26, of Maple Valley, Wash., died May 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Shaver
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 161st Infantry,
Spokane, Wash.
5/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Kyle A. Brinlee, 21, of Pryor, Okla., died May 11 in Al Asad, Iraq,
when his convoy vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. Brinlee
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, Company
B, 120th Combat Engineer Battalion, Pryor, Okla.
5/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Andrew L. Tuazon, 21, of Chesapeake, Va., died May 10, in Mosul,
Iraq, from hostile fire while on guard duty. Pfc. Tuazon was assigned
to the Army’s 293rd Military Police Company, 3rd Military Police
Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
5/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Rodney A. Murray, 28, of Ayden, N.C., died May 9, in Iraq, in a vehicle
accident between Baghdad and Scania when a Bradley Fighting Vehicle and
his military vehicle collided. Sgt. Murray was assigned to the Army Reserve’s
351st Military Police Company, Ocala, Fla.
5/10/2004 DoD Identifes Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Ronald R. Payne Jr., 23, of Lakeland, Fla., died May 7th due to hostile
action in the vicinity of Tawara, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd
Light Armored Reconnaissance, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
5/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Philip D. Brown, 21, of El Paso, Texas, died May 8 in Balad, Iraq,
from injuries sustained west of Samarra by an improvised explosive device.
Brown was assigned to the Army National Guard’s Company B, 141st
Engineer Combat Battalion, Jamestown, N.D.
5/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Isela Rubalcava, 25, of El Paso, Texas, died May 8 in Mosul, Iraq,
when a mortar round hit near her. Spc. Rubalcava was assigned to the 296th
Combat Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker
Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
5/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Chase R.Whitham, 21, of Ore.died May 8, in Mosul, Iraq, while he
was in a swimming pool when an electrical current charged the water. Spc.
Whitham was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, , 3rd
Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash..
5/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James J. Holmes, 28, of East Grand Forks, Minn., died May 8 in Landstuhl,
Germany, from injuries sustained on May 3 in Iraq when an improvised explosive
device detonated near the driver side of his military vehicle. Spc. Holmes
was assigned to C Company, 141st Engineer Combat Battalion, North Dakota
National Guard, Hettinger, N.D.
5/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Both soldiers were assigned
to 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. James E. Marshall, 19, of Tulsa, Okla.
Pfc. Bradley G. Kritzer, 18, of Irvona, Penn.
5/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Hesley Box, Jr, 24, of Nashville, Ark., died May 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a car bomb detonated near his guard post. Staff Sgt. Box was
assigned to 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry, 39th Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, Arkansas National Guard, Texarkana, Ark.
5/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Brandon J. Wadman of West Palm Beach, Fla., died May 5 in Afghanistan
when his vehicle rolled over. Pfc. Wadman was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
265th Air Defense Artillery, Florida National Guard, West Palm Beach,
Fla.
5/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dustin H. Schrage, 20, of Brevard, Fla., was found deceased on May
6 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cause of death is under investigation. He
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
5/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeffrey G. Green, 20, of Dallas, Texas, was found deceased on May
5 in the Euphrates River, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cause of death is
under investigation. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
5/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Both soldiers were assigned
to 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. James E. Marshall, 19, of Tulsa, Okla.
Pfc. Bradley G. Kritzer, 18, of Irvona, Penn.
5/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 3, in Balad, Iraq, when their military
vehicle left the road and flipped over in a canal. All soldiers were assigned
to the 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
Killed were:
1st Lt. Christopher J. Kenny, 32, of Miami, Fla.
Sgt. Marvin R. Sprayberry, III, 24, of Tehachapi, Calif.
Sgt. Gregory L. Wahl, 30, of Salisbury, N.C.
Pfc. Lyndon A. Marcus, Jr., 21, of Long Beach, Calif.
5/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jesse R. Buryj, 21, of Canton, Ohio, died May 5, in Karabala, Iraq,
when his military vehicle was struck by a dump truck whose driver had
been shot while trying to run through a control point. Pfc. Buryj was
assigned to the 66th Military Police Company, Fort Lewis, Wash.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum, 38, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., died May 3 due
to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Intelligence
Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Erickson H. Petty, 28, of Fort Gibson, Okla., died May 3 in
Salman Al Habb, Iraq, from an attack by small arms fire while conducting
security of a weapons cache. Petty was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters
Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Smith
Barracks, Baumholder, Germany.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Todd E. Nunes, 29, of Chapel Hills, Tenn. died May 2 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when his convoy encountered an improvised explosive device and small
arms fire. Nunes was assigned to 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five sailors who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 2 in the Al Anbar
Province as a result of hostile fire. They were assigned to Naval Mobile
Construction Battalion 14, Jacksonville, Fla.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael C. Anderson, 36, of Daytona, Fla.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Trace W. Dossett, 37, of Orlando, Fla.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott R. Mchugh, 33 of Boca Raton Fla.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert B. Jenkins, 35 of Stuart, Fla.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ronald A. Ginther, 37 of Auburndale, Fla.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. John E. Tipton, 32, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died May 2 in Al
Anbar Province, Iraq, from an explosion while conducting combat operations.
Tipton commanded Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 16th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kendall Thomas, 36, of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, died April
28 in Baghdad, Iraq, as the result of a vehicle accident. Thomas was assigned
to Battery C, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
5/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joshua S. Ladd, 20, of Fort Gibson, Miss, died May 1 in Mosul, Iraq,
when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Ladd was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 367th Maintenance Company, DeKalb,
Miss.
5/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died, May 1, in Al Amarah, Iraq when their
convoy was attacked. Both Soldiers were assigned to the Army’s 84th
Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks,
Honolulu, Hawaii. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Oscar D. Vargas-Medina, 32, of Chicago, Ill.
Spc. Ramon C. Ojeda, 22, of Ramona, Calif.
5/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 2, in Baghdad, Iraq, when their
convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. The Soldiers were assigned
to the Army’s 91st Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, from
Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Spc. Ervin Caradine, Jr., 33, of Memphis, Tenn.
Pvt. Jeremy L. Drexler, 23, of Topeka, Kan.
5/03/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Scott M. Vincent, 21, of Bokoshe, Okla.
Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong, 22, of Walker, W.Va.
Both Marines died April 30 due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Vincent was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Wilfong was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
5/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Phillip L. Witkowski, 24, of Fredonia, N.Y., died May 1, in Homberg,
Germany, from non-combat related injuries sustained on April 30, in Kandahar,
Afghanistan. Spc. Witkowski was assigned to the Army’s 7th Field
Artillery, 25th Infantry Division (Light) from Schofield Barracks, Honolulu,
Hawaii.
05/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Trevor A. Wine, 22, of Orange, Calif., died May 1, in Tikrit, Iraq,
from injuries sustained on April 30 when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised
explosive device. Spc. Wine was assigned to the Army’s 24th Quartermaster
Company, Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of eight Soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on April 29, in Baghdad,
Iraq, while part of a dismounted improvised explosive device sweep patrol,
when a vehicle approached their unit, and the driver detonated a bomb.
All Soldiers were assigned to the Army’s 4th Battalion, 27th Field
Artillery Regiments, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson, Jr., 25, of Ridgeland, S.C.
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey F. Dayton, 27, of Caledonia, Miss
Sgt. Ryan M. Campbell, 25, of Kirksville, Mo.
Spc. James L. Beckstrand, 27, of Escondido, Calif.
Pfc. Ryan E. Reed, 20, of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Pfc. Norman Darling, 29, of Middleboro, Mass.
Pfc. Jeremy Ricardo Ewing, 22, of Miami, Fla.
05/02/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The sailors died April 30 in Al Anbar province, Iraq, when their military
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while traveling in a convoy.
Killed were:
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason B. Dwelley, 31, of Apopka, Fla
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher M. Dickerson, 33, of Eastman,
Ga,
Both were members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 14, based in
Jacksonville, Fla.
04/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Landis W. Garrison, 23, of Rapids City, Ill., died April 29, in Abu
Gharb, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Sgt. Garrison was assigned
to the 333rd Military Police Company, Illinois National Guard, Freeport,
Ill.
04/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Martin W. Kondor, 20, of York, Penn., died April 29, in Baqubah,
Iraq when an apparent improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle.
Pfc. Kondor was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, 1st
Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
04/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Adam W. Estep, 23, of Campbell, Calif., died April 29, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade hit his patrol. Sgt. Estep was assigned
to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jacob R. Herring, 21, of Kirkland, Wash., died April 28, in Mosul,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device in Talafar,
Iraq struck his vehicle. Spc. Herring was assigned to the Army’s
5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Marquis A. Whitaker, 20, of Columbus, Ga., died April 27 in Scania,
Iraq, after falling from a bridge. His vehicle was hit from behind by
a civilian truck and left hanging off the side of the bridge. Whitaker
attempted to climb out of the vehicle but fell. Whitaker was assigned
to the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
04/28/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Aaron C. Austin, 21, of Sunray, Texas, died April 26 due to
hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Abraham D. Penamedina, 32, of Los Angeles, Calif., died 27
April in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol came under sniper fire. Penamedina
was assigned to Company B, 20th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
04/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Kenneth A. Melton, 30, of Westplains, Mo., died April 25 in Iraq
when his military vehicle was hit an improvised explosive device and small
arms fire while traveling in a convoy from Baghdad. Melton was assigned
to the Arkansas Army National Guard, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry
Regiment, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Fordyce, Ark.
04/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on April 26, in Baghdad, Iraq, by a
large explosion while performing site security. The two Soldiers were
assigned to the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. Killed were:
Sgt. Sherwood R. Baker, 30, of Plymouth, Penn., assigned to the Army National
Guard’s Company B, 2nd Battalion, 103rd Armor Regiment, Tamaqua,
Penn.
Sgt. Lawrence A. Roukey, 33, of Westbrook, Maine, assigned to the Army
Reserve’s Detachment 1, 3rd Battalion, 304th Regiment, 98th Division,
Lewiston, Maine.
04/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on April 24, in Taji, Iraq, when mortar
rounds hit their camp. The four Soldiers were assigned to the Army National
Guard’s 39th Support Battalion, 39th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Hazen, Ark. Killed were:
Capt. Arthur L. Felder, 36, of Louisville, Ark.
Chief Warrant Patrick W. Kordsmeier, 49, of North Little Rock, Ark.
Staff Sgt. Billy J. Orton, 41, of Humnoke, Ark.
Staff Sgt. Stacey C. Brandon, 35, of Hazen, Ark.
04/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, 22, of Allegany, N.Y.
Cpl. Christopher A. Gibson, 23, of Simi Valley, Calif.
Gibson died April 18 and Dunham died April 22 due to injuries received
from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd
Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, at Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/26/2004 Department of Defense Identifies Navy, Coast Guard Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors and
one coast guardsman who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They
died April 24 in the Northern Persian Gulf as a result of a waterborne
attack. They were assigned to the USS Firebolt, forward deployed to Manama,
Bahrain.
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli, 27, of Monroe, N.Y
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher E. Watts, 28, of Knoxville, Tenn
Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal, 24, of Smithtown,
N.Y.
Bruckenthal was assigned to Tactical Law Enforcement Team South Detachment
403.
04/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Cory W. Brooks, 32, of Philip, S.D., died April 24, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Staff Sgt. Carman was assigned to
the Army National Guard’s 153rd Engineer Battalion, from Wagner,
S.D.
04/24/2004 DoD Announces Change-in-Status of an Army Soldier Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier previously
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown who was supporting Operation
Iraqi Freedom
Sgt. Elmer C. Krause, 40, of Greensboro, N.C., has been unaccounted for
since April 9, in Iraq, when his convoy came under attack by individuals
using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. On April 23 his remains
were recovered. Sgt. Krause was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 724th
Transportation Company, Bartonville, Ill.
04/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Shawn C. Edwards, 20, of Bensenville, Ill., died April 23, in Samarra,
Iraq, when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Pfc.
Edwards was assigned to the Army’s 121st Signal Battalion, 1st Infantry
Division, from Kitzingen, Germany.
04/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Patrick D. Tillman, 27, of Chandler, Ariz., died April 22, in Afghanistan
when his patrol vehicle came under attack. Spc. Tillman was assigned to
the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Edward W. Carmen, 27 of McKeesport, Pa., died April 17, in
Baghdad, Iraq when the track of the tank he was in broke, the driver lost
control and the tank rolled off the bridge. Staff Sgt. Carman was assigned
to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 12th Armored Regiment, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/23/2004 DoD Announces Soldier's Captured Status
The Department of Defense announced today a change in the status of a
soldier serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom from duty status - whereabouts
unknown to captured.
Pfc. Keith M. Maupin, 20, of Batavia, Ohio, was declared captured on April
16.
On April 9, Maupin and Sgt. Elmer C. Krause, 40, of Greensboro, N.C.,
were categorized as duty status - whereabouts unknown when individuals
using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire attacked their convoy.
Both soldiers were assigned to the Army Reserve’s 724th Transportation
Company, from Bartonville, Ill.
Krause’s status remains unchanged because his whereabouts remain
unknown. Efforts continue to obtain the successful and safe return of
both individuals.
04/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher D. Gelineau, 23 of Portland, Maine, died April 20 in
Mosul, Iraq, when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Gelineau
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Battalion,
Gardiner, Maine.
04/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Bradley C. Fox, 34, of Orlando, Fla., died April 20 in
Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on March 14 when his military
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Fox was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedburg, Germany.
04/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Leroy Harris-Kelly, 20, of Azusa, Calif, died April 20 north of Tallil,
Iraq, when his truck went off the road and rolled over because of limited
visibility and dangerous driving conditions. Pfc. Harris-Kelly was assigned
to the 596th Maintenance Company, 3rd Corps Support Command, V Corps,
Darmstadt, Germany.
04/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Master Sgt. Herbert R. Claunch, 58, of Wetumpka, Ala., died April 18 in
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after collapsing on the floor in his quarters. Claunch
was assigned to the Army National Guard, 217th Military Police Company,
Prattville, Ala.
04/20/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Richard J. Gannon II, 31, of Escondido, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Smith Jr., 21, of Jefferson, Ohio.
Lance Cpl. Ruben Valdez Jr., 21, of San Diego, Texas.
Lance Cpl. Gary F. VanLeuven, 20, of Klamath Falls, Ore.
All four Marines died April 17 due to injuries received from enemy action
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jonathan N. Hartman, 27, of Jacksonville, Fla., died April 17, in
Dwaniyan, Iraq, when his convoy was ambushed. Sgt. Hartman was assigned
to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored
Division, Friedburg, Germany.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Robert L. Henderson, II, 33, of Alvaton, Ky., died April 17, in,
Diwaniyah, Iraq, when his convoy tried to avoid an overturned trailer
and came under small arms attack. 1st Lt. Henderson was assigned to the
Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, 2123rd Transportation Company,
Owensboro, Ky.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Clayton W. Henson, 20, of Stanton, Texas, died April 17, in Dwaniyan,
Iraq, when his convoy was ambushed. Pfc. Henson was assigned to the Army’s
1st Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Marvin A. Camposiles, 25, of Austell, Ga., died April 17, in Samarra,
Iraq, when he was electrocuted while performing routine generator maintenance.
Spc. Camposiles was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dennis B. Morgan, 22, of Valentine, Neb., died April 17 in Iskandariyah,
Iraq, when his armored personnel carrier hit an improvised explosive device.
Morgan was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 153rd Engineer
Battalion, Winer, S.D.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jimmy J. Arroyave, 30, of Woodland, Calif., died April 15,
due a non-combat related vehicle accident northeast of Ar Ramadi, Iraq.
He was assigned to Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service
Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brian M. Wood, 21, of Torrance, Calif., died April 16, in Tikrit,
Iraq, when his military vehicle pulled off the road and apparently hit
a mine while on patrol. Sgt. Wood was assigned to the Army's 9th Engineer
Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt,
Germany.
04/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael A. McGlothin, 21, of Milwaukee, Wis., died April 17, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his patrol. Spc.
McGlothin was assigned to the Army's 115th Forward Support Battalion,
Division Support Command, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Raymond E. Jones, Jr., 31, of Gainesville, Fla., died April
9, in Bayji, Iraq when a rocket-propelled grenade struck him while on
patrol. Staff Sgt. Jones was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 7th
Field Artillery, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Frank K. Rivers, Jr., 23, of Woodbridge, Va., died April 14, in Mosul,
Iraq when he collapsed during physical training. Spc. Rivers was assigned
to the Army’s 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William C. Eckhart, 25, of Rocksprings, Texas, died April 10, in
Baqubah, Iraq when he was on an anti-mortar mission and there was an explosion
of unknown origin. Sgt. Eckhart was assigned to the Army’s 4th Cavalry,
1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher Ramirez, 34, of McAllen, Texas, died April 14 in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq, from injuries sustained during combat operations. Ramirez
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry
Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
04/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Richard K. Trevithick, 20, of Gaines, Mich., died April 14 in Balad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his convoy vehicle.
Trevithick was assigned to the Army’s 9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Victor A. Rosaleslomeli, 29, of Westminster, Calif., died April
13 in Iraq when an improvised explosive device exploded near his escort
vehicle. Rosaleslomeli was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry
Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
04/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Brad S. Shuder, 21, of El Dorado, Calif., died April 12 from
hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Cpl. Kevin T. Kolm, 23, of Hicksville, N.Y., died April 13 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
04/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Maj. Michael B. Stack, 48, of Lake City, S.C., died April 11 in Al
Anbar Province, Iraq, while his unit was conducting combat operations.
Stack was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces
Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Robert P. Zurheide Jr., 20, of Tucson, Ariz., died April 12
from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/14/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Noah L. Boye, 21, of Grand Island, Neb., died April 13 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Allen J. Vandayburg, 20, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Apr. 9, in Barez,
Iraq when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle. Vandayburg was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,
Vilseck, Germany.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Toby W. Mallet, 26, of Kaplan, La., died April 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his patrol vehicle. Mallet
was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nathan P. Brown, 21, of South Glens Falls, N.Y., died April 11 in
Samarra, Iraq, when his patrol was ambushed. Brown was assigned to the
Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry, 1st Armored
Division, Glens Falls, N.Y.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Gregory R. Goodrich, 37, of Bartonville, Ill., died April 9 in Iraq
when his convoy came under attack by individuals using rocket-propelled
grenades and small arms fire. Goodrich was assigned to the Army Reserve’s
724th Transportation Company, Bartonville, Ill.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 11 in Baghdad, Iraq when their
helicopter was shot down. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army’s
1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood,
Texas. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Wesley C. Fortenberry, 38, of Woodville, Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer Lawrence S. Colton, 32, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Daniel R. Amaya, 22, of Odessa, Texas.
Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray, 19, of Patoka, Ill.
Both Marines died April 11 from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/13/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Phillip E. Frank, 20, of Elk Grove, Ill., died April 8 from
hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifes Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Oscar Jimenez, 34, of San Diego, Calif., died April 11 due to
enemy fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
at Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Pfc. George D. Torres, 23, of Long Beach, Calif., died April 11 due to
enemy fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/12/2004 DoD Announces Army Soldiers as Wherabouts-Unknown
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of two soldiers
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) who were supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were unaccounted for since April
9 when their convoy came under attack by individuals using rocket-propelled
grenades and small arms fire. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army
Reserve’s 724th Transportation Company, Bartonville, Ill. Reported
as DUSTWUN are:
Sgt. Elmer C. Krause, 40, of Greensboro, N.C.
Pfc. Keith M. Maupin, 20, of Batavia, Ohio.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Peter G. Enos, 24, of South Dartmouth, Mass., died April 9 in Bayji,
Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his patrol vehicle. Enos
was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, in Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Justin W. Johnson, 22, of Rome, Ga., died April 10 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his patrol vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Johnson was
assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Adolfo C. Carballo, 20, of Houston, Texas, died April 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when shrapnel struck him. Carballo was assigned to the Army’s
1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michelle M. Witmer, 20, of New Berlin, Wis., died April 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when she became involved in an improvised explosive device and small
arms attack. Witmer was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 32nd
Military Police Company, Milwaukee, Wis.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Don S. McMahan, 31, of Nashville, Tenn., died April 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when individuals using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms
fire attacked his convoy. McMahan was assigned to the 1st Battalion, A
94th Field Artillery, 1st Armored Division, in Baumholder, Germany.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Eric A. Ayon, 26, of Arleta, Calif., died April 9 from hostile fire
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
Pfc. Chance R. Phelps, 19, of Clifton, Colo., died April 9 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 11th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. John T. Sims Jr., 21, of Alexander City, Ala., died April 10
from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/12/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Airman 1st Class Antoine J. Holt, 20, of Kennesaw, Ga., died April 10
as a result of injuries sustained when his tent was hit by a mortar round
at Balad Air Field, Iraq. He was assigned to the 603rd Air Control Squadron,
Aviano Air Base, Italy.
04/11/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Michael R. Speer, 24, of Davenport, Iowa, died April 9 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd
Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
04/11/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Elias Torrez III, 21, of Veribest, Texas, died April 9 from
hostile fire in Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/11/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Matthew E. Matula, 20, of Spicewood, Texas, died April 9 from hostile
fire in Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Felix M. Delgreco, 22, of Simsbury, Conn., died April 9, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive devise and small arms fire struck his
mounted patrol. Sgt. Delgreco was assigned the Army National Guard’s
1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, New Haven, Conn.
04/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Levi T Angell, 20, of Saint Louis, Minn., died April 8 due
to injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He
was assigned to Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support
Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Joshua M. Palmer, 25, of Banning, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Michael B. Wafford, 20, of Spring, Texas.
Both died April 8 due to injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Cpl. Nicholas J. Dieruf, 21, of Versailles, Ky., died April 8 due to injuries
received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Christopher B Wasser, 21, of Ottawa, Kan., died April 8 due
to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. William M. Harrell, 30, of Placentia, Calif., died April 8
due to injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/10/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher D. Mabry, 19, of Chunky, Miss., died April 7 due to injuries
received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jonathan R. Kephart, 21, of Oil City, Penn., died April 9, in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when his patrol was ambushed near Baghdad
on April 8. Spc. Kephart was assigned to the Army’s 230th Military
Police Company, from Kaiserslautern, Germany.
04/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Isaac Michael Nieves, 20, of Unadilla, N.Y., died April 8, in Bani
Saad, Iraq, when individuals using an improvised explosive devise and
small arms fire attacked his combat patrol. Spc. Nieves was assigned to
the Army’s 82nd Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, Bamberg,
Germany.
04/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Lee D. Todacheene, 29, of Farmington, N.M., died April 6, in Balad,
Iraq, when mortar fire hit his guard post. Todacheene was assigned to
the Army’s 1st Battalion, 77th Armored Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,
Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/09/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Fernando A. Mendezaceves, 27, of Ponce, Puerto
Rico, was killed April 6 in Iraq while conducting combat operations in
the Al Anbar Province. Mendezaceves was assigned to the Naval Medical
Center San Diego, First Marine Division Detachment, San Diego.
04/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class William W. Labadie Jr., 45, of Bauxite, Ark., died April
7, in Baghdad, Iraq, when his camp was attacked by individuals using rockets
and small arms fire. Labadie was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
Troop E(-), 151st Cavalry Squadron, 39th Infantry Brigade, 1st Cavalry
Division, from Marianna, Ark.
04/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Marvin L. Miller, 38, of Dunn, N.C., died April 7, in Balad,
Iraq, when he was shot while on traffic control duty. Miller was assigned
to the Army’s 1st Squadron, 4th U.S. Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division,
Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Brent L. Morel, 27, of Martin, Tenn., died April 7 from hostile
fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Reconnaissance
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
04/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. John T. Wroblewski, 25, of Oak Ridge, N.J., died April 6 due to
injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Scott Q. Larson Jr., 22, of Houston, Texas, died April 5, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when his convoy was ambushed. Larson was assigned
to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st
Armor Division, Ray Barracks, Friedberg, Germany.
04/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. George S. Rentschler, 31, of Louisville, Ky., died, April 7,
in Baghdad, Iraq, when his military vehicle was hit with a rocket-propelled
grenade. Rentschler was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 35th
Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
04/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Shane L. Goldman, 20, of Orange, Texas, died April 5 due to
injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/08/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Tyanna S. Felder, 22, of Bridgeport, Conn., died April 7, in Balad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained on April 4 in Mosul when her convoy vehicle
was hit with an improvised explosive device. Felder was assigned to the
Army’s 296th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/08/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Marcus M. Cherry, 18, of Imperial, Calif.
Pfc. Benjamin R. Carman, 20, of Jefferson, Iowa.
Both died April 6, due to hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They
were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Crowley, 18, of San Ramon, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Allan K. Walker, 28, of Lancaster, Calif.
Both died April 6, due to hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They
were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher R. Cobb, 19, of Bradenton, Fla.
Pfc. Ryan M. Jerabek, 18, of Oneida, Wis.
Pfc. Moises A. Langhorst, 19, of Moose Lake, Minn.
Lance Cpl. Travis J. Layfield, 19, of Fremont, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Anthony P. Roberts, 18, of Bear, Del.
Pfc. Langhorst died April 5; all others died April 6. All died due to
hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion,
4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Deryk L. Hallal, 24, of Indianapolis, Ind., died April 6, due to
hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Pfc. Christopher Ramos, 26, of Albuquerque, N.M.
Cpl. Jesse L. Thiry, 23, of Casco, Wis.
Both Marines died April 5, due to injuries received from hostile fire
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of eight soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on April 4, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when their units were attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and
small arms fire. Eight soldiers were assigned to two units at Fort Hood,
Texas, while one soldier was assigned in Germany. Killed were:
Sgt. Michael W. Mitchell, 25, of Porterville, Calif., from the Army’s
2nd Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division,
Ray Barracks, Friedberg, Germany.
Soldiers killed from the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas were:
Sgt. Yihjyh L. Chen, 31, of Saipan, Marianas Protectorate.
Spc. Robert R. Arsiaga, 25, of San Antonio, Texas.
Spc. Stephen D. Hiller, 25, of Opelika, Ala.
Spc. Ahmed A. Cason, 24, of McCalla, Ala.
Spc. Israel Garza, 25, of Lubbock, Texas.
Soldiers killed from the Army’s 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas were:
Cpl. Forest J. Jostes, 22, of Albion, Ill.
Spc. Casey Sheehan, 24, of Vacaville, Calif.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Gerardo Moreno, 23, of Terrell, Texas, died April 6, in Ashula, Iraq,
when individuals who fired a rocket-propelled-grenade attacked his unit.
Moreno was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David M. McKeever, 25, of Buffalo, N.Y., died April 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when individuals using a rocket-propelled-grenade ambushed his unit.
Spc. McKeever was assigned to the Army’s 1st Brigade, 1st Armored
Division, Giessen, Germany.
04/07/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Matthew K. Serio, 21, of North Providence, R.I., died April
5, due to injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/06/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Tyler R. Fey, 22, of Eden Prarie, Minn., died April 4 due to injuries
received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. John D. Amos, II, 22, of Valparaiso, Ind., died April 4, in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit his military vehicle. Pfc.
Amos was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment,
25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
04/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Philip G. Rogers, 23, of Gresham, Ore., died April 4, in Mosul, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device hit his military vehicle. Spc. Rogers
was assigned to the Army’s 3rd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a U.S. Department
of the Army civilian who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Emad Mikha, 44, of Sterling Heights, Mich., died April 3, in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq. At this time, the cause of his death is unknown.
CORRECTION: On April 5, the Department of Defense incorrectly identified
Emad Mikha, 44, of Sterling Heights, Mich., who died April 3, in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, as a Department of the Army civilian employee. Subsequent investigation
determined that Mikha was a contractor employee.
04/05/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Aric J. Barr, 22, of Allegheny, Pa, died April 4, due to injuries
received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Pfc. Geoffery S. Morris, 19, of Gurnee, Ill, died April 4, due to injuries
received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. William R. Strange, 19, of Adrian, Ga., died April 2, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated where he was setting
up an observation point. Pfc. Strange was assigned to the Army’s
91st Engineer battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/02/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Dustin M. Sekula, 18, of Edinburg, Texas, died April 1, due to injuries
sustained from enemy fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on March 31, in Habbaniyah, Iraq, when
an improvised explosive device hit their armored personnel carrier. All
of the soldiers were assigned to the Army’s 1st Engineer Battalion,
1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. Killed were:
1st Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler, 25, of Abilene, Texas.
Spc. Sean R. Mitchell, 24, of Youngsville, Pa.
Spc. Michael G. Karr Jr., 23, of San Antonio, Texas.
Pfc. Cleston C. Raney, 20, of Rupert, Idaho.
Pvt. Brandon L. Davis, 20, of Cumberland, Md.
04/01/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Richard L. Ferguson, 45, of Conway, N.H., died March 30, in
Somara, Iraq, when the military vehicle he was riding in rolled over.
Ferguson was assigned to the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group, Fort
Carson, Colo.
03/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremiah J. Holmes, 27, of North Berwick, Maine, died March 29, near
Balad, Iraq, when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device and fell
from a bridge. Holmes was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
744th Transportation Company, Hillsboro, N.H.
03/31/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. William J. Wiscowiche, 20, of Victorville, Calif., died March
30, due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
03/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Sean M. Schneider, 22, of Janesville, Wis., died March 29 as the
result of a vehicle accident near Baghdad. Pfc. Schneider was assigned
to the 115th Forward Support Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
03/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Jallah Jr., 49, of Fayetteville, N.C., died due
to a non-combat cause on March 28, in Walter Reed Army Medical Center,
Washington, D.C. He was medically evacuated from Afghanistan to Washington,
D.C. via Landstuhl on Feb. 16. Jallah was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division
(Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
03/29/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Leroy Sandoval Jr., 21, of Houston, Texas, died March 26, due to
hostile fire in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Master Sgt. Timothy Toney, 37, of Manhattan, N.Y., died March 27, due
to a non-combat related incident at Camp Wolverine, Kuwait. He was assigned
to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
03/28/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SSgt. Wentz Jerome Henry Shanaberger III, 33, of Naples, Fla., died March
24 in Iraq when he was investigating a suspicious vehicle and came under
attack by individuals using small arms and an improvised explosive device
(IED). SSgt. Shanaberger was assigned to the Army’s 21st Military
Police Company, 16th Military Police Brigade, XVIIIth Airborne Corps,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
03/26/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
LCpl. James A. Casper, 20, of Coolidge, Texas, died March 25 due to a
non-combat related incident at Al Asad, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
03/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Adam D. Froehlich, 21, of Pine Hill, N. J., died March 25 in Baqubah,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when his patrol came under an IED attack.
Spc. Froehlich was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery,
from Warner Barracks, Bamberg, Germany.
03/26/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
LCpl. Jeffrey C. Burgess, 20, of Plymouth, Mass., died March 25, due to
enemy action near Al Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support
Squadron 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
03/24/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Clint Richard Matthews, 31, of Bedford, Pa., died March 19, in Baji,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle went over
a 60-foot embankment and flipped over on March 17. He was assigned to
the Army's 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, from Schweinfurt, Germany.
Pfc. Bruce Miller, Jr., 23, of Orange, N.J., died March 22, in Mosul,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the 2nd Infantry
Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division from Fort Lewis,
Wash.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Dang, 20, of Foster City, Calif., died March 22,
due to hostile fire near Ar Ramady, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Combat
Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher E. Hudson, 21, of Carmel, Ind., died March 21 in Baghdad,
Iraq when his military vehicle was hit with an Improvised Explosive Device.
Hudson was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 12th Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Fort Hood, Texas.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason C. Ludlam, 22, of Arlington, Texas, died March 19 in Ba’qubah,
Iraq, when he was electrocuted while laying telephone wires. Ludlam was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division,
based in Vilseck, Germany.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on March 20, in Fallujah, Iraq, when
their living area came under a rocket attack. Killed were:
Maj. Mark D. Taylor, 41, of Stockton, Calif., was assigned to the 782nd
Main Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Spc. Matthew J. Sandri, 24, of Shamokin, Penn., was assigned to the 82nd
Forward Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division also based at Fort Bragg,
N.C.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Dustin L. Kreider, 19, of Riverton, Kan., died March 21 near Samarra,
Iraq during a unit weapon test-firing incident. Kreider was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, based
in Schweinfurt, Germany.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Michael W. Vega, 41, of Lathrop, Calif., died March 20 at Walter
Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington, D.C., from injuries sustained
when his military vehicle rolled over in Diwaniyah, Iraq, on March 11.
Vega was assigned to the 223rd Military Intelligence Company, 223rd Military
Intelligence Battalion, Army National Guard, based in Sacramento, Calif.
03/22/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. David M. Vicente, 25, of Methuen, Mass., died March 19, due to enemy
action near Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
03/21/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spec. Doron Chan, 20, of Highland, New York, died March 18, near Balad,
Iraq, when his convoy vehicle was cut off by a civilian vehicle. The military
vehicle swerved, crossed into oncoming traffic, and flipped over. Chan
was assigned to the Army Reserve's 411th Engineer Brigade, New Windsor,
New York.
03/19/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Andrew D. Brownfield, 24, of Summit, Ohio, died March 18, due to
wounds received from an enemy mortar attack at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.
He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, Marine Wing Support
Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
03/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on March 18, in Dehrawood, Afghanistan,
when their team came under small arms fire while clearing a village. Both
Soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 10th
Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Anthony S. Lagman, 26, of Yonkers, N.Y.
Sgt. Michael J. Esposito, Jr., 22, of Brentwood, N.Y.
03/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ernest Harold Sutphin, 21, of Parkersburg, W.Va., died March 18 in
Landstuhl, Germany, from injuries sustained in a vehicle incident in Kirkuk,
Iraq, on March 11. Pfc. Sutphin was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 11th
Field Artillery, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
03/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Ivory L. Phipps, 44, of Chicago, Ill., died March 17, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained from a mortar attack. Phipps was assigned
to the 1544th Transportation Company, Illinois Army National Guard, Paris,
Ill.
03/19/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death on March 18 of two
Marines as a result of enemy action in Al Qaim, Iraq. They were supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brandon C. Smith, 20, of Washington, Ark.
Pfc. Ricky A. Morris Jr., 20, of Lubbock, Texas.
Both Marines were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
03/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Tracy L. Laramore, 30, of Okaloosa, Fla., died March 17, in Baji,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle went over
an embankment and flipped over in the river. Spc. Laramore was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, Schweinfurt, Germany.
03/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Thomas R. Thigpen, Sr., 52, of Augusta, Ga., died March 16,
in Camp Virginia, Kuwait (north of Kuwait City), of non-combat related
injuries. Master Sgt. Thigpen was assigned to the Army National Guard,
151st Signal Battalion, from Greenville, S.C.
03/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William J. Normandy, 42, of Augusta, Ga., died March 15, in Camp
Virginia, Iraq (north of Kuwait City), of non-combat related injuries.
Sgt. Normandy was assigned to the Army National Guard, 1st Battalion,
86th Field Artillery, from Montpelier, Vt.
03/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
First Lieutenant Michael R. Adams, 24, of Seattle, Wash., died March 16,
in Al Asad, Iraq, when the barrel of the .50 caliber weapon mounted on
his tank struck him. Lt. Adams was a member of the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
03/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on March 13, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck their military vehicle.
All three soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Infantry
Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Clint D. Ferrin, 31, of Picayune, Miss.
Sgt. Daniel J. Londono, 22, of Boston, Mass.
Pfc. Joel K. Brattain, 21, of Santa Anna, Calif.
03/15/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jocelyn L. Carrasquillo, 28, of Wrightsville Beach, N.C., died March
13, on the main supply route in Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
hit his vehicle. Spc. Carrasquillo was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
120th Infantry Regiment, Army National Guard, from Wilmington, N.C.
03/14/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. John F. Kurth, 31, of Wis., died March 13 in Tikrit, Iraq, when
his patrol encountered an improvised explosive device. Kurth was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, based in Schweinfurt, Germany.
The incident is under investigation.
Spc. Jason C. Ford, 21, of Bowie, Md., died March 13 in Tikrit, Iraq,
when his patrol encountered an improvised explosive device. Spc. Ford
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, based in Schweinfurt,
Germany.
03/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joe L. Dunigan Jr., 37, of Belton, Texas, died Mar. 11, in
Fallujah, Iraq, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device.
Dunigan was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Brigade, 1st
Infantry Division, based at Fort Riley, Kan. The incident is under investigation.
Spc. Christopher K. Hill, 26, of Ventura, Calif., died Mar. 11, in Fallujah,
Iraq, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device. Hill
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry
Division, based at Fort Riley, Kan. The incident is under investigation.
03/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Department
of the Army civilians who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The
civilians who were both assigned to the Coalition Provisional Authority,
based in Arlington, Va., died March 9 in Al-Hillah, Iraq. Killed were:
Fern L. Holland, 33, (home of record not available).
Robert J. Zangas, 44, of Prince William County, Va.
03/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Bert. E. Hoyer, 23, of Ellsworth, Wis., died March 10, in Baqubah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit his convoy. Hoyer was assigned
to the 625th Engineer Company, U.S. Army Reserve, Ellsworth, Wis.
03/11/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Edward W. Brabazon, 20, of Philadelphia, Pa., died March 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of a non-hostile gunshot wound. Brabazon was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
03/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Richard S. Gottfried, 42, of Lake Ozark, Mo., died March
9 in Tampa, Iraq, when struck by an improvised explosive device. Sgt.
1st Class Gottfried was assigned to the 1st Division Support Command,
1st Infantry Division, Kitzengen, Germany.
03/09/2004 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Matthew G. Milczark, 18, of Kettle River, Minn., died March 8 due
to a non-combat related incident at Camp Victory, Kuwait. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
03/09/2004 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael J. Gray, 32, of Richmond, Va., was killed
in an automobile accident March 5 in Kuwait. Gray was traveling to Kuwait
Navy Base when his vehicle was struck from the rear by a civilian vehicle.
Gray was assigned to Navy Detachment Kuwait Navy Base.
03/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Gussie M. Jones, 41, of Louisiana, died March 7 in Baghdad, Iraq,
as a result of a non-combat cause. As medical surgical nurse in support
of area operations, Jones was assigned to the 31st Combat Support Hospital,
Fort Bliss, Texas.
03/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael R. Woodliff, 22, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died March 2 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck his convoy.
Woodliff was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st
Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armor Division, Friedberg, Germany.
02/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Feb. 25 in Habbinayah, Iraq, when
the OH-58 helicopter in which they were flying crashed. Both soldiers
were assigned to the 4th Squadron, Outlaw Troop, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Stephen M. Wells, 29, of Massachusetts.
Chief Warrant Officer Matthew C. Laskowski, 32, of Phoenix, Ariz.
02/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. David E. Hall, 21, of Uniontown, Kan., died Feb. 25 in Kabul, Afghanistan,
in a non-hostile accident. Hall was assigned to 805th Military Police
Company, 16th Military Police Brigade, U.S. Army Reserve, Raleigh, N.C.
02/23/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Henry A. Bacon, 45, of Wagram, N.C., died Feb. 20 in Ad
Dujayl, Iraq, when he was struck by a recovery vehicle while he was assisting
a disabled vehicle. Bacon was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters
Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 4th Aviation Brigade,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/20/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the Feb. 19 death in Khalidiyah,
Iraq, of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They
died of injuries sustained from small arms fire and an improvised explosive
device attack. Killed were:
2nd Lt. Jeffrey C. Graham, 24, of Elizabethtown, Ky.
Spc. Roger G. Ling, 20, of Douglaston, N.Y.
Both soldiers were assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, Fort Riley, Kan.
02/18/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher M. Taylor, 25, of Daphne, Ala., died Feb. 16 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck his convoy. Taylor was
assigned to the 1165th Military Police Company, Army National Guard, Fairhope,
Ala. His unit was attached to the 18th Military Police Brigade operating
in theater.
02/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael M. Merila, 23, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., died Feb. 16 in Talifar,
Iraq, when his convoy was hit by an improvised explosive device. Merila
was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron,
14th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
02/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Pfc. Nichole M. Frye, 19, of Lena, Wis., died Feb. 16 in Baqubah, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device struck her convoy. Frye was assigned
to Company A, 415th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Kalamazoo,
Mich.
02/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announces today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Nicholes D. Golding, 24, of Addison, Maine, died Feb. 13 in Ghanzni,
Afghanistan, as a result of an AT-46 (anti-tank) mine explosion. Golding
was assigned to Company C, 2/87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y.
02/17/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
1st Lt. Adam G. Mooney, 28, of Cambridge, Md., from duty status whereabouts
unknown to a non-hostile casualty. Mooney was listed as duty status unknown
on Jan. 25 in Mosul, Iraq, when his helicopter went down in the Tigris
River during a search for a missing soldier. On Feb. 14, his remains were
recovered. Mooney was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Aviation (Fort
Drum), however, in support of mission requirements, he was attached to
3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Spc. Eric U. Ramirez, 31, of San Diego, Calif. died Feb. 12 in Abu Gireb,
Iraq, when he was attacked by small arms fire, a rocket propelled grenade
and an improvised explosive device. Ramirez was assigned to the 670th
Military Police Company, Army National Guard, National City, Calif.
Pvt. Bryan N. Spry, 19, of Chestertown, Md., died Feb. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his vehicle rolled into a water-filled ditch. Spry was assigned
to Company A, 2-504th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the Feb. 11 deaths of two soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. An improvised explosive device
struck the soldiers while they were on a mounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq.
Killed are:
Sgt. Patrick S. Tainsh, 33, of Oceanside, Calif.
Pfc. William C. Ramirez, 19, of Portland, Ore.
Both soldiers were assigned to Troop E, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
02/11/2004 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
Master Sgt. Jude C. Mariano, 39, of Vallejo, Calif., died Feb. 10 in Doha,
Qatar. He died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Mariano
was assigned to the 615th Air Mobility Operations Squadron, Travis Air
Force Base, Calif.
02/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the Feb. 9 death of two soldiers
in Sinjar, Iraq, who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom when a collection
of unexploded ordinance, rocket-propelled grenades and mortar rounds detonated
while being moved to a demolition point. Killed were:
Sgt. Thomas D. Robbins, 27, Schenectady, N.Y. Robbins was assigned to
Troop A, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment (Stryker), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Sgt. Elijah Tai Wah Wong, 42, of Mesa, Ariz. Wong was assigned to the
363rd Explosive Ordnance Company, Army National Guard, Casa Grande, Ariz.
02/10/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the recovery of remains of a
soldier who was supporting Operation Iraq Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher Bunda, 29, of Washington, was originally listed
as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) when his boat capsized during
a river patrol on the Tigris River on Jan. 25. His remains were recovered
today. Staff Sgt. Bunda was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry,
based at Fort Lewis, Wash.
02/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Richard P. Ramey, 27, of Canton, Ohio, died Feb. 8 in Mahmudiyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated. Ramey was assigned
to the 703rd Ordinance Company, Fort Knox, Ky., and he was supporting
the 82nd Airborne Division.
02/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua L. Knowles, 23, of Sheffield, Iowa, died Feb. 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when he was hit by a mortar round at a Baghdad International Airport
checkpoint. Knowles was assigned to the 1133rd Transportation Company,
Army National Guard, Mason City, Iowa.
02/06/2004 DoD Identifies Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today that the following servicemembers
died while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation
Iraqi Freedom (OIF). During a recent examination of Army, Navy, Air Force
and Marine Corps records, it was determined that these deaths had not
been identified and announced as OEF/OIF casualties. This updates the
record and honors those who gave their lives in the Global War on Terrorism.
Operation Enduring Freedom
Marine Corps Pfc. James R. Dillon Jr., 19, of Grove City, Pa., died March
13, 2003, in Kuwait. Dillon died of a non-combat related injury. He was
assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Profitt, 23, of Charlestown, Ind.,
died March 17, 2003, while in the Red Sea. Profitt died of a non-combat
related injury. He was assigned to the USS Deyo, home ported in Norfolk,
Va.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Darrell Jones, 22, of Wellston, Ohio, died
Oct. 8, 2003, in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. Jones died of non-combat
related injuries. He was assigned to the USS Higgins, home ported in San
Diego, Calif.
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Army Spc. Tamarra J. Ramos, 24, of Quakertown, Pa., died Oct. 1, 2003,
at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), Washington D.C. Ramos died
of non-combat related injuries. She was assigned to the 3rd Armor Medical
Company, Medical Troop Regimental Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
Army Sgt. Linda C. Jimenez, 39, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Nov. 8, 2003,
at WRAMC. On Oct. 31, 2003, Jimenez fell and was injured. She was taken
to the 28th Combat Support Hospital and later evacuated to Landstuhl Army
Regional Medical Center. Subsequently, she was moved to WRAMC where she
later died. Jimenez was assigned to the 2nd Squadron Combat Support Aviation
(Maintenance), 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class David Sisung, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz., died
June 6, 2003, while in the Persian Gulf. Sinsung died of a non-combat
related injury. He was assigned to the USS Nimitz, home ported in San
Diego, Calif.
Air Force Master Sgt. David A. Scott, 51, of Union, Ohio, died as a result
of a non-hostile cause on July 20, 2003, in Doha, Qatar. He was assigned
to the 445th Communications Flight, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Other Correction
The examination also disclosed that the announcement of the death of Army
Pfc. Kristian E. Parker (http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2003/nr20031001-0497.html)
was incorrectly characterized at the time as an Operation Iraqi Freedom-related
death. Parker was serving as part of Operation Enduring Freedom when he
died.
02/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Seth J. Dvorin, 24, of New Jersey, died Feb. 3 in Iskandariyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded while he was
conducting counter-IED operations along a supply route. Dvorin was assigned
to Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, based
at Fort Drum, N.Y.
02/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Armando Soriano, 20, of Houston, Texas, died on Feb. 1 in Haditha,
Iraq. Soriano was traveling in a two-vehicle convoy on a supply route
when weather conditions caused his vehicle to slide off the road and roll
over. He died as a result of his injuries. Soriano was assigned to the
howitzer battery, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson,
Colo. The unit is currently attached to the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
02/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Benjamin L. Gilman, 28, of Meriden, Conn., was designated duty status
unknown on Jan. 29 in Ghazni, Afghanistan, when a weapons cache prematurely
exploded. On Feb. 2, his remains were recovered. Gilman was assigned to
41st Engineer Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
02/03/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Roger C. Turner Jr., 37, of Parkersburg, W.Va., died Feb. 1
in Anaconda, Iraq. Turner was in his sleeping quarters when the logistical
support area came under mortar attack. He died as a result of his injuries.
Turner was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron,
10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/02/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom when their vehicle was hit
on Jan. 31 by an improvised explosive device during convoy operations
in Kirkuk, Iraq. Killed were:
Sgt. Eliu A. Miersandoval, 27, of San Clemente, Calif.
Cpl. Juan C. Cabralbanuelos, 25, of Emporia, Kan.
Pfc. Holly J. McGeogh, 19, of Taylor, Mich.
The soldiers were assigned to Company A, 4th Forward Support Battalion,
4th Infantry Division (Mech), Fort Hood, Texas.
01/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of seven soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom on Jan. 29, 2004, west
of Ghazni, Afghanistan. The seven soldiers and an additional soldier,
whose status is currently being listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown,
were working around a weapons cache when there was an explosion. Three
other soldiers and an interpreter were injured and evacuated to the 452nd
Combat Support Hospital at Bagram Air Base. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Shawn M. Clemens, 28, of Allegany, N.Y. Clemens was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort
Drum, N.Y.
Spc. Robert J. Cook, 24, of Sun Prairie, Wis. Cook was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort
Drum, N.Y.
Spc. Adam G. Kinser, 21, of Sacramento, Calif. Kinser was assigned to
the 304th Psychological Operations Company, U.S. Army Reserve, Sacramento,
Calif.
Sgt. 1st Class Curtis Mancini, 43, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mancini was
assigned to the 486th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Broken
Arrow, Okla.
Staff Sgt. James D. Mowris, 37, of Aurora, Miss. Mowris was assigned to
the 805th Military Police Company, U.S. Army Reserve, based in Raleigh,
N.C.
Spc. Justin A. Scott, 22, of Bellevue, Ky. Scott was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum, N.Y.
Sgt. Danton K. Seitsinger, 29, of Oklahoma City, Okla. Seitsinger was
assigned to the 486th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Broken
Arrow, Okla.
The following Soldier is listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown:
Sgt. Benjamin L. Gilman, 28, of Meriden, Conn. Gilman was assigned to
the 41st Engineer Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum,
N.Y.
01/31/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Luis A. Moreno, 19, of Bronx, N.Y., died on Jan. 29, 2004, at the
Lakenheath Medical Treatment Facility, United Kingdom. Moreno was shot
on Jan. 23 while he was guarding a gas station in Baghdad, Iraq. He later
died of his injuries. Moreno was assigned to Battery A, 4th Battalion,
1st Field Artillery, Fort Riley, Kan.
01/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Sean G. Landrus, 31, of Thompson, Ohio, died on Jan. 29 at
the 28th Combat Support Hospital in Iraq. He died as a result of injuries
sustained on Jan. 27th when a roadside improvised explosive device (IED)
exploded in Khalidiyah, Iraq. Landrus was assigned to Company B, 1st Engineer
Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (Mech), Fort
Riley, Kan.
01/30/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the status of
Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Dorff, 32, of Minnesota from duty status
whereabouts unknown to killed in action. Dorff’s helicopter went
down in the Tigris River during a search on Jan. 25 after four soldiers’
watercraft capsized. On Jan. 29, his remains were recovered. Dorff was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Aviation (Fort Drum); however, in
support of mission requirements, he was attached to the 3rd Squadron,
17th Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
01/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The three Combined Joint
Task Force Seven soldiers were killed in an improvised explosive device
attack on Jan. 27 near Iskandariyah. Killed were:
2nd Lt. Luke S. James, 24, of Oklahoma.
Staff Sgt. Lester O. Kinney II, 27, of Zanesville, Ohio.
Kinney and Luke were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 505th Infantry, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
Sgt. Cory R. Mracek, 26, of Hay Springs, Neb.
Mracek was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
01/29/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Three Task Force “All
American” soldiers were killed on Jan. 27 in an improvised explosive
device attack in Khalidiyah, just east of Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Killed were:
Capt. Matthew J. August, 28, of Rhode Island.
Sgt. 1st Class James T. Hoffman, 41, of Whitesburg, Ky.
Sgt. Travis A. Moothart, 23, of Brownsville, Ore.
The three soldiers were assigned to Company B, 1st Engineer Battalion,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (Mech), Fort Riley, Kan.
01/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of three soldiers
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) who were supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers under the operational control of
the 101st Airborne Division were involved in two incidents in Mosul, on
Sunday, Jan. 25. During a river patrol with local police, four soldiers
fell into the Tigris River after their watercraft capsized. Two OH-58
Kiowa Warrior helicopters conducted a search, and one of the search helicopters
crashed into the river. Reported as DUSTWUN are:
Staff Sgt. Christopher Bunda, 29, of Washington State.
On Jan. 25 Bunda's boat capsized during a river patrol on the Tigris River.
He is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry, Fort Lewis, Wash.
1st Lt. Adam G. Mooney, 28, of Cambridge, Maryland.
Chief Warrant Officer Patrick D. Dorff, 32, of Minnesota.
Mooney and Dorff's helicopter went down in the Tigris River during a search.
They are assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y.
01/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two National Guard
soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Task Force “All
American” soldiers died as a result of their injuries on Jan. 24
after the convoy they were in was attacked with an improvised explosive
device north of Fallujah, Iraq. Killed were:
Sgt. Keith L. Smette, 25, of Fargo, N.D.
Staff Sgt. Kenneth W. Hendrickson, 41, of Bismarck, N.D.
Both soldiers were assigned to 957th Engineer Company, 130th Engineer
Brigade, Bismarck, N.D.
01/27/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Three Task Force "All
American" soldiers were killed when a vehicle-based improvised explosive
device detonated in Khalidiyah, Iraq, Jan. 24. Killed were:
Spc. Jason K. Chappell, 22, of Hemet, Calif.
Spc. William R. Sturges Jr., 24, of Spring Church, Pa.
Sgt. Randy S. Rosenberg, 23, of Berlin, N.H.
The soldiers were assigned to Company B, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, Fort
Hood Texas.
01/26/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ervin Dervishi, 21, Fort Worth, Texas, died Jan. 24 in Baji, Iraq,
during a combat patrol when a rocket-propelled grenade hit the Bradley
Fighting Vehicle in which he was traveling. He was evacuated to the 28th
Combat Support Hospital where he later died. Dervishi was assigned the
Company B, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division,
based at Fort Hood, Texas.
01/25/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) Michael T. Blaise, 29, from Tenn.
Chief Warrant Officer (CW2) Brian D. Hazelgrove, 29, of Fort Rucker, Ala.
On Jan 23 their OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter crashed on its way back
from a combat mission near Mosul in northern Iraq.
Blaise was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Aviation
Brigade based at Fort Campbell, Ky. Hazelgrove was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
17th Cavalry Regiment, 10th Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (Light
Infantry) based at Fort Drum, N.Y.
01/22/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 4th Infantry Division soldiers
were killed in a mortar attack on a forward operating base near Ba'qubah
the evening of Jan. 21. Killed were:
Spc. Gabriel T. Palacios, 22, of Lynn, Mass.
Pfc. James D. Parker, 20, of Bryan, Texas.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 588th Engineer Battalion (Heavy), 4th
Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
01/20/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Kelly L. Hornbeck, 36, of Fort Worth, Texas, died of wounds
Jan. 18 at 28th Combat Support Hospital (CSH) in Iraq. On Jan. 16, Master
Sgt. Hornbeck sustained injuries when an improvised explosive device hit
his vehicle, south of Samarra, Iraq. Hornbeck was initially evacuated
to the 21st CSH and then moved to the 28th CSH for further treatment where
he later died. He was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 10th Special
Forces Group, based at Fort Carson, Colo.
01/20/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Roland L. Castro, 26, of San Antonio, Texas, died Jan. 16,
in Camp Cedar II, Iraq, of a non-hostile gunshot wound. Castro was assigned
to Battery A, 1st Battalion, 12th Field Artillery, based at Fort Sill,
Okla.
01/19/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed
when their Bradley Fighting Vehicle struck an improvised explosive device
(IED) and overturned. Killed were:
Pfc. Cody J. Orr, 21, of Ruskin, Fla. was killed Jan. 17, north of Taji,
Iraq. Orr was one of three soldiers killed while conducting a surveillance
sweep for IEDs north of Baghdad when the attack occurred. Orr was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Larry E. Polley, Jr., of Center, Texas, was killed Jan. 17, north
of Taji, Iraq. Polley was one of three soldiers killed while conducting
a surveillance sweep for IEDs north of Baghdad when the attack occurred.
Polley was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX.
Sgt. Edmond L. Randle, 26, of Miami, Fla., was killed Jan. 17, north of
Taji, Iraq. Randle was one of three soldiers killed while conducting a
surveillance sweep for IEDs north of Baghdad when the attack occurred.
Randle was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX.
01/16/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Keicia M. Hines, 27, of Citrus Heights, Calif., died on Jan. 14 when
she was struck by a vehicle on Mosul Airfield in Mosul, Iraq. Hines was
assigned to the 108th Military Police, Combat Support Co., Fort Bragg,
N.C
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01/13/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ricky L. Crockett, 37, of Broxton, Ga., was killed Jan. 12
in Baghdad, Iraq. He was struck by an improvised explosive device while
on a mounted patrol. Crockett was assigned to Company D, 51st Signal Battalion,
XVIII Airborne Corps, based in Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/12/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Roy A. Wood, 47, of Alva, Fla., was killed on Jan. 9 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Wood was fatally injured when the vehicle he was traveling in near Kabul
hit another vehicle. Wood was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 20th
Special Forces Group (Airborne), Army National Guard based in Starke,
Fla.
01/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jeffrey C. Walker, 33, of Havre de Grace, Md., was killed Jan. 8
in Fallujah, Iraq. Walker was onboard a UH-60 when it crashed while on
a MEDEVAC mission. He was assigned to Company C, 782nd Main Support Battalion,
82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. The names of eight other soldiers
killed in the crash of this UH-60 were released in two previous news releases
earlier today.
01/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jesse D. Mizener, 24, of Auburn, Calif., was killed Jan. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq. Mizener was killed when a mortar round hit the Logistics Base. Mizener
was assigned to the 542nd Maintenance Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion,
593rd Corps Support Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.
01/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were killed when their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed Jan. 8 near
Fallujah, Iraq. The soldiers were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Craig Davis, 37, of Opelousas, La. Davis was assigned to the
603rd Transportation Company, 142nd Corps Support Battalion, Fort Polk,
La.
Chief Warrant Officer Philip A. Johnson, Jr., 31, of Alabama. Johnson
was assigned to the 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Fort Carson,
Colo.
Chief Warrant Officer Ian D. Manuel, 23, of Florida. Manuel was assigned
to the 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Fort Carson, Colo.
Chief Warrant Officer Aaron A. Weaver, 32, of Florida. Weaver was assigned
to C Troop, 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
The names of four other soldiers killed in this crash of this UH-60 were
released previously today. The name of one soldier has not been released
at this time, but will be released when authorized.
01/09/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers
who were killed when their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed Jan. 8 near
Fallujah, Iraq. The soldiers were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Killed were:
Spc. Michael A. Diraimondo, 22, of Simi Valley, Calif. Diraimondo was
assigned to the 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance), based in Fort Carson,
Colo.
Sgt. 1st Class Gregory B. Hicks, 35, of Duff, Tenn. Hicks was assigned
to Company B, 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Nathaniel H. Johnson, 22, of Augusta, Ga. Johnson was assigned to
Company D (Aviation), 82nd Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division Fort
Bragg, N.C.
Spc. Christopher A. Golby, 26, of Johnstown, Penn. Golby was assigned
to the 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance) based in Fort Carson, Colo.
01/06/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Luke P. Frist, 20, of West Lafayette, Ind., died of wounds on Jan.
5 at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Frist was part
of a convoy that was struck with an improvised explosive device in Baghdad,
Iraq. Frist was assigned to the 209th Quartermaster Company, U.S. Army
Reserve, based in Lafayette, Ind.
01/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Eric T. Paliwoda, 28, of Texas, was killed on Jan. 2 in Balad, Iraq.
Paliwoda was in his command post when it came under mortar attack. He
died of injuries sustained in the attack. Paliwoda was assigned to 4th
Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized),
based in Fort Carson, Colo.
01/05/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Dennis A. Corral, 33, of Kearney, Neb., died on Jan. 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq. He was in a convoy going to the Baghdad International Airport when
his vehicle went out of control and rolled over. Corral was assigned to
the 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kan.
01/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Kimberly N. Hampton, 27, of Easley, S.C., was killed on Jan. 2,
2004, in Fallujah, Iraq.Hampton, was the pilot on a Kiowa, OH-58, Observation
Helicopter when it was shot down by enemy ground fire and crashed. Hampton
died as a result of her injuries. Hampton was assigned to 1st Battalion,
82nd Aviation Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/04/2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers were killed on Jan.
2, 2004, in Baghdad, Iraq, when their convoy was ambushed by the enemy
who used an improvised explosive device (IED), small arms fire, and a
rocket-propelled grenade (RPG). Killed were:
Spc. Solomon C. Bangayan, 24, of Jay, Vt.
Spc. Marc S. Seiden, 26, of Brigantine, N.J.
The soldiers were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
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12/31/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. George A. Lutz, II, 25, of Virginia Beach, Va., died in Fallujah,
Iraq, on Dec. 29, when his dismounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces
using small arms fire. Lutz was assigned to the Army's 9th Psychological
Operations Battalion, 4th Psychologial Operations Group, U.S. Army Civil
Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
12/30/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Aaron M. Forbes, 24, of Oak Island, N.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Dec. 28, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations. Forbes was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th
Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
12/29/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Jason D. Hasenauer, 21, of Hilton, N.Y., died near Kandahar, Afghanistan,
on Dec. 28, when his HMMWV accidentally rolled over during patrol operations.
Hasenauer was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
12/29/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casulaty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
1st Sgt. Tobias C. Meister, 30, of Jenks, Okla., died south of Asadabad,
Afghanistan on Dec. 28, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat patrol operations. Meister was assigned to
the Army Reserve's 321st Civil Affairs Brigade, San Antonio, Texas.
12/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Dec. 27, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their dismounted
patrol. Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Spc. Lance S. Sage, 26, of Hempstead , N.Y.
Pvt. Joshua M. Morberg, 20, of Sparks , Nev.
12/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers, who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
They died in Baghdad, Iraq on Dec. 26, when their Apache helicopter collided
with another military aircraft in mid-air and then crashed. Both soldiers
were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, Aviation Brigade,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Richard M. Salter, 44, of Cypress, Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer Isaias E. Santos, 28, of Ancon, Panama.
12/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dane O. Carver, 20, of Freeport, Mich., died in Khalidiyah, Iraq
on Dec. 26, when his HMMWV came under attack by enemy forces using small
arms fire. Carver was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw, Mich.
12/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Dominic R. Coles, 25, of Jesup, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec.
26, when his HMMWV came under attack during combat operations by enemy
forces using small arms fire, rocket-propelled grenades and mortars. Coles
was assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
12/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Anthony O. Cardinal, 20, of Muskegon, Mich., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Dec. 25, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations. Cardinal was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 7th
Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
12/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Sergio Gudino, 22, of Pomona, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec.
25, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A1 tank during
combat operations. Gudino was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
12/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Joseph J. Andres, Jr., 34, of Seven Hills, Ohio, died in Balad,
Iraq, on Dec. 24, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Baqubah, Iraq,
when he was attacked by enemy forces during combat operations. Andres
was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
12/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Dec. 23, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV.
Both soldiers were assigned to the Army Reserve's 351st Civil Affairs
Command, Mountain View, Calif. Killed were:
Sgt. Regina C. Reali, 25, of Freso, Calif.
Spc. Cheyenne C. Willey, 36, of Fremont, Calif.
12/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Myla L. Maravillosa, 24, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, died in Kirkuk, Iraq,
on Dec. 24, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Al Hawijah, Iraq,
when her HMMWV was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades.
Maravillosa was assigned to the Army Reserve's 203rd Military Intelligence
Battalion, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
12/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Dec. 22, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their position
during a dismounted patrol. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division,
Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
1st Lt. Benjamin T. Britt, 24, of Wheeler, Texas.
Spc. William Lopez-Feliciano, 33, of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico.
12/22/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Taji, Iraq on Dec.
20, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during
combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion 15th
Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
Killed were:
1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary, 24, of Dallas, Pa.
Spc. Richard Junior D. Naputi, 24, of Talofofo, Guam.
12/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Johnnie V. Mason, 32, of Rio Vista, Texas, died in Al Mahmudiyah,Iraq
on Dec. 19, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV.
Mason was assigned to the 717th Ordnance Company, 184th Ordnance Battalion,
52nd Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Detachment), Fort Campbell, Ky.
12/21/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Samuel Tapia, 20, of San Benito, Texas, died Dec. 18 from small-arms
fire while conducting combat operations in Ar Ramadi,Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms,Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit
was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
12/20/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Corps Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Adam R. Fales, 21, of Cullman , Ala. , died Dec. 16 from a non-hostile
gunshot wound in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support
Detachment-21, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.
12/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Timothy R. Boyce, 29, of North Salt Lake, Utah, died at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on Dec. 15, of a non-combat
related cause. Boyce was assigned to the Maintenance Troop, Support Squadron,
3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
12/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joseph A. Lucas, 23, of Augusta, Ga., died in Balad, Iraq on Dec.
15, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during
combat operations. Lucas was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
12/16/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class John D. Morton, 31, of Stanton, Ky., died in Shah Wali
Kot, Afghanistan on Dec. 15, when his dismounted patrol came under attack
by enemy forces using small arms fire. Morton was assigned to the 74th
Infantry Detachment (Long Range Surveillance), 173rd Airborne Brigade,
Vicenza, Italy.
12/15/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died inTaji, Iraq, on Dec.
13, where they were conducting combat operations when an improvised explosive
device detonated near their HMMWV. The soldiers were assigned to the Army's
2nd Battalion, 70th Armor, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Riley, Kan. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Michael S. Zyla, 32, of Elgin, Ore.
Sgt. Brian C. Karim, 22, of Talcott, W. Va.
Spc. James C. Kesinger, 32, of Pharr, Texas.
Spc. Peter J. Navarro, 20, of Wildwood, Mo.
12/15/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Michael B. Presley, 21, of Batesville, Miss., died Dec. 14 at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center in Germany of wounds sustained from a suicide,
vehicle-borne improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations
against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq, on Dec. 12. He was assigned to
2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
12/15/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kenneth B. Pospisil, 35, of Andover, Minn., died Dec. 14 from
an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces in the vicinity of Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 8th
Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
12/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Mitchell, 28, of Evansville, Ind., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Dec. 12, when an improvised expolosive device detonated near
his M1A1 Abrams tank during combat operations. Mitchell was assigned to
the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort
Stewart, Ga.
12/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jared W. Kubasak, 25, of Rocky Mount, Va., died in Baghdad, Iraq
on Dec. 12, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2
Bradley Fighting Vehicle during patrol operations. Kubasak was assigned
to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
12/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Lex S. Nelson, 21, of Salt Lake City, Utah, died in Tikrit, Iraq
on Dec. 12, when he fell from a guard tower. Nelson was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
12/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Keith A. Bennett, 32, of Holtwood, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq on Dec. 11, as the result of a suicide, vehicle-borne improvised
explosive device. Bennett was assigned to the Army National Guard's 28th
Military Police Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Johnstown, Pa.
12/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Dec. 10, as a result of enemy small arms fire. Both soldiers were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Travis L. Nelson, 41, of Anniston, Ala.
Sgt. Kenith Casica, 32, of Virginia Beach, Va.
12/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Milton Rivera-Vargas, 55, of Boqueron, Puerto Rico, died in
Kalsu, Iraq, on Dec. 8, from a non-combat related cause while on guard
duty. Rivera-Vargas was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
296th Infantry Regiment, Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico.
12/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Adrian N. Orosco, 26, of Corcoran, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Dec. 9, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his dismounted position during combat operations. Orosco was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.
12/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Julia V. Atkins, 22, of Bossier City, La., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Dec. 10, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her HMMWV
during patrol operations. Atkins was assigned to the 64th Military Police
Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade,
Fort Hood, Texas.
12/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class James S. Moudy, 37, of Newark, Del., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Dec. 11, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations. Moudy was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 71st
Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
12/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Spencer C. Akers, 35, of Traverse City, Mich., died at Brooke Army
Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Dec. 8, of injuries sustained
in Habbaniyah, Iraq, on Nov. 21, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Akers was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw, Mich.
12/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Clarence L. Floyd, Jr., 28, of Newark, N.J., died in Taji, Iraq,
on Dec. 10, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms
fire during combat operations. Floyd was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
12/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Kevin J. Smith, 28, of Brandon, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Dec. 8, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV.
Smith was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
12/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael C. Taylor, 23, of Hockley, Texas, died in Balad, Iraq, on
Dec. 7, when an improvised expolsive device detonated near his Heavy Expanded
Mobility Tactical Truck while his unit was conducting combat operations.
Taylor was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery, 214th
Field Artillery Brigade, III Corps Artillery, Fort Sill, Okla.
12/09/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Corps Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Joseph P. Bier, 22, of Centralia, Wash., died Dec. 7 from an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Bier’s unit was attached to 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
12/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Thomas C. Siekert, 20, of Lovelock, Nev., died in Bayji, Iraq on
Dec. 6, from non-combat related injuries. Siekert was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
12/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brian A. Wright, 19, of Keensburg, Ill., died in Ramadi, Iraq on
Dec. 6, when his HMMWV struck a mine during combat operations. Wright
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 135th Engineer Company, Lawrenceville,
Ill.
12/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jimmy L. Shelton, 21, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., died in Bayji, Iraq
on Dec. 3, when his forward operating base was attacked by enemy forces
using mortars. Shelton was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell,
Ky.
12/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died at Tallil Air Base,
Iraq, on Dec. 2, of injuries sustained earlier that day when their truck
accidentally rolled over. The soldiers were assigned to the Army National
Guard's 148th Forward Support Battalion, 48th Brigade Combat Team, Forsyth,
Ga. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Philip L. Travis, 41, of Snellville, Ga.
Sgt. Philip A. Dodson, Jr., 42, of Forsyth, Ga.
Spc. Marcus S. Futrell, 20, of Macon, Ga.
12/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Dec. 4, when improvised explosive devices detonated near their HMMWV during
convoy operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard’s
1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery, Yankton, S.D. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Richard L. Schild, 40, of Tabor, S.D.
Staff Sgt. Daniel M. Cuka, 27, of Yankton, S.D.
12/05/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. William G. Taylor, 26, of Macon, Ga., died Nov. 30 from small-arms
fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah,
Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
12/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Grzegorz Jakoniuk, 25, of Schiller Park, Ill., died in Taji, Iraq,
on Nov. 30, from non-combat related injuries. Jakoniuk was assigned to
the 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort
Campbell, Ky.
12/03/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 10 Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Daniel J. Clay, 27, of Pensacola, Fla.
Lance Cpl. John M. Holmason, 20, of Suprise, Ariz.
Lance Cpl. David A. Huhn, 24, of Portland, Mich.
Lance Cpl. Adam W. Kaiser, 19, of Naperville, Ill.
Lance Cpl. Robert A. Martinez, 20, of Splendora, Texas
Cpl. Anthony T. McElveen, 20, of Little Falls, Minn.
Lance Cpl. Scott T. Modeen, 24, of Hennepin, Minn.
Lance Cpl. Andrew G. Patten, 19, of Byron, Ill.
Sgt. Andy A. Stevens, 29, of Tomah, Wis.
Lance Cpl. Craig N. Watson, 21, of Union City, Mich.
All 10 Marines died Dec. 1 from an improvised explosive device while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq. All 10 Marines
were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation
Iraqi Freedom, their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force (Forward).
12/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Brent A. Adams, 40, of West View, Pa., died in Ramadi,
Iraq on Dec. 1, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
military five-ton truck during combat operations. Adams was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division,
Washington, Pa.
12/02/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. William D. Richardson, 30, of Houston, Texas, died Nov. 30
of wounds sustained from a non-hostile vehicle accident near Al Taqaddum,
Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron-372, Marine Wing
Support Group-37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During
Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft
Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
12/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Taji, Iraq on Nov.
29, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during
combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 13th
Armor Regiment, Fort Riley, Kan. Killed were:
Sgt. Donald J. Hasse, 28, of Wichita Falls, Texas.
Sgt. Jerry W. Mills Jr., 23, of Arkansas City, Kan.
12/01/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Joshua D. Snyder, 20, of Hampstead, Md., died Nov. 30 of wounds sustained
from small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy
forces in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C
11/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ryan D. Christensen, 22, of Spring Lake Heights, N.J., died at the
Medical University of Charleston in Charleston, S.C., on Nov. 24, of a
non-combat related illness identified in Balad, Iraq, on Nov. 10. Christensen
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
11/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Brett E. Angus, 40, of St. Paul, Minn., died Nov. 26 from
an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces in the vicinity of Camp Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to
Marine Wing Support Squadron-372, Marine Wing Support Group-37, 3rd Marine
Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During
Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft
Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
11/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Eric P. Pearrow, 40, of Peoria, Ill., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Nov. 24, when his M1A2 Abrams tank accidentally rolled over into
a canal. Pearrow was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
11/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq on
Nov. 23, when their unit came under direct fire during combat operations.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Aram J. Bass, 25, of Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Sgt. William B. Meeuwsen, 24, of Kingwood, Texas.
The circumstances of the soldiers' deaths are under investigation as a
potential friendly-fire incident.
11/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Gregory L. Tull, 20, of Pocahontas, Iowa, died in the Al Anbar Province,
Iraq, on Nov. 25, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
vehicle during combat operations. Tull was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1st Battalion, 194th Field Artillery, Storm Lake, Iowa.
11/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Nov. 24, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
causing it to flip into a canal. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army's
170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military
Police Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Steven C. Reynolds, 32, of Jordan, N.Y.
Pfc. Marc A. Delgado, 21, of Lithia, Fla.
11/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Javier A. Villanueva, 25, of Temple, Texas, died in Al Asad, Iraq,
on Nov. 24, of injuries sustained in Hit, Iraq, on Nov. 23, when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations.
Villanueva was assigned to the Army's 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.
11/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Allen J. Knop, 22, of Willowick, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Nov. 23, from non-combat related injuries. Knop was assigned to the Army's
2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
11/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Denis J. Gallardo, 22, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died in Tal Afar,
Iraq, on Nov. 22, from a non-combat related illness. Gallardo was assigned
to the Army's 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson,
Colo.
11/23/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Emory J. Turpin, 23, of Dahlonega, Ga., died Nov.
20 when he drowned in the Seychelles. Turpin was assigned to Naval Mobile
Construction Battalion 74 currently deployed to the Seychelles.
11/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. John W. Dearing, 21, of Hazel Park, Mich., died in Habbaniyah, Iraq
on Nov. 21, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations. Dearing was assigned to the Army National Guard's
1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw, Mich.
11/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Matthew P. Steyart, 21, of Mount Shasta, Calif., died in Shah Wali
Kot, Afghanistan, on Nov. 22, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during patrol operations. Steyart was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Vicenza, Italy.
11/22/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael J. Idanan, 21, of Chula Vista, Calif., died in Bayji, Iraq
on Nov. 19, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations. Idanan was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 33rd
Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell,
Ky.
11/22/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Bayji, Iraq on Nov.
19, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during
combat operations. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th
Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort
Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
1st Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, 23, of Freehold, N.J.
Staff Sgt. Edward Karolasz, 25, of Powder Springs, N.J.
Cpl. Jonathan F. Blair, 21, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Spc. Dominic J. Hinton, 24, of Jacksonville, Texas.
11/22/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Miguel Terrazas, 20, of El Paso, Texas died Nov. 19 from an
improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces in the vicinity of Hadithah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd
Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit
was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
11/22/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Troyer, 21, of Tangent, Ore., died Nov. 19 from wounds
received as a result of small arms fire while conducting combat operations
against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Dominic J. Sacco, 32, of Albany, N.Y., died in Taji, Iraq, on Nov.
20, when his M1A1 Abrams tank was attacked by enemy forces using small
arms fire. Sacco was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 13th Armor
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
11/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Anthony R. C. Yost, 39, of Flint, Mich., died in Mosul, Iraq
on Nov. 19, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his position during combat operations. Yost was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
11/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ivan V. Alarcon, 23, of Jerome, Idaho, died in Tal Afar, Iraq,
on Nov. 17, when his HMMWV accidentally rolled over during combat operations.
Alarcon was assigned to the Army's 473rd Quartermaster Company, Hunter
Army Airfield, Ga.
11/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Christopher M. Alcozer, 21, of DeKalb, Ill., died in Mosul, Iraq,
on Nov. 19, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms
fire and grenades. Alcozer was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry
Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
11/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Luis R. Reyes, 26, of Aurora, Colo., died en route to Ali Al Salem,
Kuwait, on Nov. 18, when the bus in which he was riding rolled over. Reyes
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 947th Engineer Company, Durango,
Colo.
11/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries sustained
in Bayji, Iraq, on Nov. 17, when their HMMWV was involved in a vehicle
accident during convoy operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the
3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
Spc. Vernon R. Widner, 34, of Redlands, Calif., in Tikrit, Iraq, on Nov.
17.
Pfc. Anthony A. Gaunky, 19, of Sparta, Wis., at Landstuhl Regional Medical
Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on Nov. 18.
11/18/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray, 27, of Atwater, Ohio, died Nov. 16 from an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in the vicinity of Hadithah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached
to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
11/17/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines, who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Roger W. Deeds, 24, of Biloxi, Miss.
Lance Cpl. John A. Lucente, 19, of Grass Valley, Calif.
Cpl. Jeffry A. Rogers, 21, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Cpl. Joshua J. Ware, 20, of Apache, Okla.
All four Marines died Nov. 16 while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq. Deeds, Rogers
and Ware all died as a result of enemy small arms fire, while Lucente
died from wounds sustained from an enemy hand grenade. All four Marines
were assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit was attached to 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
11/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries sustained
in Taji, Iraq, on Nov. 15, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV during combat operations. The soldiers were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division,
Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. James E. Estep, 26, of Leesburg, Fla., in Taji, Iraq, on Nov.
15.
Spc. Matthew J. Holley, 21, of San Diego, Calif., in Taji, Iraq, on Nov.
15.
Spc. Alexis Roman-Cruz, 33, of Brandon, Fla., in Balad, Iraq, on Nov.
16.
Pfc. Travis J. Grigg, 24, of Inola, Okla., in Taji, Iraq, on Nov. 15.
11/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Dylan R. Paytas, 20, of Freedom, Pa., died in Baqubah, Iraq, on Nov.
16, from injuries sustained from multiple gunshot wounds. Paytas was assigned
to the 3rd Brigade Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning,
Ga.
11/17/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine, who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Donald R. McGlothlin, 26, of Lebanon, Va., died Nov. 16 from small
arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during
Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion
Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary
Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. His unit was
attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
11/16/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nickolas D. Schiavoni, 26, of Haverhill, Mass., died Nov. 15
from a suicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/16/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class James S. Ochsner, 36, of Waukegan, Ill., died in Orgun-E,
Afghanistan, on Nov. 15, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during a supply distribution mission. Ochsner was assigned
to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
11/16/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. John M. Longoria, 21, of Nixon, Texas, died Nov. 14 of wounds sustained
from small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy
forces during Operation Steel Curtain in New Ubaydi, Iraq.
Maj. Ramon J. Mendoza Jr., 37, of Columbus, Ohio, and Lance Cpl. Christopher
M. McCrackin, 20, of Liverpool, Texas, both died Nov. 14 from an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
during Operation Steel Curtain in New Ubaydi, Iraq.
All three Marines were assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit
was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
11/15/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Daniel F. Swaim, 19, of Yadkinville, N.C., died Nov. 10 of
wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain
in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. David A. Mendez Ruiz, 20, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Lance Cpl.
Scott A. Zubowski, 20, of Manchester, Ind., both died Nov. 12 from an
improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces in Al Amiriyah, Iraq. Both Marines were assigned to 2nd Battalion,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit was
attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
11/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Kirkut, Iraq, on
Nov. 11, when their convoy vehicle was involved in a collision. Both soldiers
were assigned to the 40th Transportation Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion,
593rd Corps Support Group, Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Cpl. Donald E. Fisher II, 21, of Avon, Mass.
Pfc. Antonio Mendezsanchez, 22, of Rincon, Puerto Rico.
11/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Sutherland, 33, of West Deptford, N.J., died in
Al Qadisiyah, Iraq, on Nov. 12, when his Stryker military vehicle accidentally
rolled over. Sutherland was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry
Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
11/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Tyrone L. Chisholm, 27, of Savannah, Ga., died in Tal Afar, Iraq,
on Nov. 11, when multiple improvised explosive devices detonated near
his M1A2 Abrams Tank. Chisholm was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
11/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries sustained
on Nov. 10 in Al Khalidiyah, Iraq, where their M1A1 Abrams tank was attacked
by enemy forces using small arms fire. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Michael C. Parrott, 49, of Timnath, Colo., who died in Balad,
Iraq. Parrott was assigned to the Army National Guard's Joint Forces Headquarters,
Cheyenne, Wyo.
Sgt. Joshua A. Terando, 27, of Morris, Ill., who died in Al Taqaddum,
Iraq. Terando was a Reservist assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Washington, Pa.
11/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe, 35, of Oviedo, Fla., died on Nov. 8 at
Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX from wounds suffered
Oct. 17 in Samarra, Iraq. Cashe was on patrol in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle
when an improvised explosive devise detonated near his vehicle. He was
assigned to 1st Battallion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division,
based in Fort Benning, Ga.
11/10/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeremy P. Tamburello, 19, of Denver, Colo., died Nov. 8 from
wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device while conducting
combat operations just west of Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st
Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/09/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Darrell W. Boatman, 38, of Fayetteville, N.C., died on Nov.
4 at Landstuhl Reginal Medical Center, Germany, from wounds sustained
on Nov. 2 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat
operations in the vicinity of Habbaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to 8th
Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Nov. 7, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
their dismounted patrol. The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Squadron,
3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
1st Lt. Justin S. Smith, 28, of Lansing, Mich.
Staff Sgt. Brian L. Freeman, 27, of Lucedale, Miss.
Spc. Robert C. Pope II, 22, of East Islip, N.Y.
Pfc. Mario A. Reyes, 19, of Las Cruces, N.M.11/08/2005
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Joel E. Cahill, 34, of Norwood, Mass., died in Ad Dawr, Iraq, on
Nov. 6, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV.
Cahill was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
11/08/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Sorensen, 26, of Boca Raton, Fla., died Nov. 6 from
enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations during Operation
Steel Curtain in Husaybah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
11/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class James F. Hayes, 48, of Barstow, Calif., died in Taji, Iraq,
on Nov. 6, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during patrol operations. Hayes was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th
Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
11/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jason A. Fegler, 24, of Virginia Beach, Va., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Nov. 4, during combat operations. Fegler was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
11/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. Thomas A. Wren, 44, of Lorton, Va., died in Tallil, Iraq, on
Nov. 5, when a civilian vehicle pulled in front of his HMMWV causing it
to roll-over. Wren was an Army Reservist assigned to the Multi-National
Security Transition Command-Iraq in Tallil, Iraq.
11/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Darren D. Howe, 21, of Beatrice, Neb., died at Brooke Army Medical
Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Nov. 3, of injuries sustained in Samarra,
Iraq, on Oct. 17, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Howe was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th
Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
11/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Nov. 4, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during convoy operations. The soldiers were assigned to the 26th Forward
Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Killed were:
Capt. James M. Gurbisz, 25, of Eatontown, N.J.
Pfc. Dustin A. Yancey, 22, of Goose Creek, S.C.
11/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Timothy D. Brown, 23, of Cedar Springs, Mich., died in Habbaniyah,
Iraq, on Nov. 4, when a land mine detonated near his HMMWV during combat
operations. Brown was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw, Mich.
11/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Jeffrey P. Toczylowski, 30, of Upper Moreland, Pa., died in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq, on Nov. 3, from injuries sustained during combat operations.
Toczylowski was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group,
Panzer Kaserne, Germany.
11/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel J. Pratt, 48, of Youngstown, Ohio, died in An Nasiriyah,
Iraq, on Nov. 3, from a non-combat related cause. Pratt was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 211th Maintenance Company, Newark, Ohio.
11/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died near Baghdad, Iraq,
on Nov. 2, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV.
The soldiers were assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell,
Ky. Killed were:
Spc. Joshua J. Munger, 22, of Maysville, Mo.
Spc. Benjamin A. Smith, 21, of Hudson, Wis.
Pfc. Tyler R. MacKenzie, 20, of Evans, Colo.
11/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kyle B. Wehrly, 28, of Galesburg, Ill., died in Ashraf, Iraq,
on Nov. 3, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during patrol operations. Wehrly was assigned to the Army National Guard's
2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery, Macomb, Ill.
11/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Mark J. Procopio, 28, of Stowe, Vt., died on Nov. 2, when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in
Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Procopio was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd
Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment, Jericho, Vt.
11/03/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Gerald M. Bloomfield II, 38, of Ypsilanti, Mich.
Capt. Michael D. Martino, 32, of Fairfax, Va.
Both Marines died Nov. 2 when their AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter crashed
while flying in support of security and stabilization operations near
Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Both Marines were with Marine Light-Attack Helicopter
Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom,
their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II MEF (Forward).
11/03/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Allan M. Cundanga Espiritu, 28, of Oxnard, Calif.,
died Nov. 1 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat
operations in the vicinity of Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Espiritu was assigned to
2nd Force Service Support Group (Forward), II Marine Expeditionary Force
(Forward).
11/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dennis J. Ferderer Jr., 20, of New Salem, N.D., died in Ad Duluiyah,
Iraq, on Nov. 2, when enemy forces threw a hand grenade at his HMMWV during
convoy operations. Ferderer was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
11/03/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Daniel A. Tsue, 27, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died Nov. 1 from an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of
Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st
Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Force
Service Support Group, II MEF (Forward).
11/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Balad, Iraq, on
Oct. 31, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during patrol operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army Reserve's
100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, 29th Brigade Combat Team, Barrigada,
Guam. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Wilgene T. Lieto, 28, of Saipan, Marianas Islands of the Pacific.
Spc. Derence W. Jack, 31, of Saipan, Marinas Islands of the Pacific.
11/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Robert C. Oneto-Sikorski, 33, of Bay St. Louis, Miss., died in
Iskandariyah, Iraq, on Oct. 31, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his dismounted patrol. Oneto-Sikorski was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry, Biloxi, Miss.
11/02/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Howard E. Babcock IV, 33, of Houston, Texas, died
in a motorcycle accident on Oct. 13 in Bahrain. Babcock was assigned to
the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station in Bahrain.
11/02/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joel P. Dameron, 27, of Ellabell, Ga., died Oct. 30 from an
improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in the
vicinity of Al Amiriyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 8th Engineer Support
Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Travis W. Nixon, 24, of Saint John, Wash., died from injuries
sustained north of Lwara, Afghanistan, on Oct. 29, when his patrol was
attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades.
Nixon was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
11/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq,
on Oct. 31, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during patrol operations. The Soldiers were assigned to the Army's 2nd
Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Tessar, 36, of Simi Valley, Calif.
Spc. William J. Byler, 23, of Ballinger, Texas.
Pfc. David J. Martin, 21, of Edmond, Okla.
Pvt. Adam R. Johnson, 22, of Clayton, Ohio
11/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew R. Kading, 32, of Madison, Wis., died at Brooke
Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 31, of injuries sustained
near Tikrit, Iraq, on Oct. 19, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his convoy vehicle. Kading was assigned to the Army Reserve's 983rd
Engineer Battalion, Monclova, Ohio.
11/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Oct. 29, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during patrol operations. Both Soldiers were assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Modesto, Calif. Killed
were:
Capt. Raymond D. Hill II 39, of Turlock, Calif.
Sgt. Shaker T. Guy, 23, of Pomona, Calif.
11/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kenny D. Rojas, 21, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., died near Bayji, Iraq,
on Oct. 29, when his unit was conducting a combat patrol and a landmine
exploded near his HMMWV. Rojas was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
10/31/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Col. William W. Wood, 44, of Panama City, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Oct. 27, when he was directing security operations in response to the
detonation of an improvised explosive device. During this response, a
second improvised explosive device detonated near his position. Wood was
a regular Army soldier assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
184th Infantry Regiment, Modesto, Calif.
10/31/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael P. Hodshire, 25, of North Adams, Mich., died Oct. 30 of wounds
sustained from an improvised explosive device during combat operations
near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq on Oct. 29. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
10/31/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Dillon M. Jutras, 20, of Fairfax Station, Va., died in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq, on Oct. 28, from injuries sustained while conducting combat operations.
Jutras was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment,
Fort Benning, Ga.
10/30/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Debra A. Banaszak, 35, of Bloomington, Ill., died at Camp Victory,
Kuwait, on Oct. 28, from noncombat related injuries. Banaszak was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 1035th Maintenance Company, Jefferson Barracks,
Mo.
10/30/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Lewis J. Gentry, 48, of Detroit, Mich., died in Mosul, Iraq,
on Oct. 26, from a noncombat related cause. Gentry was assigned to the
Army's 94th Engineer Battalion, Vilseck, Germany.
10/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Michael J. Mackinnon, 30, of Helena, Mont., died on Oct. 27, in
Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
HMMWV during convoy operations. Mackinnon was assigned to the Army's 4th
Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
10/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Rustamiyah, Iraq,
on Oct. 26, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV.
Both Soldiers were assigned to the Army's 3rd Forward Support Battalion,
Division Support Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. Killed
were:
Master Sgt. Thomas A. Wallsmith, 38, of Carthage, Mo.
Sgt. 1st Class Ramon A. Acevedoaponte, 51, of Watertown, N.Y.
10/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Evan S. Parker, 25, of Arkansas, Kan., died at Landstuhl Army Medical
Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on Oct. 26, of injuries sustained in Balad,
Iraq, on Oct. 23, when his dismounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces
who threw an explosive device from their moving vehicle. Parker was assigned
to the Army Reserve's 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment, 20th
Brigade Combat Team, Honolulu, Hawaii.
10/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher T. Monroe, 19, of Kendallville, Ind., died on Oct. 25,
in Basra, Iraq, when his 5-ton truck was involved in an automobile accident
with a civilian vehicle. Monroe was assigned to the Army Reserve's 785th
Military Police Battalion, Fraser, Mich.
10/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Robert F. Eckfield Jr., 23, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Lance Cpl.
Jared J. Kremm, 24, of Hauppage, N.Y., died Oct. 27 from an indirect fire
explosion in Saqlawiyah, Iraq. Kremm died at the scene while Eckfield
succumbed to his wounds at a nearby medical center. Both were assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
10/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James Witkowski, 32, of Surprise, Ariz., died on Oct. 26, near Ashraf,
Iraq, of injuries sustained there earlier that day when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. Witkowski
was assigned to the Army Reserve's 729th Transportation Company, Fresno,
Calif.
10/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Lightner, Jr., 28, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., died in
Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on Oct. 27, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Lightner was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division,
Washington, Pa.
10/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael T. Robertson, 28, of Houston, Texas, died at Brooke Army
Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 25, of injuries sustained
in Samarra, Iraq, on Oct. 17, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The incident fatally injured another
soldier and was reported on Oct. 25. Robertson was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Benning, Ga.
10/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Benjamin D. Hoeffner, 21, of Wheat Ridge, Colo., died in Ali Al Salem,
Kuwait, on Oct. 25, of a non-combat related cause. Hoeffner was assigned
to the Army Reserve's 324th Psychological Operations Company, Aurora,
Colo.
10/26/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Benny G. Cockerham III, 21, of Conover, N.C.
Capt. Tyler B. Swisher, 35, of Cincinnati, Ohio
Both Marines died when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive
device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al
Amariyah, Iraq on Oct. 21. Their vehicle was traveling beside a canal
when the attack occurred and the two Marines were thrown from the vehicle
into the water. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
10/26/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher W. Thompson, 25, of N. Wilkesboro,
N.C., was killed in action on Oct. 21, from an IED explosion while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq.
Thompson was assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 8th
Regimental Combat Team, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic,
based in Camp Lejeune, N.C
10/26/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jonathan R. Spears, 21, of Molino, Fla., died Oct. 23 from
enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy
forces in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine
Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
10/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
on Oct. 15, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their M2A2
Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. The soldiers were assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Benning, Ga. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Vincent E. Summers, 38, of South Haven, Mich.
Spc. Thomas H. Byrd, 21, of Cochise, Ariz.
Spc. Jeffrey W. Corban, 30, of Elkhart, Ind.
Spc. Richard A. Hardy, 24, of Newcomerstown, Ohio.
Spc. Timothy D. Watkins, 24, of San Bernardino, Calif.
10/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. George T. Alexander, Jr., 34, of Killeen, Texas, died at Brooke
Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 22, of injuries sustained
in Samarra, Iraq, on Oct. 17, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Alexander was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning,
Ga.
10/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jacob D. Dones, 21, of Dimmitt, Texas, died in Hit, Iraq, on Oct.
20, when his forward operating base was attacked by enemy forces using
indirect fire. Dones was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.
10/24/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Corps Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kenneth J. Butler, 19, of Rowan, N.C., died Oct. 21 from an
improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces near Al Amariyah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Seamus M. Davey, 25, of Lewis, N.Y., died Oct. 21 from an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in the vicinity of Haqlaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces
Reserve’s 4th Force Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division,
Reno, Nev. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
10/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Dennis P. Merck, 38, of Evans, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Oct. 20, of a non-combat related injury. Merck was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 878th Engineer Battalion, Augusta, Ga.
10/22/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sergeant Richard T. Pummill, 27, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Lance Cpl. Andrew D. Russoli, 21, of Greensboro, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Steven W. Szwydek, 20, of Warfordsburg, Pa.
All three Marines died Oct. 20 from an improvised explosive device while
conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Nasser Wa Salaam,
Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
10/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Balad, Iraq,
on Oct. 19, when their HMMWV was struck by enemy indirect fire during
patrol operations. The Soldiers were assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th
Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort
Stewart, Ga. Killed were:
Sgt. Arthur A. Mora Jr., 23, of Pico Rivera, Calif.
Spc. Russell H. Nahvi, 24, of Arlington, Texas.
Spc. Jose E. Rosario, 20, of St. Croix, Virgin Islands.
10/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Kendall K. Frederick, 21, of Randallstown, Md., died near Tikrit,
Iraq, on Oct. 19, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
vehicle during convoy operations. Frederick was assigned to the Army Reserve's
983rd Engineer Battalion, Monclova, Ohio.
10/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Daniel D. Bartels, 22, of Huron, S.D., died in Mosul, Iraq, on Oct.
19, of a non-combat related cause identified there on Oct. 18. Bartels
was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker
Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
10/20/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Norman W. Anderson III, 21, of Parkton, Md., died Oct. 19 from
a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device while conducting combat
operations against enemy forces in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
10/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Tommy I. Folks Jr., 31, of Amarillo, Texas, died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Oct. 19, of injuries sustained on Oct. 18, in Iskandariyah, Iraq,
when multiple improvised explosive devices detonated near his HMMWV during
convoy operations. Folks was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd
Battalion, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 56th Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry
Division, Amarillo, Texas.
10/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer Paul J. Pillen, 28, of Keystone, S.D., died in Salwa,
Kuwait, on Oct. 17, of a non-combat related cause. Pillen was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 249th Aviation, Rapid City, S.D.
10/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Lucas A. Frantz, 22, of Tonganoxie, Kan., died in Mosul, Iraq, on
Oct. 18, when he was hit by enemy fire while performing a combat mission.
Frantz was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 172nd
Sryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
10/19/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Daniel Scott R. Bubb, 19, of Grottoes, Va., died Oct. 17 from
small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Al Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine
Division, II MEF (Forward).
10/19/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Fabricio Moreno, 26, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was killed
Oct. 14 in a single-vehicle accident in Manda Bay, Kenya. Moreno was assigned
to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, Port Hueneme, Calif. He was
deployed as part of a Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa
construction team.
10/18/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Chad R. Hildebrandt, 22, of Springer, N.M., died Oct. 17 from
small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Al Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine
Division, II MEF (Forward).
10/18/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Christopher M. Poston, 20, of Glendale, Ariz., died Oct. 17
from a non-hostile vehicle accident in Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion
Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary
Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Joseph Cruz, 22, of Whittier, Calif., died in Bagram, Afghanistan,
on Oct. 16, of non-combat related injuries sustained in an accident at
Organ-E, Afghanistan, on Oct. 15. Cruz was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
508th Infantry Regiment, Vicenza, Italy.
10/17/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Mark P. Adams, 24, of Morrisville, N.C., died Oct. 15 from an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Saqlawiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s
II Marine Expeditionary Force Augmentation Command Element, Camp Lejeune,
N.C. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Adams was attached to 2nd Marine
Division, II MEF (Forward).
10/16/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Al Taji, Iraq,
on Oct. 14, when they were conducting convoy operations and an 18-wheel
tractor trailer accidentally struck the rear of their HMWWV, starting
a fire and causing ammunition to detonate. The soldiers were assigned
to the Army National Guard's 243rd Engineer Company, Baltimore, Md. Killed
were:
Sgt. Brian R. Conner, 36, of Baltimore, Md.
Spc. Samuel M. Boswell, 20, of Elkridge, Md.
Spc. Bernard L. Ceo, 23, of Baltimore, Md.
10/15/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Scott J. Mullen, 22, of Tucson, Ariz., died in Makati City, The Republic
of the Philippines, on Oct. 14, of injuries sustained there from a non-combat
related accident on Oct. 13. Mullen was assigned to the 5th Battalion,
4th Psychological Operations Group, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological
Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
0/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert W. Tucker, 20, of Hilham, Tenn., died in Ad Dujayl, Iraq,
on Oct. 13, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations. Tucker was assigned to the Army National Guard's
3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Jamestown, Tenn.
10/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Balad, Iraq, on
Oct. 12, when their military vehicle collided with a civilian vehicle
and overturned. Both soldiers were assigned to the 24th Transportation
Company, 541st Maintenance Battalion, Fort Riley, Kan. Killed were:
Sgt. Donald D. Furman, 30, of Burton, S.C.
Sgt. Lorenzo Ponce Ruiz, 26, of El Paso, Texas.
10/14/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Kenneth E. Hunt Jr., 40, of Tucson, Ariz., died Oct. 12 at
Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas. Hunt died from wounds
received July 24 when the vehicle he was riding in struck an anti-tank
mine while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Taqaddum,
Iraq. Hunt was assigned to Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft
Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.
10/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James T. Grijalva, 26, of Burbank, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Oct. 12, of a non-combat related injury. Grijalva was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, Urbana,
Ill.
10/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Troy S. Ezernack, 39, of Lancaster, Pa., died in Qalat, Afghanistan,
on Oct. 9, of injuries sustained earlier that day when his combat patrol
was attacked by enemy forces using a grenade. Ezernack was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Vicenza,
Italy
10/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
on Oct. 10, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their M2A2
Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. Both soldiers were
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd
Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Brandon K. Sneed, 33, of Norman, Okla.
Sgt. Leon M. Johnson, 28, of Jacksonville, Fla.
10/12/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Sergio H. Escobar, 18, of Pasadena, Calif., died Oct. 9 from
an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Escobar was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was
attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
10/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Kimmell, 30, of Paxton, Ind., died in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, on Oct. 11, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
HMMWV. Kimmell was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group,
Fort Campbell, Ky.
10/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy M. Hodge, 20, of Ridgeway, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Oct. 10, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV.
Hodge was assigned to the Army National Guard's 612th Engineer Battalion,
Tiffin, Ohio.
10/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jerry L. Bonifacio Jr., 28, of Vacaville, Calif., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Oct. 10, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his checkpoint. Bonifacio was assigned to the Army National Guard's
1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Dublin, Calif.
10/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. Leon G. James II, 46, of Sackets Harbor, N.Y., died at Walter
Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 10, of injuries
sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sep. 26, when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. James was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 314th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th
Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
10/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gary R. Harper Jr., 29, of Virden, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq
on Oct. 9, when his reconnaissance mission was attacked by enemy forces.
Harper was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort
Campbell, Ky.
10/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries sustained
in Haqlaniyah, Iraq, on Oct. 7, when their dismounted patrol was attacked
by enemy forces using small arms fire. Both soldiers were assigned to
the Army's 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Sgt. Eric A. Fifer, 22, of Knoxville, Tenn. Fifer died in Al Asad, Iraq.
Pfc. Nicholas J. Greer, 21, of Monroe, Mich. Greer died in Haqlaniyah,
Iraq.
10/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Timothy J. Roark, 29, of Houston, Texas, died in Balad, Iraq,
on Oct. 2, of a non-combat related injury. Roark was assigned to the Army's
4th Battalion, 123rd Aviation Regiment, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
10/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Benny S. Franklin, 19, of Hammond, La., died in Kandahar, Afghanistan,
on Oct. 7, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Helmand, Afghanistan,
when he stepped on a landmine during patrol operations. Franklin was assigned
to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
10/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Moses E. Armstead, 44, of Rochester, N.Y., died at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on Oct. 6, of a non-combat
related illness identified on Oct. 5, as he was returning from leave status
and preparing to redeploy to Afghanistan. Armstead was assigned to the
Army's 16th Ordnance Battalion, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
10/08/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Nicholas O. Cherava, 21, of Ontonagon, Mich., and Pfc. Jason L. Frye,
19, of Landisburg, Pa., died Oct. 6 from an improvised explosive device
while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah,
Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Carl L. Raines II, 20, of Coffee, Ala, died Oct. 6 from an
improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces near Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support
Detachment 21, 2nd Force Service Support Group, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Cherry Point, N.C. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom he was attached
to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
10/08/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Shayne M. Cabino, 19, of Canton, Mass., died Oct. 6 from an
improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
10/08/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Patrick B. Kenny, 20, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died Oct. 6 from
an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Daniel M. McVicker, 20, of Alliance, Ohio, died Oct. 6 from
an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces near Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support
Detachment 21, 2nd Force Service Support Group, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Cherry Point, N.C. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom he was attached
to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
10/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremiah W. Robinson, 20, of Mesa, Ariz., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Oct. 6, of injuries sustained there on Oct. 5, when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. Robinson was
assigned to the Army National Guard's 860th Military Police Company, Phoenix,
Ariz.
10/05/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian K. Joplin, 32, of Hugo, Okla., was killed
Oct. 4, when he fell out of a U.S. Navy MH-53 helicopter during a regularly
scheduled training mission in the Central Arabian Gulf. Joplin was assigned
to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, based in Corpus Christi,
Texas.
10/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Al Haqlaniyah,
Iraq, on Oct. 3, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their
HMMWV during combat operations. The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Sgt. Bryan W. Large, 31, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Spc. Jacob T. Vanderbosch, 21, of Vadnais Heights, Minn.
Pfc. Roberto C. Baez, 19, of Tampa, Fla.
10/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jens E. Schelbert, 31, of New Orleans, La., died in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, on Oct. 1, when his forward operating base was attacked by enemy
forces using indirect fire. Schelbert was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning,
Ga.
10/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Larry W. Pankey Jr., 34, of Morrison, Colo., died at Walter Reed
Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 3, of non-combat related
injuries sustained in Balad, Iraq, on Sept. 23. Pankey was assigned to
the Army Reserve's 467th Engineer Battalion, Greenwood, Miss.
10/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua J. Kynoch, 23, of Santa Rosa, Calif., died in Bayji, Iraq,
on Oct. 1, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2
Bradley Fighting Vehicle during convoy operations. Kynoch was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort
Stewart, Ga.
10/05/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Andrew D. Bedard, 19, of Missoula, Mont., died Oct. 4 from an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Bedard was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
10/05/2005DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Sean B. Berry, 26, of Mansfield, Texas, died in Taqaddum, Iraq, on
Oct. 3 of non-combat related injuries. Berry was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 112th Armor, 56th Brigade Combat Team,
Fort Worth, Texas.
10/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Marshall A. Westbrook, 43, of Farmington, N.M., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Oct. 1, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
HMMWV. Westbrook was assigned to the Army National Guard's 126th Military
Police Company, Albuquerque, N.M.
10/04/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. John R. Stalvey, 22, of Conroe, Texas, died Oct. 3 from an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
during Operation Iron Fist in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd
Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
10/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. John G. Doles, 29, of Claremore, Okla., died in Shah Wali,
Afghanistan, on Sept. 30, during patrol operations when his unit was attacked
by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. Doles
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Vicenza, Italy.
10/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class James J. Stoddard Jr., 29, of Crofton, Md., died in Afghanistan
on Sept. 30, when his vehicle accidentally rolled over. Stoddard was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/30/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Sept. 28, in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, where their M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by
enemy forces using indirect fire. The soldiers were assigned to the Army
National Guard's 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry
Division, New Milford, Pa. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Daniel L. Arnold, 27, of Montrose, Pa.
Staff Sgt. George A. Pugliese, 39, of Carbondale, Pa.
Sgt. Eric W. Slebodnik, 21, of Greenfield Township, Pa.
Spc. Lee A. Wiegand, 20, of Hallstead, Pa.
Pfc. Oliver J. Brown, 19, of Carbondale, Pa.
09/29/2005 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Airman 1st Class Elizabeth N. Jacobson, 21, of Riviera Beach, Fla., died
Sept. 28 near Camp Bucca, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near her convoy vehicle. Jacobson was assigned to the 17th Security Forces
Squadron, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas.
09/29/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Steve Morin, Jr., 34, of Arlington, Texas, died west of Umm Qasr,
Iraq, on Sept. 28, when an improvised explosive device detonated, overturning
the HMMWV in which he was riding. Morin was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 111th Engineer Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, Mineral Wells,
Texas.
09/29/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jason A. Benford, 30, of Toledo, Ohio, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
on Sept. 27, when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small
arms fire. Benford was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment,
3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
09/28/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Seaman Apprentice Robert D. Macrum, 22, of Sugarland, Texas, was lost
at sea. He was last seen the evening of Sept. 12 while the ship was underway.
Macrum was assigned to the USS Princeton, currently deployed to the Arabian
Gulf conducting maritime security operations as part of the Nimitz Carrier
Strike Group.
09/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Robert F. White, 34, of Cross Lanes, W.Va, died west of Kandahar,
Afghanistan on Sept. 26 when his mounted patrol was engaged by enemy forces
using small arms fire. White was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 325th
Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, of
injuries sustained near Ar Rustimayah, Iraq, on Sept. 26 when an improvised
explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 314th Field Artillery
Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Master Sgt. Tulsa T. Tuliau, 33, of Watertown, N.Y.
Sgt. 1st Class Casey E. Howe, 32, of Philadelphia, N.Y.
09/27/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Steven A. Valdez, 20, of McRea, Ark., died Sept. 26 from enemy
mortar fire at Camp Blessing, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
09/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Shaibah, Iraq, on
Sept. 26, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during convoy operations. They were also attacked by enemy forces using
small arms fire. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard's
2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Brigade, Fond du
Lac, Wis. Killed were:
Sgt. Andrew P. Wallace, 25, of Oshkosh, Wis.
Spc. Michael J. Wendling, 20, of Mayville, Wis.
09/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Andrew J. Derrick, 25, of Columbia, S.C., died on Sept. 23 near Baghdad,
Iraq when his dismounted team came under attack by enemy forces using
small arms fire. Derrick was assigned to the 411th Military Police Company,
720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood,
Texas.
09/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Mike T. Sonoda, Jr., 34, of Fallbrook, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq
on Sept. 22 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his M113 Armored Personnel Carrier on Sept. 21. Sonoda
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry
Regiment, Fullerton, Calif.
09/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Howard P. Allen, 31, of Mesa, Ariz., died in Baghdad, Iraq on Sept.
26 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Allen
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 860th Military Police Company,
Phoenix, Ariz.
09/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Shawn A. Graham, 34, of Red Oak, Texas, died on Sept. 25 in Balad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Baghdad, Iraq. The vehicle
in which he was riding accidentally rolled over. Graham was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 124th Cavalry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division,
Fort Worth, Texas.
09/27/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Elijah M. Ortega, 19, of Oxnard, Calif., died Sept. 26 as result
of a non-hostile gunshot wound at Camp Baharia, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
09/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died southwest of Deh
Chopan, Afghanistan, on Sept. 25, when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter
crashed. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer John M. Flynn, 36, of Sparks, Nev. Flynn was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 113th Aviation Regiment, Stead, Nev.
Warrant Officer Adrian B. Stump, 22, of Pendleton, Ore. Stump was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 113th Aviation Regiment, Pendleton, Ore.
Sgt. Tane T. Baum, 30, of Pendleton, Ore. Baum was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 113th Aviation Regiment, Pendleton, Ore.
Sgt. Kenneth G. Ross, 24, of Peoria, Ariz. Ross was assigned to the Army's
7th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, Giebelstadt, Germany.
Sgt. Patrick D. Stewart, 35, of Fernley, Nev. Stewart was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 113th Aviation Regiment, Stead, Nev.
09/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries sustained
in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 23, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their M113 armored personnel carrier. They also were attacked by
enemy forces using small arms fire. Both soldiers were assigned to the
Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry
Division, Oakdale, Calif. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Scheile, 37, of Antioch, Calif., who died on Sept.
24.
Sgt. Paul C. Neubauer, 40, of Oceanside, Calif., who died on Sept. 23.
09/26/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brian E. Dunlap, 34, of Vista, Calif., died Sept. 24 from an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 2nd
Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Los Alamitos, Calif.
As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
09/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Kevin M. Jones, 21, of Washington, N.C., died near Al Taqaddum, Iraq,
on Sept. 22, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
Jones was assigned to the 181st Transportation Battalion, 7th Corps Support
Group, 3rd Corps Support Command, Mannheim, Germany.
09/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Pierre A. Raymond, 28, of Lawrence, Mass., died at Landstuhl Regional
Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, on Sept. 20, of injuries sustained
in Ramadi, Iraq, on Sept. 15, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces
using indirect fire. Raymond was assigned to the Army Reserve's 228th
Forward Support Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, Harrisburg, Pa.
09/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Travis M. Arndt, 23, of Bozeman, Mont., died in Kirkuk, Iraq, on
Sept. 21 as a result of a vehicle accident during convoy operations. Arndt
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 163rd Cavalry Troop, 116th Brigade
Combat Team, 42nd Infantry Division, Missoula, Mont.
09/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Scott P. McLaughlin, 29, of Hardwick, Vt., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
on Sept. 22 as a result of enemy small arms fire. McLaughlin was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 172nd Armor Regiment, 42nd
Armor Division, St. Albans, Vt.
09/22/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence E. Morrison, 45, of Yakima, Wash., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Sept. 19, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Taji, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Morrison
was a reservist assigned to the U.S. Army Civil and Psychological Operations
Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/22/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. William A. Allers III, 28, of Leitchfield, Ky., died in the
vicinity of Khalis, north of Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 20 when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle. Allers was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 198th Military Police Battalion, 75th Troop
Command, Louisville, Ky.
09/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. William L. Evans, 22, of Hallstead, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Sept. 19 of injuries sustained earlier that day in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when
an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting
Vehicle during combat operations. Evans was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division,
Williamsport, Pa.
09/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
on Sept. 19, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their
vehicle during patrol operations. Killed were:
1st Lt. Mark H. Dooley, 27, of Wallkill, N.Y. Dooley was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain),
42nd Infantry Division, Jericho, Vt.
Sgt. Michael Egan, 36, of Philadelphia, Pa. Egan was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 1st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Spc. William V. Fernandez, 37, of Reading, Pa. Fernandez was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 28th
Infantry Division, Philadelphia, Pa.
09/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Sept. 16, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their M1A1
Abrams tank during patrol operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the
4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. Killed were:
1st Sgt. Alan N. Gifford, 39, of Tallahassee, Fla.
Spc. David H. Ford IV, 20, of Ironton, Ohio.
09/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Regilio E. Nelom, 45, of Queens, N.Y., died near Al Asad, Iraq,
on Sept. 17, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during an escort mission. Nelom was assigned to the 249th Quartermaster
Company, 1st Corps Support Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Matthew L. Deckard, 29, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Sept. 16, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A1
Abrams tank during patrol operations. Deckard was assigned to the 4th
Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
09/16/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Alfredo B. Silva, 35, of Calexico, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Sept. 15, 2005, when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his HMMWV during patrol operations. Silva was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division,
Modesto, Calif.
09/16/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Shane C. Swanberg, 24, of Kirkland, Wash., died Sept. 15 from
an explosion resulting from indirect fire at Forward Operating Base, Camp
Ramadi, Iraq. Swanberg was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
09/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kurtis D. K. Arcala, 22, of Palmer, Alaska, died on Sept. 11, 2005,
in Tikrit, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his
position during convoy escort operations. Arcala was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
09/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy M. Campbell, 21, of Middlebury, Pa., died on Sept. 11, 2005,
in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near
his HMMWV during patrol operations. Campbell was assigned to the 108th
Military Police Company, 503rd Military Police Battalion (Airborne), 16th
Military Police Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Everett, 23, of Huntsville, Texas, died on Sept.
7, 2005, in Al Taqqadum, Iraq, where an accident occurred in the motor
pool. Everett was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion,
112th Armor Regiment, 56th Brigade Combat Team, Arlington, Texas.
09/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeffrey A. Williams, 20, of Warrenville, Ill., died on Sept. 5, 2005,
in Tal Afar, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near
his combat patrol. Williams was assigned to the Support Squadron, 3rd
Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
09/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Sept. 6, 2005, in
Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near their
HMMWV causing it to rollover. Both soldiers were assigned to the Brigade
Troops Battalion, Division Support Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort
Stewart, Ga. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Jude R. Jonaus, 27, of Miami, Fla.
Sgt. Franklin R. Vilorio, 26, of Miami, Fla.
09/07/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Hospitalman Robert N. Martens, 20, of Queen Creek, Ariz., died Sept. 6,
from injuries sustained as a passenger when his HMMWV rolled over in Al
Qaim, Iraq. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Martens was assigned to II
Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
09/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Matthew C. Bohling, 22, of Eagle River, Alaska, died on Sept. 5,
2005, in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Bohling was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort
Benning, Ga.
09/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Luke C. Williams, 35, of Knoxville, Tenn., died on Sept. 5, 2005
in Baghdad, Iraq, when the HMMWV he was riding in accidentally rolled
over into a ditch. Williams was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
09/06/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Nass, 21, of Franklin, Wis., died Sept. 3 from a non-hostile
gunshot wound at Camp Blessing, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
09/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Lonnie J. Parson, 39, of Norcross, Ga., died on Sept. 2,
2005, in Baghdad, Iraq, when his M3A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was struck
by an enemy explosive device. Parson was assigned to the 3rd Squadron,
7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
09/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Sept. 1, 2005, in
Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their
HMMWV during patrol operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army
National Guard's 108th Cavalry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Griffin,
Ga. Killed were:
Sgt. George R. Draughn Jr., 29, of Decatur, Ga.
Staff Sgt. Robert L. Hollar Jr., 35, of Griffin, Ga.
09/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
1st Lt. Derek S. Hines, 25, of Newburyport, Mass., died on Sept. 1, 2005,
in Baylough, Afghanistan, when his unit was conducting security operations
and came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. Hines was
assigned to the 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, Vicenza, Italy.
09/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Lowell T. Miller, II, 35, of Flint, Mich., died on Aug. 31, 2005,
in Iskandariyah, Iraq, when his military training team was conducting
operations with the Iraqi Army and they came under attack by enemy forces
using small arms fire. Miller was assigned to the Army National Guard's
1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment, McComb, Miss.
09/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jason E. Ames, 21, of Cerulean, Ky., died on Aug. 31, 2005, in Mosul,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Ames was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
09/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Monta S. Ruth, 26, of Winston-Salem, N.C., died on Aug. 31, 2005,
in Samarra, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near
his military vehicle during security patrol operations. Ruth was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
09/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Gregory J. Fester, 41, of Grand Rapids, Mich., died on Aug. 30, 2005,
in Iskandariyah, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated
near his dismounted patrol. Fester was a reservist assigned to the U.S.
Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
8/31/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Charles R. Rubado, 23, of Clearwater, Fla., died on Aug. 29, 2005,
in Tal Afar, Iraq, when his M1A2 Abrams tank came under attack by enemy
forces using small arms fire. Rubado was assigned to the 1st Squadron,
3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
8/31/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer Dennis P. Hay, 32, of Valdosta, Ga., died on Aug.
29, 2005, in Tal Afar, Iraq, where his OH-58D Kiowa helicopter came under
attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. Hay was assigned to the
4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
8/30/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joseph L. Martinez, 21, of Las Vegas, Nev., died on Aug. 27, 2005,
in Tal Afar, Iraq, where his dismounted patrol was engaged by enemy forces
using small arms fire. Martinez was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd
Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
8/30/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Obediah J. Kolath, 32, of Louisburg, Mo., died on Aug.
28, 2005, in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on Aug. 25, 2005,
in Husaybah, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near
his position. The incident involved three other soldiers whose deaths
were announced on Aug. 27, 2005. Kolath was assigned to the U.S. Army
Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
8/29/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Damion G. Campbell, 23, of Baltimore, Md., died on August 26,
2005, in Khayr Kot, Afghanistan, where an improvised explosive device
detonated near his HMMWV during a combat patrol. Campbell was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Vicenza, Italy.
8/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on August 25, 2005,
in Husaybah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive
device detonated near their position. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Trevor J. Diesing, 30, of Plum City, Wis. Diesing was assigned
the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Master Sgt. Ivica Jerak, 42, of Houston, Texas. Jerak was assigned to
the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Cpl. Timothy M. Shea, 22, of Sonoma, Calif. Shea was assigned to the Army's
3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
8/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Hatim S. Kathiria, 23, of Fort Worth, Texas, died on Aug. 22, 2005,
in Baghdad, Iraq, where an enemy rocket impacted near his position. Kathiria
was assigned to the 703rd Forward Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
8/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Chris S. Chapin, 39, of Proctor, Vt., died on Aug. 23, 2005,
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq during combat operations when he was attacked by enemy
forces using small arms fire. Chapin was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 2nd Battalion (General Studies), 124th Regiment (Regional Training
Institute), Colchester,
8/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on August 22, 2005,
in Samarra, Iraq, when they were conducting patrol operations and an improvised
explosive device detonated near their HMMWV. Both soldiers were assigned
to the Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Sparta, Tenn. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Victoir P. Lieurance, 34, of Seymour, Tenn.
Sgt. Joseph D. Hunt, 27, of Sweetwater, Tenn.
8/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Carlos J. Diaz, 27, of Juana Diaz, P.R., died on Aug. 23, 2005,
in Baqubah, Iraq, when enemy forces detonated an explosion near his position.
Diaz was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade,
3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
8/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joseph C. Nurre, 22, of Wilton, Calif., died on Aug. 21, 2005, near
Samarra, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his
M916 tractor during convoy operations. Nurre was assigned to the Reserve's
463rd Engineer Battalion, Weirton, W. Va.
8/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joseph C. Nurre, 22, of Wilton, Calif., died on Aug. 21, 2005, near
Samarra, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his
M916 tractor during convoy operations. Nurre was assigned to the Reserve's
463rd Engineer Battalion, Weirton, W. Va.
8/23/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ramon Romero, 19, of Huntington Park, Calif., died Aug. 22 when the
vehicle he was in was struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting
combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq. Romero was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his
unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
8/23/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. James J. Cathey, 24, of Reno, Nev., died Aug. 21 of injuries caused
by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near
Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
8/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on August 21, 2005,
in Mosul, Iraq, where their M915A1 tractor pulling a 7,500-gallon tanker
accidentally rolled over. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army's 360th
Transportation Company, 68th Corps Support Battalion, 43rd Area Support
Group, Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Pfc. Elden D. Arcand, 22, of White Bear Lake, Minn.
Staff Sgt. Brian L. Morris, 38, of Centreville, Mich.
8/23/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Phillip C. George, 22, of Houston, Texas, died Aug. 18 from
enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations near Taleban,
Afghanistan. George was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
8/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Willard T. Partridge, 35, of Ferriday, La., died on August 20 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
vehicle. Partridge was assigned to the 170th Military Police Company,
504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade, Fort Lewis,
Wash
8/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on August 21 near
Baylough, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near
their HMMWV during patrol operations. The soldiers were assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Vicenza,
Italy. Killed were:
Spc. Blake W. Hall, 20, of East Prairie, Mo.
1st Lt. Joshua M. Hyland, 31, of Missoula, Mont.
Sgt. Michael R. Lehmiller, 23, of Anderson, S.C.
Pvt. Christopher L. Palmer, 22, of Sacramento, Calif.
8/22/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on August 18, 2005,
in Samarra, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near
their HMMWV following a mine assessing mission. The soldiers were assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd
Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. Killed were:
Sgt. Nathan K. Bouchard, 24, of Wildomar, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Jeremy W. Doyle, 24, of Chesterton, Md.
Spc. Ray M. Fuhrmann, II, 28, of Novato, Calif.
Pfc. Timothy J. Seamans, 20, of Jacksonville, Fla.
8/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Both soldiers died on August 18, 2005, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, when
an improvised explosive device detonated underneath their HMMWV during
ground assault convoy operations. The soldiers were assigned to the Army's
864th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy), 555th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
(Provisional), Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
1st Lt. Laura M. Walker, 24, of Texas.
Sgt. Robert G. Davis, 23, of Jackson, Mo.
8/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael J. Stokely, 23, of Sharpsburg, Ga., died on Aug. 16, 2005,
in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near
his dismounted patrol. Stokely was assigned to the Army National Guard's
1st Battalion, 108th Armor Regiment, 48th Brigade Combat Team, Griffin,
Ga.
8/16/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jose L. Ruiz, 28, of Brentwood, N.Y., died on August 15, 2005, in
Mosul, Iraq, when he was conducting security operations and enemy forces
using small arms fire drove by his position in a civilian vehicle. Ruiz
was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st
Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis,
Wash.
8/16/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on August 15, 2005,
in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, when their HMMWV accidentally rolled over into
a canal. All three were assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
108th Armor Regiment, Calhoun, Ga. Killed were:
Sgt. Thomas J. Strickland, 27, of Douglasville, Ga.
Spc. Joshua P. Dingler, 19, of Hiram, Ga.
Sgt. Paul A. Saylor, 21, of Norcross, Ga.
8/15/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Aug. 14, 2005,
in Tuz, Iraq, of injuries sustained on Aug. 13, 2005, in Tuz, Iraq, where
they were conducting a mounted patrol. Their HMMWV came under attack by
enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. All
three were assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored
Cavalry Regiment, McMinnville, Tenn. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Asbury F. Hawn, II, 35, of Lebanon, Tenn.
Spc. Gary L. Reese, Jr., 22, of Ashland City, Tenn.
Sgt. Shannon D. Taylor, 30, of Smithville, Tenn.
8/15/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Toccara R. Green, 23, of Rosedale, Md., died on Aug. 14, 2005, in
Al Asad, Iraq, where multiple improvised explosive devices detonated near
her unit during convoy operations. Green was assigned the Army's 57th
Transportation Company, 548th Corps Support Battalion, Fort Drum, N.Y.
8/15/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rusty W. Bell, 21, of Pocahontas, Ark., died on Aug. 12, 2005, in
Taji, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Bell was assigned to the Army's
603rd Aviation Support Battalion, Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division,
Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.
8/15/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brian K. Derks, 21, of White Cloud, Minn., died on Aug. 13, 2005,
in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while
he was on mounted patrol. Derks was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 11th
Armored Calvary Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.
8/15/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. David L. Giaimo, 24, of Waukegan, Ill., died Aug. 12, 2005, in
Tikrit, Iraq, where his HMMWV hit a land mine. Giaimo was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
8/15/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Capt. Jeremy A. Chandler, 30, of Clarksville, Tenn., died Aug. 11 in Tarin
Kowt, Afghanistan, while he was conducting training operations at Forward
Operating Base Ripley. The incident is under investigation. Chandler was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
8/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
They died on Aug. 8 in Baghdad, Iraq from injuries sustained on Aug. 7,
when their HMMWV was struck by two improvised explosive devices and they
received small arms fire. The soldiers were assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team,
New York, N.Y. Killed were:
Spc. Anthony N. Kalladeen, 26, of Purchase, N.Y.
Pfc. Hernando Rios, 29, of Queens, N.Y.
8/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Edward R. Heselton, 23, of Easley, S.C., died on Aug. 11, in Orgun-E,
Afghanistan, when ordnance exploded near the vehicle he was driving as
his unit performed a route clearing mission. Heselton was assigned to
the U.S. Army Reserve's 391st Engineer Battalion, 415th Chemical Brigade,
Greenville, S.C.
8/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ryan S. Ostrom, 25, of Liberty, Pa., died on Aug. 9 in Taqaddum,
Iraq, from injuries sustained from enemy small arms fire earlier in Habbaniya,
Iraq. Ostrom was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
109th Infantry Regiment, Williamsport, Pa.
8/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Miguel Carrasquillo, 25, of River Grove, Ill., died on Aug. 9 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his military vehicle. Carrasquillo was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
76th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
8/12/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Evenor C. Herrera, 22, of Gypsum, Colo., died Aug. 10 from
wounds received from the detonation of an improvised explosive device
while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. As part of Operation Iraqi
Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
8/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Aug. 9, 2005, in
Bayji, Iraq, where a mine exploded and enemy forces attacked using small
arms fire. The attack occurred while the soldiers were investigating a
rocket-propelled grenade incident. The soldiers were assigned to the Army
National Guard's 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized),
Philadelphia, Pa. Killed were:
Pfc. Nathaniel E. Detample, 19, of Morrisville, Pa.
Spc. John Kulick, 35, of Harleysville, Pa.
Spc. Gennaro Pellegrini Jr., 31, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr., 24, of Philadelphia, Pa
8/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Christopher M. Katzenberger, 25, of St. Louis, Mo., died on Aug.
9, 2005, in Bagram, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained earlier that day
in Ghazni, Afghanistan, where an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during convoy operations. Katzenberger was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C.
8/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael A. Benson, 40, of Winona, Minn., died on Aug. 10
at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of injuries sustained
on Aug. 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, where a vehicle-borne improvised explosive
device struck his convoy. Benson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 314th
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
8/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Falkel, 22, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., died
on Aug. 8, 2005, in Deh Afghan, Afghanistan, when his unit was conducting
combat operations and was engaged by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Falkel was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
8/10/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova, 30, of Davie, Fla., died Aug. 8
as a result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
8/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jonathon C. Haggin, 26, of Kingsland, Ga., died on July 30, 2005
in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near
his HMMWV while he was on patrol.
Three other soldiers whose names were announced on August 5, 2005, were
also killed in this incident. Haggin was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade,
Albany, Ga.
8/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on August 6, 2005,
near Balad, Iraq, where they were conducting convoy operations when an
improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV. Both soldiers
were assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 111th
Sgt. Brahim J. Jeffcoat, 25, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Spc. Kurt E. Krout, 43, of Spinnerstown, Pa.
8/09/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Chase J. Comley, 21, of Lexington, Ky., died Aug. 6 as a result
of an explosion from a suicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device
while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Amiriyah,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
8/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Seferino J. Reyna, 20, of Phoenix, Ariz., died on Aug. 7, 2005, in
Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Reyna was assigned to the 70th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade,
1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
8/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Both died on August 5, 2005,
in Rubiah, Iraq, when a civilian fuel truck collided with their HMMWV
while performing a convoy mission. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Robert V. Derenda, 42, of Ledbetter, Ky. Derenda was assigned
to the U.S. Army Reserve's 1st Brigade, 98th Division, Rochester, N.Y.
Sgt. 1st Class Brett E. Walden, 40, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Walden
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
8/08/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Terry W. Ball Jr., 36, of East Peoria, Ill., died Aug. 5
from wounds received as a result of an explosion while conducting combat
operations against enemy forces in Al Karmah, Iraq, on June 12. He was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
8/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on Aug. 4, in Jalalabad,
Afghanistan, when their vehicle left the road and went into a river. The
soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort
Benning, Ga. Killed were:
Pvt. 1st Class Damian J. Garza, 19, of Odessa, Texas.
Pvt. John M. Henderson Jr., 21, of Columbus, Ga.
8/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of one soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. 1st Class Nils G. Thompson, 19, of Confluence, Pa., died Aug. 4,
in Mosul, Iraq, when he was struck by enemy fire while on a routine patrol
at an Iraqi police station. Thompson was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
8/06/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Theodore Clark Jr., 31, of Emporia, Va., died Aug 4 when
the vehicle in which he was a passenger was struck by an improvised explosive
device while conducting combat operations near Gardez, Afghanistan. He
was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
8/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Victor A. Anderson, 39, of Ellaville, Ga.
Staff Sgt. David R. Jones Sr., 45, of Augusta, Ga.
Sgt. Ronnie L. Shelley Sr., 34, of Valdosta, Ga.
Final identification of a fourth soldier who was killed in the same incident
is forthcoming.
They died on July 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
detonated near their HMMWV while they were on patrol. The soldiers were
assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment,
48th Infantry Brigade, Albany, Ga.
8/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Spc. Jerry L. Ganey Jr., 29, of Folkston, Ga.
Spc. Mathew V. Gibbs, 21, of Ambrose, Ga.
Sgt. 1st Class Charles H. Warren, 36, of Duluth, Ga.
They died on Aug. 3, in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised
explosive device detonated near their armored personnel carrier. Gibbs
was in the vehicle at the time; Warren and Ganey were conducting a dismounted
security patrol. The soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard's
648th Engineer Battalion, 48th Infantry Brigade, Statesboro, Ga.
8/05/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Chad J. Simon, 32, of Madison, Wis., died Aug. 4, while under
hospice care in Madison, Wis., from wounds he received on Nov. 8, 2004
from an explosion while conducting combat operations in Babil Province,
Iraq. Simon was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 2nd Battalion,
24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Madison, Wis.
8/05/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Dyer, 19, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Aug 3 when
the amphibious assault vehicle in which he was a passenger was hit by
an improvised explosive device. Dyer’s unit was conducting combat
operations south of Haditha, Iraq. Dyer was assigned to Marine Forces
Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division,
Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached
to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
8/05/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Adam J. Strain, 20, of Smartsville, Calif., died Aug 3 as result
of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq. Strain was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During
Operation Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
8/04/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of seven Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Timothy M. Bell Jr., 22, of West Chesterfield, Ohio
Lance Cpl. Eric J. Bernholtz, 23, of Grove City, Ohio
Lance Cpl. Nicholas William B. Bloem, 20, of Belgrade, Mont.
Sgt. Bradley J. Harper, 25, of Dresden, Ohio
Sgt. Justin F. Hoffman, 27, of Delaware, Ohio
Cpl. David Kenneth J. Kreuter, 26, of Cincinnati, Ohio
Cpl. David S. Stewart, 24, of Bogalusa, La.
All died August 3 when their Amphibious Assault Vehicle was attacked by
an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations south
of Haditha, Iraq. Bloem was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s
4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Billings, Mont. Harper
was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion,
4th Marine Division, Norfolk, Va. Stewart was assigned to Marine Forces
Reserve’s 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division,
Gulfport, Miss. The other four Marines were assigned to Marine Forces
Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division,
Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, they all were attached
to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
8/04/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Cifuentes, 25, of Fairfield, Ohio
Lance Cpl. Grant B. Fraser, 22, of Anchorage, Alaska
Lance Cpl. Aaron H. Reed, 21, of Chillicothe, Ohio
Lance Cpl. Edward A. Schroeder II, 23, of Columbus, Ohio
Lance Cpl. Kevin G. Waruinge, 22, of Tampa, Fla.
Lance Cpl. William B. Wightman, 22, of Sabina, Ohio
All died Aug. 3 when their Amphibious Assault Vehicle was hit by an improvised
explosive device during combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. Fraser
was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance Battalion,
4th Marine Division, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Waruinge was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th
Marine Division, Gulfport, Miss. The other four Marines were assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom,
they all were attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
8/04/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull, 41, of Princeton, Ill., died Aug.
2 on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Arabian Gulf after being
medically evacuated to the carrier for a non-combat related incident.
Hull was an operations specialist assigned to the USS Princeton, homeported
in San Diego, Calif.
8/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of one soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. James D. McNaughton, 27, of Middle Village, N.Y., died August
2 in Baghdad, Iraq, where he was struck by sniper fire while he was in
a guard tower. McNaughton was assigned to the Army Reserve's 306th Military
Police Battalion, 800th Military Police Brigade, Uniondale, N.Y.
8/03/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeffrey A. Boskovitch, 25, of Seven Hills, Ohio
Lance Cpl. Roger D. Castleberry Jr., 26, of Austin, Texas
Sgt. David J. Coullard, 32, of Glastonbury, Conn.
Lance Cpl. Daniel N. Deyarmin Jr., 22, of Tallmadge, Ohio
Lance Cpl. Brian P. Montgomery, 26, of Willoughby, Ohio
Sgt. Nathaniel S. Rock, 26, of Toronto, Ohio
All died Aug. 1 as result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted
operations outside Haditha, Iraq. Castleberry was assigned to Marine Forces
Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, San
Antonio, Texas. The other five Marines were assigned to Marine Forces
Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division,
Brookpark, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, all were attached
to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
8/02/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James R. Graham III, 25, of Coweta, Okla., died August 1 as result
of a suicide, vehicle-born, improvised explosive device while conducting
combat operations near Hit, Iraq. Graham was assigned to Marine Reserve’s
4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Broken Arrow, Okla. As part of
Operation Iraqi Freedom, Graham’s unit was attached to Regimental
Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
8/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Adrian J. Butler, 28, of East Lansing, Mich., and Spc. John O. Tollefson,
22, of Fond du Lac, Wis., died July 27 in Ashraf, Iraq, where an improvised
explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during a patrol. Both Butler
and Tollefson were assigned to the 411th Military Police Company, 720th
Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on July 24, 2005, in
Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near their
Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Squadron,
3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Jason W. Montefering, 27, of Parkston, S.D.
Spc. Ernest W. Dallas Jr., 21, of Denton, Texas.
Sgt. Milton M. Monzon Jr., 21, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Pfc. Ramon A. Villatoro Jr., 19, of Bakersfield, Calif.
8/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Robert A. Swaney, 21, of West Jefferson, Ohio, died July 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol HMMWV.
Swaney was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Fort Carson, Colo.
8/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason D. Scheuerman, 20, of Lynchburg, Va., died July 30 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Scheuerman was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Benning, Ga.
8/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James D. Carroll, 23, of McKenzie, Tenn., died July 31 near Baghdad,
Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Carroll
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 230th Engineer Battalion, McKenzie,
Tenn.
7/29/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Ernesto R. Guerra, 20, of Long Beach, Calif., died July 29 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained on July 28 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his HMMWV
was involved in an accident. Guerra was assigned to the Army's 4-3rd Brigade
Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
7/29/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Christopher P. Lyons, 24, of Shelby, Ohio, died July 28 when
his unit came under attack by enemy small-arms fire and rocket-propelled
grenades while conducting combat operations in Cykla, Iraq. He was assigned
to the Marine Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th
Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit
was attached to Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force (Forward).
7/29/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Edward L. Myers, 21, of St. Joseph, Mo., died July 27 in Samarra,
Iraq, where his unit was conducting patrol operations and an improvised
explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Myers was assigned to the Army's
3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
7/29/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on July 24, in Baghdad,
Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
while they were on patrol. The soldiers were assigned to the Army National
Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade,
Albany, Ga.
Killed were:
Spc. Jacques E. Brunson, 30, of Americus, Ga.
Staff Sgt. Carl R. Fuller, 44, of Covington, Ga.
Sgt. James O. Kinlow, 35, of Thomson, Ga.
Sgt. John F. Thomas, 33, of Valdosta, Ga.
7/29/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Andre L. Williams, 23, of Galloway, Ohio, died July 28, when his
unit came under attack by enemy small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades
while conducting combat operations in Cykla Village, Iraq. He was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his
unit was attached to Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
7/29/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Benjamin D. Jansky, 28, of Oshkosh, Wis., died July 27 in Al Taqaddum,
Iraq, where his HMMWV was accidentally struck by another military vehicle.
Janksy was assigned to the Army Reserve's 983rd Engineer Battalion, Monclova,
Ohio.
7/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael W. Schafer, 25, of Spring Hill, Fla., died July 25
in Oruzgan, Afghanistan, when he was shot by enemy forces while on a quick
reaction force mission. Schafer was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd
Infantry Regiment, Vicenza, Italy.
7/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Adam J. Harting, 21, of Portage, Ind., died July 25 in Samarra, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting
Vehicle. Harting was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 42nd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
7/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher J. Taylor, 22, of Opelika, Ala., died July 24 in Balad,
Iraq, when he was hit by mortar rounds while he was exiting a bunker.
Taylor was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
7/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Jason T. Palmerton, 25, of Auburn, Neb., died on July 23 in Qal'eh-Yegaz,
Afghanistan, where he came under enemy small arms fire while conducting
a dismounted patrol. Palmerton was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special
Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
7/25/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Bryan J. Opskar, 32, of Princeton, Minn. , died July 23 whenhis vehicle
was struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations
near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance
Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N. C.
7/23/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Steven P. Gill, 24, of Round Rock, Texas, died July 21 from an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations near Zaidon, Iraq.
He was assigned to the Marine Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance Battalion,
4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas. During Operation Iraqi Freedom
his unit was attached to Regimental Combat Team-8, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
7/22/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis L. Youngblood, 26, of Surrency, Ga., died
July 21 of wounds received July 15 from an improvised explosive device
during combat operations in Hit, Iraq. Youngblood was a hospital corpsman
assigned to Naval Hospital Great Lakes, Great Lakes, Ill., and deployed
with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
7/22/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Arthur R. McGill, 25, of Gravette, Ark., died July 19 in Baghdad,
Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on mounted
patrol in a HMMWV. McGill was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Field
Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort
Stewart, Ga.
7/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jefferey J. Farrow, 28, of Birmingham, Ala., died July 19 in
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, of non-combat related injuries. Farrow was assigned
to the Army Reserve's 146th Quartermaster Company, Fort Totten, N.Y.
7/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Lavena L. Johnson, 19, of Florissant, Mo., died July 19 in Balad,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Johnson was assigned to the Army's
129th Corps Support Battalion, Fort Campbell, Ky.
7/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ronnie D. Williams, 26, of Erlanger, Ky., died on July 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained on July 16 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his M1A2
Abrams tank left the road and entered a canal during patrol operations.
Williams was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Fort Carson, Colo.
7/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Ronald T. Wood, 28, of Cedar City, Utah, died July 16 in
Kirkuk, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV.
Wood was assigned to the Army National Guard's 148th Field Artillery,
Brigham City, Utah.
7/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jorge L. Pena-Romero, 29, of Fallbrook, Calif., died July 16
in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improved explosive device detonated near his
HMMWV while his unit was conducting a mounted patrol. Pena-Romero was
assigned to the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin,
Calif.
7/18/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Efrain Sanchez, Jr., 26, of Port Chester, N.Y., died July 17
as result of a non-hostile incident at Camp Blue Diamond, in Ramadi, Iraq.
He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
7/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Frank Tiai, 45, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died July 17
in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
position. Tiai was assigned to the Army Reserve's 100th Battalion, 442nd
Infantry, Fort Shafter, Hawaii.
7/18/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Clifton B. Mounce, 22, of Pontotoc, Miss.
Cpl. Christopher D. Winchester, 23, of Flomaton, Ala.
Both Marines died July 14 when their vehicle was struck by an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations near Trebil, Iraq.
They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
During Operation Iraqi Freedom they were assigned to 2nd Light Amored
Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
7/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Travis S. Cooper, 24, of Macon, Miss., died on July 16, in Balad,
Iraq, from wounds sustained the previous day in Baghdad, Iraq, when an
inprovised explosive device exploded near the vehicle he was searching.
Cooper was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 114th
Field Artillery Regiment, Starkville, Miss.
7/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jared D. Hartley, 22, of Newkirk, Okla., died July 15 in Taji, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Hartley
was assigned to the 125th Forward Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st
Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
7/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Timothy J. Hines, Jr., 21, of Fairfield, Ohio, died on July 14 at
the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., from wounds sustained
on June 19 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV. Hines was assigned to the 64th Military Police Company,
720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood,
Texas.
7/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Tricia L. Jameson, 34, of Omaha, Neb., died on July 14 in Trebil,
Iraq. Jameson, a health care specialist was responding to a casualty incident
when a secondary improvised explosive device detonated near her location.
Jameson was assigned to 313th Medical Company, Army National Guard, Lincoln,
Neb.
7/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Benyahmin B. Yahudah, 24, of Bogart, Ga., died on July 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, where a vehicle borne improvised explosive device detonated near
his dismounted patrol. Yahudah was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th
Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
7/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Timothy J. Sutton, 22, of Springfield, Mo., died on July 11 in Baghdad,
Iraq, where his HMMWV struck a land mine. Sutton was assigned to the Army's
3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
7/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Eric P. Woods, 26, of Omaha, Neb., died on July 9 in Tal Afar, Iraq.
His HMMWV struck an improvised explosive device that caused the vehicle
to overturn. Woods was in the area to evacuate another soldier who had
been wounded. Woods was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
7/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Hoby F. Bradfield Jr., 22, of The Woodlands, Texas, died July 9 in
Tal Afar, Iraq while he was conducting a dismounted cordon search. Bradfield
was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Fort Carson, Colo.
7/12/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kevin B. Joyce, 19, of Ganado, Ariz., died June 25 after falling
into the Pech River while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan.
He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
7/11/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson, 29, of Cupertino, Calif, died
while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kunar province, Afghanistan.
Coalition forces located the service member while conducting a combat
search and rescue operation July 10 in Kunar province. Axelson was assigned
to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
7/11/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joseph P. Goodrich, 32, of Allegheny, Pa.
Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Kovacicek, 22, of Washington, Pa.
Both Marines died July 10 from enemy indirect fire while conducting combat
operations in Hit, Iraq. They were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s
3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Moundsville,
W.Va. During Operation Iraqi Freedom their unit was attached to Regimental
Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
7/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Deyson K. Cariaga, 20, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died on July 5, in Al
Hammadi, Iraq, when the HMMWV in which he was riding struck a land mine.
Cariaga was assigned to the Army National Guard's 229th Military Intelligence
Company, 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, Oahu, Kalaeloa, Hawaii.
7/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Anthony M. Mazzarella, 22, of Blue Springs, Mo., died July 5, in
Taji, Iraq, when the HMMWV in which he was riding accidentally rolled
over. Mazzarella was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 13th Armor
Regiment, 1st Armor Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
7/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher W. Dickison, 26, of Seattle, Wa., died July 5, in Baqubah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol. Dickison
was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry
Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
7/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on July 5, 2005, in
Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their
HMMWV during patrol operations. Both soldiers were assigned to 3rd Squadron,
3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Scottie L. Bright, 36, of Montgomery, Ala.
Cpl. Lyle J. Cambridge, 23, of Shiprock, N.M.
7/06/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Danny P. Dietz, 25, of Littleton, Colo. Dietz
was assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two, Virginia Beach, Va.
Lt. Michael P. Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y. Murphy was assigned to SEAL
Delivery Vehicle Team One, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Both died while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kunar Province,
Afghanistan. Coalition forces located the service members while conducting
a combat search and rescue operation July 4 in Kunar Province. Both sailors’
whereabouts had been unknown since June 28.
7/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jeremy A. Brown, 26, of Mabscott, W.Va., died July 3 in Mosul
Iraq, from injuries sustained earlier that day in Tal Afar, Iraq, where
the HMMWV in which he was riding accidentally rolled over. Brown was assigned
to the Army's 66th Military Intelligence Company, 3rd Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
7/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Chad M. Mercer, 25, of Waycross, Ga., died June 30 in Baghdad, Iraq,
where his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled over while conducting combat
operations. Mercer was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion,
121st Infantry Regiment, Fitzgerald, Ga.
7/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rafael A. Carrillo, Jr., 21, of Boys Ranch, Texas, died June 28 in
Baghdad, Iraq, where an enemy mortar detonated near his HMMWV. Carrillo
was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
7/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ryan J. Montgomery, 22, of Greensburg, Ky., died July 3 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while
his unit was conducting convoy operations. Montgomery was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery Regiment,
Campbellsville, Ky.
7/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army and Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of eight soldiers
and eight sailors who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Soldiers killed were:
SSgt. Shamus O. Goare, 29, of Danville, Ohio.
Chief Warrant Officer Corey J. Goodnature, 35, of Clarks Grove, Minn.
Sgt. Kip A. Jacoby, 21, of Pompano Beach, Fla.
Sgt. 1st Class Marcus V. Muralles, 33, of Shelbyville, Ind.
MSgt James W. Ponder III, 36, of Franklin, Tenn.
Maj. Stephen C. Reich, 34, of Washington Depot, Conn.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael L. Russell, 31, of Stafford, Va.
Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach, 40, of Jacksonville, Fla.
All of these soldiers were assigned to the Army’s 160th Special
Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Hunter Army Air Field, Ga.
Sailors killed were:
Chief Petty Officer Jacques J. Fontan, 36, of New Orleans, La.
Senior Chief Petty Officer Daniel R. Healy, 36, of Exeter, N.H.
Lt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen, 33, of San Diego, Calif.
Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffery A. Lucas, 33, of Corbett, Ore.
Lt. Michael M. McGreevy, Jr., 30, of Portville, N.Y.
Petty Officer 2nd Class James Suh, 28, of Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffrey S. Taylor, 30, of Midway, W.Va.
Healy, Patton and Suh were assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One,
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Fontan, Kristensen, Lucas, McGreevy and Taylor were assigned to SEAL Team
Ten, Virginia Beach, Va.
All 16 were killed while conducting combat operations when the MH-47
helicopter that they were aboard crashed in the vicinity of Asadabad,
Afghanistan in Kumar Province on June 28.
7/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Manny Hornedo, 27, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died June 28 in Tikrit, Iraq,
where a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
while conducting convoy operations. Hornedo was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1569th Transportation Company, New York, N.Y.
6/30/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert E. Hall Jr., 30, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died June 28 in Ad Dujayl,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
his dismounted position at the gate of his forward operating base. Hall
was assigned to the Army Reserve's 467th Engineer Battalion, Greenwood,
Miss.
6/29/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 27 near Taji,
Iraq, where their AH-64D Apache helicopter crashed. Both soldiers were
assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Keith R. Mariotti, 39, of Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer Steven E. Shepard, 30, of Purcell, Okla.
6/29/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Matthew S. Coutu, 23, of North Kingstown, R.I., died June 27 in
Baghdad, Iraq, where enemy forces engaged his convoy with small arms fire.
Coutu was assigned to the 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military
Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
6/27/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Regina R. Clark, 43, of Centralia, Wash., died
June 23 in a convoy that was attacked by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive
device in Fallujah. She was a culinary specialist deployed with Naval
Construction Region Detachment 30, Port Hueneme, Calif., and was temporarily
assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
6/27/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Ramona M. Valdez, 20, of Bronx, N.Y., died June 23 while traveling
in a convoy that was attacked by a suicide, vehicle-borne, improvised
explosive device in Fallujah, Iraq. She was assigned to Headquarters Battalion,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
6/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Charles A. Kaufman, 20, of Fairchild, Wis., died June 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq, where a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
his HMMWV. Kaufman was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
128th Infantry, Arcadia, Wis.
6/27/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Veashna Muy, 20, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Cpl. Chad W. Powell, 22, of West Monroe, La.
Both Marines died June 23 while traveling in a convoy that was attacked
by a suicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device in Fallujah,
Iraq. Both Marines were assigned to 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
6/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher W. Phelps, 39, of Louisville, Ky., died June
23 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his HMMWV. Phelps was assigned to the Army's 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
6/25/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Carlos Pineda, 23, Los Angeles, Calif., died June 24 as a result
of wounds sustained from enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat
operations in Falluhah, Iraq. He was assigned to 8th Marine Regiment,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
6/24/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette, 21, from Cranston, R.I., died June 23 from
wounds sustained when a suicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device
struck her vehicle in Fallujah, Iraq. She was assigned to Headquarters
Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
06/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joseph M. Tackett, 22, of Whitehouse, Ky., died June 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. Tackett was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
06/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Arnold Duplantier II, 26, of Sacramento, Calif., died June 22 in
Baghdad, Iraq, where he was providing cordon security, and was attacked
by enemy forces using small arms fire. Duplantier was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Auburn,
Calif.
06/23/2005 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Air Force pilot
who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Maj. Duane W. Dively, 43, of Rancho California, Calif., died June 22 in
Southwest Asia, in the crash of a U-2 aircraft. Dively had completed flying
a mission and was returning to his base when the crash occurred. He was
assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif.
06/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James D. Stewart, 29, of Chattanooga, Tenn., died June 21 in Ar Rutbah,
Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
cargo truck. Stewart was assigned to the 57th Transportation Company,
10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
06/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 21 in Ramadi,
Iraq, where their unit was conducting combat operations, and were attacked
by enemy forces using small arms fire. Both soldiers were assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd
Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Spc. Christopher L. Hoskins, 21, of Danielson, Conn.
Spc. Brian A. Vaughn, 23, of Pell City, Ala.
06/22/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Nicholas R. Idalski, 23, of Crown Point, Ind., died June 21 in Ramadi,
Iraq, where his unit was conducting combat operations and were attacked
by enemy forces using small arms fire. Idalski was assigned to the Army's
1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
06/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher R. Kilpatrick, 18, of Columbus, Texas, died June 20 in
Tal Afar, Iraq, during convoy operations when enemy forces attacked his
HMMWV with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. Kilpatrick
was assigned to the 603rd Transportation Company, 142nd Corps Support
Battalion, Warrior Brigade, Fort Polk, La.
06/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 17 in Al Qaim,
Iraq, while conducting combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned
to Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Killed were:
Master Sgt. Robert M. Horrigan, 40, of Austin, Texas.
Master Sgt. Michael L. McNulty, 36, of Knoxville, Tenn.
06/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 18 in Baqubah,
Iraq, from injuries sustained on June 17 in Buritz, Iraq, when they were
conducting a mounted patrol and their HMMWV was attacked by enemy forces
using rocket-propelled grenades. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army's
2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Benning, Ga. Killed were:
1st Lt. Noah Harris, 23, of Ellijay, Ga.
Cpl. William A. Long, 26, of Lilburn, Ga.
06/20/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Adam J. Crumpler, 19, from Charleston, W.Va., died June 18
as a result of small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces during Operation Spear in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/18/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Erik R. Heldt, 26, of Hermann, Mo.
Capt. John W. Maloney, 36, of Chicopee, Mass.
Both Marines died June 16 when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive
device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. They were
assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi
Freedom their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
06/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Piper, 43, of Marblehead, Mass., died on June
16 at the Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from injuries
sustained on June 3 when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his military vehicle in Orgun-E, Afghanistan. He was assigned the 1st
Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Anthony S. Cometa, 21, of Las Vegas, Nev., died June 16 in Safwan,
Kuwait, when his HMMWV rolled over. He was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1864th Transportation Company, 106th Transportation Battalion,
Henderson, Nev.
06/17/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Chad B. Maynard, 19, of Montrose, Colo., died June 15 when
his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while conducting combat
operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was operating
with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army,
which was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force
(Forward).
06/17/2005DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nathan B. Clemons, 20, of Winchester, Tenn., died June 14 from wounds
sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle
while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Ar Rutbah,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/16/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cesar O. Baez, 37, of Pomona, Calif., died June
15, as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations
in al-Anbar province, Iraq. Baez was a Hospital Corpsman assigned to 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
06/16/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cesar O. Baez, 37, of Pomona, Calif., died June
15, as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations
in al-Anbar province, Iraq. Baez was a Hospital Corpsman assigned to 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
06/16/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Anthony G. Jones, 25, of Greenville, S.C., died June 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Sgt. Jones was assigned to the 104th Transportation Company,
36th Engineer Group, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Benning,
Ga.
06/16/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Michael R. Hayes, 29, of Morgantown, Ky., died June 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, where a rocket-propelled grenade hit his HMMWV while he was providing
security cordon for an improvised explosive device found earlier. Hayes
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 617th Military Police
Company, Richmond, Ky.
06/16/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jonathan R. Flores, 18, of San Antonio, Texas
Cpl. Jesse Jaime, 22, of Henderson, Nev.
Cpl. Tyler S. Trovillion, 23, of Richardson, Texas
Lance Cpl. Dion M. Whitley, 21, of Los Angeles, Calif.
All four Marines died June 15 when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive
device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. All four
Marines were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During
Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit was operating with the 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, which was attached
to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
06/15/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Joshua P. Klinger, 21, from Easton, Pa., died June 14 as a result
of an explosion from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat
operations against enemy forces near Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to
1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/15/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 13 in Ramadi,
Iraq, where their military vehicle came under a grenade attack while conducting
combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th
Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson,
Colo. The soldiers are:
Sgt. Larry R. Kuhns Jr., 24, of Austintown, Ohio.
Spc. Anthony D. Kinslow, 21, of Westerville, Ohio.
06/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. David J. Murray, 23, of Clinton, La., died June 9 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle.
Murray was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1088th Engineering Battalion,
New Roads, La.
06/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Stanley J. Lapinski, 35, of Las Vegas, Nev., died June 11 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Lapinski was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
06/14/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. John J. Mattek Jr., 24, of Stevens Point, Wis., died June 13
from wounds received as a result of an explosion while conducting combat
operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on June 8.
He was assigned to the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental
Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
06/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 11 in Al Taqaddum,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their military
vehicle. Killed were:
Spc. Casey Byers, 22, of Schleswig, Iowa. Byers was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 224th Engineer Battalion, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Sgt. 1st Class Neil A. Prince, 35, of Baltimore, Md. Prince was assigned
to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade,
2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
06/13/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Mario A. Castillo, 20, of Brownwood, Texas
Lance Cpl. Andrew J. Kilpela, 22, of Fowerville, Mich.
Both Marines died June 10 as a result of an explosion while conducting
combat operations in Saqlawiyah, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Combat
Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 11 in Owesat
Village, Iraq, when their armored personnel carrier was hit by an improvised
explosive device. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard's
150th Combat Engineer Battalion, 155th Brigade Combat Team, Lucedale,
Miss. Killed were:
Sgt. Larry R. Arnold Sr., 46, of Carriere, Miss.
Spc. Terrance D. Lee Sr., 25, of Moss Point, Miss.
06/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. First Class Victor H. Cervantes, 27, of Stockton, Calif., died June
10 in Orgun-e, Afghanistan, when he came under small arms fire while on
patrol. Cervantes was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 7th Special
Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Douglas E. Kashmer, 27, of Sharon, Pa., died June 8 in Nippur, Iraq,
when the wrecker in which he was a passenger was involved in a non-combat
related rollover. Kashmer was assigned to the Army's 70th Transportation
Company, Mannheim, Germany.
06/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Emmanuel Hernandez, 22, of Yauco, Puerto Rico, died June 8 in Shkin,
Afghanistan, when his helicopter-landing zone came under enemy fire. Hernandez
was assigned to the Army's 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd
Airborne Brigade, Vicenza, Italy.
06/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Mark O. Edwards, 40, of Unicoi, Tenn., died June 9 at his forward
operating base near Tuz, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. Edwards
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Squadron, 278th Armored
Cavalry Regiment, Erwin, Tenn.
06/10/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Dustin V. Birch, 22, of Saint Anthony, Idaho
Lance Cpl. Daniel Chavez, 20, of Seattle, Wash.
Lance Cpl. Thomas O. Keeling, 23, of Strongsville, Ohio
Lance Cpl. Devon P. Seymour, 21, of St. Louisville, Ohio
Cpl. Brad D. Squires, 26, of Middleburg Heights, Ohio
All five Marines died June 9 as a result of an explosion while conducting
combat operations with 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force
(Forward), in Haqlaniyah, Iraq.
Keeling, Seymour, and Squires were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s
3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Akron, Ohio.
Birch was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Tank Battalion,
4th Marine Division, Boise, Idaho. Chavez was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
06/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. Terrence K. Crowe, 44, of New York, N.Y., died June 7 in Tal
Afar, Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled
grenades and small arms fire. Crowe was assigned to the Army Reserve's
10th Battalion, 98th Regiment, 4th Brigade, 98th Division, Lodi, N.J.
06/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 8 in Tikrit,
Iraq, of injuries sustained on June 7 in Tikrit, Iraq, when an explosion
of unknown origin occurred near their location. Both soldiers were assigned
to the Army National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 42nd
Infantry Division, Troy, N.Y. Killed were:
Capt. Phillip T. Esposito, 30, of Suffern, N.Y.
1st Lt. Louis E. Allen, 34, of Milford, Pa.
06/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Roberto Arizola, Jr., 31, of Laredo, Texas, died June 8 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Arizola
was assigned to the Army's 297th Military Intelligence Battalion, 513th
Military Intelligence Brigade, Fort Gordon, Ga.
06/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Michael J. Kelley, 26, of Scituate, Mass., died June 8 in Shkin,
Afghanistan, when his helicopter landing zone came under enemy fire. Kelley
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 101st Field Artillery Battalion,
Rehoboth, Mass.
06/10/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Marc L. Tucker, 24, of Pontotoc, Miss., died June 8 as a result
of a non-hostile vehicle accident in Asr Uranium, Iraq. He was assigned
to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Force Service Support Group, III
Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan. During Operation Iraqi Freedom,
his unit was attached to 2nd FSSG, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
06/10/2005 DoD Identifies Department of the Army Civilian Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Department of
an Army civilian who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Ms. Linda J. Villar, 41, of Franklinton, La., died June 3 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when a mortar struck her forward operating
base. Villar worked for the U.S. Army Field Support Command, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
06/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Michael J. Fasnacht, 25, of Columbus, Ga., died June 8 in Tikrit,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting
Vehicle. Fasnacht was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
06/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Eric T. Burri, 21, of Wyoming, Mich., died June 7 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Burri was
assigned to the 623rd Quartermaster Company, 1st Corps Support Command,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/08/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Robert T. Mininger, 21, of Sellersville, Pa., died June 6 from
wounds received as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations
against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-8, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/08/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jonathan L. Smith, 22, of Eva, Ala., died June 6 from wounds
received as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations
against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Assault
Amphibian Battalion, Regimental Combat Team-8, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brian M. Romines, 20, of Simpson, Ill., died June 6 in Baghdad, Iraq,
where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Romines
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery,
Milan, Ill.
06/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Col. Theodore S. Westhusing, 44, of Dallas, Texas, died June 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Westhusing was serving with the
Multi-national Security Transition Command-Iraq and was assigned to the
United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. Ted Westhusing, a military
ethicist who volunteered to go to Iraq, was upset by what he saw. His
apparent suicide raises questions.
06/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their military
vehicle. They were assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Justin L. Vasquez, 26, of Manzanola, Colo.
Spc. Eric J. Poelman, 21, of Racine, Wis.
Pfc. Brian S. Ulbrich, 23, of Chapmanville, W. Va.
06/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Carrie L. French, 19, of Caldwell, Idaho, died June 5 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit the front of her convoy
vehicle and detonated. French was assigned to the Army National Guard's
145th Support Battalion, Boise, Idaho.
06/06/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Antonio Mendoza, 21, of Santa Ana, Calif., died June 3 at Brook Army
Medical Center, San Antonio, from wounds received as a result of an explosion
while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, on Feb. 22. At the time of his injury, Mendoza was assigned to 5th
Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
06/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They were killed on June 3
at Forward Operating Base Orgun-E in Afghanistan when their convoy vehicle
was struck by an improvised expolsive device. They were assigned to the
1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C. The soldiers
are:
Staff Sgt. Leroy E. Alexander, 27, of Dale City, Va.
Cpt. Charles D. Robinson, 29, of Haddon Heights, N. J.
06/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Louis E. Niedermeier, 20, of Largo, Fla., died June 1 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his unit was conducting combat operations and he came under
enemy small arms fire. Niedermeier was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Colo.
06/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Phillip C. Edmundson, 22, of Wilson, N.C., died June 1 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting
Vehicle during combat operations. Edmundson was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
06/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Miguel A. Ramos, 39, of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, died May 31 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an enemy rocket impacted near his position. Ramos was assigned
to the Army Reserve's 807th Signal Company, 35th Signal Battalion, Juana
Diaz, Puerto Rico.
06/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Steven M. Langmack, 33, of Seattle, Wash., died May 31
in Al Qaim, Iraq, from injuries sustained from small arms fire during
combat operations. Langmack was assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Special
Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SFC Virgil R. Case, 37, of Mountain Home, Idaho, died June 1 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Case was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 145th Support Battalion, 116th Brigade Combat Team, Mountain
Home, Idaho.
06/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV.
They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. The Soldiers are:
Sgt. Charles A. Drier, 28, of Tuscola, Mich.
Spec. Dustin C. Fisher, 22, of Fort Smith, Ark.
Pfc. Jeffrey R. Wallace, 20, of Hoopeston, Ill.
06/01/2005 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four airmen who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The airmen died May 30 in the
crash of an Iraqi air force aircraft during a training mission in eastern
Diyala province. They are:
Maj. William Downs, 40, of Winchester, Va., assigned to the 6th Special
Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Capt. Jeremy Fresques, 26, of Clarkdale, Ariz., assigned to the 23rd Special
Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Capt. Derek Argel, 28, of Lompoc, Calif., assigned to the 23rd Special
Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Staff Sgt. Casey Crate, 26, of Spanaway, Wash., assigned to the 23rd Special
Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
05/31/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Victor M. Cortes III, 29, of Erie, Pa., died May 29 in Baghdad,
Iraq of non-combat-related injuries. Cortes was assigned to the 703rd
Forward Support Batttalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
05/31/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeffrey B. Starr, 22, of Snohomish, Wash., died May 30 from small-arms
fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Ar Ramadi,
Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During
Operation Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
05/31/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
First Sgt. Michael S. Barnhill, 39, of Folsom, Calif., died May 28 after
his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device near Haqlaniyah, Iraq.
He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve’s 6th Engineer Support
Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, Eugene, Ore. During Operation
Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to 2nd FSSG, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
05/30/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. Albert E. Smart, 41, of San Antonio, Texas, died May 28 in Doha,
Qatar, of a non-combat related illness. Smart was assigned to the U.S.
Army Reserve's 321st Civil Affairs Brigade, San Antonio, Texas.
05/30/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Phillip N. Sayles, 26, of Jacksonville, Ark., died May 28 in Mosul,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his security
position. Sayles was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on May 27 from injuries
sustained on May 26 in Buhriz, Iraq, when their OH-58 (Kiowa Warrior)
came under small arms attack and crashed. Both soldiers were assigned
to the Army's 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C. The soldiers are:
CW4 Matthew Scott Lourey, 40, of East Bethel, Minn.
CW2 Joshua Michael Scott, 28, of Sun Prairie, Wis.
05/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Mark A. Maida, 22, of Madison, Wis., died May 27 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of injuries sustained in Diyarah, Iraq, May 26 when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his HMMWV. Maida was assigned to the Army's 2nd
Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.
05/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Alfred B. Siler, 33, of Duff, Tenn., died May 25 in Tuz, Iraq, when
his HMMWV hit another vehicle. Siler was assigned to the Army National
Guard's Support Squadron, 278th Regimental Combat Team, Knoxville, Tenn.
05/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Ricardo A. Crocker, 39, of Mission Viejo, Calif., died May 26 from
a rocket propelled grenade explosion while conducting combat operations
in Hadithah, Iraq. Crocker was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve’s
3rd Civil Affairs Group, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi
Freedom his unit was attached to II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
05/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on May 23 in Haswa,
Iraq, when their military vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive
device. The soldiers are:
Spec. Bryan Edward Barron, 26, of Biloxi, Miss. Barron was assigned to
the Army National Guard's C Company, 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry, Biloxi,
Miss.
Spec. Audrey Daron Lunsford, 29, of Sardis, Miss. Lunsford was assigned
to the Army National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st
Battalion, 155th Infantry, McComb, Miss.
Staff Sgt. Saburant Parker, 43, of Foxworth, Miss. Parker was assigned
to the Army National Guard's C Company, 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry,
Biloxi, Miss.
Sgt. Daniel Ryan Varnado, 23, of Saucier, Miss. Varnado was assigned to
the Army National Guard's C Company, 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry, Biloxi,
Miss.
05/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. First Class Randy D. Collins, 36, of Long Beach, Calif., died May
24 at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., of injuries
sustained in Mosul, Iraq, May 4 during a mortar attack. Collins was assigned
to the Army's 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.
05/27/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. David N. Wimberg, 24, of Louisville, Ky., died May 25 from wounds
received as a result of small-arms fire from enemy forces while conducting
combat operations in Hadithah, Iraq. Wimberg was assigned to Marine Forces
Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division,
Columbus, Ohio. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached
to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
05/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Russell J. Verdugo, 34, of Phoenix, Ariz., died May 23, in
Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated as he was
responding to a report of an improvised explosive device. Verdugo was
assigned to the 767th Ordnance Company, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.
05/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Peter J. Hahn, 31, of Metairie, La., died May 24, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his observation point was engaged by enemy forces using small
arms fire. Hahn was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion,
156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team, New Iberia, La.
05/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Carl J. Morgain, 40, of Butler, Pa., died May 22, in Balad, Iraq,
of injuries sustained in Kadasia, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised
explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Morgain was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, Butler,
Pa.
05/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John B. Ogburn III, 45, of Fruitland, Ore., died May 22, in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when his HMMWV overturned after the driver avoided striking a civilian
vehicle. Ogburn was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion,
116th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Ontario, Ore.
05/25/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher S. Perez, 30, of Hutchinson, Kan., died May 23 from wounds
received as a result of an indirect fire attack while conducting combat
operations against enemy forces in Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters
and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Charles T. Wilkerson, 30, of Kansas City, Mo., died May 22 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an unknown ordnance detonated near his tent. Wilkerson was
assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
05/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brad A. Wentz, 21, of Gladwin, Mich., died May 20 on a main supply
route in Iraq when his convoy came under attack by enemy forces. Wentz
was assigned to the Army Reserve's 180th Transportation Company, Muskegon,
Mich.
05/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on May 22 in Mosul,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV. Both were assigned to the 73rd Engineer Company, Fort
Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
1st Lt. Aaron N. Seesan, 25, of Ohio.
Spc. Tyler L. Creamean, 21, of Jacksonville, Ark.
05/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Kyle M. Hemauer, 21, of Manassas, Va., died in Afghanistan, of non-combat
related injuries. Hemauer was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd
Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, Manassas,
Va.
05/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Antwan L. Walker, 22, of Tampa, Fla., died May 18 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
when his camp was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire. Walker
was assigned to the Army's 2nd Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
05/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Steven C. Tucker, 19, of Grapevine, Texas, died May 21, in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, of injuries sustained near Shinkay, Afghanistan, when an
improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Tucker was assigned
to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade,
Vicenza, Italy.
05/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua T. Brazee, 25, of Sand Creek, Mich., died May 23, in Al Qaim,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Brazee was assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
05/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kenneth J. Schall, 22, of Peoria, Ariz., died May 22, in Yusafiyah,
Iraq, when the HMMWV in which he was riding was involved in an accident.
Schall was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade,
1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
05/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Benjamin C. Morton, 24, of Wright, Kan., died May 22, in Mosul, Iraq,
when his dismounted patrol encountered enemy small arms fire. Morton was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th
Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kurt D. Schamberg, 26, of Euclid, Ohio, died May 20, in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Schamberg
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade,
10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
05/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 19 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when they were shot while conducting dismounted combat operations.
Both were assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 156th Armor
Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team, Shreveport, La. The soldiers are:
Spec. Bernard L. Sembly, 25, of Bossier City, La.
Sgt. Robin V. Fell, 22, of Shreveport, La.
05/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casaulty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Wyatt D. Eisenhauer, 26, of Pinckneyville, Ill., died May 19 in Mahmudiyah,
Iraq, on an escort mission in a HMMWV when an improvised explosive device
detonated on a bridge. Eisenhauer was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion,
70th Armor, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
05/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt Jacob M. Simpson, 24, of Ashland, Oregon died May 16, in Tal Afar,
Iraq, when a rocket propelled grenade struck the building he was securing.
Simpson was assigned to the Army's 2d Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment
from Fort Carson, Colo.
05/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Wesley R. Riggs, 19, of Baytown, Texas died May 17 in Tikrit, Iraq,
from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his dismounted position. Riggs was assigned to the Army's 2d Battalion,
7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
05/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Charles C. Gillican, III, 35, of Brunswick, Ga., died May 14 at Camp
Arifjan, Kuwait, from injuries sustained in a military vehicle accident.
Gillican was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 118th
Field Artillery Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Brunswick, Ga.
05/16/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher R. Dixon, 18, of Columbus, Ohio
Lance Cpl. Nicholas B. Erdy, 21, of Williamsburg, Ohio
Lance Cpl. Jonathan W. Grant, 23, of Santa Fe, N.M.
Lance Cpl. Jourdan L. Grez, 24, of Harrisonburg, Va.
All Marines were killed May 11 when their amphibious assault vehicle struck
an explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Karabilah, Iraq. Dixon and Erdy were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s
3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio.
Grant was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance
Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Albuquerque, N.M., and
Grez was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Combat Engineer
Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Roanoke, Va., for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
These Marines’ units were attached to Regimental Combat Team 2,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
05/15/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Travis W. Anderson, 28, of Hooper, Colo., died May 13 in Bayji, Iraq,
when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy.
Anderson was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment,
1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga
05/13/2005 Dod Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kenneth E. Zeigler II, 22, of Dillsburg, Penn., died May 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Ziegler was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 64th Armor
Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
05/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Andrew R. Jodon, 27, of Karthaus, Penn., died May 12 in Samarra,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Jodon was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
05/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Samuel T. Castle, 26, of Naples, Texas, died May 11 in Al Asad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device detonation.
Castle was assigned to the Army's 327th Signal Battalion, 35th Signal
Brigade, Fort Bragg. N. C.
05/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spec. Steven R. Givens, 26, of Mobile, Ala., died May 8 in Balad, Iraq,
from injuries sustained from enemy small arms fire. Givens was assigned
to the Army's 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade, 3d Infantry
Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
05/13/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kendall H. Ivy II, 28, of Crawford, Ohio, was killed May 11
from an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/13/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. John T. Schmidt III, 21, of Brookfield, Conn., died May 11
from wounds received as a result of an explosion while conducting combat
operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on Jan. 30.
He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. During Operation Iraqi
Freedom, Schmidt’s unit was attached to 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force.
05/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John M. Smith, 22, of Wilmington, N.C., died May 12 in Iskandariyah,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Smith was assigned to the Army's 2nd Squadron, 11th
Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.
05/12/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Wesley G. Davids, 20, of Dublin, Ohio, died May 11 from an
explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Karabilah,
Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion,
25th Marines, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. During Operation Iraqi
Freedom, his reserve unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force (Forward).
05/12/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Sgt. Michael J. Bordelon, 37, of Morgan City, La., died May 10 at
Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, from injuries sustained
April 23 in Mosul, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device
detonated near his Stryker military vehicle. Bordelon was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry
Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/11/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas C. Kirven, 21, of Richmond, Va., was killed May 8
as a result of enemy action in Alishang, Afghanistan, while conducting
combat operations. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
05/11/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Anthony L. Goodwin, 33, of Mount Holly, N.J., died May 9 from
enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in the vicinity
of Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/11/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Stephen P. Baldwyn, 19, of Saltillo, Miss.
Lance Cpl. Taylor B. Prazynski, 20, of Fairfield, Ohio
Both Marines died May 9. Baldwyn died as a result of wounds received from
an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in
Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq. Prazynski died from an explosion while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Karmah, Iraq. Both Marines
were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 8 in Khalidiyah,
Iraq, when they were conducting combat operations and an improvised explosive
device detonated near their HMMWV. Both were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Camp Greaves, Korea. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Thor H. Ingraham, 24, of Murrysville, Pa.
Pfc. Nicolas E. Messmer, 20, of Franklin, Ohio.
05/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Gary A. Eckert Jr., 24, of Toledo, Ohio, died May 8 in Balad, Iraq,
from injuries sustained earlier that day in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Eckert was assigned to the
Army Reserve's 983rd Engineer Battalion, Monclova, Ohio.
05/10/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Richard P. Schoener, 22, of Hayes, La., died May 8 in Alishang, Afghanistan,
while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
05/09/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dustin A. Derga, 24, of Columbus, Ohio, died May 8 as the result
of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ubaydi,
Iraq.
Sgt. Michael A. Marzano, 28, of Greenville, Pa., died May 7 as the result
of an explosion caused by suicide vehicle borne improvised explosive device
while conducting combat operations in Hadithah, Iraq.
Both Marines were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion,
25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. Marzano’s company is
based in Phoenix, Ariz., and Derga’s company is based Columbus,
Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom their unit was attached to 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
05/09/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Lawrence R. Philippon, 22, of Hartford, Conn., died May 8 from
enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in the vicinity
of Al Qa’im, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
05/09/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Sgt. Aaron N. Cepeda Sr., 22, San Antonio, Texas
Lance Cpl. Lance T. Graham, 26, San Antonio, Texas
Lance Cpl. Michael V. Postal, 21, Glen Oaks, N.Y.
All died May 7 from explosions as a result of enemy action while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Cepeda and Graham were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion,
25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas. As part
of Operation Iraqi Freedom their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
Postal was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. William J. Brooks, 30, of Birmingham, Ala., died May 3 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his unit was conducting a route security mission and an improvised
explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Brooks was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
05/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Stephen P. Saxton, 24, of Temecula, Calif., died May 3 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his unit was conducting a route security mission and an improvised
explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Saxton was assigned to the
Army’s 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
05/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John E. McGee, 36, of Columbus, Ga., died May 2 near Diwaniyah, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle.
McGee was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 2101st Transportation
Company, Camden, Ala.
05/05/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Kelly C. Hinz, 30, of Woodbury, Minn., died May 2 from injuries
received when the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft he was piloting crashed in Iraq
while flying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was assigned to
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine
Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. His unit was embarked
aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson.
05/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kenya A. Parker, 26, of Fairfield, Ala., died April 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of a non-combat related medical condition. Parker was assigned to
the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
05/04/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. John C. Spahr, 42, of Cherry Hill, N.J., died May 2 from injuries
received when the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft he was piloting apparently crashed
in Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, Marine
Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station
Miramar, Calif. His unit was embarked aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson.
05/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Derrick J. Lutters, 24, of Burlington, Colo., died May 1 along a
supply route in Iraq when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device
detonated while his unit was inspecting a bridge for enemy tampering.
Lutters was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 891st Engineer
Brigade, Pittsburg, Kan.
05/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 29 in Diyarah,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated as they
were conducting a traffic control point inspection. Both were assigned
to 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif. Killed
were:
Capt. Stephen W. Frank, 29, of Michigan.
Capt. Ralph J. Harting III, 28, of Delaware.
05/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Tommy S. Little, 47, of Aliceville, Ala., died May 2 at Brooke
Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained on April
19 near Iskandariyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV. Little was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
2nd Battalion, 114th Field Artillery Regiment, Columbus, Miss.
05/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Clifford V. Gadsden, 25, of South Carolina, died April 29 in Balad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-born improvised explosive device detonated near his
convoy vehicle. Gadsden was assigned to the Army’s 603rd Transportation
Company, 142nd Corps Support Battalion, Warrior Brigade, Fort Polk, La.
05/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Juan De Dios Garcia-Arana, 27, of Los Angeles, Calif., died
April 30 in Khaladiyah, Iraq, when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked
by enemy forces using small arms fire. Garcia-Arana was assigned to the
5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division,
Camp Hovey, Korea.
05/02/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Joseph S. Tremblay, 23, of New Windsor, N.Y., died April 27 from
injuries received from a mine explosion while conducting combat operations
in vicinity of Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s
3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Moundsville,
W.Va. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
05/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were killed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 29 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their
dismounted patrol. Both soldiers were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 14th
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light
Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. The soldiers were:
Pfc. Darren A. Deblanc, 20, of Evansville, Ind.
Pvt. Charles S. Cooper, Jr., 19, of Jamestown, N.Y.
05/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Timothy C. Kiser, 37, of Tehama, Calif., died April 28 in Riyhad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol. Kiser
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 340th Forward Support Battalion,
40th Infantry Division, Red Bluff, Calif.
05/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 28 in Tal Afar,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their Stryker
military vehicle. Killed were:
1st Lt. William A. Edens, 29, of Columbia, Mo. Edens was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Sgt. Eric W. Morris, 31, of Sparks, Nev. Morris was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Spc. Ricky W. Rockholt Jr., 28, of Winston, Ore. Rockholt was assigned
to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
Pfc. Robert W. Murray Jr., 21, of Westfield, Ind. Murray was assigned
to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
04/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pvt. Robert C. White III, 21, of Camden, N.J., died April 23 at Kandahar
Airfield, Afghanistan, of non-combat related injuries. White was assigned
to the 864th Engineer Battalion, 555th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (Provisional),
Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt.1st Class Allen C. Johnson, 31, of Los Molinos, Calif., died April
26 in Khanaqin, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces using
small arms fire attacked his patrol. Johnson was assigned to 1st Battalion,
7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
04/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David L. Rice, 22, of Sioux City, Iowa, died April 26 in Balad, Iraq,
of injuries sustained in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, when his HMMWV rolled over.
Rice was assigned 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry
Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
04/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Sgt. Timmy J. Millsap, 39, of Wichita, Kan., died April 25 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his HMMWV. Millsap was assigned to the 70th Engineer
Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
04/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kevin W. Prince, 22, of Plain City, Ohio, died April 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained in Iskandariyah, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Prince was assigned to the
2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.
04/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Gary W. Walters Jr., 31, of Victoria, Texas, died April 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Walters
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Robert W. Defazio, 21, of West Babylon, N.Y., died April 24 in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, of non-combat related injuries. Defazio was assigned to the
23rd Ordnance Company, Miesau, Germany.
04/25/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Hospitalman Aaron A. Kent, 28, of Portland, Oregon, died Apr. 23, from
an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near
Fallujah, Iraq. Kent was assigned to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
04/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Anthony J. Davis Jr., 22, of Long Beach, Calif., died April 23 in
Mosul, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his Stryker military vehicle. Davis was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/25/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Robert A. Guy, 26, of Willards, Md., died April 21 as a result of
a non-hostile incident near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Gavin J. Colburn, 20, of Frankfort, Ind., died April 22 along a supply
route in Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy
vehicle. Colburn was assigned to the Army Reserve's 542nd Transportation
Company, Kingsbury, Ind.
04/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 19 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
their dismounted patrol. Both Soldiers were assigned 3rd Battalion, 7th
Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, and Fort Stewart, Ga. The soldiers
are:
Spc. Jacob M. Pfister, 27, of Buffalo, N.Y.
Pfc. Kevin S. K. Wessel, 20, of Newport, Ore.
04/21/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kelly M. Cannan, 21, of Lowville, N.Y.
Lance Cpl. Marty G. Mortenson, 22, of Flagstaff, Ariz.
Both Marines were killed April 20 as the result of the detonation of an
improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. As part
of Operation Iraqi Freedom their unit was attached to a 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
04/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Steven W. Thornton, 46, of Eugene, Ore., died April 18 in Camp Arifjan,
Kuwait, when he collapsed during physical training. Thornton was assigned
to the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth, N.J.
04/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Tyler J. Dickens, 20, of Columbus, Ga., died April 12 at Brooke Army
Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained April 6 in
Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, when his guard tower caught fire. Dickens was assigned
to the Army’s 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort
Irwin, Calif.
04/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Sam W. Huff, 18, of Tucson, Ariz., died April 18 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of injuries sustained on April 17 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device detonated near her HMMWV. Huff was assigned to the 170th
Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military
Police Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 16 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, while conducting combat operations. The soldiers were assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Korea. Killed were:
Sgt. Angelo L. Lozada Jr., 36, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Sgt. Tromaine K. Toy Sr., 24, of Eastville, Va.
Spc. Randy L. Stevens, 21, of Swartz Creek, Mich.
04/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Joseph L. Knott, 21, of Yuma, Ariz., died April 17 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and
an improvised explosive device. Knott was assigned to the 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
04/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Aaron M. Hudson, 20, of Highland Village, Texas, died April 16 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained April 15 in Camp Taji, Iraq, when
an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol. Hudson was assigned
to the 401st Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion,
89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Steven F. Sirko, 20, of Portage, Ind., died April 17 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Sirko was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning,
Ga.
04/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Aleina Ramirezgonzalez, 33, of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, died April
15 in Tikrit, Iraq, when a mortar struck her forward operating base. Ramirezgonzalez
was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Troop Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/18/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. James C. Edge, 31, of Virginia Beach, Va, was killed April 14 by
enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation
Iraq Freedom, Edge was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
04/15/2005 DoD Announces Change-in-Status of Army Soldiers
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six soldiers previously
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) who were supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom. The soldiers had become unaccounted for on
April 6 in Ghazni, Afghanistan, when the CH-47 helicopter they were on
crashed. Their remains have since been identified. Killed were:
Capt. David S. Connolly, 37, of Boston, Mass. Connolly was assigned to
the Army Reserve’s 1173rd Transportation Terminal Battalion, Brockton,
Mass.
Sgt. Maj. Barbaralien Banks, 41, of Harvey, La. Banks was assigned to
the Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii.
Staff Sgt. Romanes L. Woodard, 30, of Hertford, N.C. Woodard was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Camp Ederle, Italy.
Sgt. Stephen C. High, 45, of Spartanburg, S.C. High was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 228th Signal Brigade, Spartanburg, S.C.
Spc. Michael K. Spivey, 21, of Fayetteville, N.C. Spivey was assigned
to the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation Brigade,
Giebelstadt, Germany.
Cpl. Sascha Struble, 20, of Philadelphia, N.Y. Struble was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Camp Ederle, Italy.
04/15/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Michael B. Lindemuth, 27, of Petoskey, Mich., died April 13 as a
result of wounds received from enemy mortar fire at Camp Hit, Al Anbar
Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Inspector/Instructor Staff, 3rd Battalion,
25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Akron, Ohio. During Operation
Iraq Freedom, Lindemuth was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
04/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Manuel Lopez III, 20, of Cape Coral, Fla., died April 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his HMMWV was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade. Lopez was
assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. John W. Miller, 21, of West Burlington, Iowa, died April 12 in Camp
Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries received from enemy small arms fire while on
route clearance operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Miller was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 224th Engineer Battalion, Burlington, Iowa.
04/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Casey M. LaWare, 19, of Redding, Calif., died April 9 at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, from non-combat related
injuries sustained April 6 in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq. LaWare was assigned
to the 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.
04/12/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. James S. Lee, 26, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., died April 6 in Ghazni, Afghanistan,
when the Army CH-47 helicopter he was on crashed. He was assigned to Marine
Fighter Attack Squadron 142, Marine Aircraft Group 42, 4th Marine Aircraft
Wing, Marietta, Ga. As part of Operation Enduring Freedom he was attached
to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group
42, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.
04/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties and Soldiers as Whereabouts
Unknown
The Department of Defense announced today the death of eight Soldiers
and the identity of six Soldiers listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown
(DUSTWUN) who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. The soldiers
died or became unaccounted for on April 6 in Ghazni, Afghanistan, when
the CH-47 helicopter they were on crashed. Killed were:
Maj. Edward J. Murphy, 36, of South Carolina. Murphy was assigned to the
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Camp Ederle, Italy.
Chief Warrant Officer David Ayala, 24, of New York, N.Y. Ayala was assigned
to the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation Brigade,
Giebelstadt, Germany.
Chief Warrant Officer Clint J. Prather, 32, of Cheney, Wash. Prather was
assigned to the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation
Brigade, Giebelstadt, Germany.
Master Sgt. Edwin A. Matoscolon, 42, of Juana Diaz, P.R. Matoscolon was
assigned to Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii.
Staff Sgt. Charles R. Sanders Jr., 29, of Charleston, Mo. Sanders was
assigned to the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation
Brigade, Giebelstadt, Germany.
Spc. Daniel J. Freeman, 20, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Freeman was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Camp Ederle, Italy.
Spc. Chrystal G. Stout, 23, of Travelers Rest, S.C. Stout was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 228th Signal Brigade, Spartanburg, S.C.
Pfc. Pendelton L. Sykes II, 25, of Chesapeake, Va. Sykes was assigned
to the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation Brigade,
Giebelstadt, Germany.
Reported as DUSTWUN are:
Capt. David S. Connolly, 37, of Boston, Mass. Connolly is assigned to
the Army Reserve’s 1173rd Transportation Terminal Battalion, Brockton,
Mass.
Sgt. Maj. Barbaralien Banks, 41, of Harvey, La. Banks is assigned to Division
Artillery, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Staff Sgt. Romanes L. Woodard, 30, of Hertford, N.C. Woodard is assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Camp Ederle, Italy.
Sgt. Stephen C. High, 45, of Spartanburg, S.C. High is assigned to the
Army National Guard's 228th Signal Brigade, Spartanburg, S.C.
Spc. Michael K. Spivey, 21, of Fayetteville, N.C. Spivey is assigned to
the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 12th Aviation Brigade, Giebelstadt,
Germany.
Spc. Sascha Struble, 20, of Philadelphia, N.Y. Struble is assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, Camp Ederle, Italy.
04/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kevin D. Davis, 41, of Lebanon, Ore., died April 8 in Balad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV in Hawijah, Iraq. Davis was assigned to the Army National
Guard's G Troop, 82nd Cavalry, Redmond, Ore.
04/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 4, 2005, in Balad
Ruz, Iraq, when their patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small
arms fire. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Stephen C. Kennedy, 35, of Oak Ridge, Tenn. Kennedy was
assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry
Regiment, Lenoir City, Tenn.
Staff Sgt. Christopher W. Dill, 32, of Tonawanda, N.Y. Dill was assigned
to the Army Reserve's 2nd Battalion, 390th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade,
98th Division, Buffalo, N.Y.
04/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Glenn J. Watkins, 42, of Carlsbad, Calif., died April 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-born improvised explosive device detonated near his
military vehicle. Watkins was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
1st Battalion, 161st Infantry, Kent, Wash.
04/08/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Juan C. Venegas, 21, of Simi Valley, Calif., died April 7 as
a result of a vehicle accident while conducting combat operations in Al
Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Venegas was attached to Regimental Combat
Team 8, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.
04/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Javier J. Garcia, 25, died April 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, when improvised
explosive devices detonated near his patrol. Garcia was assigned to the
Army's 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, Fort
Stewart, Ga.
04/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. William D. Richardson, 23, of Moreno Valley, Calif., died April 3,
in Baghdad, Iraq, when he came under enemy fire and fell into a canal.
Richardson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment,
1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
04/06/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeremiah C. Kinchen, 22, of Salcha, Alaska, died April 4 from
an explosion that occurred during combat operations in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance
Battalion, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas. During Operation Iraq
Freedom, Kinchen was attached to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental
Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.
04/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kelly S. Morris, 24, of Boise, Idaho, died March 30, in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained from enemy small arms fire. Morris was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3d Infantry Division from Fort
Stewart, Ga.
04/05/2005DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Robbie D. McNary, 42, of Lewistown, Mont., died March 31,
in Hawijah, Iraq, from injuries sustained while performing combat operations.
McNary was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion,
163rd Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Missoula, Mont.
04/05/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Garrywesley T. Rimes, 30, of Santa Maria, Calif., died April 1 as
a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Rimes was
attached to 2nd Marine Division.
04/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James A. Sherrill, 27, of Ekron, Ky., died April 3, in Bayji, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle.
Sherrill was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 2113th Transportation
Company, Paducah, Ky.
04/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ioasa F. Tavae, Jr., 29, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died
April 2, in Mosul, Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using
small arms fire. Tavae was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion,
5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kenneth L. Ridgley, 30, of Olney, Ill., died March 30 in Mosul, Iraq,
of injuries sustained when enemy forces using small arms fire attacked
his unit. Ridgley was assigned to the Army’s 3rd Battalion, 21st
Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/04/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Tenzin Dengkhim, 19, of Falls Church, Va., died April 2 as
a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Eric L. Toth, 21, of Edmonton, Ky., died March 30 on a supply route
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Toth was
assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 623rd Field
Artillery Regiment, Tompkinsville, Ky.
04/01/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Warrant Officer Charles G. Wells Jr., 32, of Montgomery, Ala., died March
30 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 6th Motor Transport Battalion, 4th Force
Service Support Group, Orlando, Fla.
03/30/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Samuel S. Lee, 19, of Anaheim, Calif., died March 28 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Lee was assigned to 1st Battalion,
506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea.
03/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died March 26 in Kabul,
Afghanistan, when a mine detonated near their military vehicle. The soldiers
were assigned to the Army National Guard’s 76th Infantry Brigade
(Separate), Indianapolis, Ind. Killed were:
Capt. Michael T. Fiscus, 36, of Milford, Ind.
Master Sgt. Michael T. Hiester, 33, of Bluffton, Ind.
Spc. Brett M. Hershey, 23, of State College, Penn.
Pfc. Norman K. Snyder, 21, of Carlisle, Ind.
03/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died March 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
their HMMWV while they were on patrol. Killed were:
Sgt. Lee M. Godbolt, 23, of New Orleans, La. Godbolt was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, New
Orleans, La.
Sgt. Isiah J. Sinclair, 31, of Natchitoches, La. Sinclair was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 156th Armored Regiment, Shreveport,
La.
03/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Bryan J. Richardson, 23, of Summersville, W.Va., died March 25 as
a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Moundsville, W.Va.
03/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Travis R. Bruce, 22, of Byron, Minn., died March 23 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when an enemy mortar round detonated near his guard position. Bruce was
assigned to the Army's 170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police
Battalion, Fort Lewis, Wash.
03/22/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kevin S. Smith, 20, of Springfield, Ohio, died March 21 as
a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C
03/22/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Francisco G. Martinez, 20, of Fort Worth, Texas, died March 20 in
Tamin, Iraq, as a result of enemy small arms fire. Martinez was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey,
Korea.
03/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Paul W. Thomason, III, 37, of Talbot, Tenn., died Mar. 20 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
Thomason was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 2nd Squadron,
278th Regimental Combat Team, Greeneville, Tenn.
03/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Lee A. Lewis, Jr 28, of Norfolk, Va., died Mar. 18 in Sadr City,
Iraq, when his patrol was attacked by enemy small arms fire. Lewis was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
03/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jonathan A. Hughes, 21, of Lebanon, Ky., died March 19 in Iraq when
an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Hughes was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery
Regiment, Campbellsville, Ky.
03/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rocky D. Payne, 26, of Howell, Utah, died March 16 in Iraq when an
improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Payne was assigned
to the Army's 497th Transportation Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion,
1st Corps Support Command, Fort Lewis, Wash.
03/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Paul M. Heltzel, 39, of Baton Rouge, La., died Mar. 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, while conducting a mounted patrol when a vehicle-borne improvised
explosive device detonated. Heltzel was assigned to the Army National
Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat
Team, Eunice, La.
03/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ricky A. Kieffer, 36, of Ovid, Mich., died Mar. 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when enemy forces using small arms fire attacked his unit. Kieffer
was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 182nd Field
Artillery Regiment (Multiple Launch Rocket System), Detroit, Mich.
03/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Shane M. Koele, 25, of Wayne, Neb., died Mar. 16 at Shindand
Airfield, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained Mar. 15 in Shindand, Afghanistan,
when a land mine exploded near his HMMWV. Koele was assigned to the 212th
Military Police Company, Kitzingen, Germany.
03/15/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Joshua L. Torrence, 20, of Lexington, S.C., died March 14 of
wounds received as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
03/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Donald D. Griffith, Jr., 29, of Mechanicsville, Iowa, died
Mar.11 as a result of hostile action in, Tal Afar, Iraq. Griffith was
assigned to 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
03/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Nicholas E. Wilson, 21, of Glendale, Ariz., died Mar. 11, in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, while conducting a roving patrol when his military vehicle rolled
into a water-filled ditch after the shoulder of the road he was on collapsed.
Wilson was assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
03/11/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer First Class Alec Mazur, 35, of Vernon, N.Y., died Mar. 9,
in a non-combat related incident in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.
Mazur was assigned to Underwater Construction Team One (UCT-1), under
operational control of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command.
03/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Matthew A. Koch, 23, of West Henrietta, N.Y. died Mar. 9 in Taji,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Koch was assigned to the 70th Engineer Battalion, Fort
Riley, Kan.
03/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Seth K. Garceau, 27, of Oelwein, Iowa, died March 4 at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained in
Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on Feb. 27 when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his military vehicle. Garceau was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
224th Engineer Battalion, 155th Brigade Combat Team, Fairfield, Iowa.
03/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died March 7, in Ramadi, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne
improvised explosive device detonated near their screening area. The two
men were assigned to the Army’s 44th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea. The soldiers were:
Sgt. Andrew L. Bossert, 24, of Fountain City, Wis.,
Pfc. Michael W. Franklin, 22, of Coudersport, Pa.
03/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Mar. 4 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near their patrol.
The four soldiers were assigned to the 1st Infantry Battalion, 9th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Carson, Colo. The soldiers are:
Capt. Sean Grimes, 31, of Southfield, Mich.
Sgt. 1st Class Donald W. Eacho, 38, of Black Creek, Wis.
Cpl. Stephen M. McGowan, 26, of Newark, Del.
Spc. Wade Michael Twyman, 27, of Vista, Calif.
03/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Adriana N. Salem, 21, of Elk Grove Village, Ill., died Mar. 4 in
Remagen, Iraq when her military vehicle rolled over. Salem was assigned
to the 3rd Forward Support Battalion, Division Support Command, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
03/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Juan M. Solorio, 32, of Dallas, Texas, died March 4 in Mosul,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle as his unit was being attacked by enemy forces using small arms
fire. Solorio was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
03/05/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Jones, 43, of Unity, Maine, died March 3 in
Syracuse, N.Y., of a non-combat related illness. He had just returned
from duty in Iraq. Jones was assigned to the Army National Guard's 133rd
Engineer Battalion, Belfast, Maine.
03/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The soldiers died on Mar. 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive
device detonated near their military vehicle. Both soldiers were assigned
to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, Manhattan,
New York, N. Y. The Soldiers are:
Spc. Azhar Ali, 27 of Flushing, N.Y.
Spc. Wai P. Lwin, 27, of Queens, N.Y.
03/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert S. Pugh, 25, of Meridian, Miss., died Mar. 2 in Iskandariyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Pugh was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion,
155th Infantry, McComb, Miss.
03/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Danny L. Anderson, 29, of Corpus Christi, Texas, died Feb. 27 in
Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained from small arms fire. Anderson
was assigned to the Army's 26th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade,
3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
03/02/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died from injuries sustained
in a military vehicle accident that occurred Feb. 28 in Bayji, Iraq. Both
Soldiers were assigned to the Army's 360th Transportation Company, 68th
Corps Support Battalion, 43rd Area Support Group, Fort Carson, Colo.
Sgt. Julio E. Negron, 28, of Pompano Beach, Fla., died in Bayji on Feb.
28.
Spc. Lizbeth Robles, 31, of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, died at the 228th
Command Support Hospital in Tikirt, Iraq, on March 1.
03/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Richard B. Gienau, 29, of Longview, Iowa, died Feb. 27 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device hit
his military vehicle. Gienau was assigned to the Army National Guard's
224th Engineer Battalion, Burlington, Iowa.
03/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael S. Deem, 35, of Rockledge, Fla., died Feb. 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Deem was assigned to the Army's
Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
03/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Chassan S. Henry, 20, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Feb. 25 in Ramadi,
Iraq, from injuries sustained from an explosion while he was conducting
combat operations. Henry was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Korea.
03/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Alexander B. Crackel, 31, of Wilstead Bedford, United Kingdom,
died Feb. 24 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from injuries sustained from
enemy small arms fire. Crackel was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion,
9th Infantry Regiment, Camp Hovey, Korea.
03/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 26 in Abertha,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while they were on
patrol. Both Soldiers were assigned to the Army's 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry
Regiment, 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. The Soldiers
are:
Pfc. Min S. Choi, 21, of River Vale, N.J.
Pvt. Landon S. Giles, 19, of Indiana, Penn.
02/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Andrew W. Nowacki, 24, of South Euclid, Ohio, died Feb. 26
from wounds received as a result of hostile action in Babil Province,
Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 2nd Battalion,
24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Erie, Pa.
02/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 25 in Taji, Iraq, when
an improvised explosive device detonated while they were on dismounted
patrol. Killed were:
Spc. Adam N. Brewer, 22, of Dewey, Okla.
Spc. Jason L. Moski, 24, of Blackville, S.C.
Pfc. Colby M. Farnan, 22, of Weston, Mo.
Brewer was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood,
Texas. Moski and Farnan were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 1st Field
Artillery, Fort Riley, Kan.
02/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Eric M. Steffeney, 28, of Waterloo, Iowa, died February 23
in Tuz, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated. Steffeney
was assigned to the 184th Ordnance Battalion, 52nd Ordnance Group, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
02/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Daniel G. Gresham, 23, of Lincoln, Ill., died Feb. 24 in Camp
Wilson, Iraq, when a second improvised explosive device detonated while
he was responding to a first device. Gresham was assigned to the 797th
Ordnance Company (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), 79th Ordnance Battalion,
52nd Ordnance, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
02/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Nicholas J. Olivier, 26, of Ruston, La., died Feb. 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on foot
patrol. Olivier was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion,
156th Infantry Regiment, Pineville, La.
02/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jacob C. Palmatier, 29, of Springfield, Ill., died Feb. 24 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Palmatier was assigned to 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment,
3d Brigade, 3d Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
02/23/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Iraqi Freedom.
They died Feb. 21 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
detonated as they were exiting their military vehicle after it had rolled
over. The soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
151st Field Artillery, 34th Infantry Division, Montevideo, Minn. The soldiers
are:
1st Lt. Jason G. Timmerman, 24, of Tracy, Minn.
Staff Sgt. David F. Day, 25, of Saint Louis Park, Minn.
Sgt. Jesse M. Lhotka, 24, of Alexandria, Minn.
02/23/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Trevor D. Aston, 32, of Austin, Texas, died Feb. 22 as a result
of non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Austin, Texas.
02/22/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. John T. Olson, 21, of Elk Grove Village, Ill., died Feb. 21 as a
result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
02/22/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cmdr Adrian B. Szwec, 43, of Chicago, Ill., died April 12, 2004, of a
non-combat related incident. Szwec was assigned to Naval Hospital Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba.
02/22/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kevin M. Clarke, 21, of Tinley Park, Ill., died Feb. 19 as a result
of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Twentynine Palms, Calif.
02/21/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Seth R. Trahan, 20, of Crowley, La, died Feb. 19, in Baghdad, Iraq,
from injuries sustained while on patrol when an improvised explosive device
detonated. Trahan was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3d Battalion,
156th Infantry Regiment, Crowley, La.
02/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Adam Malson, 23, of Rochester Hills, Mich., died Feb. 19 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained while on patrol when an improvised explosive
device detonated. Malson was assigned to 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry
Regiment, Fort Drum, N.Y.
02/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Clinton R. Gertson, 26, of Houston, Texas, died 19 Feb. in Mosul,
Iraq, from injuries sustained from enemy forces small arms fire. Gertson
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
02/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Carlos J. Gil, 30, of Orlando, Fla., died Feb. 18, in Humaniyuh,
Iraq from injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device detonation.
Gil was assigned to the 377th Transportation Company, 181st Transportation
Battalion, Mannheim, Germany.
02/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
They died Feb.16 in Forward Operating Base Iskandariyah, Iraq, when a
roadway collapsed, causing their vehicle to roll over. The Soldiers were
assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment
(Mechanized), McComb, Miss. Killed were:
Sgt. Timothy R. Osbey, 34, of Magnolia, Miss.
Spc. Joseph A.Rahaim, 22, of Magnolia, Miss.
02/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher M. Pusateri, 21, of Corning, N.Y., died Feb.16 in Mosul,
Iraq, of injuries sustained from enemy forces using small arms fire. Pusateri
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd
Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Frank B. Hernandez, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Feb. 17 in Tal Afar,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
Hernandez was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade,
25th Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Lewis, Wash.
02/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Katrina L. Bell-Johnson, 32, of Orangeburg, S.C., died Feb. 16 in
Ba'qubah, Iraq, when she was involved in a vehicle accident. Bell-Johnson
was assigned to the Army's 418th Transportation Company, 180th Transportation
Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jason R. Hendrix, 28, of Claremore, Okla., died Feb.16 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, when an explosion occurred while he was conducting combat
operations. Hendrix was assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Korea.
02/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Michael A. Arciola, 20, of Elmsford, N.Y., died Feb. 15 in Al Ramadi,
Iraq, from injuries sustained from enemy small arms fire. Arciola was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division,
Camp Casey, Korea.
02/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Justin B. Carter, 21, of Mansfield, Mo., died Feb. 16 in Forward
Operating Base McKenzie, Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Carter
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade,
3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Benning, Ga.
02/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Adam J. Plumondore, 22, of Gresham, Ore., died February 16 in Mosul,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. Plumondore was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 24th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
02/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. David J.Brangman, 20, of Lake Worth, Fla., died February 13 in Uvanni,
Iraq, when a mortar round struck his vehicle. Brangman was assigned to
the Army's 3d Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, Fort
Stewart, Ga.
02/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class David J.Salie, 34, of Columbus, Ga., died February 14 in
Ba'qubah, Iraq, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device.
Salie was assigned to the Army's 2d Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3d
Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
02/15/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The soldiers died Feb. 13 in Balad, Iraq, when the vehicle they were riding
in overturned. All were assigned to the Army's 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry,
3d Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
The incident is under investigation. The soldiers are:
Sgt. Chad W. Lake, 26, of Ocala, Fla.
Sgt. Rene Knox, Jr., 22, of New Orleans, La.
Spc. Dakotah L. Gooding, 21, of Des Moines, Iowa
02/15/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Richard A. Perez Jr., 19, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Feb. 10
as a result of non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 6th Motor Transport Battalion,
4th Force Service Support Group, Las Vegas, Nev.
02/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman deployed
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ray Rangel, 29, of San Antonio, Texas, died Feb. 13 while performing
a canal rescue mission in Balad, Iraq. Rangel was assigned to the 7th
Civil Engineering Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
02/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert A. McNail, 30, of Meridian, Miss., died Feb. 11 in Iskandariyah,
Iraq, when his HMMVW struck another military vehicle. McNail was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 150th Combat Engineer Battalion, 155th Brigade
Combat Team, Quitman, Miss.
02/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. William T. Robbins, 31, of North Little Rock, Ark., died Feb.
10 in Taji, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Robbins was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 39th Infantry Brigade, Little Rock, Ark.
02/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kristopher L. Shepherd, 26, of Lynchburg, Va., died Feb. 11
in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated during
clearing operations. Shepherd was assigned to the 767th Ordnance Company,
63rd Ordnance Battalion, 52nd Ordnance Group, Fort McNair, Washington,
D.C.
02/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeffrey S. Henthorn, 25, of Choctaw, Okla., died Feb. 8 in Balad,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Henthorn was assigned to the 24th
Transportation Company, Fort Riley, Kan.
02/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jessica M. Housby, 23, of Rock Island, Ill., died Feb. 9 in Route
Golden, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her convoy.
Housby was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1644th Transportation
Company, Rock Falls, Ill.
02/09/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Sean L. Brock, 29, of Redondo Beach, Calif., died Feb. 2 from wounds
received as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He
was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler,
Okinawa, Japan.
02/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Steven G. Bayow, 42, from Colonia Yap, Federated States of
Micronesia, died February 4 in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive
device hit his vehicle. Bayow was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Sgt. Daniel Torres, 23, from Fort Worth, Texas, died February 4 in Bayjii,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit his vehicle. Torres was
assigned to the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
02/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Zachary R. Wobler, 24, of Ottowa, Ohio, died Feb. 6 in Mosul,
Iraq, when his dismounted patrol encountered enemy forces using small
arms fire. Wobler was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 325th
Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Richard M. Crane, 25, of Independence, Mo., died Feb. 8, in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, of non-combat related injuries. Crane was assigned to the
Army Reserve’s 325th Field Hospital, Independence, Mo.
02/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy O. Allmon, 22, of Cleburne, Texas, died Feb. 6 in Taji, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle.
Allmon was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/07/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Richard C. Clifton, 19, of Milford, Del., died Feb. 3 as a
result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
02/07/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Travis M. Wichlacz, 22, of West Bend, Wis., died Feb. 5 as
a result of hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to
Marine Forces Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th
Marine Division, Milwaukee, Wis.
02/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Sean M. Cooley, 35, from Ocean Springs, Miss., died February
3 in Northern Babil Province, Iraq, when his vehicle was struck by an
improvised explosive device. Cooley was assigned to the 150th Engineer
Battalion, 155th Armor Brigade, Lucedale, Miss.
02/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the deat of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Mark C. Warren, 44, from LaGrande, Ore., died January 31
at Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq from non-combat related injuries. Warren was
assigned to the 3d Battalion, 116th Armor Cavalry Regiment, 116th Brigade
Combat Team (Forward), LaGrande, Ore.
02/04/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Stephen R. Sherman, 27, from Neptune, N.J., died Feb. 3 in Mosul,
Iraq, from wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Sherman was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry
Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) Fort Lewis,
Wash.
02/04/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert T. Hendrickson, 24, from Broken Bow, Okla., died Feb. 1 in
Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds sustained when his military vehicle overturned.
Hendrickson was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/04/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Sean P. Maher, 19, of Grays Lake, Ill., died Feb. 2 as a result
of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
02/02/2005 DoD Identifies Department of the Army Civilian Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Department of
the Army Civilian who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Barbara Heald, 60, of Stanford, Conn., died Jan.29 in Baghdad, Iraq, when
the Republic National Palace was hit by a mortar round. Heald worked for
the Project and Contracting Office - Finance.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Lyle W. Rymer II, 24, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Jan. 28 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when he was shot by enemy forces. Rymer was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 239th Engineer Company, 39th Infantry Brigade, Booneville,
Ark.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joseph E.Rodriguez, 25 of Las Cruces, N.M., died Jan. 28 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck his armored
vehicle. Rodriguez was assigned to the 8th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jason C. Redifer, 19, of Stuarts Draft, Va.
Lance Cpl. Harry R. Swain IV, 21, of Cumberland, N.J.
Cpl. Christopher E. Zimny, 27, of Cook, Ill.
All three Marines died Jan. 31 as a result of hostile action in Babil
Province, Iraq. They were all assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers died Jan. 28
in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck a nearby
vehicle. All were assigned to the Army National Guard's 1088th Engineer
Battalion, 256th Brigade Combat Team, New Roads, La. The soldiers are:
Staff Sgt. Jonathan R. Reed, 25, of Opelousas, La.
Spc. Michael S. Evans II, 22, Marrero, La.
Spc. Christopher J. Ramsey, 20, of Batchelor, La.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Lindsey T. James, 23, of Urbana, Mo., died Jan. 29 in Baghdad, Iraq,
from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his dismounted patrol. James was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 14th
Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum,
N.Y.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Stephen A. Castellano, 21, of Long Beach, Calif., died Jan. 28 in
Mosul, Iraq, from a non-combat related injury. Castellano was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light)
from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
02/01/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. James H. Miller IV, 22, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Jan. 30 in Ramadi,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Miller was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503d Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nazario Serrano, 20, of Irving, Texas, died Jan. 30 as a result
of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Serrano was assigned to
the Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11,
1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Cmdr. Edward E. Jack, 51, of Detroit, Mich., died Jan. 29, of a non-combat
related incident aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. Jack was assigned to
Commander, Destroyer Squadron Seven, home ported in San Diego, Calif.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Soldiers died Jan. 28 in
Baghdad, Iraq, in a helicopter accident. Both were assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
They are:
Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla, 27, of Killeen, Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer Charles S. Jones, 34, of Lawtey, Fla.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Mickey E. Zaun, 27, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., died Jan.
28 in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries sustained in a collision between two
armored vehicles. Zaun was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations
Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Cmdr Keith E. Taylor, 47, of Irvine, Calif., died Jan. 29, in a rocket
attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Taylor was assigned to Commander,
U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command, Iraq Detachment.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers died Jan. 24 in
Mohammed Sacran, Iraq, when their Bradley Fighting Vehicle overturned.
They were assigned to the 2d Battalion, 2d Infantry, 1st Infantry Division,
Vilseck, Germany. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Joseph W. Stevens, 26, of Sacramento, Calif.
Sgt. Michael C. Carlson, 22, of St. Paul, Minn.
Sgt. Javier Marin Jr., 29, of Mission, Texas.
Spc. Viktar V. Yolkin, 24, of Spring Branch, Texas.
Pfc. Jesus A. Leon-Perez, 20, of Houston, Texas.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Timothy A. Knight, 22, of Brooklyn, Ohio, died Jan. 26 when the CH-53E
helicopter he was in crashed near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. Knight was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
01/31/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar Jr., 31, of Weymouth, Mass., died Jan. 28 due to
a non-hostile related incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jonathan S. Beatty, 22, of Streator, Ill., died Jan. 27 as a result
of hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq. Beatty was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Taylor J. Burk, 21, of Amarillo, Texas, died Jan. 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle. Burk was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
01/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kevin M. Luna, 26, of Oxnard, Calif., died Jan. 27 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. Luna was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
63rd Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
01/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Stephen P. Johnson, 24, of Covina, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Fred L. Maciel, 20, of Spring, Texas
Both died Jan. 26 when the CH-53E helicopter they were in crashed near
Ar Rutbah, Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base
Hawaii.
01/28/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jose C. Rangel, 43, of Fresno, Calif., died Jan. 23 in Camp
Arifjan, Kuwait, of non-combat related injuries. Rangel was assigned to
the Army National Guard’s 1106th Aviation Classification Repair
Activity Depot, Fresno, Calif.
01/28/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 11 Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Brian D. Bland, 26, of Weston, Wyo.
Sgt. Michael W. Finke Jr., 28, of Huron, Ohio
1st Lt. Travis J. Fuller, 26, of Granville, Mass.
Cpl. Timothy M. Gibson, 23, of Hillsborough, N.H.
Cpl. Richard A. Gilbert Jr., 26, of Montgomery, Ohio
Cpl. Kyle J. Grimes, 21, of Northampton, Pa.
Lance Cpl. Tony L. Hernandez, 22, of Canyon Lake, Texas
Cpl. Nathaniel K. Moore, 22, of Champaign, Ill.
Lance Cpl. Gael Saintvil, 24, of Orange, Fla.
Cpl. Nathan A. Schubert, 22, of Cherokee, Iowa
Lance Cpl. Michael L. Starr Jr., 21, of Baltimore, Md.
All died Jan. 26 when the CH-53E helicopter they were in crashed near
Ar Rutbah, Iraq. Hernandez was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps
Air Station Miramar, Calif. The others were assigned to 1st Battalion,
3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
01/27/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 16 Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Paul C. Alaniz, 32, of Corpus Christi, Texas
Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Etterling, 22, of Wheelersburg, Ohio
Capt. Lyle L. Gordon, 30, of Midlothian, Texas
Lance Cpl. Brian C. Hopper, 21, of Wynne, Ark.
Lance Cpl. Saeed Jafarkhani-Torshizi Jr., 24, of Fort Worth, Texas
Cpl. Sean P. Kelly, 23, of Gloucester, N.J.
Staff Sgt. Dexter S. Kimble, 30, of Houston, Texas
Lance Cpl. Allan Klein, 34, of Clinton Township, Mich.
Cpl. James L. Moore, 24, of Roseburg, Ore.
Lance Cpl. Mourad Ragimov, 20, of San Diego, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Rhonald D. Rairdan, 20, of San Antonio, Texas
Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos, 20, of Aurora, Ill.
Lance Cpl. Darrell J. Schumann, 25, of Hampton, Va.
1stLt. Dustin M. Shumney, 30, of Vallejo, Calif
Cpl. Matthew R. Smith, 24, of West Valley, Utah
Lance Cpl. Joseph B. Spence, 24, of Scotts Valley, Calif
All died Jan. 26 when the CH-53E helicopter they were in crashed near
Ar Rutbah, Iraq. Alaniz, Gordon, and Kimble were assigned to Marine Heavy
Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft
Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. The others were assigned
to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
01/27/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jesse W. Strong, 24, of Irasburg, Vt., died Jan. 26 as a result of
hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Strong was assigned to the
Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine
Division, headquartered in Lynchburg, Va.
01/27/2005 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class John D. House, 28, of Ventura, Calif., died Jan.
26, in a helicopter crash near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. House was assigned to
Naval Medical Clinic Hawaii, Marine Corps Units Detachment, Pearl Harbor.
01/27/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jonathan W. Bowling, 23, of Patrick, Va.
Lance Cpl. Karl R. Linn, 20, of Chesterfield, Va.
Cpl. Christopher L. Weaver, 24, of Fredericksburg, Va.
Bowling and Linn died Jan. 26 of wounds received as result of enemy action
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Weaver died Jan. 26 as a result of hostile
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. All Marines were assigned to the Marine
Corps Reserve’s 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division,
headquartered in Lynchburg, Va.
01/27/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William S. Kinzer Jr., 27, of Hendersonville, N.C., died Jan. 26
in Ad Duluiyah, Iraq, from injuries sustained when a rocket propelled
grenade hit his patrol. Kinzer was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
01/26/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brett D. Swank, of Northumberland, Pa., died Jan. 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his position. Swank was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry
Regiment, Fort Polk, La.
01/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Leonard W. Adams, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., died Jan. 24 in Camp
Bucca, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Adams was assigned to the
Army National Guard’s 105th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military
Police Brigade, Asheville, N.C.
01/25/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jose C. Rangel, 43, of Saratoga, Calif., died Jan. 23 in Camp
Arifjan, Kuwait, of non-combat related injuries. Rangel was assigned to
the Army National Guard’s 1106th Aviation Classification Repair
Activity Depot, Fresno, Calif.
01/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Nainoa K. Hoe, 27, of Hawaii, died Jan. 22 in Mosul, Iraq, of
wounds received when he was attacked by enemy forces using small arms
fire. Hoe was assigned to the Army’s 3d Battalion, 21st Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
01/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Joe F. Lusk II, 25, of Reedley, Calif., died Jan. 21 in Camp Buehring,
Kuwait, of non-combat related injuries. Lusk was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
3rd Aviation Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/24/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kyle W. Childress, 29, of Terre Haute, Ind., died Jan. 21 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds received in Ad Duluiyah, Iraq, when his unit was attacked
by enemy forces using small arms fire. Childress was assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
01/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Christopher J. Sullivan, 29, of Princeton, Mass., died Jan. 18 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
parked vehicle. Sullivan was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
01/20/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jesus Fonseca, 19, of Marietta, Ga., died Jan. 17 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his position.
Fonseca was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
01/19/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dead are:
Staff Sgt. Thomas E. Vitagliano, 33, of New Haven, Conn., died Jan. 17
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his position. Vitagliano was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
Pfc. George R. Geer, 27, of Cortez, Colo., died Jan. 17 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near
his position. Geer was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea.
01/18/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dead are:
Pfc. Francis C. Obaji, 21, of Queens Village, N.Y., died Jan. 17 in the
86th Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, after he was involved in
a motor vehicle accident Jan. 16 in Baghdad, Iraq. Obaji was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment,
New York, N.Y.
Spc. Alain L. Kamolvathin, 21, of Blairstown, N.J., died Jan. 16 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Kamolvathin was
assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry
Regiment, New York, N.Y.
01/18/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Paul C. Holter III, 21, of Corpus Christi, Texas, died Jan. 14, due
to a non-combat related incident at Camp Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
01/18/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jayton D. Patterson, 26, of Sedley, Va., died Jan. 15 as result of
hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/17/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Nathaniel T. Swindell, 24, of Bronx, N.Y., died Jan. 15 in Mosul,
Iraq, from a non-combat related injury. Swindell was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
01/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Gunnar D. Becker, 19, of Forestburg, S.D., died Jan. 13 in Mosul,
Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. Becker was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
63rd Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.
01/14/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Matthew W. Holloway, 21, of Fulton, Texas.
Lance Cpl. Juan R. Rodriguez Velasco, 23, of El Cenizo, Texas.
Both Marines died Jan. 13 from injuries received as a result of enemy
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Both Marines were assigned to Marine
Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Corpus Christi, Texas.
01/14/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Mack, 36, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Jan. 13 in Mosul,
Iraq, when his military vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device.
Mack was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry
Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
01/13/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael J. Smith, 24, of Media, Penn., died Jan. 11 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when his military vehicle was hit by a rocket propelled grenade.
Smith was assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 2d Infantry Division,
Camp Casey, Korea.
01/11/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan. 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit their military vehicle.
Both soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion,
156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade, Lake Charles, La. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. William F. Manuel, 34, of Kinder, La.
Sgt. Robert W. Sweeney III, 22, of Pineville, La.
01/10/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Joseph E. Fite, 23, of Round Rock, Texas, died Jan. 9 as a result
of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine
Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Austin, Texas.
01/10/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dwayne J. McFarlane Jr., 20, of Cass Lake, Minn., died Jan. 9 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol was hit by an improvised explosive
device. McFarlane was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery
Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), from Fort Drum, N.Y.
01/09/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Daniel F. Guastaferro, 27, of Las Vegas, Nev., died January 7 in
Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his military vehicle left the road and went into
a canal. Guastaferro was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Camp Casey, Korea.
01/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kenneth G. Vonronn, 20, of Bloomingburg, N.Y., died January 6 in
Baghdad, Iraq, with six of his fellow Soldiers when an improvised explosive
device struck their Bradley fighting vehicle. Vonronn was assigned to
the Army National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division, New York,
N.Y.
01/08/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six Soldiers supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died January 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an
improvised explosive device struck their Bradley fighting vehicle. All
six were assigned to the Army National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade
(Mechanized), Lafayette, La. A seventh Soldier was also killed in the
incident but the information will be released separately based upon next
of kin notification policies. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Kurt J. Comeaux, 34, of Raceland, La.
Sgt. Christopher J. Babin, 27, of Houma, La.
Spc. Bradley J. Bergeron, 25, of Houma, La.
Spc. Huey P. L. Fassbender, 24, of LaPlace, La.
Spc. Armand L. Frickey, 20, Houma, La.
Spc. Warren A. Murphy, 29, of Marrero, La.
01/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan. 4 in Taji, Iraq, when
an improvised explosive devise detonated near their military vehicle.
Killed were:
Spc. Jimmy D. Buie, 44, of Floral, Ark. Buie was assigned to the Army
National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team, Fordyce, Ark.
Spc. Jeremy W. McHalffey, 28, of Mabelvale, Ark. McHalffey was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 39th Infantry Brigade, Little Rock,
Ark.
Spc. Joshua S. Marcum, 33, of Evening Shade, Ark. Marcum was assigned
to the Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment,
39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Camden, Ark.
01/07/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Zachariah S. Davis, 25, of Twentynine Palms, Calif., died Jan. 6
as result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
01/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Bennie J. Washington, 25, of Atlanta, Ga., died Jan. 4 in Brooke
Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained Oct. 14
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his military vehicle was struck by a rocket-propelled
grenade. Washington was assigned to the 44th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry
Division, Camp Howze, Korea.
01/07/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Curtis L. Wooten III, 20, of Spanaway, Wash., died Jan. 4 in Balad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle. Wooten was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment,
1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
01/07/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Julio C. CisnerosAlvarez, 22, of Pharr, Texas, died Jan. 6
as result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
01/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Cory R. Depew, 21, of Beech Grove, Ind., died Jan. 4 in Mosul, Iraq,
when his Stryker military vehicle was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade.
Depew was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade,
25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
01/06/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom and two soldiers supporting Operation Iraqi
Freedom. A review of records revealed the omission of news releases for
these soldiers.
Operation Enduring Freedom
Staff Sgt. Robert K. McGee, 38, of Martinsville, Va., died June 30, in
Manila, Republic of the Philippines, of non-combat related injuries. McGee
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis,
Wash.
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Sgt. 1st Class Otie J. McVey, 53, of Oak Hill, W.V., was medically evacuated
from Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 23 for treatment of a non-combat related
illness. He died Nov. 7 in Beaver, W.V. McVey was assigned to the Army
Reserve’s 706th Transportation Company, Kenton, Ohio.
Sgt. Foster Pinkston, 47, of Warrenton, Ga., died Sept. 16, in Eisenhower
Army Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., from a non-combat related illness.
Pinkston was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 878th Engineer
Battalion, Augusta, Ga.
01/05/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Thomas E. Houser, 22, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died Jan. 3 as result
of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Force
Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/04/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Jeremy R. Wright, 31, of Shelbyville, Ind., died Jan. 3 in Asadabad,
Afghanistan, when his military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device.
Wright was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group Fort
Lewis, Wash.
01/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Pedro A. Munoz, 47, of Aquada, Puerto Rico, died Jan. 2
in Shindand, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained Jan. 1 when his patrol
encountered enemy fire. Munoz was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special
Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Damien T. Ficek, 26, from Pullman, Wash., died Dec. 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire.
Ficek was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 161st
Infantry Regiment, Spokane, Wash.
01/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeff LeBrun, 21, from Buffalo, N.Y., died Jan. 1 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his military vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device.
LeBrun was assigned to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery
Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
01/03/2005 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Brian P. Parrello, 19, of West Milford, N.J.
Lance Cpl. Jason E. Smith, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Smith died Dec. 31, and Parrello died Jan. 1, both as result of hostile
action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Smith was assigned to 1st Light Armored
Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Parrello was assigned to Small Craft Company,
Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/03/2005 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Craig L. Nelson, 21, from Bossier City, La., died Dec. 29 at the
National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., of injuries sustained
Dec. 16 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his military vehicle. Nelson was assigned to the Army National Guard's
1st Battalion, 156th Armor Regiment, Shreveport, La.
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12/31/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Edward W. Shaffer, 23, of Mont Alto, Pa., died Dec. 27 at Fort Sam
Houston, Texas, of injuries sustained on Nov. 13 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when
an improvised explosive device detonated nearby. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored
Division, Friedberg, Germany.
12/31/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 27 in Baghdad
of wounds received from an improvised explosive device that detonated
near them while on dismounted patrol. Both soldiers were assigned to 4th
Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, Fort Drum,
N.Y. Killed were:
Sgt. Christopher P. Messer, 28, of Petersburg, Fla.
Pfc. Nathaniel A. Given, 21, of Dickinson, Texas.
12/31/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dustin R. Donica, 22, of Spring, Texas, died Dec. 28 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds received from small arms fire while conducting combat
operations. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort
Richardson, Alaska.
12/29/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christopher E. Esckelson, 22, of Vassar, Mich.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas A. Miller, 20, of Silverwood, Mich.
Lance Cpl. William D. Spencer, 20, of Paris, Tenn.
All three died on December 28 while conducting combat operations in Al
Anbar province, Iraq. Esckelson and Miller were assigned to Marine Forces
Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division,
Saginaw, Mich. Spencer was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd
Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Nashville, Tenn
12/29/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Clinton T. McCormick, 20, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Dec. 27 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated during combat operations. McCormick was assigned to the 2nd
Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Colo.
12/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Hayes Clayton, 29, of Georgia, died Dec. 25 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds
suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting
combat operations. Clayton was assigned to the 842nd Military Training
and Transition team, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort
Riley, Kan.
12/28/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Joshua M. Schmitz, 21, of Spencer, Wis.
Lance Cpl. William C. Koprince Jr., 24, of Lenoir City, Tenn.
Schmitz died December 26 and Koprince on December 27 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Both Marines were assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C
12/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries suffered
when the vehicle they were in was involved in a rollover incident on Dec.
26 in Baghdad, Iraq. They were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort
Richardson, Alaska. Killed were:
Spc. Joseph A. Strong, 21, of Lebanon, Ind.
Spc. Douglas L. Tinsley, 21, of Chester, S.C
12/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael J. Crutchfield, 21, of Stockton, Calif., died Dec. 23 in
Balad, Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. Crutchfield was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Bragg,
N.C
12/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Dexter E. Wheelous, 37, of Winder, Ga., died Dec. 25 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Wheelous was assigned
to the 842nd Military Training and Transition team, 1st Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
12/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jae S. Moon, 21, of Levittown, Pa., died Dec. 25 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle while on patrol Dec. 14 in Baghdad. Moon was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Carson
12/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Elias Elias, 27, of Glendora, Calif., died Dec. 23 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle while on patrol. Elias was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st
Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort
Carson,
12/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of wounds suffered
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during
combat operations Dec. 25 in Baghdad, Iraq. They were assigned to the
9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Schweinfurt, Germany. Killed were:
Sgt. John T. Bubeck, 25, of Collegeville, Pa. He later died Dec. 26.
Spc. Aaron L. Preston, 29, of Dallas.
Pfc. Andrew H. Nelson, 19, of Saint Johns, Mich.
12/27/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Stephen L. Morris, 21, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died Dec. 24
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Morris
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
12/27/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Myles C. Sebastien, 21, of Opelousas, La., died Dec. 20 from
wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. Sebastien was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
12/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 23 in Salman
Pak, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during combat operations. They were assigned to the
1st Battalion, 125th Infantry, Big Rapids, Mich. Killed were:
Spc. Chad J. Vollmer, 24, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Pfc. Wilson A. Algrim, 21, of Howell, Mich.
Pvt. Bobby Mejia II, Saginaw, Mich.
12/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jason C. Denfrund, 24, of Cattaraugus, N.Y., died Dec. 25 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit while on patrol. Denfrund was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division
(Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y
12/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua D. Sheppard, 22, of Quinton, Okla., died Dec. 22 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his patrol came in contact with the enemy
using small arms fire. Sheppard was assigned to the 642nd Engineer Support
Company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry),
Fort Drum, N.Y.
Sgt. Curtis L. Norris, 28, of Dansville, Mich., died Dec. 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Norris was assigned to the 210th Brigade Support Battalion,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort
Drum, N.Y.
Spc. John Barta, 25, of Corpus Christi, Texas, died Dec. 23 in Buhritz,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from indirect enemy fire during combat operations.
Barta was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Pvt. Evan A. Bixler, 21, of Racine, Wis., died Dec. 24 in Hit, Iraq, of
wounds suffered from enemy indirect fire during security operations. Bixler
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Infantry Division, Baumholder, Germany.
Pfc. Eric R. Wilkus, 20, of Hamilton, N.J., died Dec. 25 at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of a non-combat related injury
Dec. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq. Wilkus was assigned to the 57th Military Police
Company, 8th Military Police Brigade, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
12/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jacob G. McMillan, 25, of Lafayette, La., died Dec. 20 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle and was followed by enemy small arms fire. McMillan was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson,
Alaska
12/26/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Fernando S. Tamayo, 19, of Fontana, Calif., died December 21
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Tamayo
was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif
12/26/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Hospitalman Kyle A. Nolen, 21, of Ennis, Texas, died Dec. 21 in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq, as a result of enemy action. Nolen was assigned to H Company,
3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Regimental Combat Team 7, I Marine
Expeditionary Force Forward, 29 Palms,
12/22/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Burgess, 21, of Sanford, Mich.
Lance Cpl. Ryan L. Mayhan, 25, of Hawthorne, Calif.
Burgess and Mayhan died Dec. 21 while conducting combat operations in
Al Anbar province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine
Palms, Calif
12/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Scott D. Dykman, 27, of Helena, Mont., died Dec. 20 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska
12/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert J. Volker, 21, of Big Spring, Texas, died Dec. 20 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment,
2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
12/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Andrew P. Daul, 21, of Brighton, Mich., died Dec. 19 in Hit, Iraq,
of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his Abrams tank during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
37th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
12/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Brian L. Mintzlaff, 34, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Dec. 18
in Taji, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle
rolled over. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
12/20/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Joshua D. Pickard, 20, of Merced, Calif., died Dec. 19 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Assault
Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
12/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries suffered
when their HMMWV struck an improvised explosive device while on mounted
patrol Dec. 16 in Taji, Iraq. They were assigned to the 1st Squadron,
7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. David R. Staats, 30, of Pueblo, Colo, died Dec. 16 in Taji,
Iraq.
Spc. Matthew J. Stanley, 22, of Wolfeboro Falls, N.H., died Dec. 16 in
Taji, Iraq.
Pfc. Seth M. Stanton, 19, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Dec. 17 in
Balad, Iraq
12/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Henry K. Kahalewai, 43, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Dec. 15 at Brooke
Army Medical Center, San Antonio, of wounds suffered Nov. 21 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker vehicle.
He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade,
2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Pfc. Joe L. Baines, 19, of Newark, N.J., died Dec. 16 at Taji, Iraq, of
wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
HMMWV. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
12/19/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Matthew W. Clark, 22, of St. Louis, Mo.
Lance Cpl. Luke C. Yepsen, 20, of Kingwood, Texas.
Both Marines died December 14 due to injuries suffered from enemy action
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Clark was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine
Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe
Bay, Hawaii. Yepsen was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif
12/19/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicklas J. Palmer, 19, of Leadville, Colo.
Capt. Kevin M. Kryst, 27, of West Bend, Wis.
Palmer died Dec. 16 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Kryst died Dec. 18 from wounds received while conducting combat operations
in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Light-Attack Helicopter
Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine
Expeditionary Force Camp Pendleton, Calif
12/18/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joseph E. Phaneuf, 38, of Eastford, Conn., died Dec. 15 in
Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Brigade, Hartford, Conn
12/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Theodore A. Spatol, 59, of Thermopolis, Wyo., died of a non-combat
related illness in Thermopolis on Dec. 14. Spatol was assigned to the
1041st Engineer Company, Rock Springs, Wyo
12/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Paul Balint Jr., 22, of Willow Park, Texas, died Dec. 15 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with the enemy
using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored
Division, Friedberg, Germany
12/15/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 4 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from small arms fire while conducting security
and observation operations. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th
Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson,
Colo. Killed were:
Pfc. Albert M. Nelson, 31, of Philadelphia.
Pfc. Roger A. Suarez-Gonzalez, 21 of Miami
12/15/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Nicholas P. Steinbacher, 22, of La Crescenta, Calif., died of injuries
suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 10. Steinbacher was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
12/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Gloria D. Davis, 47, of St. Louis, Mo., died Dec. 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. She was assigned to the Defense
Security Assistance Agency, Washington, D.C.
12/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brent W. Dunkleberger, 29, of New Bloomfield, Pa., died of injuries
suffered when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle during a convoy
security mission in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 12. Dunkleberger was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss
12/13/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Brian P. McAnulty, 39, of Vicksburg, Miss., died Dec. 11 when
the CH-53 helicopter he was riding in crashed just after takeoff in Al
Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms,
12/13/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Budd M. Cote, 21, of Marana, Ariz.
Cpl. Matthew V. Dillon, 25, of Aiken, S.C.
Lance Cpl. Clinton J. Miller, 23, of Greenfield, Iowa
12/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV. They were all assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry
(Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson,
Alaska. Killed were:
Sgt. Brennan C. Gibson, 26, of Tualatin, Ore.
Spc. Philip C. Ford, 21, of Freeport, Texas.
Pfc. Shawn M. Murphy, 24, of Fort Bragg,
12/12/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Nathan M. Krissoff, 25, of Reno, Nev., died Dec. 9 from wounds
suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Krissoff was assigned to Headquarters and Service Battalion, 3rd Marine
Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan
12/12/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Thomas W. Clemons, 37, of Leitchfield, Ky., died Dec. 10 in
Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, from a non-combat health-related incident. Clemons
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 123rd Armor, Leitchfield, Ky.
12/11/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Cody G. Watson, 21, of Oxford, Ala., died Dec. 6 from a non-hostile
incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Watson was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
12/11/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Megan M. McClung, 34, of Coupeville, Wash., died Dec. 6 while supporting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. McClung was assigned to
I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I MEF, Camp Pendleton,
Calif
12/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kristofer R. Ciraso, 26, of Bangor, Maine, died of injuries
suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military
vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 7. Ciraso was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas
12/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries suffered
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their unit while on
patrol during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 7. Both soldiers
were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne),
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Henry W. Linck, 23, of Manhattan, Kan.
Spc. Micah S. Gifford, 27, of Redding, Calif
12/09/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 6 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV during combat operations. They were assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Armored Division, Giessen, Germany. Killed were:
Capt. Travis L. Patriquin, 32, of Texas.
Spc. Vincent J. Pomante III, 22, of Westerville, Ohio.
12/09/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 6 in Hawijah,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle while on patrol. Killed were:
Sgt. Jesse J.J. Castro, 22, of Chalan Pago, Guam.
Cpl. Jason I. Huffman, 23, of Conover, N.C.
Spc. Joshua B. Madden, 21, of Sibley, La.
Spc. Yari Mokri, 26, of Pflugerville, Texas.
Pfc. Travis C. Krege, 24, of Cheektowaga, N.Y.
Castro, Huffman, Madden and Krege were all assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
27th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Mokri was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Special
Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division
12/08/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dustin J. Libby, 22, of Presque Isle, Maine, died Dec. 6 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Libby was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
12/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Nicholas R. Gibbs, 25, of Stokesdale, N.C., died Dec. 6 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when he came in contact with enemy forces using
small arms fire while conducting observation and security operations.
Gibbs was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Giessen, Germany.
12/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Billy B. Farris, 20, of Bapchule, Ariz., died Dec. 3 in Taji, Iraq,
of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle while conducting escort operations. Farris was assigned to
the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Wash.
Sgt. Jay R. Gauthreaux, 26, of Thibodaux, La., died Dec. 4 in Balad, Iraq,
of injuries suffered in Baqubah, Iraq, when in improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle while on patrol. Gauthreaux was assigned to
the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
12/08/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Brent E. Beeler, 22, of Jackson, Mich., died Dec. 7 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Beeler was assigned to Marine
Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Lansing, Mich
12/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Robert L. Love Jr., 28, of Meridian, Miss., died Dec. 1 in
Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Love was assigned
to the 16th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division,
Giessen, Germany.
Spc. Marco L. Miller, 36, of Longwood, Fla., died Dec. 5 at Landstuhl
Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered Dec. 3 in Taji,
Iraq, from enemy indirect fire while conducting an escort mission. Miller
was assigned to the 3rd Battalion Support Company, 20th Special Forces
Group, Camp Blanding, Fla.
12/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jordan W. Hess, 26, of Marysville, Wash., died Dec. 5 at Brooke Army
Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries suffered on Nov. 11 in
Ta'Meem, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
combat patrol. Hess was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
12/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Yevgeniy Ryndych, 24, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Dec. 6 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit while on patrol. Ryndych was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Colo.
12/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Kenneth W. Haines, 25, of Fulton, N.Y., died Dec. 3 in Balad, Iraq,
of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle while on patrol in Abu Hishma, Iraq. Haines was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
12/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Keith E. Fiscus, 26, of Townsend, Del., died Dec. 2 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii
12/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nicholas D. Turcotte, 23, of Maple Grove, Minn., died Dec. 4 in An
Nasiriyah, Iraq, from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry, West St. Paul, Minn.
12/06/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Joseph T. McCloud, 39, of Grosse Pointe Park, Mich.
Cpl. Joshua C. Sticklen, 24, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Both Marines died Dec. 3 when the CH-46 helicopter they were in crashed
in Al Anbar province, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine
Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe
Bay, Hawaii.
12/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Shawn L. English, 35, of Westerville, Ohio, died Dec. 3 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 577th
Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
12/06/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Thomas P. Echols, 20, of Shepherdsville, Ky., died Dec. 4 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
12/06/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Hospitalman Christopher A. Anderson, 24, of Longmont, Colo., died Dec.
4 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Anderson was
a Navy Corpsman assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division,
Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, based in Camp Lejeune, N.C.
12/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ross A. McGinnis, 19, of Knox, Pa., died Dec. 4 of injuries suffered
when a grenade was thrown into his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. McGinnis
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany
12/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Troy D. Cooper, 21, of Amarillo, Texas, died Dec. 3 of injuries suffered
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Balad,
Iraq. Cooper was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment,
3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
12/05/2006 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Kermit O. Evans, 31, of Hollandale, Miss. died when the U.S. Marine
Corps CH-46 helicopter he was riding in made an emergency water landing
in western Al Anbar Province, Dec. 3. He was assigned to the 27th Civil
Engineer Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. and was deployed with the
332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Balad Air Base, Iraq.
12/04/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense today announced the identity of a soldier currently
listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) while supporting Operation
Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dustin M. Adkins, 22, of Finger, Tenn., has been unaccounted for
since Dec. 3 in Haditha, Iraq, when the CH-46 helicopter he was in made
an emergency landing. He is assigned to the Group Support Battalion, 5th
Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky. Search and recovery efforts are
ongoing, and the incident is under investigation.
12/04/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. John L. Hartman Jr., 39, of Tampa, Fla., died Nov. 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
9th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
12/04/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 2 in Fallujah,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV during security operations. They were assigned to the
2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry, Crookston, Minn. Killed were:
Spc. Bryan T. McDonough, 22, of Maplewood, Minn.
Spc. Corey J. Rystad, 20, of Red Lake Falls, Minn.
12/04/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jesse D. Tillery, 19, of Vesper, Wis., died Dec. 2 from wounds
suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Tillery was assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
12/03/2006 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman deployed
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Troy L. Gilbert, 34, of Litchfield Park, Ariz., died Nov. 27 when
his F-16C fighter crashed 20 miles northwest of Baghdad, Iraq. Maj. Gilbert
was assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.,
and was previously carried as "Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown,"
awaiting positive DNA identification of remains from the crash
12/02/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jeremy W. Mulhair, 35, of Omaha, Neb., died Nov. 30 in Taji,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during reconnaissance operations. Mulhair was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
12/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jonerik Loney, 21, of Hartselle, Ala., died Nov. 28 in Hit, Iraq,
of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle during combat operations. Loney was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division,
Baumholder, Germany.
12/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Theodore M. West, 23, of Richmond, Ky., died Nov. 29 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during combat operations. West was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
12/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Chris Kleinwachter, 29, of Wahpeton, N.D., died Nov. 30 in Ghazni,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when his vehicle rolled over during
combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense
Artillery, Grand Forks, N.D.
11/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Nov. 28 in Logar,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near their vehicle during combat operations. Both soldiers were
assigned to the 230th Military Police Company, 95th Military Police Battalion,
18th Military Police Brigade, Kaiserslautern, Germany.Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Michael A. Shank, 31 of Bonham, Texas.
Spc. Jeffrey G. Roberson, 22, of Phelan, Calif.
11/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jeannette T. Dunn, 44, of Bronx, N.Y., died Nov. 26 in Taji, Iraq,
of injuries suffered from a non-combat related injury. She was assigned
to the 15th Sustainment Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher E. Mason, 32, of Mobile, Ala., died Nov. 28 in Bayji,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire while on patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg
11/29/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of one soldier who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
1st Lt. Benjamin D. Keating, 27, of Shapleigh, Maine, died Nov. 26 in
Kamdesh, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when his vehicle turned over.
Keating was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment (Reconnaissance,
Surveillance, Target Acquisition), 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
11/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
2nd Lt. Scott B. Lundell, 35, of Hurricane, Utah, died Nov. 25 in Oruzgan
Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when his unit came in contact
with enemy forces using small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades
while on patrol during combat operations. He was assigned to I Corps Artillery,
Utah National Guard, Camp Williams, Utah.
11/28/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Michael A. Schwarz, 20, of Carlstadt, N.J., died Nov. 27 from
wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Daniel M. Morris, 28, of Clinton, Tenn., died Nov. 25 in Al
Judiah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 12th Cavalry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of one soldier who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Nathan J. Goodiron, 25, of Mandaree, N.D., died Nov. 23 in Qarabagh,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy
forces using small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades. He was assigned
to National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery,
Grand Forks, N.D.
11/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries suffered
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle Nov.
26 in Baghdad, Iraq. Killed were:
Capt. Jason R. Hamill, 31, of New Haven, Conn.
1st Lt. David M. Fraser, 25, of Texas.
Pvt. Joshua C. Burrows, 20, of Bossier City, La.
Hamill and Fraser were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment,
4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/27/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Nicholas P. Rapavi, 22, of Springfield, Va., died Nov. 24 from wounds
sustained while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Michael C. Ledsome, 24, of Austin, Texas, died Nov. 25 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Jeromy D. West, 20, of Aguanga, Calif., died Nov. 25 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
11/27/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. James R. Davenport, 20, of Danville, Ind., died Nov. 22 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Pvt. Heath D. Warner, 19, of Canton, Ohio, died Nov. 22 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Both Marines were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
11/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class James D. Priestap, 39, of Harwood, Mich., died Nov. 23
in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when he came in contact with enemy
forces using small arms fire during checkpoint operations. He was assigned
to the 46th Military Police Company, Kingsford, Mich
11/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Reece D. Moreno, 19, of Prescott, Ariz., died of injuries suffered
in a non-combat related incident in Balad, Iraq, on Nov. 24. Moreno was
assigned to the 92 Engineer Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
11/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.Command
Sgt. Maj. Donovan E. Watts, 46, of Atlanta, Ga., died Nov. 21 in Bayji,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations in Siniyah, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
11/23/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James P. Musack, 23, of Riverside, Iowa, died of injuries suffered
in a non-combat related incident in Samarra, Iraq, on Nov. 21. The incident
is under investigation.
Musack was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/23/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Joshua C. Alonzo, 21, of Dumas, Texas, died November 22 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
11/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Eric Vizcaino, 21, of New Mexico, died Nov. 21 in Balad, Iraq, of
injuries suffered Nov. 20 in Samarra, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident.
Vizcaino was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
11/21/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Bradley N. Shilling, 22, of Stanwood, Mich., died Nov. 18 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during combat operations. Shilling was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Big Rapids, Mich.
11/20/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Shock, 22, of Tiffin, Ohio, died Nov. 19 from wounds
suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine
Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Perrysburg, Ohio.
11/18/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpt. John R. Dennison, 24, of Ijamsville, MD, died on Nov. 15 in Balad,
Iraq, as a result of small arms fire. Dennison was assigned to 5th Squadron,
73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
11/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Rhett W. Schiller, 26, of Wisconsin, died Nov. 16 in Balad Ruz,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
11/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 15 in Baquba,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during combat operations. They were assigned to 1st
Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Schuyler B. Haynes, 40, of New York.
Spc. Mitchel T. Mutz, 23, of Falls City, Texas.
11/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Eric G. Palacios Rivera, 21, of Atlantic City, N.J., died Nov. 14
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact
with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany
11/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during combat operations. Killed were:
Col. Thomas H. Felts Sr., 45, of Sandston, Va. He was assigned to the
Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Military Studies,
Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Spc. Justin R. Garcia, 26, of Elmhurst, N.Y. He was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd
Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash
11/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Tung M. Nguyen, 38, of Tracy, Calif., died Nov. 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C
11/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. Killed were:
Pfc. Daniel J. Allman II, 20, of Canon, Ga.
Pfc. Jang H. Kim, 20, of Placentia, Calif.
11/16/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Mario D. Gonzalez, 21, of La Puente, Calif., died Nov. 14 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
11/16/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Michael D. Scholl, 21, of Lincoln, Neb., died Nov. 14 from
wounds sustained while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine
Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
11/15/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown, 21, of Sacramento, Calif., died Nov. 14 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
11/15/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kristopher C. Warren, 19, of Resaca, Ga., died Nov. 9 from
a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to
4th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Chattanooga,
Tenn.
11/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 12 in Samarra,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
1st Lt. Michael A. Cerrone, 24, of Clarksville, Tenn.
Pfc. Harry A. Winkler III, 32, of Clarksville, Tenn.
11/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 11 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during combat operations. All soldiers were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 16th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored
Division, Giessen, Germany. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. William S. Jackson II, 29, of Saginaw, Mich.
Staff Sgt. Misael Martinez, 24, of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Sgt. Angel De Jesus Lucio Ramirez, 22, of Pacoima, Calif.
11/13/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Bryan K. Burgess, 35, of Garden City, Mich., died Nov. 9 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Perrysburg, Ohio.
11/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Nov. 9 after an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.
Both soldiers were assigned to the Army's 410th Military Police Company,
720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood,
Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. Courtland A. Kennard, 22, of Starkville, Miss.
Staff Sgt. Gregory W. G. McCoy, 26, of Webberville, Mich.
11/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Richwell A. Doria, 25, of San Diego, Calif., died on Nov. 7
in Kirkuk, Iraq, after being struck by small arms fire during an air assault
mission. Doria was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Regiment, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
11/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Rudy A. Salcido, 31, of Ontario, Calif., died on Nov. 9
in Baghdad, Iraq, after an improvised explosive device detonated near
his convoy vehicle. Salcido was assigned to the Army National Guard's
1114th Transportation Company, Bakersfield, Calif.
11/09/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Lucas T. White, 28, of Moses Lake, Wash., died Nov. 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
while on patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash
11/08/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Ryan T. McCaughn, 19, of Manchester, N.H., died Nov. 7 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 6 in Balad, Iraq,
of injuries suffered when their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed. Both
soldiers were assigned to the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 82nd
Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed
were:
Chief Warrant Officer John R. Priestner, 42, of Pennsylvania.
Chief Warrant Officer Miles P. Henderson, 24, of Amarillo, Texas.
11/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class William R. Brown, 30, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Nov. 6
in Sperwan-Gar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his convoy vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
11/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kevin J. Ellenburg, 20, of Middleburg, Fla., died Nov. 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood,
Texas.
11/07/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Mark C. Gelina, 33, of Moberly, Mo., died Nov. 4 from a non-hostile
incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light Armored
Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/07/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. James E. Brown, 20, of Owensville, Ind., died Nov. 2 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Jason D. Whitehouse, 27, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Nov. 2 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
11/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Douglas C. Desjardins, 24, of Mesa, Ariz., died Nov. 5 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his M1A1 Abrams tank during combat operations. Desjardins was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Armored Division, Ray Barracks, Giessen, Germany.
11/07/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kyle W. Powell, 21, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Nov. 4 from
wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq.
Cpl. Jose A. Galvan, 22, of San Antonio, Texas, died Nov. 5 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Both Marines were assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
11/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James L. Bridges, 22, of Buhl, Idaho, died Nov. 4 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire
during combat operations. Bridges was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st
Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright,
Ala.
11/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 2 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an IED detonated near their vehicles.
Killed were:
Lt. Col. Paul J. Finken, 40, of Mason City, Iowa.
Lt. Col. Eric J. Kruger, 40, of Garland, Texas.
Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Gage, 28, of Modesto, Calif.
Finken and Gage were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Kruger
was assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort
Carson, Colorado.
11/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of injuries
suffered when an IED detonated near their vehicle Oct. 31 in Wygal Valley,
Afghanistan. Killed were:
Maj. Douglas E. Sloan, 40, of Evans Mills, N.Y.
Sgt. Charles J. McClain, 26, of Fort Riley, Kan. He later died in Asadabad,
Afghanistan.
Pfc. Alex Oceguera, 19, of San Bernardino, Calif.
Sloan and Oceguera were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
McClain was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
11/04/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler, 21, of Bulverde, Texas, died Nov. 2 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Forces Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division,
San Antonio, Texas.
Cpl. Michael H. Lasky, 22, of Sterling, Alaska, died Nov. 2 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Forces Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division,
Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.
11/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Michael P. Bridges, 23, of Placentia, Calif., died Nov. 2 in Taji,
Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. Bridges was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
11/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Isaiah Calloway, 23, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Oct. 30 in Marah,
Afghanistan, from injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with
enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Calloway
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany
11/02/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael R. Weidemann, 23, of Newport, R.I., died Oct. 31 in Hit,
Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his Light Medium Tactical Vehicle. Weidemann was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division,
Giessen, Germany.
11/02/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Minhee Kim, 20, of Ann Arbor, Mich., died Nov. 1 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Lansing, Mich.
11/02/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Gary A. Koehler, 21, of Ypsilanti, Mich., died Nov. 1 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
11/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kenneth E. Bostic, 21, of Hawthorne, Nev., died Oct. 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries suffered from contact with enemy forces using small
arms fire during check point operations. Bostic was assigned to the 204th
Military Police Company, 519th Military Police Battalion, 1st Combat Support
Brigade, Fort Polk, La.
11/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael T. Seeley, 27, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, died
Oct. 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his vehicle. Seeley was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
11/01/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason Franco, 18, of Corona, Calif., died Oct. 31 from a non-hostile
incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Aviation
Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing,
Miramar, Calif.
10/31/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kyu H. Chay, 34, of Fayetteville, N.C., died on Oct. 28 in
the Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his combat patrol. Chay was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North
Carolina.
10/31/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Troy D. Nealey, 24, of Eaton Rapids, Mich., died Oct. 29 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Lansing, Mich.
10/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pvt. Michael V. Bailey, 20, of Waldorf, Md., died on Oct. 27 in Salerno,
Afghanistan, from non-combat related injuries. Bailey was assigned to
4th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York.
10/30/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Luke J. Zimmerman, 24, of Luxemburg, Wis., died Oct. 27 from injuries
suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
10/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
First Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis, 42, of Hamilton, Ohio, died on Oct. 26,
in Balad, Iraq, from injuries suffered that same day in Muqdadiyah, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol.
McGinnis was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Patrick O. Barlow, 42, of Greensboro, N.C., died on Oct. 18
in San Antonio, Texas, from a non-combat-related medical condition. Barlow
was assigned to the 50th Engineer Company, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
10/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Sgt. 1st Class Tony L. Knier, 31, of Sabinsville, Pa., died Oct. 21 in
Bayji, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle. Knier was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th
Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
10/26/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Thomas M. Gilbert, 24, of Downers Grove, Ill., died Oct. 25 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Grand Rapids, Mich.
10/26/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Donald S. Brown, 19, of Succasunna, N.J., died Oct. 25 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
10/26/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Daniel B. Chaires, 20, of Tallahassee, Fla., died Oct. 25 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Lance Cpl. Jonathan B. Thornsberry, 22, of McDowell, Ky., died Oct. 25
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Johnson City, Tenn.
10/26/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles V. Komppa, 35, of Belgrade, Mont., died
Oct. 25 from enemy action while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. He was serving with the 3rd Naval Construction Regiment,
Multi-National Corps – Iraq, and was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction
Battalion 18, Detachment 0618 in Billings, Mont.
10/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Amos C. R. Bock, 24, of New Madrid, Mo., died on Oct. 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Bock was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 320th Field
Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
10/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 22 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when their patrol came in contact with enemy
forces. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Spc. Nathaniel A. Aguirre, 21, of Carrollton, Texas.
Spc. Matthew W. Creed, 23, of Covina, Calif.
10/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Carl A. Eason, 29, of Lovelady, Texas, died Oct. 23 in Baghdad, Iraq,
from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. Eason was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
10/25/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Richard A. Buerstetta, 20, of Franklin, Tenn.
Lance Cpl. Tyler R. Overstreet, 22, of Gallatin, Tenn.
Both Marines died Oct. 23 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. They were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd
Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Nashville, Tenn.
10/25/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Seaman Charles O. Sare, 23, of Hemet, Calif., died Oct. 23 from enemy
action while conducting combat operations in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Sare, a Hospital Corpsman, was assigned to Naval Ambulatory Care Center,
Port Hueneme, Calif. and was currently serving with Multi-National Corps
– Iraq.
10/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Nicholas K. Rogers, 27, of Deltona, Fla., died Oct. 22 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries suffered when his patrol came in contact with enemy
forces during combat operations. Rogers was assigned to the 4th Battalion,
31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y.
10/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Willsun M. Mock, 23, of Harper, Kan., died Oct. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq,
from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. Mock was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
10/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. David G. Taylor, 37, of North Carolina, died Oct. 22 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Taylor is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
10/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ronald L. Paulsen, 53, of Vancouver, Wash., died on Oct. 17
in Tarmiya, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his vehicle. Paulsen was assigned to the Army Reserve’s
414th Civil Affairs Battalion, Utica, N.Y.
10/24/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Eric W. Herzberg, 20, of Severna Park, Md., died Oct. 21 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
10/24/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Edwardo J. Lopez, 21, of Aurora, Ill., died Oct. 19 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
10/23/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Clifford R. Collinsworth, 20, of Chelsea, Mich.
Lance Cpl. Nathan R. Elrod, 20, of Salisbury, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Manoukian, 22, of Lathrup Village, Mich.
Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins, 25, of Jacksonville, Fla.
These Marines died Oct. 21 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq.
Collinsworth, Elrod and Manoukian were assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
Watkins was assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
10/23/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jesus M. Montalvo, 46, of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, died Oct.
18 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy small arms fire
during combat operations. Montalvo was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 10th
Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Witte, 27, of Beardsley, Minn., died on Oct. 20 in
Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle during a combat patrol. Witte was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
10/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 17 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th
Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Ryan E. Haupt, 24, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Sgt. Norman R. Taylor III, 21, of Blythe, Calif.
Pfc. Nathan J. Frigo, 23, of Kokomo, Ind.
10/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 18 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd
Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
2nd Lt. Christopher E. Loudon, 23, of Brockport, Pa.
Cpl. David M. Unger, 21, of Leavenworth, Kan.
Cpl. Russell G. Culbertson III, 22, of Amity, Pa.
Spc. Joseph C. Dumas Jr., 25, of New Orleans.
10/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel A. Brozovich, 42, of Greenville, Pa., died Oct.
18 in Ashraf, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his Armored Security Vehicle while on combat patrol.
Brozovich was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 213th Air Defense Artillery,
Spring City, Pa.
10/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jose R. Perez, 21, of Ontario, Calif., died Oct. 18 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy small arms fire. Perez was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
10/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 15 in Samarra,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when two land mines detonated near their HMMWV.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
N.C. Killed were:
Sgt. Lester D. Baroncini Jr., 33, of Bakersfield, Calif.
Pfc. Stephen D. Bicknell, 19, of Prattville, Ala.
10/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Daniel W. Winegeart, 23, of Kountze, Texas, died Oct. 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when his Light Medium Tactical Vehicle drove
off an overpass. Winegeart was assigned to the 5th Group Support Battalion,
5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.
10/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore, 31, of Mount Sterling, Ky., died Oct. 17
in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his patrol came in contact
with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Sizemore
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
10/19/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Joshua L. Booth, 23, of Fiskdale, Mass., died Oct. 17 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Kaneohe
Bay, Hawaii.
10/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Mark C. Paine, 32, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., died Oct. 15 in
Taji, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle. Paine was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th
Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 14 of injuries
suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle
in Baghdad, Iraq. All soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th
Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
1st Sgt. Charles M. King, 48, of Mobile, Ala.
Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Kane, 35, of Darby, Pa.
Spc. Timothy J. Lauer, 25, of Saegertown, Pa.
10/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Keith J. Moore, 28, of San Francisco, died Oct. 14 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of a non-combat related injury. Moore was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y.
10/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 15 of injuries
suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle
in Kirkuk, Iraq, during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry
Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Killed were:
1st Lt. Joshua Deese, 25, of North Carolina. He died in Balad, Iraq, following
the incident.
Sgt. Jonathan E. Lootens, 25, of Lyons, N.Y.
10/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Johnny K. Craver, 37, of McKinney, Texas, died Oct. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during combat operations. Craver was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
10/16/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three Marines
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Brock A. Babb, 40, of Evansville, Ind., died Oct. 15 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Babb
was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines,
4th Marine Division, Terre Haute, Ind.
Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Hines, 26, of Olney, Ill., died Oct. 15 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Hines
was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines,
4th Marine Division, Terre Haute, Ind.
Sgt. Jonathan J. Simpson, 25, of Rockport, Texas, died Oct. 14 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Simpson
was assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
10/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Luis E. Tejeda, 20, of Huntington Park, Calif., died Sept. 30 in
Al Asad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Hit, Iraq. Tejeda
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
10/16/2006 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Airman 1st Class Leebernard E. Chavis, 21, of Hampton, Va., died Oct.
14 while performing duties as a turret gunner with the Iraqi police in
the vicinity of Baghdad, Iraq. Chavis was assigned to the 824th Security
Forces Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga.
10/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kenny F. Stanton Jr., 20, of Hemet, Calif., died on Oct. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Stanton was assigned to the 57th Military Police Company,
Waegwan, Korea.
10/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Nicholas R. Sowinski, 25, of Tempe, Ariz., died on Oct. 11 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Sowinski was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry
Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
10/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Gene A. Hawkins, 24, of Orlando, Fla., died on Oct. 12 in Mosul,
Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle. Hawkins was assigned to the 14th
Engineer Battalion, 555th Combat Support Brigade (Maneuver Enhancement),
Fort Lewis, Wash.
10/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Jason A. Lucas, 24, of Columbus, Ohio, died on Oct. 13 in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his vehicle was struck by a
suicide bomber using a vehicle-born improvised explosive device. Lucas
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Polk, La.
10/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Private 1st Class Thomas J. Hewitt, 22, of Temple, Texas, died on Oct.
13 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., from injuries
sustained during a Sept. 26 incident in Baghdad, Iraq, during which an
improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Hewitt was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th
Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
10/13/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Justin T. Walsh, 24, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died Oct. 11 at National
Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Md., from wounds received while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Oct. 5. He was assigned
to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
10/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Shane T. Adcock, 27, of Mechanicsville, Va., died on Oct. 11 in
Hawijah, Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy grenade fire. Adcock
was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 25th
Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
10/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer Scott W. Dyer, 38, of Cocoa Beach, Fla., died Oct.
11 in Banditemur, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered during combat operations.
Dyer was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
10/12/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Derek W. Jones, 21, of Salem, Ore., died Oct. 8 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al
Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe, 20, of Chinook, Mont., died Oct.
8 from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy
forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd
Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Capt. Robert M. Secher, 33, of Germantown, Tenn., died Oct. 8 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al
Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa,
10/12/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Julian M. Arechaga, 23, of Oceanside, N.Y., died Oct. 9 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Jon E. Bowman, 21, of Dubach, La., died Oct. 9 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Pfc. Shelby J. Feniello, 25, of Connellsville, Pa., died Oct. 9 while
conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. John E. Hale, 20, of Shreveport, La., died Oct. 6 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al
Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Stephen F. Johnson, 20, of Marietta, Ga., died Oct. 8 while
conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Bradford H. Payne, 24, of Montgomery, Ala., died Oct. 6 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He
was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C
10/11/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Phillip B. Williams, 21, of Gardnerville, Nev., died Oct. 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy contact during combat operations.
Williams was assigned to the 4th Brigade Troop Battalion, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
10/11/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Sgt. Brandon S. Asbury, 21, of Tazewell, Va., who died on Oct. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy
forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Asbury was assigned
to the 4th Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
Spec. Timothy A. Fulkerson, 20, of Utica, Ky., who died Oct. 8 in Tikrit,
Iraq, when a landmine detonated near his vehicle during combat operations.
Fulkerson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 82nd Aviation Reconnaissance
Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
10/11/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during combat operations. Killed were:
Sgt. Lawrence L. Parrish, 36, of Lebanon, Mo., who was assigned to the
110th Engineer Battalion, Kansas City, Mo.
Spec. John E. Wood, 37, of Humboldt, Kan., who was assigned to the 891st
Engineer Battalion, Garnett, Kan.
10/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Shane R. Austin, 19, of Edgerton, Kan., died on Oct. 8 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, from injuries suffered by enemy grenade fire. Johnson was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Armor Division, Baumholder, Germany.
10/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Nicholas A. Arvanitis, 22, of Salem, New Hampshire, died on Oct.
6 in Bayji, Iraq, from injuries suffered when he encountered enemy fire.
Arvanitis was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
10/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Carl W. Johnson II, 21, of Philadelphia, Pa., died on Oct. 7 in Mosul,
Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Johnson was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade,
2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
10/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Taji, Iraq, on Oct.
4 after being attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and other
weapons. All four soldiers were assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed
were:
Pfc. Dean R. Bright, 32, of Roseburg, Oregon.
Spc. Timothy R. Burke, 24, of Hollywood, Fla.
Staff Sgt. Christopher O. Moudry, 31, of Baltimore, Md.
Spc. George R. Obourn Jr., 20, of Creve Coeur, Ill.
10/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Taji, Iraq, on Oct.
2, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. All four soldiers were assigned to the 7th Squadron,
10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood,
Texas. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. James D. Ellis, 25, of Valdosta, Ga.
Spc. Raymond S. Armijo, 22, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Spc. Justin R. Jarrett, 21, of Jonesboro, Ga.
Spc. Kristofer C. Walker, 20, of Creve Coeur, Ill.
10/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casulty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Fernando D. Robinson, 21, of Hawthorne, Calif., died on Oct. 2 in
Korengal, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his patrol came under
attack by enemy forces using small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades.
Robinson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum,
N.Y.
10/06/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Edward M. Garvin, 19, of Malden, Mass.
Cpl. Benjamin S. Rosales, 20, of Houston, Texas
Both Marines died Oct. 4 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance
Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
10/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Daniel Isshak, 25, of Alta Loma, Calif., died on Oct. 3 in
Tikrit, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his vehicle received enemy small
arms fire at Hawija, Iraq, during combat operations. Isshak was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
10/04/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Rojas, 27, of Hammond, Ind., died on Oct. 3 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy small arms fire while performing
security operations. Rojas was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry
Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Ala.
10/04/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Angelo J. Vaccaro, 23, of Deltona, Fla., died on Oct. 2 in Korengal,
Afghanistan, from injuries suffered during combat operations. Vaccaro
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
10/04/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joseph W. Perry, 23, of Alpine, Calif., died on Oct. 2 in Muhallah,
Iraq, when his mounted patrol came in contact with enemy forces using
small arms fire during combat operations. Perry was assigned to the 21st
Military Police Company, 16th Military Police Brigade, XVIIIth Airborne
Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.
10/04/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Denise A. Lannaman, 46, of Bayside, N.Y., died at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait,
on Oct. 1 from a non-combat related incident. Lannaman was assigned to
the Army National Guard’s 1569th Transportation Company, Newburgh,
N.Y.
10/04/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Justin D. Peterson, 32, of Davisburg, Mich., died Oct. 1 from a
non-hostile vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Twentynine Palms, Calif.
10/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Michael K. Oremus, 21, of Highland, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Oct. 2 after being shot by enemy forces. Oremus was assigned to the
57th Military Police Company, 8th Military Police Brigade, Seoul, Korea.
10/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Mario Nelson, 26, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died in Hit, Iraq, on Oct. 1
from injuries suffered when a rocket-propelled grenade detonated near
his vehicle. Nelson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
10/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joe A. Narvaez, 25, of San Antonio, Texas, died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Oct. 2 after being shot by enemy forces. Narvaez was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
10/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Chase A. Haag, 22, of Portland, Ore., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Oct.
1 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Haag
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
10/03/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Christopher B. Cosgrove III, 23, of Cedar Knolls, N.J., died
Oct. 1 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 2nd Battalion,
25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Dover, N.J.
10/03/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Aaron L. Seal, 23, of Elkhart, Ind., died Oct. 1 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He
was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 6th Engineer Support Battalion,
4th Marine Logistics Group, Sound Bend, Ind.
10/02/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor, 25, of Garden Grove, Calif.,
died Sept. 29 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Ramadi, Iraq. Monsoor was a SEAL assigned to a West-Coast based command.
10/02/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Al Asad, Iraq, on
Sept. 30 of injuries suffered when their vehicle received small arms fire
during security operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the National
Guard's 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Scott E. Nisely, 48, of Marshalltown, Iowa
Spc. Kampha B. Sourivong, 20, of Iowa City, Iowa
10/02/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert F. Weber, 22, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died near the Qayyarah
West Airfield, Iraq, (about 30 miles south of Mosul, Iraq) as a result
of a vehicle roll-over on Sept. 30. Weber was assigned to 1st Battalion,
37th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Lewis, Wash
09/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher T. Blaney, 19, of Winter Park, Fla., died in Taji, Iraq,
from a non-combat related incident on Sept. 29. Blaney was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
09/29/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of soldiers who were
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept.
26, of injuries suffered when their M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled
over while maneuvering. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Edward C. Reynolds, Jr., 27, of Groves, Texas.
Pfc. Henry Paul, 24, of Kolonia Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia.
09/29/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. James Chamroeun, 20, of Union City, Ga., died Sept. 28 of wounds
received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al
Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
09/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jose A. Lanzarin, 28, of Lubbock, Texas, was killed in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, on Sept. 26, when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle during combat operations. Lanzarin was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
09/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. James N. Lyons, 28, of Rochester, N.Y., died on Sept. 27 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when his mounted patrol came in contact with
enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Lyons was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th
Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
09/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Casey L. Mellen, 21, of Huachuca City, Ariz., died on Sept. 25 in
Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his mounted patrol came in contact
with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations in Mosul,
Iraq. Mellen was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort
Lewis, Wash.
09/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jared J. Raymond, 20, of Swampscott, Mass., died on Sept. 19, in
Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his M1A2 Abrams Tank during combat operations in Taji,
Iraq. Raymond was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment,
1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
09/27/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher T. Riviere, 21, of Cooper City, Fla., died Sept. 26 of
wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
09/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Riyadh, Iraq, on
Sept. 23, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV during combat operations. Both soldiers were from the
2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Killed were:
Sgt. Velton Locklear, III, 29, of Lacey, Wash.
Pfc. Kenneth E Kincaid, IV, 25, of Lilburn, Ga.
09/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Carlos Dominguez, 57, of Savannah, Ga., died of injuries suffered
in Taji, Iraq, on Sept.23, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Dominguez was assigned to the
414th Civil Affairs Battalion, Utica, N.Y.
09/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Windell J. Simmons, 20, of Hopkinsville, Ky., died of injuries suffered
in Taji, Iraq, on Sept.23, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Simmons was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
09/25/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Howard S. March Jr., 20, of Buffalo, N.Y., died Sept. 24 while
conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Rene Martinez, 20, of Miami, Fla., died Sept. 24 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
09/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Eric M. Kavanagh, 20, of Glen Burnie, Md., died of injuries suffered
in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 20, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Kavanagh was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
09/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Charles J. Jones, 29, of Lawrenceburg, Ky., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, from a non-combat related incident on Sept. 20, Jones was assigned
to the National Guard's 149th Brigade Combat Team, Louisville, Ky.
09/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Bobby T. Callahan, 22, of Jamestown, N.C., died on Sept.19, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when his HMMWV rolled over while maneuvering.
Callahan was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum,
N.Y.
09/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Ashley L. (Henderson) Huff, 23, of Belle Mead, N.J., died of injuries
suffered in Mosul, Iraq, on Sept.19, when a suicide vehicle-borne improvised
explosive device detonated near her mounted patrol during combat operations.
Huff was assigned to the 549th Military Police Company, 385th Military
Police Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga.
09/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Allan R. Bevington, 22, of Beaver Falls, Pa., died of injuries suffered
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on Sept.21, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near him during combat operations. Bevington was assigned to the 40th
Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder,
Germany.
09/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Cesar A. Granados, 21, of Le Grand, Calif., died of injuries sustained
in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept.15, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Granados was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
09/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Robb G. Needham, 51, of Vancouver, Wash., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Sept.20, of injuries suffered when his patrol came in contact
with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Needham
was assigned to the Army Reserve's 1st Battalion, 356th Regiment (Logistical
Support), 4th Brigade, 91st Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
09/22/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Yull Estrada Rodriguez, 21, of Alegre Lajas, Puerto Rico, died Sept.
20 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
09/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Sept. 14 of injuries suffered when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive
device detonated in the vicinity of a West Baghdad Substation where they
were located. Killed were:
Sgt. Aaron A. Smith, 31, of Killeen, Texas. Smith was assigned to the
4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored
Division, Baumholder, Germany.
Sgt. Jennifer M. Hartman, 21, of New Ringgold, Pa. Hartman was assigned
to the 4th Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
Cpl. Marcus A. Cain, 20, of Crowley, La. Cain was assigned to the 4th
Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
09/21/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Christopher M. Zimmerman, 28, of Stephenville, Texas, died Sept.
20 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
09/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Russell M. Makowski, 23, of Union, Mo., died of injuries suffered
in Taji, Iraq, on Sept. 14 when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his dismounted patrol during combat operations. Makowski was assigned
to the 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th
Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
09/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James R. Worster, 24, of Broadview Heights, Ohio, died from a non-combat
related incident on Sept. 18 in Baghdad, Iraq. Worster was assigned to
the 10th Combat Support Hospital, 43rd Area Support Group, Fort Carson,
Colo.
09/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jeffrey P. Shaffer, 21, of Harrison, Ark., died of injuries sustained
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on Sept.13 when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. Shaffer
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored
Division, Bamberg, Germany.
09/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Adam L. Knox, 21, of Columbus, Ohio, died on Sept. 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when his patrol encountered enemy forces using
small arms fire during combat operations. Knox was assigned to the Army
Reserve 346th Psychological Operations Company, Columbus, Ohio.
09/18/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Clint E.Williams, 24, of Kingston, Okla., died on Sept. 14 of injuries
suffered in Baghdad, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during combat operations. Williams was assigned to the
1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
09/18/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Bernard L. Deghand, 42, of Mayetta, Kan., died on Sept.
15 in Spira, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when his unit encountered
enemy forces using small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire during
combat operations. Deghand was assigned to the Army National Guard 35th
Division Artillery, Hutchinson, Kan.
09/18/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class David S. Roddy, 32, of Aberdeen, Miss., died Sept.
16 while his unit was conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in the Al Anbar province, Iraq. Roddy was assigned to Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Mobile Unit Two in Norfolk, Va., and was serving with Multi-National
Corps - Iraq.
09/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Emily J.T. Perez, 23, of Texas, died on Sept.12 of injuries sustained
in Al Kifl, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her
HMMWV during combat operations. Perez was assigned to the 204th Support
Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
09/16/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casulaty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Ryan A. Miller, 19, of Pearland, Texas, died Sept. 14 while
conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine
Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
09/15/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
he Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David J. Ramsey, 27, of Tacoma, Wash., was medically evacuated from
Iraq on Aug. 24 and died from a non-combat related incident on Sept. 7
in Spanaway, Wash. Ramsey was assigned to the 47th Combat Support Hospital,
62nd Medical Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.
09/15/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Harley D. Andrews, 22, of Weimar, Calif., died on Sept. 11 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Andrews was assigned
to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Warner Barracks,
Bamberg, Germany.
09/15/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. David T. Weir, 23, of Cleveland, Tenn., died on Sept. 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered on Sept. 13 when he encountered enemy forces
using rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire during combat operations.
Weir was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
09/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Matthew C. Mattingly, 30, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, died on Sept. 13
in Mosul, Iraq, when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire
during combat operations. Mattingly was assigned to the 1st Squadron,
17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Jeremy E. DePottey, 26, of Ironwood, Mich., died on Sept. 11 in Asadabad,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered in a single vehicle accident. DePottey
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
09/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael T. Fuga, 47, of Nuuli, American Samoa, died on
Sept. 9 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when he encountered
enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Fuga was
assigned to the Army National Guard’s 35th Special Troops Battalion,
Kansas City, Mo.
09/12/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Alexander Jordan, 31, of Miami, Fla., died on Sept. 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when he encountered enemy forces using small
arms fire during combat operations. Jordan was assigned to the 4th Battalion,
23rd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Richardson,
Alaska.
09/11/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Anthony P. Seig, 19, of Sunman, Ind., died on Sept. 9, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when he encountered indirect fire from enemy
forces while on base. Seig was assigned to the Army's 118th Military Police
Company, 519th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/11/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John A. Carroll, 26, of Ponca City, Okla., died on Sept. 6 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries sustained when he came in contact with enemy
forces using small arms fire during a dismounted security patrol. Carroll
was assigned to the Army 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored
Division, Baumholder, Germany
09/11/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers, who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died in Kabul, Afghanistan,
on Sept. 8, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army Reserve's 405th
Civil Affairs Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Merideth L. Howard, 52, of Alameda, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Robert J. Paul, 43, of The Dalles
09/11/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Nathaniel B. Lindsey, 38, of Troutdale, Ore., died on Sept. 9 in
Shajoy, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when his HMMWV encountered
undetermined ordnance from enemy forces during patrol operations. Lindsey
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 41st Brigade Combat Team, Portland
09/11/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Johnathan L. Benson, 21, of North Branch, Minn., died Sept. 9 from
wounds suffered on June 17 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
09/11/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Luis A. Montes, 22, of El Centro, Calif., died on Sept. 7 in Brooke
Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries suffered on Sept.
1 in Abu Ghraib, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle during combat operations. Montes was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas
09/09/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. David W. Gordon, 23, of Williamsfield, Ohio, died on Sept. 8, in
Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Gordon was assigned
to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood Texas.
09/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jeremy R. Shank, 18, of Jackson, Mo., died on Sept. 6 in Balad, Iraq,
of injuries suffered in Hawijah, Iraq, when he encountered enemy forces
using small arms fire during a dismounted security patrol. Shank was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry
Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
09/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. Marshall A. Gutierrez, 41, of New Mexico, died on Sep. 4 in Camp
Virginia, Kuwait, from non-combat related injuries. Gutierrez was assigned
to the Area Support Group, Arijan, Kuwait.
09/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Germaine L. Debro, 33, of Omaha, Neb., died on Sept. 4 in Balad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during combat operations. Debro was assigned to the Army
National Guard 1st Squadron, 167th Cavalry Regiment, Fremont, Neb.
09/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Henkes II, 32, of Portland Ore., died on Sept.
3 of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle during combat operations. Henkes was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis,
Wash
09/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Angel D. Mercado-Velazquez, 24, died in Yusifiyah, Iraq, on
Sept. 1 of injuries suffered from mortar fire during dismounted combat
operations. Mercado-Velazquez was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 325th
Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg
09/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Yusifiyah, Iraq,
on Sept. 2 of injuries suffered from mortar fire during dismounted combat
operations.Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Sgt. Ralph N. Porras, 36, of Merrill, Mich.
Pfc. Justin W. Dreese, 21, of Northumberland, Pa
09/06/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher G. Walsh, 30, of St. Louis, Mo. died
Sept. 4 while his unit was conducting combat operations against enemy
forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Walsh was serving as a corpsman with
Multi National Corps Iraq. He was assigned to the Navy Reserve 3rd Battalion,
24th Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Bridgetown
09/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Hannah L. Gunterman, 20, of Redlands, Calif., died on Sept. 4 in
Taji, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. Gunterman was assigned to
the 542nd Maintenance Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion, Fort Lewis,
Wash.
09/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Shannon L. Squires, 25, of Virginia Beach, Va., died in Brooke Army
Medial Center, San Antonio, Texas on Aug. 28, of injuries sustained along
Main Supply Route Tampa, Iraq on Apr. 21, when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his convoy vehicle during combat operations. Squires
was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 321 Field Artillery Regiment,
18th Field Artillery Brigade, XVIIIth Airborne Corps Artillery, Fort Bragg
09/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a aoldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Matthew J. Vosbein, 30, of Metairie, La., died on Aug. 29, in Sadr
Al Yusifiyah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations.
Vosbein was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky
09/05/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Ryan E. Miller, 21, of Gahanna, Ohio, died Sept. 3 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Jared M. Shoemaker, 29, of Tulsa, Okla., died Sept. 4 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Broken Arrow, Okla.
09/05/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Eric P. Valdepenas, 21, of Seekonk, Mass., died Sept. 4 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Ayer, Mass.
09/05/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Shane P. Harris, 23, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Sep. 3 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif
09/05/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Cliff K. Golla, 21, of Charlotte, N.C., died Sept. 1 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Philip A. Johnson, 19, of Hartford, Conn., died Sept. 3 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
09/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Eugene H.E. Alex, 32, of Bay City, Mich., died on Sept. 2 in
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered
on Aug 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, when he encountered enemy forces using small
arms fire. Alex was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment,
172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
09/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael L. Deason, 28, of Farmington, Mo., died on Aug 31,
in Ad War, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Deason was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 101st
Airborne Division, Fort Campbell,
09/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nicholas A. Madaras, 19, of Wilton, Conn., died on Sept. 3, in Baqubah,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his dismounted patrol during combat operations. Madaras was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
09/01/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Colin J. Wolfe, 18, of Manassas, Va., died Aug. 30 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
09/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Taji, Iraq, on Aug
27, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their M2A3 Bradley
Vehicle during combat operations. All soldiers were assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. Moises Jazmin, 25, of Providence, R.I.
Spc. Qixing Lee, 20, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Spc. Shaun A. Novak, 21, of Two Rivers, Wis.
Spc. Tristan C. Smith, 23, of Bryn Athyn, Pa.
08/30/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christopher T. Warndorf, 21, of Burlington, Ky., died Aug. 29 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
08/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Matthew E. Schneider, 23, of Gorham, N.H., died on Aug. 28, in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. Schneider was assigned
to the 141st Signal Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Wiesbaden, Germany.
08/29/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died during combat operations
Aug 27, in Baghdad, Iraq, when their M1126 Stryker Vehicle came in contact
with enemy forces using an improvised explosive device and small arms
fire. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team),
Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Spc. Kenneth M. Cross, 21, of Superior, Wis.
Pfc. Daniel G. Dolan, 19, of Roy, Utah.
08/29/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua D. Jones, 24, of Pomeroy, Ohio, died Aug 27, in Baghdad, Iraq,
of injuries suffered when his HMMWV came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire during combat operations. Jones was assigned to
the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
08/29/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Darry Benson, 46, of Winterville, N.C., died on Aug 27, in Camp Virginia,
Kuwait, from a non-combat related cause. Benson was assigned the Army
National Guard's 730th Quartermaster Battalion, Ahoskie, N.C.
08/29/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. David J. Almazan, 27, of Van Nuys, Calif., died on Aug 27, in Hit,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Almazan was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored
Division, Friedberg, Germany.
08/29/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Donald E. Champlin, 28, of Natchitoches, La., died Aug. 28
at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from wounds received while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Aug. 27. He
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
08/29/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Seth A. Hildreth, 26, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died on Aug. 27, in
Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Hildreth was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
08/29/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey J. Hansen, 31, of Cairo, Neb., died on Aug. 27, in
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered
on Aug. 21 from a vehicle accident in Balad, Iraq. Hansen was assigned
to the Army National Guard 1st Squadron, 167th Cavalry Regiment, Lincoln,
Neb.
08/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Edgardo Zayas, 29, of Dorchester, Mass., died on Aug. 26, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his dismounted patrol during combat operations. Zayas was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
08/28/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. David G. Weimortz, 28, of Irmo, S.C. died Aug. 26 from injuries suffered
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
08/26/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jordan C. Pierson, 21, of Milford, Conn., died Aug. 25 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Plainville, Conn.
08/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. William E. Thorne, 26, of Hospers, Iowa, died on Aug 24, of injuries
suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations. Thorne was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 10th
Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
08/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Marquees A. Quick, 28, of Hoover Ala., died on Aug 19, in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of injuries suffered while conducting security and observation operations,
when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using multiple grenades.
Quick was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
08/25/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gordon G. Solomon, 35, of Fairborn, Ohio, died Aug. 24 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
08/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jeremy E. King, 23, of Meridian, Idaho, died on Aug. 24, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained by enemy forces using small arms fire during
combat operations. King was assigned to the 8th Squadron, 10th Cavalry
Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
08/25/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Dwayne E. Williams, 28, of Baltimore, Md., died Aug. 24 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 9th Engineer
Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Okinawa, Japan.
08/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Thomas J. Barbieri, 24, of Gaithersburg, Md., died on Aug. 23 south
of Baghdad, Iraq when his patrol encountered enemy forces small arms fire
during combat operations. Barbieri was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.J.
08/24/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. James D. Hirlston, 21, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., died Aug. 23
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
08/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Jeremiah S. Cole, 26, of Hiawatha, Kan., died in Bermel, Afghanistan,
on Aug. 16 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during combat operations. Cole was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
08/24/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Petty Officer Paul J. Darga, 34, of Lansing, Mich., died Aug. 22
when his Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team was struck by an improvised
explosive device while responding to a previous strike. His unit was conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in the Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Darga was assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Two, serving
with the 1st Marine Logistics Group
08/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt 1st Class Ruben J. Villa Jr, 36, of El Paso, Texas, died on Aug 18,
in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from a non-combat related cause. Villa
was assigned to the Area Support Group (CFLCC) , Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
08/23/2006 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Brad A. Clemmons, 37, of Chillicothe, Ohio, died Aug. 21 when
an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle. The vehicle was part
of a transportation convoy enroute to Taji, Iraq. Clemmons was assigned
to the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
08/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died in Kunar, Afghanistan,
on Aug. 19 when an improvised explosive device detonated near their convoy
vehicle. Killed were:
Sgt. Wakkuna A. Jackson, 21, of Jacksonville, Fla. Jackson was assigned
to the 710th Combat Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Spc. Robert E. Drawl Jr., 21, of Alexandria, Va. Drawl was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th
Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Spc. Christopher F. Sitton, 21, of Montrose, Colo. Sitton was assigned
to the 710th Combat Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
08/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Gabriel G. DeRoo, 25, of Paw Paw, Mich., died on Aug. 20 in Mosul,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when he encountered enemy forces using small
arms fire during combat operations. DeRoo was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis,
Wash.
08/22/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Adam A. Galvez, 21, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Lance Cpl. Randy L. Newman, 21, of Bend, Ore.
Both Marines died Aug. 20 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
08/22/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Hospitalman Chadwick T. Kenyon, 20, of Tucson, Ariz., died Aug. 20 of
injuries suffered when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive
device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the
Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Kenyon was assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
08/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey S. Loa, 32, of Waianae, Hawaii, died on Aug 16 in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his dismounted patrol. Loa was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder,
Germany.
08/21/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pvt. Joseph R. Blake, 34, of Portland, Ore., died on Aug 17 in Turkalay,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when his platoon encountered enemy forces
small arms fire. Blake was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum,
N.Y.
08/21/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. James J. Arellano, 19, of Cheyenne, Wyo., died on Aug 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when his patrol encountered enemy forces using
improvised explosive devices and small arms fire. Arellano was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
08/20/2006 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Senior Airman Adam P. Servais, 23, of Onalaska, Wis., died Aug. 19, when
his vehicle came under hostile fire in Uruzgan province. He was assigned
to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
08/18/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. John J. McKenna IV, 30, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Aug. 16 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Forces Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Albany, N.Y.
08/18/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine, who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John P. Phillips, 29, of St. Stephen, S.C., died Aug. 16 at Brooke
Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, from wounds received while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on March 7. He was assigned
to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
08/15/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers, who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq of
injuries sustained on Aug. 12, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their dismounted patrol during combat operations. Both soldiers were
assigned to the Army's 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Michael C. Lloyd, 24, of San Antonio, Texas
Staff Sgt. Kevin L. Zeigler, 31, of Overland Park, Kan.
08/15/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kenneth A. Jenkins, 25, of Fouke, Ark., died in Balad, Iraq
of injuries sustained on Aug. 12, when he came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Jenkins
was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
08/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers,
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq
on Aug 9, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during combat operations. The soldiers were assigned to the Army's 1st
Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
Killed were:
1st. Sgt. Aaron D. Jagger, 43, of Hillsdale, Mich.
Spc. Ignacio Ramirez, 22, of Henderson, Nev.
Spc. Shane W. Woods, 23, of Palmer, Alaska
08/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died in Nangalam,
Afghanistan on Aug. 11, when their platoon came in contact with enemy
forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire during combat
operations. The soldiers were assigned to the Army 1st Battalion, 32nd
Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light
Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Spc. Rogelio R. Garza, Jr., 26, of Corpus Christi, Texas
Pfc. Andrew R. Small, 19, of Wiscasset, Maine
Pfc. James P. White, Jr., 19, of Huber Heights, Ohio
08/11/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine, who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeremy Z. Long, 18, of Sun Valley, Nev., died Aug. 10, while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
08/11/2006 DoD Announces Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers, who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer, 26, of Granite City, Ill.
Sgt. Jeffery S. Brown, 25, of Trinity Center, Calif.
They were declared Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown on Aug. 8, when their
UH-60 Blackhawk crashed into a lake in the vicinity of Korean Village
in Rubtbah, Iraq. Their remains were recovered on Aug. 9 and 10, respectively.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 82nd Medical Company (Air Ambulance),
Fort Riley, Kan.
08/11/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Tracy L. Melvin, 31, of Seattle, Wash., died of injuries sustained
on Aug. 6, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Melvin was assigned to the
Army's 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder,
Germany.
08/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers,
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq
on Aug. 6, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
while conducting a combat operations. All soldiers were assigned to the
Army's 2nd Brigade Troop Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Stephen A. Seale, 25, of Grafton, W.V.
Sgt. Carlton A. Clark, 22, of South Royalton, Vt.
Spc. Jose Zamora, 24, of Sunland Park, N.M.
08/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brian J. Kubik, 20, of Harker Heights, Texas, died on Aug 5 in Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered on Aug
2 when his unit encountered enemy small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Kubik
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
08/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Leroy Segura Jr., 23, of Clovis, N.M., died on Aug 4, in Habbaniyah,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a HMMWV accident. Segura was assigned
to the 362nd Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, Fort Benning,
Ga.
08/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
on August 4, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their
HMMWV while conducting combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned
to the 1st Calvary Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Clint J. Storey, 30, of Enid, Okla.
Sgt. Bradley H. Beste, 22, of Naperville, Ill.
08/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Suplee, 39, of Ocala, Fla., died on Aug 3 at James
A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, Fla., of injuries sustained on Apr
1 in Kabul, Afghanistan, when his HMMWV was involved in a traffic accident.
Suplee was assigned to the National Guard 153rd Cavalry Squadron, Ocala,
Fla.
08/04/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc A. Lee, 28, of Hood River, Ore., was killed
on Aug. 2 during combat operations while on patrol in Ramadi, Iraq. Lee
was an aviation ordnanceman and a member of a West Coast-based SEAL Team.
08/04/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kurt E. Dechen, 24, of Springfield, Vt., died Aug. 3 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division,
while attached to Regimental Combat Team 5, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
08/04/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. George M. Ulloa Jr., 23, of Austin, Texas, died Aug. 3 from wounds
suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
08/04/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joshua A. Ford, 20, of Wayne, Neb., died on July 31 during combat
operations in Al Numaniyah, Iraq. Ford was assigned to the Army National
Guard 189th Transportation Company, 485th Corps Support Battalion, Norfolk,
Neb.
08/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Hai Ming Hsia, 37, of New York, N.Y., died Aug. 1 during combat operations
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Hsia was assigned to the 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st
Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
08/03/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Joseph A. Tomci, 21, of Stow, Ohio, died Aug. 2 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
08/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Dustin D. Laird, 23, of Martin, Tenn., died on Aug. 2 during combat
operations in Rawah, Iraq. Laird was assigned to the Army National Guard
913th Engineer Company, 46th Engineer Battalion, Union City, Tenn.
08/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Ryan D. Jopek, 20, of Merrill, Wis., died in Tikrit, Iraq on Aug.
2 of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his convoy. Jopek was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion,
127th Infantry Regiment, Waupun, Wis.
08/02/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason Hanson, 21, of Forks, Wash., died July 29 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Light
Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
08/01/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Phillip E. Baucus, 28, of Wolf Creek, Mont., died July 29 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Light
Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
08/01/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Anthony E. Butterfield, 19, of Clovis, Calif.
Sgt. Christian B. Williams, 27, of Winter Haven, Fla.
Both Marines died July 29 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
07/31/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. James W. Higgins, 22, of Frederick, Md., died July 27 from
wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Adam R. Murray, 21, of Cordova, Tenn., died July 27 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Timothy D. Roos, 21, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died July 27 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Pfc. Enrique C. Sanchez, 21, of Garner, N.C., died July 27 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
07/28/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Edward A. Koth, 30, of Towson, Md., died July
26 at Camp Victory, Iraq, after ordnance exploded during a disposal operation.
Koth was assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight, serving
with Multinational Corps Iraq in Baghdad.
07/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Andrew Velez, 22, of Lubbock, Texas, died on July 25 in Sharona,
Afghanistan, from a non-combat related injury. Velez was assigned to the
Corps Support Battalion, Theater Support Command, Fort Irwin, Calif.
07/27/2006DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher W. Swanson, 25, of Rose Haven, Md., died on July
22 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his patrol encountered
enemy forces small arms fire. Swanson was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
07/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Jason M. West, 28, of Pittsburg, Pa., died on July 24 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire. West was
assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
07/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joseph A. Graves, 21, of Discovery Bay, Calif., was killed on July
25 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his convoy encountered enemy fire. Graves was
assigned to the 110th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion,
89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
07/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dennis K. Samson Jr., 24, of Hesperia, Mich., died on July 24 in
Taqaddum, Iraq, of injuries sustained by enemy small arms fire. Samson
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne
Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Adam J. Fargo, 22, of Ruckersville, Va., died on July 22 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when his convoy encountered enemy forces small
arms fire. Fargo was assigned to the 4th Brigade Troop Battalion, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Stephen W. Castner, 27, of Cedarburg, Wis., died on July 24, of injuries
sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMMV
during combat operations in Tallil, Iraq. Castner was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery, Milwaukee,
Wis.
07/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. David M. Hierholzer, 27, of Lewisburg, Tenn., died on July 24 in
Pesch, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when his platoon encountered
enemy forces small arms fire. Hierholzer was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y.
07/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Blake H. Russell, 35, of Forth Worth, Texas died on July 22 of injuries
sustained from enemy forces munitions while investigating a possible mortar
cache during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Russell was assigned
to the Army's 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
1st Sgt. Christopher C. Rafferty, 37, of Brownsville, Pa., died on July
21 in Sharana, Afghanistan of injuries sustained on July 20, when his
unit encountered small arms fire during combat operations. Rafferty was
assigned to 37th Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C.
07/24/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Christopher T. Pate, 29, of Hampstead, N.C., died July 21 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Command Element, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
07/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Matthew P. Wallace, 22, of Lexington Park, Md., died on July 21,
in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries
sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley
Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 16.
Wallace was assigned to the 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
07/21/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Julian A. Ramon, 22, of Flushing, N.Y., died July 20 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
07/21/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Derek J. Plowman, 20, of Everton, Ark., died on July 20 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from a gun shot wound. Plowman was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1st Battalion, 142nd Fires Brigade, Rogers, Ark.
07/21/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt Eric Caban, 28, of Fort Worth, Texas, died on July 19 in southern
Afghanistan of injuries sustained when his combat reconnaissance patrol
came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat
operations on July 18. Caban was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special
Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
07/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Robert J. Chiomento, 34, of Fort Dix, N.J., died on July 17
in Khwaya Ahmad, Afghanistan, when his patrol encountered enemy forces
using rocket-propelled grenades and mortars. Chiomento was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th
Mountain Division, Fort Polk, La.
07/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Mark R. Vecchione, 25, of Tucson Ariz, died on July 18 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his M1A1 Abrams tank. Vecchione was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
07/20/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Geofrey R. Cayer, 20, of Fitchburg, Mass., died July 18 from
a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
07/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Manuel J. Holguin, 21, of Woodlake, Calif., died on July 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when his dismounted patrol encountered enemy
small arms fire and an improvised explosive device. Holguin was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored
Division, Baumholder, Germany.
07/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Scott R. Smith, 34, of Punxsutawney, Pa., died on July
17 in Al Iskandariyah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised
explosive device detonated during a controlled ordnance clearing mission.
Smith was assigned to the 737th Explosive Ordnance Detachment, 52nd Ordnance
Group, Fort Belvoir, Va.
07/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kenneth I. Pugh, 39, of Houston Texas, died on July 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when his M1A2 Abrams tank encountered enemy
forces small arms fire. Pugh was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
07/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael A. Dickinson II, 26, of Battle Creek, Mich., died on
July 17 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol encountered enemy
forces small arms fire. Dickinson was assigned to the 9th Psychological
Operations Battalion, 4th Psychological Operations Group, U.S. Army Special
Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
07/18/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Nathaniel S. Baughman, 23, of Monticello, Ind., died of injuries
on July 17 in Bayji, Iraq, when his HMMWV encountered enemy forces rocket-propelled
grenades during patrol operations. Baughman was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division,
Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/18/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Alkaila T. Floyd, 23, of Grand Rapids, Mich., died on July 13 in
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained
on July 8 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Mine
Protected Vehicle in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Floyd was assigned to the 54th Engineer
Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Bamberg, Germany.
07/18/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jason M. Evey, 29, of Stockton, Calif., died on July 16 of
injuries sustained when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Evey was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 10th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Fort
Hood, Texas.
07/18/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Robert P. Kassin, 29, of Las Vegas, Nev., died on July 16 at Larzab
Base, Afghanistan, when his platoon encountered enemy forces small arms
fire during combat operations. Kassin was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Polk, La.
07/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Andres J. Contreras, 23, of Huntington Park, Calif., died on July
15 of injuries sustained when his HMMWV encountered an improvised explosive
device in Baghdad, Iraq during combat operations. Contreras was assigned
to the 519th Military Police Battalion, 1st Combat Support Brigade, Fort
Polk, La.
07/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Thomas B. Turner Jr., 31, of Cottonwood, Calif., died on July 14
at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries
sustained on July 13 when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Al Muqdadiyah, Iraq. Turner was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
07/14/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry A. Tharp, 44, of Muscatine, Iowa, died July
12 as a result of enemy action when his dismounted patrol was struck by
an improvised explosive device while operating in the Al Anbar province
of Iraq. He was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25, Rock
Island, Ill.
07/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Damien M. Montoya, 21, of Holbrook, Ariz., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on July 9 from a non-combat related cause. Montoya was assigned to the
3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
07/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Irving Hernandez Jr., 28, of New York, N.Y., died in Mosul, Iraq,
on July 12 when he encountered enemy small arms fire during combat operations.
Hernandez was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 172nd
Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
07/12/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Duane J. Dreasky, 31, of Novi, Mich., died on July 10, in the Brooke
Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained when an
improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV in Habbaniyah, Iraq,
on Nov. 21. Dreasky was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
119th Field Artillery, Lansing, Mich.
07/11/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Justin L. Noyes, 23, of Vinita, Okla., died July 2 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 9th Engineer
Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Okinawa, Japan.
07/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
on July 8, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their Mine
Protected Vehicle (RG-31) during combat operations. All soldiers were
assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Warner
Barracks, Bamberg, Germany. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Omar D. Flores, 27, of Mission, Texas.
Spc. Troy C. Linden, 22, of Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Spc. Joseph P. Micks, 22, of Rapid River, Mich.
07/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Kevin F. Edgin, 31, of Dyersburg, Tenn., died on July 6 in Baghran
Valley, Afghanistan, when his convoy encountered enemy small arms fire.
Edgin was assigned to the Army's 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y
07/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey A. McLochlin, 45, of Rochester, Ind., died in Orgun-E,
Afghanistan, on July 5, when his unit encountered enemy forces using small
arms fire. McLochlin was assigned to the Army National Guard 152nd Infantry
Regiment, Marion Ind.
07/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 William T. Flanigan, 37, of Milan, Tenn. died
in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on July 2 when his helicopter crashed during
combat operations. Flanigan was assigned to the Army National Guard's
4th Squadron, 278th Armor Cavalry Regiment, Jackson, Tenn.
07/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James P. Muldoon, 23, of Bells, Texas, died on June 29 in Balad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Baquba, Iraq. Muldoon
was shot while manning a control point during combat operations. Muldoon
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Combined Arms Regiment, 3rd Heavy
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
07/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Paul S. Pabla, 23, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died on July 3 in Mosul,
Iraq, of injuries sustained from enemy small arms fire during combat operations.
Pabla was assigned to the Army National Guard's 139th Field Artillery,
Kempton, Ind.
07/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Collin T. Mason, 20, of Staten Island, N.Y., died in Taji, Iraq,
on July 2 when he encountered indirect fire while manning a checkpoint
in his vehicle. Mason was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX.
07/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Kyle R. Miller, 19, of Willmar, Minn., died on June 29 in Mosul,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy. Miller
was assigned to the Army National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters
Battery, 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery Regiment, New Ulm, Minn.
07/02/2006 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Airman 1st Class Carl Jerome Ware Jr., 22, of Smyrna, Del., died July
1, from a non-combat related cause at Camp Bucca, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 15th Security Forces Squadron, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.
07/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Bryan C. Luckey, 25, of Tampa, Fla., died on June 29, in Mosul, Iraq,
when he was shot by enemy forces while on mounted patrol. Luckey was assigned
to the 562nd Engineer Company, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort
Wainwright, Alaska.
07/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.|
Pfc. Justin R. Davis, 19, of Gaithersburg, Md., died in Korengal Outpost,
Afghanistan (near Kunar Province), on June 25, when he came in contact
with indirect fire while on patrol during combat operations. Davis was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
07/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher D. Rose, 21, of San Francisco, Calif., died on June 29
of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device during combat
operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Rose was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th
Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
06/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Ryan. J. Clark, 19, of Lancaster, Calif., died on June 29 in the
Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained
on June 17 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Clark was assigned to the
40th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, Baumholder, Germany.
06/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Aaron M. Griner, 24, of Tampa, Fla., died in Helmand Province, Afghanistan,
on June 28, of injuries sustained when his vehicle struck a mine during
combat operations. Griner was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry),
Fort Drum, N.Y.
06/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeremy S. Jones, 25, of Omaha, Neb., died on June 27 of injuries
sustained from an improvised explosive device during dismounted combat
operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Jones was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
06/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Michael J. Potocki, 21, of Baltimore, Md., died on June 26, of injuries
sustained in Al Asad, Iraq, when his unit came in contact with enemy force’s
small arms fire during combat operations. Potocki was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored
Division, Baumholder, Germany.
06/30/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Rex A. Page, 21, of Kirksville, Mo., died June 28 from wounds received
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
06/29/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Terry O.P. Wallace, 33, of Winnsboro, La., died on June
27, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations in Taji, Iraq. Wallace was assigned
to the 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
06/29/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joseph F. Fuerst, III, 26 of Tampa Fla., died in Panjway District,
Afghanistan, on June 24, when his HMMWV came in contact with enemy forces
using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire during combat operations.
Fuerst was assigned to the Army National Guard's 53rd Infantry Brigade,
Pinellas Park Fla.
06/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Terry M. Lisk, 26, of Fox Lake, Ill., died on June 26 of injuries
sustained in Ar Ramadi, Iraq when his unit received indirect fire from
enemy forces during combat operations. Lisk was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg,
Germany.
06/28/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jason W. Morrow, 27, of Riverside, Calif., Cpl. Jason W. Morrow,
27, of Riverside, Calif., died June 27 from wounds received while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on June 26. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
06/27/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Corps Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Paul N. King, 23, of Tyngsboro, Mass.
Staff Sgt. Raymond J. Plouhar, 30, of Lake Orion, Mich.
King died June 25 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion,
25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Ayer, Mass.
Plouhar died June 26 from wounds received while conducting combat operations
in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
06/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 24 in the vicinity
of Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained when they encountered enemy
forces small arms fire, and an improvised explosive device which detonated
during a dismounted patrol. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
10th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. Benjamin J. Laymon, 22, of Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Sgt. Justin D. Norton, 21, of Rainier, Wash.
06/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Master Sgt. Thomas D. Maholic, 38, of Bradford, Pa., died on June 24 in
Ghecko, Afghanistan, when his patrol unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire during a cordon and search mission. Maholic was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Channing G. Singletary, 30, of Sylvester, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq
on June 23, from a non-combat-related cause. Singletary was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 122nd Support Center, Savannah, Ga.
06/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Devon J. Gibbons, 19, of Port Orchard, Wash., died on June 23, in
the Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained
on April 11 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley
Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Taji, Iraq. Gibbons was assigned
to the 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
06/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Virrueta A. Sanchez, 33, of Houston, Texas, died in Balad,
Iraq on June 24 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Sanchez was assigned
to the Army's 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Caron, Colo.
06/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl Ryan J. Buckley, 21, of Nokomis, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq on June
23 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Buckley was assigned to the Army's
2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
06/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on June 23 in the vicinity
of Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive
device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations. Both soldiers
were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Mario J. Bievre, 34, of Constantinople, Ill.
Pfc. Paul A. Beyer, 21, of Jamestown, N.D.
06/23/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Riley E. Baker, 22, of Pacific, Mo., died June 22 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/23/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on June 21 in Naray,
Afghanistan. Killed were:
Pfc. Brian J. Bradbury, 22, of Saint Joseph, Mo., died in the vicinity
of Naray, Afghanistan, when he encountered enemy forces using small arms
fire and rocket-propelled grenades during combat operations. Bradbury
was assigned to the 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th
Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Heathe N. Craig, 28, of Severn, Md., died when his UH-60 helicopter
hoist malfunctioned while attempting to evacuate Pfc. Bradbury during
combat operations. Craig was assigned to the 159th Air Ambulance Medical
Company, Wiesbaden, Germany.
06/23/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Sirlou C. Cuaresma, 25, of Chicago, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq on
June 21, from a non-combat related cause. Cuaresma was assigned to the
68th Engineer Company, 62nd Engineer Battalion, 13th Containment Command
(Expeditionary), Fort Hood, Texas.
06/23/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jason J. Buzzard, 31, of Constantinople, Calif., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on June 21 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his HEMTT cargo truck during combat operations. Buzzard
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
06/23/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Whyte, 21, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died June 21 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/23/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Whyte, 21, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died June 21 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in the vicinity of
Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained on or about June 16. Both soldiers
were previously listed as Duty Status – Whereabouts Unknown. Their
unit came under enemy small-arms fire while manning a checkpoint during
combat operations, and both soldiers were taken by enemy forces. Both
soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Killed were:
Pfc. Thomas L. Tucker, 25, of Madras, Ore.
Pfc. Kristian Menchaca, 23, of San Marcos, Texas
06/22/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christopher D. Leon, 20, of Lancaster, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Webb, 20, of Swartz Creek, Mich.
Pfc. Christopher N. White, 23, of Southport, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Benjamin D. Williams, 30, of Orange, Texas
Leon died June 20 from wounds received while conducting combat operations
in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison
Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
Webb, White, and Williams all died June 20 while conducting combat operations
in Al Anbar province, Iraq. They were all assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
06/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
on June 17, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 40th Engineer
Battalion, Baumholder, Germany. Killed were:
Sgt. Reyes Ramirez, 23, of Willis, Texas,
Spc. Robert L. Jones, 22, of Milwaukie, Ore.
06/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died in Pech River Valley,
Afghanistan, on June 16, when their all terrain vehicle struck an improvised
explosive device during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
1st Lt. Forrest P. Ewens, 25, of Washington state.
Sgt. Ian T. Sanchez, 26, of Staten Island, N.Y.
06/18/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty and Soldiers as Whereabouts Unknown
The Department of Defense announced today the death of one soldier and
the identity of two soldiers listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown
(DUSTWUN) who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. On June 16, in
Baghdad, Iraq, the soldiers were manning a checkpoint when they came under
enemy small arms fire. All three soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
Killed was:
Spc. David J. Babineau, 25, of Springfield, Mass.
Reported as DUSTWUN are:
Pfc. Kristian Menchaca, 23, of Houston, Texas
Pfc. Thomas L. Tucker, 25, of Madras, Ore.
06/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremiah S. Santos, 21, of Minot, N.D., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
June 15 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Santos was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
06/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Russell M. Durgin, 23, of Henniker, N.H., died on June 13, in Korengel,
Afghanistan, when his unit took small arms fire. Durgin was assigned to
the 32nd Infantry Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
06/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Capt. Patrick D. Damon, 41, of Falmouth, Maine, died in Bagram, Afghanistan,
on June 15, from a non-combat related cause. Damon was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 240th Engineer Group, Augusta, Maine.
06/16/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Michael A. Estrella, 20, of Hemet, Calif., died June 14 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
06/16/2006 DoD Announces Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Roger P. Pena Jr., 29, of San Antonio, Texas, died in Musa Qulah,
Afghanistan, on June 14, when his convoy came under enemy small arms fire
during combat operations. Pena was assigned to the 10th Sustainment Brigade,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
06/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lt. Col. Charles E. Munier, 50, of Wheatland, Wyo., died on June 12 at
the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., from a non-combat
related cause, which occured on June 5 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Munier was
assigned to the Wyoming Army National Guard's training site in Guernsey,
Wyo.
06/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Bernard P. Corpuz, 28, of Watsonville, Calif., died in Ghanzi, Afghanistan,
on June 11, from wounds sustained when his convoy came under enemy small
arms fire and an improvised explosive device detonated during combat operations.
Corpuz was assigned to the 303rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 504th
Military Intelligence Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
06/12/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Salvador Guerrero, 21, of Los Angeles, Calif., died June 9,
of wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Brent B. Zoucha, 19, of Merrick, Neb., died June 9, of wounds
received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
06/12/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Seaman Apprentice Zachary M. Alday, 22, of Donalsonville, Ga., died June
9 from injuries sustained earlier in the day when the vehicle in which
he was riding struck a land mine. His unit was conducting combat operations
against enemy forces in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq.
Alday was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 7th Regimental Combat
Team, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Camp Pendleton, Calif.
06/12/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Benjamin J. Slaven, 22, of Plymouth, Neb., died on June 9, in Ad
Diwaniyah, Iraq of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Slaven was assigned
to the Army Reserve 308th Transportation Company, Lincoln, Neb.
06/12/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Clarence D. McSwain, 31, of Meridian, Miss., died in Baghdad,
Iraq on June 8, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his convoy vehicle during combat operations. McSwain was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
06/12/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. John S. Vaughan, 23, of Edwards, Colo., died in Mosul, Iraq, on
June 7, when he encountered enemy small arms fire during dismounted combat
operations. Vaughan was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment,
172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
06/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel B. Crabtree, 31, of Canton, Ohio, died in Al Kut,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Crabtree was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group, Columbus,
Ohio.
06/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jose M. Velez, 35, of Bronx, N.Y., died in Kirkuk, Iraq, on June
9, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Velez was assigned to the Army
Reserve 773rd Transportation Company, Fort Totten, N.Y.
06/09/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
on June 6, when their camp received indirect enemy fire during combat
operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 46th Engineer Battalion,
Fort Rucker, Ala. Killed were:
Sgt. Carlos E. Pernell, 25, of Munford, Ala.
Cpl. Andy D. Anderson, 24, of Falls Church, Va.
06/09/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Luis D. Santos, 20, of Rialto, Calif., died in Buritz, Iraq, on June
8, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Santos was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
06/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
on June 7, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
6th Infantry Regiment, Baumholder, Germany. Killed were:
1st Lt. Scott M. Love, 32, of Knoxville, Tenn.
Pfc. David N. Crombie, 19, of Winnemucca, Nev.
06/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Richard A. Blakley, 34, of Plainfield, Ind., died in Al Khalidiyah,
Iraq, on June 6, when he was shot by enemy small arms fire during dismounted
combat patrol operations. Blakley was assigned to the National Guard's
38th Main Support Battalion, Indianapolis, Ind.
06/08/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jaime S. Jaenke, 29, of Bay City, Wis., died June
5 as a result of enemy action when her HMMWV was struck by an improvised
explosive device in Al Anbar province, Iraq. She was assigned to Naval
Mobile Construction Battalion 25, Fort McCoy, Wis. The incident also resulted
in the death of Petty Officer 1st Class Gary Rovinski.
06/08/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Mark T. Smykowski, 23, of Mentor, Ohio, died June 6 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance
Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
06/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
June 4, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their M1A2
tank during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
1st Lt. Ryan T. Sanders, 27, of College Station, Texas.
Sgt. Daniel R. Gionet, 23, of Pelham, N.H.
06/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died in Khogyani, Afghanistan,
on June 6, when their HMWWV struck two anti-tank mines during combat operations.
Both soldiers were assigned to the National Guard's, 1st Battalion, 188th
Air Defense Artillery, Grand Forks, N.D. Killed were:
Sgt. Travis A. Vanzoest, 21, of Larimore, N.D.
Spc. Curtis R. Mehrer, 21, of Bismarck, N.D.
06/07/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Michael D. Stover, 43, of Mansfield, Ohio, died June 3 from a non-hostile
incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support
Squadron-371, Marine Wing Support Group-37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.
06/07/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Gary T. Rovinski, 44, of Roseville, Ill.Roseville,
Ill., died June 5, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, as a result of enemy action
when his HMMWV was struck by an improvised explosive device. Rovinski
was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25, Fort McCoy, Wis.
The name of a second sailor killed in the attack is being withheld pending
notification of the next of kin.
06/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Derek A. Stanley, 20, of Tulsa, Okla., died in Salerno, Afghanistan,
on June 5, from a non-combat related cause. Stanley was assigned to the
710th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
06/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Darren Harmon, 44, of Newark Del., died in Haditha, Iraq, on
June 3, from a non-combat related cause. Harmon was assigned to the Army
Reserves 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 205th Military Intelligence
Brigade, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
06/06/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Ryan J. Cummings, 22, of Streamwood, Ill., died June 3, from wounds
received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
06/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brett L. Tribble, 20, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died in Ar Ramadi on
June 3 of injuries sustained in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on June 2, when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Tribble
was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
06/02/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brock L. Bucklin, 28, of Grand Rapids, Mich., died May 31, in Balad,
Iraq, of a non-combat related cause. Bucklin was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Colo.
06/02/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Benjamin E. Mejia, 25, of Salem, Mass., died in Marez, Iraq, on May
31, of non-combat related causes. Mejia was assigned to the 4th Squadron,
14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright,
Alaska.
06/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Alexander J. Kolasa, 22, of White Lake, Mich., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on May 31, of non-combat related causes. Kolasa was assigned to the 704th
Main Support Battalion, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood,
Texas.
06/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Bobby R. West, 23, of Beebe, Ark., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on May
30, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
during dismounted patrol operations. West was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood,
Texas.
06/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. James A. Funkhouser, 35, of Katy, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on May 29, of injuries sustained when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive
device detonated near his HMMWV during reconnaissance patrol operations.
Funkhouser was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/31/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Richard A. Bennett, 25, of Girard, Kan.
Capt. Nathanael J. Doring, 31, of Apple Valley, Minn.
Both died May 30, following a non-hostile helicopter accident near Al
Taqaddum, Iraq, on May 27. Both were assigned to Marine Light/Attack Helicopter
Squadron-169, Marine Aircraft Group-39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/31/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeremy M. Loveless, 25, of Estacada, Ore., died in Mosul, Iraq on
May 29, when his Stryker came under enemy small arms fire during combat
operations. Loveless was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry
Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
05/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. J. Adan Garcia, 20, of Irving, Texas, died on May 27, when his convoy
encountered small arms fire received while returning from an explosive
ordinance mission. Garcia was assigned to the 1st Brigade Special Troops
Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry),
Fort Drum, N.Y.
05/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
May 25, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.Killed
were:
Capt. Douglas A. Dicenzo, 30, of Plymouth, N.H.
Spc. Robert E. Blair, 22, of Ocala, Fla.
05/27/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Lucas, 20, of Greensboro, N.C., died May 26, while
conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualt
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Caleb A. Lufkin, 24, of Knoxville, Ill., died on May 25, at Walter
Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained on May
4, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his RG-31 Mine Protected
Vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Lufkin was assigned
to the 5th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
05/25/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Steven W. Freund, 20, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Lance Cpl. Robert G. Posivio III, 22, of Sherburn, Minn.
Both Marines died May 23, while conducting combat operations against enemy
forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. They were assigned to 1st Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael L. Hermanson, 21, of Fargo, N.D., died on May 23, in AL Abayachi,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle came
under improvised explosive device, rocket propel grenade and enemy small
arms fire while on a route-clearing mission during combat operations.
Hermanson was assigned to the Army National Guard's 164th Engineer Battalion,
Minot, N.D.
05/23/200 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. David R. Christoff, 25, of Rossford, Ohio
Lance Cpl. William J. Leusink, 21, of Maurice, Iowa
Lance Cpl. Benito A. Ramirez, 21, of Edinburg, Texas
Ramirez died May 21, while conducting combat operations against enemy
forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th
Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
Christoff and Leusink both died May 22, from wounds received while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. They
were both assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
05/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christian Longsworth, 26, of Newark, N.J., died in Oruzgan
province, Afghanistan, on May 19, from wounds sustained when his convoy
came under enemy small arms fire during combat operations. Longsworth
was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
05/22/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer Third Class Lee Hamilton Deal, 23, of West Monroe, La.,
died May 17, as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He
was operationally assigned to Regimental Combat Team-5, I Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward), and permanently assigned to 2nd Marine Division Fleet
Marine Force Atlantic, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on May 18 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries sustained on May 18, when an improvised explosive
device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations. Killed were:
Lt. Col. Daniel E. Holland, 43, of San Antonio, Texas
1st. Lt. Robert A. Seidel III, 23, of Gettysburg, Pa.
Sgt. Lonnie C. Allen Jr., 26, of Bellevue, Neb.
Pfc. Nicholas R. Cournoyer, 25, of Gilmanton, N.H.
Holland was assigned to the 352nd Civil Affairs Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Seidel, Allen and Cournoyer were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort
Drum, N.Y.
05/19/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. William B. Fulks, 23, of Culloden, W.Va., died May 18, at Brooke
Army Medical Center, San Antonio, from wounds received while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on
May 1. He was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/18/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
May 14, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
312th Regiment, 30th Enhanced Separate Brigade, Clinton, N.C. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer 4, John W. Engeman, 45, of East North Port, N.Y.
Master Sgt. Robert H. West, 37, of Elyria, Ohio
05/18/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Santiago M. Halsel, 32, of Bowling Green, Ky., died of injuries
sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 16, when an improvised explosive device
detonated while he was conducting a dismounted clearance mission during
combat operations. Halsel was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
05/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Shane R. Mahaffee, 36, of Alexandria, Va., died on May 15, in Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, of injuries sustained on May 5, when
an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat
patrol operations in Al Hillah, Iraq. Mahaffee was assigned to the Army
Reserve's 489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Knoxville, Tenn.
05/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on May 14, in Yusufiyah,
Iraq, when their aircraft was shot down during combat operations. Both
soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations
Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
Maj. Matthew W. Worrell, 34, of Lewisville, Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jamie D. Weeks, 47 of Daleville, Ala.
05/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
May 15, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle
during combat patrol operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, Fort
Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Marion Flint Jr., 29, of Baltimore, Md.
Pfc. Grant A. Dampier, 25, of Merrill, Wis.
05/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brandon L. Teeters, 21, of Lafayette, La., died on May 12, in Ludwigshafen,
Germany, of injuries sustained on April 20, when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations
in Baghdad, Iraq. Teeters was assigned to the 8th Squadron, 10th Cavalry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/15/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jose S. MarinDominguez Jr., 22, of Liberal, Kan.
Lance Cpl. Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby, 21, of Overbrook, Okla.
Both Marines died May 14, while conducting combat operations against enemy
forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. They were both assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
05/15/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Causalty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Richard Z. James, 20, of Seaford, Del., died May 13, while
conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/15/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
May 11, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during combat patrol operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort
Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Pfc. Eric D. Clark, 22, of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
Pfc. Stephen P. Snowberger III, 18, of Lopez, Pa.
05/15/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Adam C. Conboy, 21, of Philadelphia, Pa., died May 12, as a
result of a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
05/15/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Armer N. Burkart, 26, of Rockville, Md., died of injuries sustained
in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 11, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat patrol operations. Burkart was assigned to
the 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort
Drum, N.Y.
05/15/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ronald W. Gebur, 23, of Delavan, Ill., died of injuries sustained
in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 13, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Gebur was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
05/15/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jason K. Burnett, 20, of St. Cloud, Fla.
Lance Cpl. David J. GramesSanchez, 22, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
2nd Lt. Michael L. Licalzi, 24, of Garden City, N.Y.
Cpl. Steve Vahaviolos, 21, of Airmont, N.Y.
All four Marines died May 11 as a result of a vehicle accident in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. All four Marines were assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/12/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Emmanuel L. Legaspi, 38, of Las Vegas, Nev., died of injuries
sustained in Tal Afar, Iraq, on May 7, when his unit came under enemy
small arms fire during combat operations. Legaspi was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored
Division, Friedberg, Germany.
05/12/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq,
on May 6, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their M1083
cargo truck during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the
Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry (Mountain), Brewer,
Maine. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Dale J. Kelly Jr., 48, of Richmond, Maine.
Staff Sgt. David M. Veverka, 25, of Jamestown, Pa.
05/11/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Alessandro Carbonaro, 28, of Bethesda, Md., died May 10, at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center, Germany, from wounds received while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on
May 1. He was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Aaron P. Latimer, 26, of Ennis, Texas, died in Mosul, Iraq, on May
9. Latimer was assigned to the 562nd Engineer Company, 172nd Stryker Brigade
Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
05/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 10 soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died east of Abad, Afghanistan,
in the Kunar province, on May 5, when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed
during combat operations. Killed were:
Lt. Col. Joseph J. Fenty, 41, of Fla.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Eric W. Totten, 34, of Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher B. Donaldson, 28, of Ill.
Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Howick, 34, of Hamburg, N.Y.
Sgt. Bryan A. Brewster, 24, of Fontana, Calif.
Sgt. John C. Griffith, 33, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Sgt. Jeffery S. Wiekamp, 23, of Utopia, Texas.
Spc. Justin L. O’Donohoe, 27, of San Diego, Calif.
Spc. David N. Timmons Jr., 23, of Lewisville, N.C.
Pfc. Brian M. Moquin Jr., 19, of Worcester, Mass.
All those killed were assigned to the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry),
Fort Drum N.Y. Fenty, O’Donohoe, Timmons and Moquin were part of
the 71st Cavalry Regiment. Totten, Donaldson, Howick, Brewster, Griffith,
and Wiekamp were part of the 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment.
05/09/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gregory A. Wagner, 35, of Mitchell, S.D., died of injuries
sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 8, when an improvised fire projectile
struck his HMMWV during combat operation. Wagner was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery, Yankton, S.D.
05/09/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines, who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Leon B. Deraps, 19, of Jamestown, Mo., died May 6 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He
was assigned to the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics
Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Cpl. Cory L. Palmer, 21, of Seaford, Del., died May 6 at Brooke Army Medical
Center in San Antonio, from wounds received while conducting combat operations
against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on May 1. He was assigned
to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/09/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Matthew J. Fenton, 24, of Little Ferry, N.J., died May 6 at National
Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., from wounds received while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq on April
26. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s Inspector and Instructor
Staff, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Fort
Devens, Mass.
05/09/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq
on May 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during combat operations. Killed were:
1st. Sgt. Carlos N. Saenz, 46, of Las Vegas, Nev. 1st. Sgt. Carlos N.
Saenz, 46, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Spc. Teodoro Torres, 29, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Sgt. Nathan J. Vacho, 29, of Janesville, Wis.
Saenz and Torres were assigned to the Army Reserve’s 490th Civil
Affairs Battalion, Abilene, Texas. Vacho was assigned to the Army Reserve’s
489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Knoxville, Tenn. During Operation Iraqi
Freedom, all three were attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division.
05/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Benjamin T. Zieske, 20, of Concord, Calif., died of injuries sustained
in Kirkuk, Iraq on May 3, when an improvised explosive device detonated
during a dismounted combat patrol. Zieske was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
05/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Alva L. Gaylord, 25, of Carrollton, Mo., died of injuries sustained
in Qasr Ar Riyy, Iraq on May 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle during a combat clearing operation.
Gaylord was assigned to the Army National Guard's 110th Engineer Battalion,
Kansas City, Mo.
05/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher M. Eckhardt, 19, of Phoenix, Ariz., died in Taji, Iraq
on May 3, from a non-combat related cause. Eckhardt was assigned to the
4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
05/05/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Elisha R. Parker, 21, of Taberg, N.Y., died May 4, while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He
was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq on
May 4, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their RG-31
Mine Protected Vehicle during combat operations. Reinke and Quinton were
assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade, Fort Leonard
Wood, Mo. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Gavin B. Reinke, 32, of Pueblo, Colo.
Spc. Bryan L. Quinton, 24, of Sand Springs, Okla.
05/05/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Brian S. Letendre, 27, of Woodbridge, Va.
Cpl. Stephen R. Bixler, 20, of Suffield, Conn.
Letendre died May 3 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve’s
Inspector and Instructor Staff, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th
Marine Division, Plainville, Conn.
Bixler died May 4 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance
Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
05/04/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joseph E. Proctor, 38, of Indianapolis, Ind., died May 3 in Tammin,
Iraq when a suicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device detonated
near his observation post during dismounted combat patrol operations.
Proctor was assigned to the Army National Guard's 638th Battalion (Aviation),
Shelbyville, Ind.
05/04/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Robert L. Moscillo, 21, of Salem, N.H., died May 1 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He
was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/04/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Robbie G. Light, 21, of Kingsport, Tenn., died of injuries sustained
in Baghdad, Iraq on May 1, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his M1A2 Abrams tank during combat operations. Light was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/02/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Mark A. Wall, 27, of Alden, Iowa, died in Mosul, Iraq, on April
27, from a non-combat related cause. Wall was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright,
Alaska.
05/02/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Sgt. Bobby Mendez, 38, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died of injuries sustained
in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 27, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Mendez was assigned to the 2nd
Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood,
Texas.
05/02/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Edward G. Davis III, 31, of Antioch, Ill., died April 28 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He
was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
April 28, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during combat operations. The soldiers were assigned to the 10th Cavalry,
4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Bryant A. Herlem, 37, of Copperas Cove, Texas
Sgt. Jose Gomez, 23, of Corona, N.Y.
05/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Matthew A. Webber, 23, of Kalamazoo, Mich., died on April 27, in
the Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat
operations in Habbaniyah, Iraq, on Nov.21, 2005. Webber was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized),
Saginaw, Mich.
05/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Steve M. Sakoda, 29, of Hilo, Hawaii, died of injuries sustained
in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 29, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Sakoda was assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
05/01/2006 DoD Announces Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines, who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Brandon M. Hardy, 25, of Cochranville, Pa.
Sgt. Lea R. Mills, 21, of Brooksville, Fla.
Both Marines died April 28 while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. They were both assigned to 3rd
Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/28/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford, 19, of New Bedford, Mass., died April 26 while
conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Raymond L. Henry, 21, of Anaheim, Calif, died on April 25 in Mosul,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during
combat operations. Henry was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry
Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
04/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Metodio A. Bandonill, 29, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Baghdad,
Iraq on April 24, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Bandonill was
assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Herrema, 27, of Jackson, Tenn., died in Baghdad,
Iraq on April 25, when he came under enemy fire during combat operations.
Herrema was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
04/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries sustained
in Taji, Iraq, on April 23, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV during combat operations. All three soldiers were assigned
to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. Robert W. Ehney, 26, of Lexington, Ky.
Cpl. Jason B. Daniel, 21, of Fort Worth, Texas
Cpl. Shawn T. Lasswell Jr., 21, of Reno, Nev.
04/26/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Aaron W. Simons, 20, of Modesto, Calif., died April 24 while
conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries sustained
in Baghad, Iraq on April 22, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV causing a fire. This occurred during combat operations.
All four soldiers were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 67th Armored Battalion,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed
were:
Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, 23, of Arcadia, Calif.
Spc. Eric D. King, 29, of Vancouver, Wash.
Pfc. Jacob H. Allcott, 21, of Caldwell, Idaho
Pvt. Michael E. Bouthot, 19, of Fall River, Mass.
04/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries sustained
in Baghad, Iraq on April 22, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV causing a fire. This occurred during combat operations.
All four soldiers were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 67th Armored Battalion,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed
were:
Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, 23, of Arcadia, Calif.
Spc. Eric D. King, 29, of Vancouver, Wash.
Pfc. Jacob H. Allcott, 21, of Caldwell, Idaho
Pvt. Michael E. Bouthot, 19, of Fall River, Mass.
04/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Capt. Clayton L. Adamkavicius, 43, of Fairdale, Ky., died of injuries
sustained in Abu Ghurayb, Afghanistan, on April 21, when he came under
enemy small arms fire during combat operations. Adamkavicius was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 149th Brigade, 35th Infantry Division, Louisville,
Ky.
04/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Travis C. Zimmerman, 19, of New Berlinville, Pa., died in Baghdad,
Iraq on April 22, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
observation post during dismounted combat reconnaissance operations. Zimmerman
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/24/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Eric R. Lueken, 23, of Dubois, Ind., died April 22 while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
04/24/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jason C. Ramseyer, 28, of Lenoir, N.C., died April 20 while
conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine
Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
04/21/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Patrick A. Tinnell, 25, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., died in As Siniyah,
Iraq, on April 19, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
during a dismounted combat patrol. Tinnell was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/21/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcques J. Nettles, 22, of Beaverton, Ore., died
April 2, when the truck he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood
near Al Asad, Iraq. Nettles was previously listed as Duty Status - Whereabouts
Unknown. His body was recovered April 16. He was assigned to 1st Combat
Logistics Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/21/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Robert J. Settle, 25, of Owensboro, Ky., died in Taji, Iraq, on April
19, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during
combat operations. Settle was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armored
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/19/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Ian P. Weikel, 31, of Colorado, died in Balad, Iraq on April 18,
from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations in Baghdad. Weikel was assigned
to the 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
04/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Mark W. Melcher, 34, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died in Al Taqaddum, Iraq
on April 15, when his M1A1 Abrams tank came under enemy small-arms fire
during combat operations. Melcher was assigned to the National Guard's
1st Battalion, 103rd Armor, Friedens, Pa.
04/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Clinton W. Cubert, 38, of Lawrenceburg, Ky., died on April
16, in the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lexington, Ky.,
of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his HMMWV during combat operations in Samarra, Iraq, on Sept. 11, 2005.
Cubert was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2113th Transportation
Company, Paducah, Ky.
04/17/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Darin T. Settle, 23, of Henley, Mo., died April 14 from a non-hostile
motor vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to
Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/17/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Derrick J. Cothran, 21, of Avondale, La.
Cpl. Pablo V. Mayorga, 33, of Margate, Fla.
Lance Cpl. Justin D. Sims, 22, of Covington, Ky.
Pfc. Ryan G. Winslow, 19, of Jefferson, Ala.
All four Marines died April 15 when their HMMWV struck an improvised explosive
device during combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Cothran, Mayorga,
and Winslow were all assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sims was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/15/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Salem Bachar, 20, of Chula Vista, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Perez, 22, of San Antonio, Texas
Both were killed due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on April
13. Bachar was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Perez was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Andrew K. Waits, 23, of Waterford, Mich., died April 13, in Baghdad,
Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during
combat operations. Waits was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Comabt Team, 101st Airborne Divison (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/14/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Philip J. Martini, 24, of Lansing, Ill., died April 8, of a
gunshot wound while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. Martini was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/14/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Marcus S. Glimpse, 22, of Huntington Beach, Calif., died April
12 as the result of an improvised explosive device while conducting combat
operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/14/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries sustained
in Misiab, Iraq on April 12, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV during combat operations. The soldiers were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Spc. Scott M. Bandhold, 37, of North Merrick, N.Y.
Pfc. Roland E. Calderon-Ascencio, 21, of Miami, Fla.
04/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries sustained
in Taji, Iraq on April 11, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their Bradley Fighting Vehicle and they subsequently came under small
arms fire during combat operations. All three soldiers were assigned to
the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco, 25, of Bloomington, Calif.
Pfc. James F. Costello III, 27, of St. Louis, Mo.
Pfc. George R. Roehl Jr., 21, of Manchester, N.H.
04/13/2006 DoD Identifies Missing Marine and Sailor
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Eric A. Palmisano, 27, of Florence, Wis., died April 2, after
the truck he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad,
Iraq. The incident also resulted in the death of six other Marines and
a Navy petty officer. Palmisano was listed as Duty Status - Whereabouts
Unknown until his body was recovered April 11. He was assigned to 1st
Transportation Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcques J. Nettles, 22, of Beaverton, Ore. is
still listed as Duty Status - Whereabouts Unknown as a result of the incident
and search efforts continue.
04/13/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Kenneth D. Hess, 26, of Asheville, N.C., died in Rawah, Iraq on April
11, as the result of a suicide bomber attack while Hess was conducting
a dismounted patrol. Hess was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry
Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
04/12/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Shawn R. Creighton, 21, of Windsor, N.C., died in Rawah, Iraq on
April 8, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker
vehicle during patrol operations. Creighton was assigned to the 4th Squadron,
14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright,
Alaska.
04/11/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of injuries sustained
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on April 9, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV during combat operations. The soldiers were assigned
to the Army's 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed
were:
Sgt. 1st Class Randall L. Lamberson, 36, of Springfield, Mo., died in
Balad, Iraq on April 10th.
Spc. David S. Collins, 24, of Jasper Ga., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on
April 9th.
04/11/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James W. Gardner, 22, of Glasgow, Ky., died in Tal Afar, Iraq, on
April 10, from a non-combat related cause. Gardner was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade,
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/11/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Bryan N. Taylor, 20, of Milford, Ohio, died April 6 after being
shot by an Iraqi Army soldier on a coalition base near Al Qaim, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The incident is currently
under investigation.
Cpl. Richard P. Waller, 22, of Fort Worth, Texas, died April 7 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/11/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Juana NavarroArellano, 24, of Ceres, Calif., died April 8 from
wounds received while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. She was assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics
Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
04/11/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Joseph I. Love, 22, of North Pole, Alaska, died in Balad, Iraq, on
April 9, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during convoy operations. Love was assigned to the 84th Engineer Combat
Battalion (Heavy), 8th Sustainment Command (Theater), Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii.
04/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Jody W. Missildine, 19, of Plant City, Fla., died in Tal Afar, Iraq,
on April 8, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during convoy operations. Missildine was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
37th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
04/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Gregory S. Rogers, 42, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died in Ar
Ramadi, Iraq on April 9, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during convoy operations. Rogers was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Daniel L. Sesker, 22, of Ogden, Iowa, died in Bayji, Iraq on April
6, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during
combat operations. Sesker was assigned to the Army National Guard's Troop
C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry in LeMars, Iowa.
04/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dustin J. Harris, 21, of Bangor, Maine, died in Bayji, Iraq on April
6, when an improvised device detonated while he was conducting dismounted
patrol operations. Harris was assigned to the 172nd Brigade Support Battalion,
172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
04/07/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine, who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Chase A. Edwards, 19, of Lake Charles, La., died April 6 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/06/2006 DoD Identifies Marine and Sailor Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of a Marine and
a sailor supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, who have been listed as Duty
Status - Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) after the seven-ton truck in which
they were riding rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq on April
2. The incident was not a result of enemy action.
Lance Cpl. Eric A. Palmisano, 27, of Milwaukee, Wis., is assigned to the
1st Transportation Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcques J. Nettles, 22, of Beaverton, Ore., is
assigned to Force Service Regiment 1 Fleet Marine Forces Pacific.
All available resources are being used to search for the Marine and sailor.
nformation concerning the six Marines killed in this incident was posted
at http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2006/nr20060405-12757.html on April
5.
04/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ty J. Johnson, 28, of Elk Grove, Calif., died in Kirkuk, Iraq, on
April 4, when an improvised device detonated near his HMMWV during combat
operations. Johnson was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers, who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Darrell P. Clay, 34, of Fayetteville, N.C.
Sgt. Israel Devora Garcia, 23, of Clint, Texas
They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 1, when an improvised explosive device
detonated while they were conducting a dismounted patrol. Both soldiers
were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
04/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers, who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Capt. Timothy J. Moshier, 25, of Albany, N.Y.
Chief Warrant Officer Michael L. Hartwick, 37, of Orrick, Mo.
They died in Baghdad Iraq on April 1, when their Apache helicopter crashed
while conducting a combat air patrol. Both soldiers were assigned to the
Army's 4th Battalion, 4th Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
04/05/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six Marines, who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Andres Aguilar Jr., 21, of Victoria, Texas
Cpl. David A. Bass, 20, of Nashville, Tenn.
Lance Cpl. Patrick J. Gallagher, 27, of Jacksonville, Fla.
Lance Cpl. Felipe D. Sandoval-Flores, 20, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Cpl. Brian R. St. Germain, 22, of Warwick, R.I.
Staff Sgt. Abraham G. Twitchell, 28, of Yelm, Wash.
All Marines died April 2, when the seven-ton truck they were riding in
rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq.
Aguilar was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine
Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Media with
questions about Aguilar can call Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs
Office at (808) 257-8871/8835.
Bass, Gallagher, Sandoval-Flores and St. Germain were all assigned to
elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif. Media with questions about these four Marines can
call the Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office at (760) 725-5044.
Twitchell was assigned to the Combat Service Support Group-1, 1st Marine
Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/05/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines, who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Beisel, 21, of Lackawaxen, Pa.
Lance Cpl. Kun Y. Kim, 20, of Atlanta, Ga.
Staff Sgt. Eric A. McIntosh, 29, of Trafford, Pa.
Cpl. Scott J. Procopio, 20, of Saugus, Mass.
Beisel died March 31 from wounds received while conducting combat operations
in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Kim, McIntosh and Procopio died April 2 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. All Marines were
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/04/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Hospitalman Geovani Padillaaleman, 20, of South Gate, Calif., died Apr.
2 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was permanently
assigned to Bethesda Naval Hospital, USNS Comfort Detachment and operationally
assigned to Third Battalion, Eighth Marine Regiment, 2/28 Brigade Combat
Team.
04/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jeremy W. Ehle, 19, of Richmond, Va., died on April 2 in Hit, Iraq
from wounds sustained when his dismounted patrol came under enemy small
arms fire during combat operations. Ehle was assigned to the Army's 1st
Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division in
Friedberg, Germany.
04/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas, 23, of Mesa, Ariz., died in Kirkuk Province, Iraq
on March 30 from non-combat related injuries while returning from combat
operations. Duenas was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 101 Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
04/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Robert Hernandez, 47, of Silver Spring, Md., died in Al Taquaddum,
Iraq on March 28, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
HMMWV during combat operations. Hernandez was assigned to the Army Reserve’s
3rd Battalion, 318th Regiment, 1st Brigade, 80th Division (Institutional
Training), Fort Meade, Md.
03/31/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Sean D. Tharp, 21, of Orlando, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq on March
28, when his element came under enemy small arms fire while conducting
dismounted patrol operations. Tharp was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
03/31/2006 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Tech. Sgt. Walter M. Moss Jr., 37, of Houston, Texas, was killed in the
explosion of an improvised explosive device while conducting safing operations
in the vicinity of Baghdad, Iraq on March 29. Moss was assigned to the
366th Civil Engineer Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.
03/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class John T. Stone, 52, of Norwich, Vt., died March 28 in Lashkagar,
Afghanistan as a result of enemy mortar and small arms attacks during
combat operations. Stone was assigned to the Army National Guard's 15th
Civil Support Team, South Burlington, Vt.
03/29/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael D. Rowe, 23, New Port Richey, Fla., died in Rutbah, Iraq
on March 28, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations. Rowe was assigned to the 46th Engineer Battalion,
Warrior Brigade, Fort Polk, La.
03/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Frederick A. Carlson, 25, Bethlehem, Pa., died in Taqqadum, Iraq
on March 25, from a non-combat related cause. Carlson was assigned to
the Army National Guard's 228th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Battalion,
28th Infantry Division, Bethlehem, Pa.
03/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Robinson, 36, Brandon, Miss., died in Sangain
District, Afghanistan on March 25, when his HMMWV came under enemy small
arms fire during combat operations. Robinson was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group, Jackson, Miss.
03/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt 1st Class Randy D. McCaulley, 44, Indiana, Pa., died in Habbaniyah,
Iraq on March 23, when his dismounted patrol came under enemy small arms
fire during combat operations. McCaulley was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry
Division, Indiana, Pa.
03/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Brock A. Beery, 30, of White House, Tenn., died in Habbaniyah,
Iraq on March 23, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
LMTV followed by enemy small arms fire during combat operations. Beery
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 123rd Armor Regiment,
Bowling Green, Ky.
03/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Antoine J. McKinzie, 25, of Indianapolis, Ind., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on March 21, when his HMMWV came under enemy small arms fire during
combat operations. McKinzie was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 27th Field
Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
03/22/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Amy A. Duerksen, 19, of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on March 11, from a non-combat related injury. Duerksen was assigned
to the 4th Combat Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
03/21/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq,
on March 18, when they came under small arms fire by enemy forces during
combat operations. Both solidiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Ricardo Barraza, 24, of Shafter, Calif.
Sgt. Dale G. Brehm, 23, of Turlock, Calif.
03/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Tikrit, Iraq, on
Mar. 16, when a mortar round detonated. Killed were:
Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson, 21, of St. Louis, Mo.
Spc. Carlos M. Gonzalez, 22, of Middletown, N.Y.
Pinson and Gonzalez were assigned to the 101st Military Intelligence Detachment,
501st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
03/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Angelo A. Zawaydeh, 19, of San Bruno, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq
on March 15, when his traffic control point came under mortar attack during
combat operations. Zawaydeh was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion,
502nd Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort
Campbell, Ky.
03/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died near Ar Ramadi, Iraq
on March 13, when they came under small arms fire and an improvised explosive
device detonated during combat operations. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Marco, A. Silva, 27, of Alva, Fla. Silva was assigned to the
Army's 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Sgt. Corey A. Dan, 22, of Norway, Maine. Dan was assigned the Army's 1st
Battalion, 506th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
03/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died west of Asadabad,
Afghanistan, on March 12, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV during combat operations. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Joseph, R. Ray, 29, of Asheville, N.C. Ray was assigned to
the Army Reserve's 391st Engineer Battalion, Asheville, N.C.
Sgt. Kevin D. Akins, 29, of Burnsville, N.C. Akins was assigned to the
Army Reserve's 391st Engineer Battalion, Asheville, N.C.
Sgt. Anton J. Hiett, 25, of Mount Airy, N.C. Hiett was assigned to the
Army Reserve's 391st Engineer Battalion, Greenville, S.C.
Spc. Joshua L. Hill, 24, of Fairmount, Ind. Hill was assigned to the Army
Reserve's 391st Engineer Battalion, Asheville, N.C.
03/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Lewis, 32, of Bunkie, La., died north of Rustamiyah,
Iraq, on March 13, when an improvised device detonated near his HMMWV
during a convoy operations. Lewis was assigned to the 519th Military Police
Battalion, 49th Military Police Brigade, Fort Polk La.
03/14/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas R. Anderson, 21, of Sauk City, Wis., died March 13
in a non-hostile vehicle accident in Afghanistan. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
03/14/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kristen K. Figueroa, 20, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died March 12
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
03/13/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Bunny Long, 22, of Modesto, Calif., died March 10 from a suicide,
vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
03/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ricky Salas, Jr. 22, of Roswell, N.M., died in Mosul, Iraq, on March
7, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle
while conducting mounted operations. Salas was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
37th Armored Regiment, Friedberg, Germany.
03/09/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Justin R. Martone, 31, of Bedford, Va.|
Gunnery Sgt. John D. Fry, 28, of Lorena, Texas
Martone died March 7 and Fry died March 8 from improvised explosive devices
in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Martone was assigned to 9th Engineer Support
Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Okinawa, Japan. Fry was assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd
Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
03/09/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Adam O. Zanutto, 26, of Caliente, Calif., died March 6 at National
Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., from wounds received as a result
of an improvised explosive device in Al Anbar province, Iraq on Feb. 25.
He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
03/08/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Dwayne P. R. Lewis, 26, of New York City, died in Baghdad,
Iraq on Feb. 27, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small
arms fire during a dismounted patrol. Lewis was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y.
03/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kevin P. Jessen, 28, of Paragould, Ark., died in Rawah, Iraq,
on March 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated during combat
operations. Jessen was assigned to the Army's 22nd Chemical Battalion
(Technical Escort), Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
03/06/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Snyder, of Finksburg, Md., died March 3 from a non
combat-related vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Combat Service Support Group-1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
03/04/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher S. Merchant, 32, of Hardwick, Vt., died in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, on March 1, when his HMMWV came under attack by enemy forces using
a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device and rocket-propelled grenade.
Merchant was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd
Infantry Regiment, Jericho, Vt.
03/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Master Sgt. Emigdio E. Elizarraras, 37, of Pico Rivera, Calif., died in
Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan on Feb. 28, when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his HMMWV during a reconnaissance mission. Elizarraras
was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
03/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joshua V. Youmans, 26, of Flushing, Mich., died at Brooke Army Medical
Center in San Antonio, Texas, on March 1, from injuries sustained in Habbaniyah,
Iraq on Nov. 21, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
HMMWV during combat operations. Youmans was assigned to the Army National
Guard's 1st Battalion,125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw, Mich.
03/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Tina M. Priest, 20, of Austin, Texas, died in Taji, Iraq on March
1, from non-combat related injury. Priest was assigned to the 4th Support
Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Divison, Fort Hood, Texas.
03/03/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Corps Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. John J. Thornton, 22, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Feb. 25 of wounds
received as a result of an enemy mortar attack in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation
Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force (Forward).
03/02/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Benjamin C. Schuster, 21, of Williamsville, N.Y., died in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq on Feb. 25, from a gunshot wound. Schuster was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 101st Cavalry Regiment, Buffalo, N.Y.
03/02/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casaulty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Master Sgt. Emigdio E. Elizarraras, 37, of Pico Rivera, Calif., died in
Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan on Feb. 28, when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his HMMWV during a reconnaissance mission. Elizarraras
was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
03/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Dimitri Muscat, 21, of Aurora, Colo., died in Balad, Iraq, on Feb.
24, of non-combat related injuries sustained earlier that day in Samarra,
Iraq. Muscat was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
03/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq on
Feb. 26, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during patrol operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Squadron,
71st Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division of Fort
Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Spc. Clay P. Farr, 21, of Bakersfield, Calif.
Spc. Joshua U. Humble, 21, of Appleton, Maine.
03/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua M. Pearce, 21, of Guymon, Okla., died in Mosul, Iraq, on Feb.
26, when an improvised explosive device detonated near Stryker military
vehicle during patrol operations. Pearce was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright,
Alaska.
03/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Schornak, 28, of Hoover, Ala., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Feb. 26, when his dismounted patrol was engaged by enemy forces
using small arms fire. Schornak was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
03/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Joshua F. Powers, 21, of Skiatook, Okla., died in Baghdad, Iraq on
Feb. 24, from a non-combat related injury. Powers was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
02/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died near Balad, Iraq,
on Feb. 22, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their Bradley
Fighting Vehicle. All three soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Curtis T. Howard II, 32, of Ann Arbor, Mich.
Sgt. Gordon F. Misner II, 23, of Sparks, Nev.
Spc. Thomas J. Wilwerth, 21, of Mastic, N.Y.
02/28/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Adam J. Vanalstine, 21, of Superior, Wis., died Feb. 25, from
an improvised explosive device in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit
was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
02/28/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jessie Davila, 29, of Greensburg, Kan., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Feb. 20, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
Davila was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 137th
Infantry, Lawrence, Kan.
02/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Al Hawijah, Iraq,
on Feb. 22, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during patrol operations. All four soldiers were assigned to the Army's
1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Gregson G. Gourley, 38, of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Sgt. Rickey E. Jones, 21, of Kokomo, Ind.
Pfc. Christopher L. Marion, 20, of Pineville, Mo.
Pfc. Allan A. Morr, 21, of Shiawassee County, Mich.
02/23/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Almar L. Fitzgerald, 23, of Lexington, S.C., died Feb. 21 at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center, Germany from wounds received Feb. 18 as a result
of an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was
attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
02/22/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jay T. Collado, 31, of Columbia, S.C., died Feb. 20 from an
improvised explosive device near Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron-267, Marine Aircraft Group-39, 3rd Marine
Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During
Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to the U.S. Army’s 4th
Infantry Division.
02/21/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine, who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Matthew D. Conley, 21, of Killen, Ala., died Feb. 18, when his vehicle
was attacked with an improvised explosive device while conducting combat
operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine
Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
02/21/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Charles E. Matheny, IV, 23 of Stanwood, Wash., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Feb. 18, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV.
Matheny was assigned to the Army's 704th Support Battalion, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/21/2006 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Department of
the Air Force civilian who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Daniel J. Kuhlmeier, 30, of Omaha, Neb., died Feb. 20 in Baghdad, Iraq
when the convoy he was traveling in was struck by an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to Detachment 204, 2nd Field Investigations Region,
Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.
02/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Amos C. Edwards, Jr., 41, of Savannah, Ga., died in Ar
Rutbah, Iraq, on Feb. 17, from a non-combat related cause. Edwards was
assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 118th Field Artillery
Regiment, 48th Brigade Combat Team, Savannah, Ga.
02/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpt. Anthony R. Garcia, 48, of Fort Worth, Texas, died in Tikrit, Iraq,
on Feb. 17, from a gun shot wound. Garcia was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division,
Fort Campbell, Ky.
02/19/2006 DoD Identifies Marine and Air Force Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of eight Marines and
two airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. All 10 died
Feb. 17, when two CH-53 helicopters crashed into the Gulf of Aden in the
vicinity of Ras Siyyan, northern Djibouti, while flying a training mission
in the Godoria Range area. The Marines and airmen were deployed to Djibouti
as part of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
The Marines were assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, Marine
Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
New River, N.C.
1st Lt. Brandon R. Dronet, 33, of Erath, La.
Sgt. James F. Fordyce, 22, of Newton Square, Pa.
Lance Cpl. Samuel W. Large, Jr., 21, of Villa Rica, Ga.
Sgt. Donnie Leo F. Levens, 25, of Long Beach, Miss.
Cpl. Matthieu Marcellus, 31, of Gainesville, Fla.
Sgt. Jonathan E. McColley, 23, of Gettysburg, Pa.
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Sovie, 20, of Ogdensburg, N.Y.
Capt. Bryan D. Willard, 33, of Hummelstown, Pa.
The airmen were:
SrA. Alecia S. Good, 23, of Broadview Heights, Ohio. Good was assigned
to the 92nd Communications Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base,Wash.
Staff Sgt. Luis M. Melendez Sanchez, 33, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Sanchez
was assigned to the 1st Communications Squadron, Langley Air Force Base,
Va.
02/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died north of Deh Rawod,
Afghanistan, on Feb. 13, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their HMMWV during combat operations. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Chad A. Gonsalves, 31, of Turlock, Calif. Gonsalves was
assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Edwin H. Dazachacon, 38, of Belleville, Ill. Dazachacon was
assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Clinton T. Newman, 26, of San Antonio, Texas. Newman was assigned
to the 321st Civil Affairs Brigade, San Antonio, Texas
Sgt. Alberto D. Montrond, 27, of Suffolk, Mass. Montrond was assigned
to the Group Support Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
02/16/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Lance Cpl. Matthew R. Barnes, 20, of West Monroe, La.
Cpl. Rusty L. Washam, 21, of Huntsville, Tenn.
Both Marines died Feb. 14, when a suicide car bomber attacked their vehicle
near Al Qa’im, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Division; II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
02/15/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Felipe J. Garcia Villareal, 26, of Burke, Va., died at Washington
Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12, of injuries sustained
in Ramadi, Iraq on Feb. 9, when his tent caught fire. Garcia Villareal
was assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Warner
Barracks, Bamberg, Germany.
02/15/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Michael S. Probst, 26, of Irvine, Calif., died Feb. 14 from
an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near
Abu Ghraib, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation
Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force (Forward).
02/15/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Andrew J. Kemple, 23, of Cambridge, Minn., died in Tikrit, Iraq on
Feb. 12, when his HMMWV came under small arms fire during combat operations.
Kemple was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
02/14/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Wilson, 25, of Newark Valley, N.Y., died
Feb. 12 as a result of an improvised explosive device in Al Anbar Province,
Iraq. He was assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three,
based in San Diego, Calif.
02/13/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Javier Chavez Jr., 19, of Cutler, Calif., died Feb. 9 from wounds
received as a result of an improvised explosive device while conducting
combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq.
Cpl. Ross A. Smith, 21, of Wyoming, Mich., died Feb. 9 from an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
near Fallujah, Iraq.
Both Marines were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
During OIF their unit is attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
02/10/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Matthew L. Bertolino, 20, of Hampstead, N.H., died Feb. 9, when the
vehicle he was traveling in was involved in a rollover while operating
as part of a combat patrol near Jalalabad, Afghanistan. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
02/09/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Allen D. Kokesh Jr., 21, of Yankton, S. D., died at Brooke Army Medical
Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Feb. 7 of injuries sustained in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Dec. 4 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
HMMWV. Kokesh was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,
147th Field Artillery, Yankton, S. D.
02/09/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Brandon S. Schuck, 21, of Safford, Ariz., died Feb. 6 from an improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Baghdadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the 8th Engineer Support Battalion,
2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
Pfc. Jacob D. Spann, 21, of Columbus, Ohio, died Feb. 6 from wounds sustained
as a result of an improvised explosive device while conducting combat
operations against enemy forces in Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion
Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary
Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Steven L. Phillips, 27, of Chesapeake, Va., died Feb. 7 from
a non-hostile vehicle accident while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces near Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
02/09/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Roberto L. Martinez Salazar, 21, of Long Beach, Calif., died in Mosul,
Iraq on Feb. 4, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
up-armored HMMWV during patrol operations. Martinez Salazar was assigned
to Company A, 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade,
Fort Lewis, Wash.
02/08/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Cpl. Orville Gerena, 21, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Lance Cpl. David S. Parr, 22, of Benson, N.C.
Both Marines died Feb. 6 from an improvised explosive device while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Hit, Iraq. They were assigned
to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine
Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
02/08/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer 3rd Class John T. Fralish, 30, of New Kingstown, Pa., died
Feb. 6, when enemy forces opened fire on a U.S. patrol northwest of Methar
Lam in Laghman Province, Afghanistan. Fralish was assigned to the 3rd
Marine Division Detachment, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe, Hawaii.
02/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Sergio A. Mercedes Saez, 23, of New York, N.Y., died in Baghdad,
Iraq on Feb. 5, when the HMMWV in which he was riding accidentally rolled
over into a canal. Mercedes Saez was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort
Campbell, Ky.
02/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Al Husayniyah, Iraq
on Feb. 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their Stryker
Engineer Squad Vehicle. Both soldiers were assigned to the 562nd Engineer
Company, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Christopher R. Morningstar, 27, of San Antonio, Texas.
Sgt. Jeremiah J. Boehmer, 22, of Parkston, S.D.
02/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. William S. Hayes III, 23, of St. Tammany, La., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Feb. 5, of a non-combat related injury. Hayes was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jesse M. Zamora, 22, of Las Cruces, N.M., died in Bayji, Iraq, on
Feb. 3, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV.
Zamora was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
02/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Lance S. Cornett, 33, of London, Ky., died in the vicinity
of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on Feb. 3, of injuries sustained earlier that day
while engaging enemy forces. Cornett was assigned to the U.S. Army Special
Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/05/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st. Lt. Simon T. Cox, Jr., 30, of Texas, died in Taji, Iraq, on Feb.
2, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A3 Bradley.
Cox was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Feb. 1, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV.
The soldiers were assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell,
Ky. Killed were:
1st Lt. Garrison C. Avery, 23, of Lincoln, Neb.
Spc. Marlon A. Bustamante, 25, of Corona, N.Y.
Pfc. Caesar S. Viglienzone, 21, of Santa Rosa, Calif.
02/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Walter B. Howard, II, 35, of Rochester, Mich., died in Balad, Iraq,
on Feb. 2, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Ashraf, Iraq, when
an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1 Abrams tank. Howard
was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
02/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Anthony C. Owens, 21, of Conway, S.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Feb. 1, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using grenades and
small arms fire. Owens was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 502nd
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort
Campbell, Ky.
02/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who were
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Scott A. Messer, 26, of Ashland, Ky., died in Ashraf, Iraq, on Feb.
2, when his HMMWV accidentally rolled over during convoy operations. Messer
was assigned to the Army's 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
02/03/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli, 20, of Downers Grove, Ill., died Feb. 1 from enemy
small arms fire while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq.
He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation
Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force (Forward).
01/31/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Hugo R. Lopezlopez, 20, of La Habra, Calif., died Jan. 27 at
Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, from wounds sustained from an
improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against
enemy forces in Rawah, Iraq on Nov. 20, 2005. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached
to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, (Forward).
Cpl. Felipe C. Barbosa, 21, of High Point, N.C., died Jan. 28 from a non-hostile
vehicle accident in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/30/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Corps Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Billy D. Brixey Jr., 21, of Ferriday, La., died Jan. 27 at
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from wounds received as a
result of an improvised explosive device while traveling in a convoy in
Afghanistan on Jan. 25. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
During Operation Enduring Freedom, his unit was attached to 3rd Marine
Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
01/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. David L. Herrera, 26, of Oceanside, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq
on Jan. 28, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations. Herrera was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort
Campbell, Ky.
01/30/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brian J. Schoff, 22, of Manchester, Tenn., died in Baghdad, Iraq
on Jan. 28, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV.
Schoff was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
01/27/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jerry M. Durbin Jr., 26, of Spring, Texas, died in Baghdad,
Iraq on Jan. 25, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his
dismounted patrol during combat operations. Durbin was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
01/26/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joshua A. Johnson, 24, of Richford, Vt., died in Ramadi, Iraq on
Jan. 25, when a rocket propelled grenade struck his vehicle during combat
operations. Johnson was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion,
172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Jericho, Vt.
01/25/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Sean H. Miles, 28, of Midlothian, Va., was killed in action Jan.
24 from small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy
forces in Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
01/25/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq on
Jan. 23, of wounds sustained that day when an improvised explosive device
detonated near their M1A2 Abrams tank during patrol operations. Both soldiers
were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Lance M. Chase, 32, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Pfc. Peter D. Wagler, 18, of Partridge, Kan.
01/24/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Matthew D. Hunter, 31, of Valley Grove, W.Va., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Jan. 23, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted
patrol during combat operations. Hunter was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division,
Fort Campbell, Ky.
01/24/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Carlos Arrelanopandura, 22, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Pvt. Lewis T. D. Calapini, 21, of Waipahu, Hawaii
Lance Cpl. Brandon Dewey, 20, of San Joaquin, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Joshua A. Scott, 24, of Tunnel Hill, Ga.
Arrelanopandura and Dewey died Jan. 20 from a suicide vehicle-borne improvised
explosive device while conducting combat operations in Haqlaniyah, Iraq.
They were both assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During
Operation Iraqi Freedom, their unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
Calapini and Scott died Jan. 23 from a non-hostile vehicle accident near
Al Taqaddum, Iraq. They were assigned to Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th
Marine Expeditionary Brigade, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
01/24/2006 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two airmen who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The airmen were killed Jan. 22, when their vehicle struck an improvised
explosive device while conducting convoy escort duties in the vicinity
of Taji, Iraq. Killed were:
Tech. Sgt. Jason L. Norton, 32, of Miami, Okla.
Staff Sgt. Brian McElroy, 28, of San Antonio, Texas. Staff Sgt. Brian
McElroy, 28, of San Antonio, Texas.
Both airmen were assigned to the 3rd Security Forces Squadron, Elmendorf
Air Force Base, Alaska.
01/23/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Al Huwijah, Iraq
on Jan. 20, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during patrol operations. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Rickey Scott, 30, of Columbus, Ga.
Sgt. Dennis J. Flanagan, 22, of Inverness, Fla.
Spc. Clifton J. Yazzie, 23, of Fruitland, N.M.
Spc. Matthew C. Frantz, 23, of Lafayette, Ind.
Scott, Flanagan and Yazzie were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell,
Ky.
Frantz was assigned to the 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat
Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
01/20/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Adam R. Shepherd, 21, of Somerville, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Jan. 17 from a non-combat-related illness. Shepherd was assigned to
the Army's 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
01/19/2006 DoD Identifes Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Jan. 16 when their AH64D (Apache) helicoptor
was shot down while they were conducting aerial patrols. Both pilots were
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment (Attack), Combat
Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rex C. Kenyon, 34, of El Segundo, Calif.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ruel M. Garcia, 34, of Wahiawa, Hawaii.
01/18/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kasper A. Dudkiewicz, 22, of Mangilao, Guam, died in Mosul, Iraq,
on Jan. 15, when his HMMWV was involved in a vehicle collision. Dudkiewicz
was assigned to the 511th Military Police Company, 91st Military Police
Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
01/17/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dustin L. Kendall, 21, of Conway, Mo., died in Baqubah, Iraq on Jan.
15, when his HMMVW accidentally struck an M1A2 Abrams tank and rolled
over. Kendall was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment,
3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
01/17/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jonathan K. Price, 19, of Woodlawn, Ill., died Jan. 13 from
wounds received as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting
combat operations against enemy forces in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Justin J. Watts, 20, of Crownsville, Md., died Jan. 14 from an apparent
non-hostile gunshot wound in Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif. His unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. His death is currently
under investigation.
01/16/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died near Al Sukar, Iraq,
on Jan. 13, when their OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter came under attack
by enemy forces using small arms fire. Both soldiers were assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort
Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mitchell K. Carver, Jr., 31, of Charlotte, N.C.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kyle E. Jackson, 28, of Sarasota, Fla.
01/15/2006 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer First Class Michael Anthony Jordan, 35, of Augusta, Ga.,
died in an automobile accident Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, in Manama, Bahrain.
Jordan was assigned to Destroyer Squadron 50, Bahrain.
01/12/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael J. McMullen, 25, of Salisbury, Md., died at Walter Reed Army
Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 10 of injuries sustained in
Ramadi, Iraq on Dec. 24, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his position. McMullen was assigned to the Army National Guard's
243rd Engineer Company, Baltimore, Md.
01/12/2006 DoD Identifies Department of Defense Civilian Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Department of
Defense civilian who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Darren D. Braswell, 36, of Riverdale, Ga., died Jan. 7 near Tal Afar,
Iraq, when the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter in which he was a passenger
crashed. Braswell worked for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service.
01/11/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Brown, 22, of Newport News, Va.
Lance Cpl. Jeriad P. Jacobs, 19, of Clayton, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Jason T. Little, 20, of Climax, Mich.
Cpl. Brett L. Lundstrom, 22, of Stafford, Va.
Lance Cpl. Raul Mercado, 21, of Monrovia, Calif.
All five Marines died on Jan. 7.
Mercado was killed when his vehicle was attacked with an improvised explosive
device while conducting combat operations near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was
assigned to 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Little was killed when his tank was attacked with an improvised explosive
device while conducting combat operations near Ferris, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Brown, Jacobs and Lundstrom were killed by enemy small arms fire in separate
attacks while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq. They were
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Clinton R. Upchurch, 31, of Garden City, Kansas, died in Samarra,
Iraq, on Jan. 7, during patrol operations when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his HMMWV and enemy forces attacked using small
arms fire. Upchurch was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell,
Ky.
01/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of eight soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died near Tal Afar,
Iraq, on Jan. 7, when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed. Killed
were:
Maj. Stuart M. Anderson, 44, of Peosta, Iowa. Anderson was assigned to
the Army Reserve's 3rd Corps Support Command, Des Moines, Iowa.
Maj. Douglas A. Labouff, 36, of California. Labouff was assigned to the
Army's 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
Capt. Michael R. Martinez, 43, of Missouri. Martinez was assigned to the
Army's 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
1st Lt. Jaime L. Campbell, 25, of Ephrata, Wash. Campbell was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Anchorage,
Alaska.
1st Lt. Joseph D. deMoors, 36, of Jefferson, Ala. deMoors was assigned
to the Army's 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson,
Colo.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Chester W. Troxel, 45, of Anchorage, Alaska. Troxel
was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation
Regiment, Anchorage, Alaska.
Spc. Michael I. Edwards, 26, of Fairbanks, Alaska. Edwards was assigned
to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Anchorage,
Alaska.
Spc. Jacob E. Melson, 22, of Wasilla, Alaska. Melson was assigned to the
Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Anchorage,
Alaska.
01/10/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Radhames Camilomatos, 24, of Carolina, Puerto Rico, died in Taji,
Iraq, on Jan. 7, from non-combat related injuries. Camilomatos was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
01/09/2006 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Adam L. Cann, 23, of Davie, Fla.
Cpl. Albert P. Gettings, 27, of New Castle, Pa.
Lance Cpl. Ryan S. McCurdy, 20, of Baton Rouge, La.
Cann was killed in action Jan. 5 by a suicide bomb attack on an Iraqi
police recruitment center in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to Security
Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi
Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force (Forward).
Gettings and McCurdy died Jan. 5 from wounds received as a result of enemy
small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces
in Fallujah, Iraq. Gettings was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C. McCurdy was assigned to Headquarters Company, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/09/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Umm Qasr, Iraq,
on Jan. 7, when their HMMWV was hit by a civilian vehicle. Killed were:
Sgt. Nathan R. Field, 23, of Lehigh, Iowa. Field was assigned to the Army
Reserve's 4249th Port Security Company, Pocahontas, Iowa.
Spc. Robert T. Johnson, 20, of Erwin, N.C. Johnson was assigned to the
Army Reserve's 805th Military Police Company, Raleigh, N.C.
01/07/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. Michael E. McLaughlin, 44, of Mercer, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, on Jan. 5, when he was conducting a dismounted patrol at an Iraqi
police recruiting station and an individual-borne improvised explosive
device detonated near his position. McLaughlin was assigned to the Army
National Guard's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Washington,
Pa.
01/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Jan. 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during convoy operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
76th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga. Killed were:
Sgt. Jason Lopezreyes, 29, of Hatillo, Puerto Rico.
Spc. Ryan D. Walker, 25, of Stayton, Ore.
01/06/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in An Najaf, Iraq,
on Jan. 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during convoy operations. The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
16th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Maj. William F. Hecker, III, 37, of St. Louis, Mo.
Capt. Christopher P. Petty, 33, of Vienna, Va.
Sgt. 1st Class Stephen J. White, 39, of Talladega, Ala.
Sgt. Johnny J. Peralez, Jr., 25, of Kingsville, Texas.
Pvt. Robbie M. Mariano, 21, of Stockton, Calif.
01/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ayman A. Taha, 31, of Vienna, Va., died in Balad, Iraq, on
Dec. 30, when he was preparing a munitions cache for demolition and the
cache exploded. Taha was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces
Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.
01/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Jason L. Bishop, 31, of Williamstown, Ky., died in As Siniyah,
Iraq, on Jan. 1, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during patrol operations. Bishop was assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 33rd Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division,
Fort Campbell, Ky.
01/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Prince K. Teewia, 27, of Durham, N.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Dec. 29, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations. Teewia was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort
Campbell, Ky.
01/03/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Shawn C. Dostie, 32, of Granite City, Ill., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Dec. 30, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
HMMWV during patrol operations. Dostie was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division,
Fort Campbell, Ky.
01/02/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Vanderhorn, 37, of Pierce, Wash., died in As
Sinia, Iraq, on Jan. 1, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during patrol operations. Vanderhorn was assigned to the
Army's 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
01/02/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Marcelino R. Corniel, 23, of La Puente, Calif., died in Baghdad,
Iraq, on Dec. 31, when an enemy mortar attack occurred in the vicinity
of his observation post. Corniel was assigned to the Army National Guard's
1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Fullerton, Calif.
01/01/2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Jonathan R. Pfender, 22, of Evansville, Ind., died in Bayji, Iraq,
on Dec. 30, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during patrol operations. Pfender was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion,
187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division,
Fort Campbell, Ky.
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12/31/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Victor W. Jeffries, 52, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died
Dec. 31, 2007 as a result of injuries suffered Dec. 24 in a vehicular
accident in Kuwait. He was permanently assigned to the Navy Expeditionary
Logistics Support Group, Kuwait.
12/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 26 in Mosul, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from small arms fire during dismounted combat operations.They
were assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, III Corps,
Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Capt. Rowdy J. Inman, 38, of Panorama Village, Texas.
Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell, 27, of Bakersfield, Calif.
12/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Bryan J. Tutten, 33, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Dec. 25 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his position during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
12/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Peter C. Neesley, 28, of Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., died Dec. 25
in Baghdad, Iraq, of an undetermined cause in a non-combat environment.
He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
12/26/2007 DoD Identifies AIr Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Senior Airman Nicholas D. Eischen, 24, of Sanger, Calif., died Dec. 24
in Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan in a non-combat related incident. He was
assigned to the 60th Medical Operations Squadron, Travis Air Force Base,
Calif.
12/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. George J. Howell 24, of Salinas, Calif., died Dec. 21 in Riyadh,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was attacked by an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Infantry Division (Light Infantry),
Fort Drum, New York.
12/21/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Jeremy E. Ray, 26, of Houston, Texas, died Dec. 20 in Kanaan,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an enemy attacked using an explosive device.
He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort
Hood, Texas.
12/18/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Juctin R. P. McDaniel, 19, of Andover, N. H., died Dec. 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident in Taji,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 524th Combat Service Support Battalion, 45th
Sustainment Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Fort Shafter, Hawaii.
12/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Austin D. Pratt, 22, of Cadet, Mo., died Dec. 15 in Balad, Iraq,
of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, in an incident that is currently
under investigation. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry),
located at Fort Polk, La.
12/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Daren A. Smith, 19, of Helena, Mont., died 13 Dec., in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th
Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Polk, La.
12/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan A. Lowery, 38, of Houlton, Maine, died Dec. 14,
in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit
using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas.
12/14/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died in Afghanistan from
wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry
Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Michael J. Gabel, 30, of Crowley, La., who died Dec. 12 at
Forward Operating Base Curry, Afghanistan.
Cpl. Joshua C. Blaney, 25, of Matthews, N.C., who died Dec. 12 at Forward
Operating Base Curry, Afghanistan.
12/14/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Samuel E. Kelsey, 24, of Troup, Texas, died Dec 13 in Tunnis, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated. He was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team,
3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
12/14/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brynn J. Naylor, 21, of Roswell, N.M., died Dec.13 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms
fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
12/13/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Petty Officer Mark T. Carter, 27, of Fallbrook, Calif., died Dec.
11, as a result of enemy action while conducting combat operations in
Iraq. He was permanently assigned as an East Coast-based Navy SEAL.
12/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gregory L. Elam, 39, of Columbus, Ga., died Dec. 11 in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, as a result of a non-combat related illness. He was assigned
to the 54th Quartermaster Company, 49th Quartermaster Group, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), located at Fort Lee, Va.
12/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Tanner J. O’Leary, 23, of Eagle Butte, S.D., died Dec. 9 in
Musa Qal’eh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised
explosive device detonated. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th
Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
12/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Johnathan A. Lahmann, 21, of Richmond, Ind., died Dec. 10 in Tikrit,
Iraq, of wounds suffered in Bayji, Iraq, when a improvised explosive device
struck his vehicle. He was assigned to the 59th Engineer Company, 20th
Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
12/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Randy W. Pickering, 31, of Bovey, Minn., died Dec. 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the Regimental Support Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck,
Germany.
12/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died from wounds suffered
when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device in Bayji,
Iraq. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky. Killed were:
Sgt. Eric J. Hernandez, 26, of Waldwick, N.J., who died Dec. 4 in Bayji,
Iraq.
Pvt. Dewayne L. White, 27, of Country Club Hills, Ill., who died Dec.
4 in Bayji, Iraq.
Capt. Adam P. Snyder, 26, of Fort Pierce, Fla., who died Dec. 5 in Balad,
Iraq.
12/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kyle Dayton, 22, of El Dorado Hills, Calif., died Dec. 3 in Ashwah,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st
Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
12/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Blair W. Emery, 24, of Lee, Maine, died Nov. 30 in Baqubah, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military
Police Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.
12/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Matthew K. Reece, 24, of Harrison, Ark., died Dec. 1, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
11/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class John J. Tobiason, 42, of Bloomington, Minn., died Nov.
28 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered from an incident that is currently
under investigation. He was assigned to the 847th Adjutant General Battalion,
89th Regional Readiness Command, Wichita, Kan.
11/29/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Allen C. Roberts, 21, of Arcola, Ill., died Nov. 28 from a vehicle
accident near Al Asad, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Attack Squadron
214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.
11/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 27 in Amerli,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry),
Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Pvt. Isaac T. Cortes, 26, of Bronx, N.Y.
Spc. Benjamin J. Garrison, 25, of Houston, Texas.
11/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jonathon L. Martin, 33, of Bellevue, Ohio, died Nov. 22 in
Regensburg, Germany, of wounds suffered on Nov. 9 in Jisr Naft, Iraq,
when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 1 st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team,
101th Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
11/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Melvin L. Henley Jr., 26, of Jackson, Miss., died at Camp Striker
in Baghdad on Nov. 21 of injuries suffered from non-combat related incident.
He was assigned to the 603rd Aviation Support Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation
Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
11/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Alfred G. Paredez Jr., 32, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Nov. 20 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 18 when an
improvised explosive device detonated during a mounted patrol in Baquabah,
Iraq. They were assigned to the 1<sup>st</sup> Battalion,
38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Pfc. Marius L. Ferrero, 23, of Miami, Fla., who died in Baqubah, Iraq.
Cpl. Jason T. Lee, 26, of Fruitport, Mich., who died in Balad, Iraq.
Cpl. Christopher J. Nelson, 22, Rochester, Wash., who died in Baqubah,
Iraq.
11/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Peter H. Burks, 26, of Dallas, Texas, died Nov. 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment,
Vilseck, Germany.
11/19/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Alejandro Ayala, 26, of Riverside, Calif., died Nov. 18 of
injuries sustained as a result of a vehicle accident in Kuwait. He was
assigned to the 90th Logistics Readiness Squadron, F.E. Warren Air Force
Base, Wyo.
11/18/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Steven C. Ganczewski, 22, of Niagara Falls, N.Y., died Nov. 16, in
Balad, Iraq, wounds suffered from a combat-related incident. The incident
is under investigation. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger
Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
11/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Mason L. Lewis, 26, of Gloucester, Va., died in Baghdad on Nov. 16,
as a result of a non-combat related training accident. He was assigned
to the 26th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
11/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kenneth R. Booker, 25, of Vevay, Ind., died Nov. 14, in Mukhisa,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry
Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort
Lewis, Wash.
11/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
2nd Lt. Stuart F. Liles, 26, of Hot Springs, Ark., died Nov. 13 in Bagram,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He
was assigned to the 122nd Aviation Support Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation
Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
11/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ashley Sietsema, 20, of Melrose Park, Ill., died Nov. 12 in Kuwait
City, Kuwait, of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. She was assigned
to the 708th Medical Company, 108th Medical Battalion, 108th Sustainment
Brigade, Illinois National Guard, North Riverside, Ill.
11/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Nov. 12 in Bermel,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the vehicle they were in was struck
by an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to 1st Squadron,
91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Schweinfurt,
Germany. Killed were:
Capt. David A. Boris, 30, of Pennsylvania.
Spc. Adrian E. Hike, 26, of Callender, Iowa.
11/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Derek R. Banks, 24, of Newport News, Va., died Nov. 14 in San Antonio
of wounds suffered Oct. 25 in Baghdad, Iraq, when the vehicle he was in
struck an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 237th Engineer
Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 91st Troop Command, Virginia National
Guard, West Point, Va.
11/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Casey P. Mason, 22, of Lake, Mich., died Nov.13 in Mosul, Iraq of
wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms fire.
He was assigned to the 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police
Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
11/14/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 13 in Mukhisa,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
during dismounted combat operations. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Sgt. Christopher R. Kruse, 23, of Emporia, Kan.
Cpl. Peter W. Schmidt, 30, of Eureka, Calif.
11/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joseph M. Vanek, 22, of Elmhurst, Ill., died Nov. 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit using small
arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
11/13/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Phillip A. Bocks, 28, of Troy, Mich., died Nov. 9 while conducting
combat operations in Aranus, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Marine Corps
Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif.
11/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
</span>supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Patrick F. Kutschbach, 25, of McKees Rocks, Pa., died Nov.
10 in Bagram, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered in Tagab, Afghanistan,
when his vehicle was struck by a rocket propelled grenade and small arms
fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group,
Stuttgart, Germany.
11/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Jermaine D. Franklin, 22, of Arlington, Texas, died Nov. 9, in Jisr Naft,
Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. He was
assigned to the1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat
Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
11/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds sustained
when their patrol was attacked by direct fire from enemy forces in Aranus,
Afghanistan, on Nov 9. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne
Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
Killed were:
Capt. Matthew C. Ferrara, 24, of Torrance, Calif., who died Nov. 9 in
Aranus.
Sgt. Jeffery S. Mersman, 23, of Parker, Kan., who died Nov. 10 in Aranus.
Cpl. Sean K. A. Langevin, 23, of Walnut Creek, Calif., who died Nov. 9
in Aranus.
Cpl. Lester G. Roque, 23, of Torrance, Calif., who died Nov. 10 in Aranus.
Spc. Joseph M. Lancour, 21, of Swartz Creek, Mich., who died Nov. 10 in
Aranus.
11/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Lui Tumanuvao, 29, of Fagaalu, American Samoa, died Nov. 7 in Arab
Jabour, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he was struck by an improvised explosive
device during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Stewart, Ga.
11/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Benjamin D. Tiffner, 31, of West Virginia, died Nov. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when he was struck by an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group
(Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.
11/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 5, in Tal Al-Dahab,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their Humvee during combat operations. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Carletta S. Davis, 34, of Anchorage, Alaska. She was assigned
to the 10th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. John D. Linde, 30, of New York, N.Y. He was assigned to the
1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Sgt. Derek T. Stenroos, 24, of North Pole, Alaska. He was assigned to
the 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th
Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Pfc. Adam J. Muller, 21, of Underhill, Vt. He was assigned to the 1st
Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
11/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Daniel J. Shaw, 23, of West Seneca, N.Y., died Nov. 5 in Taji, Iraq.
Shaw was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
11/06/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin R. Bewley, 27, of Hector, Ark., died Nov.
5 of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated while
he was conducting operations in Salah ad Din province, Iraq. Bewley was
permanently assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11, Oak
Harbor, Wash.
11/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christine M. Ndururi, 21, of Dracut, Mass., died Nov. 6 in Camp Arifjan,
Kuwait, from a non-combat related illness. She was assigned to the 4th
Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
11/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Dwane A. Covert Jr., 20, of Tonawanda, N.Y., died Nov 3, in Al-Sahra,
Iraq, from injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He was
assigned to the 104th Transportation Company, 13th Corps Support Sustainment
Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
11/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt.1st Class Johnny C. Walls, 41, of Bremerton, Wash., died Nov. 2 in
Uruzgan, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his
unit using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to
the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
11/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2nd Lt. Tracy Lynn Alger, 30, of New Auburn, Wis., died Nov 1 in Shubayshen,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near her vehicle. She was assigned to F Company, 626th Brigade Support
Battalion, attached to 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment,3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
11/02/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two airmen and
a Department of the Air Force civilian who were deployed in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 1 near Balad Air Base, Iraq, of
wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. All were assigned
as special agents to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Killed
were:
Master Sgt. Thomas A. Crowell, 36, of Neosho, Mo.
Staff Sgt. David A. Wieger, 28, of North Huntingdon, Pa.
Nathan J. Schuldheiss, 27, of Newport R.I
Crowell was assigned to Detachment 301, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Wieger
was assigned to Detachment 303, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Schuldheiss
was assigned to Detachment 204, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.
11/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 30 of wounds
suffered in Salman Pak, Iraq, when enemy forces engaged their unit with
small arms fire and an improvised explosive device. They were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga. Killed were:
Sgt. Daniel L. McCall, 24, of Pace, Fla. He died in Baghdad, Iraq.
Pfc. Rush M. Jenkins, 22, of Clarksville, Tenn. He died in Salman Pak,
Iraq.
Pvt. Cody M. Carver, 19, of Haskell, Okla. He died in Salman Pak, Iraq.
11/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 31 in Mosul, Iraq,
of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
their vehicle during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas. Killed were:
Cpt. Timothy I. McGovern, 28, of Indiana.
Spc. Brandon W. Smitherman, 21, of Conroe, Texas.
11/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Louis A. Griese, 30, of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., died Oct 31 in Tikrit,
Iraq, of wounds suffered north of Samarra when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 327th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
10/31/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. James D. Bullard, 28, of Marion, S.C., died Oct. 30 in Spearwan
Ghar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit
using RPG rounds, machine gun fire, mortars and small arms fire during
combat operations. He was assigned to the South Carolina National Guard's
1st Battalion, 263rd Armor Battalion, in Marion, S.C.
10/30/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Maj. Jeffrey R. Calero, 34, of Queens Village, N.Y., died Oct. 29 in Kajaki,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
while he was on dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Massachusetts National Guard, Springfield,
Mass.
10/29/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Master Sgt. Thomas L. Bruner, 50, of Owensboro, Ky., died Oct. 28, in
Kabul, Afghanistan from a non-combat related illness. He was assigned
to the Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 100th Division, U.S. Army Reserve, Owensboro,
Ky.
10/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joseph F. Curreri, 27, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Oct. 27
in Siet, Lake Jolo Island, Philippines from injuries sustained in a non-combat
related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces
Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Wash.
10/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David E. Lambert, 39, of Cedar Bluff, Va, died Oct. 26, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. He was
assigned to the 237th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 91st
Troop Command of the Virginia National Guard.
10/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds sustained
when they came in contact with enemy forces using RPG, machine gun and
small arms fire during combat operations on Oct 25, in Korengal Valley,
Afghanistan. The soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne
Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
Killed were:
Sgt. Joshua C. Brennan, 22, of Ontario, Ore., who died Oct 26 in Asadabad,
Afghanistan..
Spc. Hugo V. Mendoza, 29, of Glendale, Ariz., who died Oct 25.
10/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Adam J. Chitjian, 39, of Philadelphia, Pa., died Oct 25 in Balad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when he came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms during combat operations. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood Texas.
10/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.<
Staff Sgt. Robin L. Towns Sr., 52, of Upper Marlboro, Md., died Oct 24
in Bayji, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his Humvee during combat operations. He was assigned to
the 275th Military Police Company, 372nd Military Police Battalion, Washington,
D.C. National Guard.
10/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Edward O. Philpot, 38, of Latta, S.C., died Oct 23 in Afghanistan,
from a non-combat related Humvee rollover accident. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 263rd Armor Regiment, South Carolina National Guard,
Dillon, S.C.
10/24/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Larry I. Rougle, 25, of West Jordan, Utah, died Oct. 23 in
Sawtalo Sar Mountain, Kunar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds when he was
engaged by enemy small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade
Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
10/23/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 22 in Bahrain
during a non-combat related incident. Both sailors held the Master-at-Arms
rating and were assigned to U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Killed
were:
Seaman Anamarie Sannicolas Camacho, 20, of Panama City, Fla.
Seaman Genesia Mattril Gresham, 19, of Lithonia, Ga.
10/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Wayne M. Geiger, 23, of Lone Pine, Calif. died Oct 18 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle.He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry
Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
10/20/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Erik T. Garoutte, 22, of Santee, Calif., died Oct. 19 in Baghdad,
Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company,
Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Norfolk, Va.
10/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jarred S. Fontenot, 35, of Port Barre, La., died Oct. 18 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device
and small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Co.
10/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Vincent A. Madero, 22, of Port Hueneme, Calif. died Oct 17 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Micheal D. Brown, 20, of Williamsburg, Kan. died Oct.16 in Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center, of a non-combat related illness after being transported
from Tikrit,Iraq on Oct.15. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st
Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Riley, Kan.
10/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jason B. Koutroubas, 21, of Dunnellon, Fla., died Oct 14 in Tal Afar,
Iraq, from injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He was
assigned to Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
10/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin, 27, of Ward, Ark., died Oct 14 in Al Busayifi,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small
arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 40th
Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division,
Fort Richardson, Alaska.
10/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kenneth J. Iwasinski, 22, of West Springfield, Mass., died Oct 14
in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Carson, Co.
10/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt.1st Class Justin S. Monschke, 28, of Krum, Texas, died Oct 14 in Arab
Jabour, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit while on patrol during combat operations. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C
10/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Frank L. Cady III, 20, of Sacramento, Calif., died Oct.10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. He was assigned
to the 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team,
1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
10/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Nathan Z. Thacker, 18, of Greenbrier, Ark., died Oct. 12 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
10/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Donald L. Munn II, 25, of Saint Clairs Shores, Mich., died
Oct. 11 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his unit. He was assigned to Special Troops Battalion,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with rockets.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Lillian Clamens, 35, of Lawton, Okla. She was assigned to the
1st Postal Platoon, 834th Adjutant General Company, Miami.
Spc. Samuel F. Pearson, 28, of Westerville, Ohio. He was assigned to the
376th Finance Company, 88th Regional Readiness Command, Wausau, Wis.
10/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jason M. Lantieri, 25, of Killingworth, Conn., died Oct. 10 in Iskandaryah,
Iraq, of injuries suffered during a vehicle accident Oct. 9. He was assigned
to the 725th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne),
25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
10/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Eric T. Duckworth, 26, of Plano, Texas, died Oct. 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 759th Military Police Battalion,
89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Carson, Colo.
10/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Gilberto A. Meza, 21, of Oxnard, Calif., died Oct. 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry
Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
10/09/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeremy W. Burris, 22, of Tacoma, Wash., died Oct. 8 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
10/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Benjamin C. Dillon, 22, of Rootstown, Ohio, died Oct. 7 in northern
Iraq of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms
fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort
Benning, Ga.
10/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Adam D. Quinn, 22, of Orange City, Fla., died Oct. 6 at Forward Operating
Base Phoenix, near Bagram, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
10/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Oct. 5 in Baghdad of
wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near their
unit during combat operations. They were assigned to the 3rd Squadron,
2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, in Vilseck, Germany. Killed were:
Sgt. Joseph B. Milledge, 23, of Pointblank, Texas,
Cpl. Jason N. Marchand, 26, of Greenwood, W. Va.
10/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Vincent G. Kamka, 23, of Everett, Wash., died Oct. 4 in Bayji, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
10/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rachael L. Hugo, 24, of Madison, Wis., died Oct. 5 in Bayji, Iraq,
of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked her unit using an improvised
explosive device and small arms fire. She was assigned to the 303rd Military
Police Company, 97th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade,
U.S. Army Reserve, Jackson, Mich.
10/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Avealalo Milo, 23, of Hayward, Calif., died Oct. 4 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms
fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment,
2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Vilseck, Germany.
10/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Ricardo X. Rodriguez, 23, of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, died Oct. 4 near
Bayji, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
10/05/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Seaman Apprentice Shayna Ann Schnell, 19, of Tell City, Ind., died as
a result of injuries suffered from a vehicle accident. Schnell was serving
as a master-at-arms assigned to Naval Security Force Bahrain, Jebel Ali
Detachment, United Arab Emirates.
10/03/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer Third Class Mark R. Cannon, 31, of Lubbock, Texas died Oct.
2 while conducting combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Cannon
was a hospital corpsman assigned to 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
10/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Chirasak Vidhyarkorn, 32, of Queens, N.Y., died Sept. 29 in Diwanihay,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 142nd Field Artillery Regiment, Camp Shelby,
Miss.
10/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Randell Olguin, 24, of Ralls, Texas, died Sept. 30 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms
fire. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment,
Vilseck, Germany.
10/02/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Herman J. Murkerson Jr., 35, of Adger, Ala., died Oct. 1
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point,
N.C.
10/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Robert T. Ayres III, 23, of Los Angeles, died Sept. 29 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using small
arms fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment,
Vilseck, Germany.
10/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Zachary D. Tellier, 31, of Charlotte, N.C., died Sept. 29 at Firebase
Wilderness, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his
unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 73rd
Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
10/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Donnie D. Dixon, 37, of Miami, died Sept. 29 in Baloor, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms
fire. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
10/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class James D. Doster, 37, of Pine Bluff, Ark., died Sept. 29
in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit
using an improvised explosive devise and small arms fire. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
10/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Ciara M. Durkin, 30, of Quincy, Mass., died Sept. 28 at Bagram Airfield,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident.
She was assigned to the 726th Finance Battalion, Massachusetts Army National
Guard, West Newton, Mass.
10/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Randy L. Johnson, 34, of Washington D.C., died Sept. 27
in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker
Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
09/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Mathew D. Taylor, 21, of Cameron Park, Calif., died Sept. 26 in San
Antonio of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle July 23 in Sarobi District, Afghanistan. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne
Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
09/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher F. Pfeifer, 21, of Spalding, Neb., died Sept. 25 in San
Antonio, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small
arms fire Aug. 17 near Kamu, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron,
91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Schweinfurt,
Germany.
09/26/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer Second Class Charles Luke Milam, 26, of Littleton, Colo.,
died September 25, while conducting combat operations in Helmand Province,
Afghanistan. Milam was a hospital corpsman assigned to 2nd Marine Special
Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
09/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Zachary B. Tomczak, 24, of Huron, S.D., died Sept. 25, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small
arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Anthony K. Bento, 23, of San Diego, died Sept. 24, in Bayji, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms
fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Kevin R. Brown, 38, of Harrah, Okla., died Sept. 25 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
09/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew D. Blaskowski, 27, of Levering, Mich., died Sept.
23 in Asadabad, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked
his unit using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne
Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
09/24/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. David L. Watson, 29, of Newport, Ark., died Sept. 22 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related accident. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd
Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
09/24/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua H. Reeves, 26, of Watkinsville, Ga., died Sept. 22 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kan.
09/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Command Sgt. Maj. Jonathan M. Lankford, 42, of Scottsboro, Ala., died
Sept. 22, in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related
incident. He was assigned to the 79th Ordnance Battalion, Fort Sam Houston,
Texas.
09/22/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. (Dr.) Roselle M. Hoffmaster, 32, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Sept.
20 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident.
She was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
09/22/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. John J. Young, 24, of Savannah, Ga., died Sept. 21 in Camp Stryker,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
09/21/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Luigi Marciante Jr., 25, of Elizabeth, N.J., died Sept. 20 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade Combat Team,
Fort Lewis, Wash.
09/21/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Graham M. McMahon, 22, of Corvallis, Ore., died Sept. 19 in Balad,
Iraq, from a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion,
9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade
Combat Team, Fort Lewis, Wash.
09/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Edmund J. Jeffers, 23, of Daleville, Ala., died Sept. 19 in Taqqadum,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related accident. He was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
09/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christian M. Neff, 19, of Lima, Ohio, died Sept. 19 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd
Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
09/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Aaron J. Walker, 23, of Harker Heights, Texas, died Sept. 18 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small
arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron,
2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Vilseck, Germany.
09/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 18 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their unit during combat operations. They were assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed were
Spc. Joseph N. Landry III, 23, of Pensacola, Fla
Spc. Nicholas P. Olson, 22, of Novato, Calif.
Spc. Donald E. Valentine III, 21, of Orange Park, Fla.
09/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Matthew J. Emerson, 20, of Grandview, Wash., died Sept. 18 in Ninewah
Province, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
09/18/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brandon T. Thorsen, 22, of Trenton, Fla., died Sept. 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident Sept. 14
in Baghdad. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
09/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael L. Townes, 29, of Las Vegas, died Sept. 16 in Balad,
Iraq, from a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion,
227th Aviation Regiment, Aviation Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
09/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 14 in Mugdadiyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during combat operations. They were assigned to the
6th Squadron, 9th U.S. Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Terry D. Wagoner, 28, of Piedmont, S.C.
Cpl. Todd A. Motley, 23, of Clare, Mich.
Cpl. Jonathan Rivadeneira, 22, of Jackson Heights, N.Y.
Pfc. Christopher M. McCloud, 24, of Malakoff, Texas.
09/17/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Terrence P. Allen, 21, of Pennsauken, N.J., died Sept. 15 from a
non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
09/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John Mele, 25, of Bunnell, Fla., died Sept. 14 in Arab Jabour, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his unit during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
09/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of seven soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related vehicle rollover.
They were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Yance T. Gray, 26, of Ismay, Mont.
Staff Sgt. Gregory Rivera-Santiago, 26, of St. Croix, Virgin Islands.
Sgt. Michael C. Hardegree, 21, of Villa Rica, Ga.
Sgt. Omar L. Mora, 28, of Texas City, Texas.
Sgt. Nicholas J. Patterson, 24, of Rochester, Ind.
Spc. Ari D. Brown-Weeks, 23, of Abingdon, Md.
Spc. Steven R. Elrod, 20, of Hope Mills, N.C.09/12/2007
09/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Courtney Hollinsworth, 26, of Yonkers, N.Y., died Sept. 9 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using
an improvised explosive device and grenades. He was assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
09/12/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Carlos E. Gilorozco, 23, of San Jose, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Jon T. Hicks Jr., 20, of Atco, N.J.
Both Marines died Sept. 10 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. They were both assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
09/12/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Travis M. Woods, 21, of Redding, Calif., died Sept. 9 from wounds
suffered while conducting combat operations in Northern Helmand province,
Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
09/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Javier G. Paredes, 24, of San Antonio, died Sept. 5 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from a rocket propelled grenade. He was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
09/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Sammie E. Phillips, 19, of Cecilia, Ky., died Sept. 10 in Rustamiyah,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a vehicle rollover. He was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery, Kentucky Army National Guard,
Carlisle, Ky.
09/11/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Lance M. Clark, 21, of Cookeville, Tenn., died Sept. 7 from
a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to
1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
09/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Alexander U. Gagalac, 28, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, died Sept. 9 in Hawijah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from a rocket propelled grenade during combat
operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield, Barracks, Hawaii.
09/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Drew N. Jensen, 27, of Clackamas, Calif., died Sept. 7 in Seattle
of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms
fire during combat operations May 7 in Ba’qubah, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry
Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
09/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Marisol Heredia, 19, of El Monte, Calif., died Sept. 7 at Brooke
Army Medical Center, San Antonio, of injuries suffered from a non-combat
related injury July 18 in Baghdad, Iraq. She was assigned to the 15th
Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
09/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Ryan A. Woodward, 22, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Sept. 8 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small
arms fire during combat operations near Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd
Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
09/10/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christopher L. Poole Jr., 22, of Mount Dora, Fla.
Cpl. Bryan J. Scripsick, 22, of Wayne, Okla.
Staff Sgt. John C. Stock, 26, of Longview, Texas
Sgt. Michael J. Yarbrough, 24, of Malvern, Ark.
All four Marines died Sept. 6 while conducting combat operations in Al
Anbar province, Iraq. They were all assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
09/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died from wounds suffered
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during
combat operations Sept. 6 in Mosul, Iraq. They were assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Regiment,
Fort Bliss, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. Lee C. Wilson, 30, of Chapel Hill, N.C. He died Sept. 6 in Mosul.
Spc. Jason J. Hernandez, 21, of Streetsboro, Ohio. He died Sept. 7 in
Mosul.
Spc. Thomas L. Hilbert, 20, of Venus, Texas. He died Sept. 7 in Mosul.
09/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Mykel F. Miller, 19, of Phoenix, died Sept. 6 in Zabul Province,
Afghanistan, of wounds sustained during combat operations. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment, Arizona Army National Guard
Phoenix.
09/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 4 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. They were
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. Killed were:
Sgt. Joel L. Murray, 26, of Kansas City.
Spc. David J. Lane, 20, of Emporia, Kan.
Pvt. Randol S. Shelton, 22, of Schiller, Park, Ill.
09/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Keith A. Nurnberg, 26, of McHenry, Ill., died Sept. 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit during combat
operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
09/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class David A. Cooper Jr., 36, of State College, Penn., died
Sept. 5 in Baghdad, Iraq, from a non-combat related injury. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
09/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Delmar White, 37, of Wallins, Ky., died Sept. 2 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery, Kentucky Army National Guard,
Carrollton, Ky.
09/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 5 in Balad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.
Cpl. William T. Warford III, 24, of Temple, Texas. He was assigned to
the 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Pfc. Dane R. Balcon, 19, of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was assigned to
the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
09/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rodney J. Johnson, 20, of Houston, died Sept. 4 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit. He was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
09/05/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom
Master Sgt. Patrick D. Magnani, 38, of Martinez, Calif., died Sept. 4
near Bagram, Afghanistan, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the 31st Medical Support Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy.
09/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher G. Patton, 21, of Lawrenceville, Ga., died Sept. 1 in
Baghdad, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
09/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kevin A. Gilbertson, 24, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Aug. 31 in Landstuhl,
Germany, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit during
combat operations Aug. 29 in Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
09/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
Pvt. Justin T. Sanders, 22, of Watson, La., died Aug. 29 in Taji, Iraq,
in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2d Battalion,
8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
09/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Travis M. Virgadamo, 19, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Aug. 30 in Taji,
Iraq, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 3d Squadron,
7<sup>th</sup> Cavalry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 3d
Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
09/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel E. Scheibner, 40, of Muskegon, Mich., died Aug.
30 in Al Noor, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 12th Field Artillery
Regiment, 4th Striker Brigade Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division, Fort
Lewis, Wash.
09/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Andrew P. Nelson, 22, of Moorhead, Minn., died Aug. 29 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit. He was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd
Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
08/31/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jason M. Butkus, 34, of West Milford, N.J., died Aug. 30 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit. He
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
08/30/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Edward L. Brooks, 25, of Dayton, Ohio, died Aug. 29 in Ramadi, Iraq,
of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
08/30/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. John C. Tanner, 21, of Columbus, Ga., died Aug. 29 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to3rd Assault
Amphibian Battalion1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
08/30/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Erick M. Foster, 29, of Wexford, Penn., died Aug. 29 in Balad, Iraq,
of wounds sufferedwhen insurgents attacked his unit during combat operations
in Muqdadiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
08/30/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 27 at Forward
Operating Base Naray, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when insurgents
attacked their unit during combat operations in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
Killed were:
Maj. Henry S. Ofeciar, 37, of Agana, Guam.
Master Sgt. Scott R. Ball, 38, of Mount Holly Springs, Penn.
Sgt. Jan M. Argonish, 26, of Peckville, Penn.
Ofeciar was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kan. Ball and Argonish were assigned to the 55th Brigade, Pennsylvania
Army National Guard, Scranton, Penn.
08/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 28 in Jaji,
Afghanistan, from wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.
Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Rocky H. Herrera, 43, of Salt Lake City.
Sgt. Cory L. Clark, 25, of Plant City, Fla.
Sgt. Bryce D. Howard, 24, of Vancouver, Wash.
Herrera and Clark were assigned to the 585th Engineer Pipeline Company,
864th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade. Howard was assigned
to Headquarters Support Company, 864th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer
Brigade. The unit is based in Fort Lewis, Wash.
08/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James S. Collins Jr., 35, of Rochester Hills, Mich., died Aug. 28
in Kirkuk, Iraq, of wounds suffered during combat operations. He was assigned
to the 303rd Military Police Company (Combat Support), U.S. Army Reserve,
Jackson, Mich.
08/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Thomas R. Wilson, 21, of Maurertown, Va., died Aug. 27 in Paktika,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit during
combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry
Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
08/28/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Rogelio A. Ramirez, 21, of Pasadena, Calif., died Aug. 26 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
08/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Nicholas R. Carnes, 25, of Dayton, Ky., died Aug. 26 in Orgun-e,
Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using
small arms fire in Lewanne Bazaar, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery Regiment, Kentucky Army National
Guard, Carrollton, Ky.
08/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 26 in Samarra,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when the enemy attacked their unit during combat
operations. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
N.C. Killed were:
Sgt. Joshua L. Morley, 22, of Boise, Idaho.
Spc. Tracy C. Willis, 21, of Marshall, Texas.
08/27/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Matthew S. Medlicott, 21, of Houston, died Aug. 25 from wounds
suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
08/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds sustained
from a non-combat related incident in Herat, Afghanistan. The circumstances
surrounding the incident are under investigation. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel E. Miller, 43, of Rossford, Ohio. He was assigned
to 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
Sgt. 1st Class Scott M. Carney, 37, of Ankeny, Iowa. He was assigned to
the 2d Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division of the Iowa Army National
Guard.
For more information related to Sgt. 1st Class Miller, the media may contact
the Fort Riley public affairs office at (785) 239-3410.
08/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casuatly
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class David A. Heringes, 36, of Tampa, Fla., died Aug. 24 near
Tikrit, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his unit during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq. He was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
08/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Edgar E. Cardenas, 34, of Lilburn, Ga., died Aug. 22 in Abu Ghraib,
Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
08/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. They were
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort
Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Adrian M. Elizalde, 30, of North Bend, Ind.
Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Tully, 33, of Falls Creek, Penn.
08/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Sandy R. Britt, 30, of Apopka, Fla., died Aug. 21 near Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
08/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 14 soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 22 in Multaka,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when their helicopter crashed. Killed were
the following soldiers assigned to the 4th Squadron, 6th U.S. Air Cavalry
Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.:
Capt. Corry P. Tyler, 29, of Georgia.
Chief Warrant Officer Paul J. Flynn, 28, of Whitsett, N.C.
Sgt. Matthew L. Tallman, 30, of Groveland, Calif.
Spc. Rickey L. Bell, 21, of Caruthersville, Mo.
Also killed were the following soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry
Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii:
Capt. Derek A. Dobogai, 26, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Staff Sgt. Jason L. Paton, 25, of Poway, Calif.
Sgt. Garrett I. McLead, 23, of Rockport, Texas.
Cpl. Jeremy P. Bouffard, 21, of Middlefield, Mass.
Cpl. Phillip J. Brodnick, 25, of New Lenox, Ill.
Cpl. Joshua S. Harmon, 20, of Mentor, Ohio.
Cpl. Nathan C. Hubbard, 21, of Clovis, Calif.
Spc. Michael A. Hook, 25, of Altoona, Penn.
Spc. Jessy G. Pollard, 22, of Springfield, Mo.
Spc. Tyler R. Seideman, 20, of Lincoln, Ark.
08/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Omar E. Torres, 20, of Chicago, died Aug. 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, of
wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
unit during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th
Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
08/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Donovan D. Witham, 20, of Malvern, Ark., died Aug. 21 near Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
08/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Willard M. Powell, 21, of Evansville, Ind., died Aug. 16 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when the enemy attacked using small arms fire
during combat operations in Taramiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 4th
Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker
Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
08/22/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. George V. Libby, 23, of Aberdeen, N.C., died Aug. 20 near Khowst,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis,
Wash.
08/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 16 of injuries
suffered from a non-combat related incident. They were assigned to the
401st Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military
Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Paul B. Norris, 30, of Cullman, Ala., who died in Balad, Iraq.
Spc. Kamisha J. Block, 20, of Vidor, Texas, who died in Baghdad, Iraq.
08/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Michael S. Fielder, 35, of Holly Springs, N.C., died Aug. 19 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident.
He was assigned to the 248th Medical Detachment, Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 44th Medical Command, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.
08/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Jonathan W. Edds, 24, of White Pigeon, Mich., died Aug. 17 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle
using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd
Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
08/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 15 in Taji, Iraq,
when the enemy attacked using indirect fire.
Killed were:
Sgt. Princess C. Samuels, 22, of Mitchellville, Md. The soldier was assigned
to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Zandra T. Walker, 28, of Greenville, S.C. The soldier was assigned
to 4th Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Aviation Cavalry Brigade,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
08/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Willard M. Kerchief III, 21, of Evansville, Ind., died Aug. 16 in
Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire during combat
operations in Taramiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 9th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
08/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Robert R. Pirelli, 29, of Franklin , Mass., died Aug. 15 in
Iraq of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to
the 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Carson,
Colo.
08/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Alun R. Howells, 20, of Parlin, Colo., died Aug. 13 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from enemy direct fire. He was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
08/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 13 in Qayyarah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle was struck by an improvised
explosive device. They were assigned to the 5th Battalion, 82nd Field
Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Bliss, Texas. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Eric D. Cottrell, 39, of Pittsview, Ala.
Pfc. Juan M. Lopez Jr., 23, of San Antonio.
Pfc. Paulomarko U. Pacificador, 24, of Shirley, N.Y.
08/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 14 in Al Taqqadum,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when their helicopter crashed. They were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, Task Force 49, Fort Wainwright,
Alaska. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Christopher C. Johnson, 31, of Michigan.
Chief Warrant Officer Jackie L. McFarlane Jr, 30, Virginia Beach, Va.
Staff Sgt. Sean P. Fisher, 29, of Santee, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Stanley B. Reynolds, 37, of Rock, W. Va.
Spc. Steven R. Jewell, 26, of Bridgeton, N.C.
08/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Alicia A. Birchett, 29, of Mashpee, Mass., died Aug. 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related accident Aug. 8 in
Baghdad. She was assigned to the 887th Engineer Company, 326th Engineer
Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
08/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Shawn D. Hensel, 20, of Logansport, Ind., died Aug. 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds during an enemy attack. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
08/14/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 11 in Arab Jabour,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. They were
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. William D. Scates, 31, of Oklahoma City.
Sgt. Scott L. Kirkpatrick, 26, of Reston, Va.
Sgt. Andrew W. Lancaster, 23, of Stockton, Ill.
Spc. Justin O. Penrod, 24, of Mahomet, Ill.
08/14/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael E. Tayaotao, 27, of Sunnyvale, Calif., died Aug. 9 from wounds
suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics
Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
08/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 12 in Nangarhar
Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near their vehicle. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey D. Kettle, 31, of Madill, Okla. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Jesse G. Clowers Jr., 27, of Herndon, Va. He was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. Charles B. Kitowski III, 31, of Farmers Branch, Texas. He was assigned
to the 345th Psychological Operations Company, 2nd Psychological Operations
Group, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne),
Fort Bragg, N.C.
08/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. William L. Edwards, 23, of Houston, died Aug. 11 in Arab Jabour,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small
arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
08/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pvt. Alan J. Austin, 21, of Houston, died Aug. 12 near Forward Operating
Base Sharana, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related
accident. He was assigned to the 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. The incident
is under investigation.
08/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Jordan E. Goode, 21, of Kalamazoo, Mich., died Aug. 11 in Zormont,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He
was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C
08/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joan J. Duran, 24, of Roxbury, Mass., died August 10 in Iraq
of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd
Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. The incident is under investigation.
08/10/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Reynold Armand, 21, of Rochester, N.Y., died Aug. 7 in Balad, Iraq.
He was assigned to 2 nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The death is currently
under investigation.
08/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Donald M. Young, 19, of Helena, Mont., died Aug. 8 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle during combat operations Aug. 7 in Baghdad. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
8/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 6 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. They were
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd
Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Jacob M. Thompson, 26, of North Mankato, Minn.
Sgt. Nicholas A. Gummersall, 23, of Chubbuck, Idaho.
Cpl. Juan M. Alcantara, 22, of New York.
Spc. Kareem R. Khan, 20, of Manahawkin, N.J.
08/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy indirect fire. They were assigned
to the 59th Military Police Company, 759th Military Police Battalion,
89th Military Police Brigade, and Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Spc. Justin R. Blackwell, 27, of Paris, Tenn.
Pvt. Jeremy S. Bohannon, 18, of Bon Aqua, Tenn.
08/07/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jon E. Bonnell Jr., 22, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, died Aug. 7 from wounds
suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
08/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom
Spc. Christopher T. Neiberger, 22, of Gainesville, Fla., died Aug. 6 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
08/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Travis S. Bachman, 30, of Garden City, Kan., died Aug.
1 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Al Basrah, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 714th Security Force, Kansas Army National Guard,
Topeka, Kan.
08/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 31 in Tunis, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from enemy indirect fire. They were assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska. Killed
were:
Sgt. Bradley W. Marshall, 37, of Little Rock, Ark.
Spc. Daniel F. Reyes, 24, of San Diego
08/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Charles E. Leonard Jr., 29, of Monroe, La., died August 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when the vehicle he was in was struck by a rocket
propelled grenade. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
08/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Matthew M. Murchison, 21, of Independence, Mo., died August 4 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when the vehicle he was in struck an
improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 127th Military Police
Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade,
Hanau, Germany.
08/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on 4 Aug, in Hawr
Rajab, Iraq, when the vehicle they were in struck an improvised explosive
device during combat operations. They were assigned to the 1st Squadron,
40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry
Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska. Killed were:
Sgt. Dustin S. Wakeman, 25, of Fort Worth, Texas.
Cpl. Jason K. Lafleur, 28, of Ignacio, Colo.
Pfc. Jaron D. Holliday, 21, of Tulsa, Okla.
08/06/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Cristian Vasquez, 20, of Coalinga, Calif., died Aug. 2 from
wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
08/06/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Tech. Sgt. Joey D. Link, 29, of Portland, Tenn., died of natural causes
at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, Aug. 5. He was assigned
to the 39th Airlift Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
08/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Braden J. Long, 19, of Sherman, Texas, died Aug. 4 in Baghdad, of
injuries sustained when his hmmwv came under grenade attack. He was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
08/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Julian Ingles Rios, 52, of Anasco, Puerto Rico, died Aug.
2 in Baghdad when his HMMWV was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade.
He was assigned to the 130th Engineer Battalion, of the Puerto Rico National
Guard, at Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
08/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 2 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Fernando Santos, 29, of San Antonio, Texas,
Spc. Cristian Rojas-Gallego, 24, of Loganville, Ga.,
Spc. Eric D. Salinas, 25, of Houston, Texas.
08/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Taurean T. Harris, 22, of Liberty, Miss., died Aug. 2 in Kala Gush,
Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.
He was assigned to the 202nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 513th Military
Intelligence Brigade, Fort Gordon, Ga.
08/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 31 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team),
Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Spc. Zachariah J. Gonzalez, 23, of Indiana.
Pfc. Charles T. Heinlein Jr., 23, of Hemlock, Mich.
Pfc. Alfred H. Jairala, 29, of Hialeah, Fla.
08/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Stephen R. Maddies, 41, of Elizabethton, Tenn., died July 31 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to
the 473rd Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar Platoon, Tennessee Army
National Guard, Columbia, Tenn.
08/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jason M. Kessler, 29, of Mount Vernon, Wash., died July 30 in northern
Iraq of wounds suffered from a rocket-propelled grenade. He was assigned
to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
08/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Camy Florexil, 20, of Philadelphia, died July 24 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle during combat operations July 23 in Baghdad. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
08/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
1st Lt. Benjamin J. Hall, 24, of Virginia, died July 31 in Asadabad, Afghanistan,
of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit during combat operations
in Chowkay Valley, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team,
Vicenza, Italy.
07/31/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died July 27 near Kamu,
Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when their unit came in contact with
enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. They were
assigned to 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade
Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy. Killed were:
Maj. Thomas G. Bostick Jr., 37, of Llano, Texas,
Staff Sgt. William R. Fritsche, 23, of Martinsville, Ind.
07/31/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Wilberto Suliveras, 38, of Humacao, P.R., died July 29 in Taji,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
07/31/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Sean A. Stokes, 24, of Auburn, Calif., died July 30 from wounds suffered
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
07/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 26 in Saqlawiyah,
Iraq of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga. Killed were:
Sgt. William R. Howdeshell, 37, of Norfolk, Va.,
Charles E Bilbrey, Jr., 21, of Owego, New York,
Spc. Jaime Rodriguez, Jr., 19, of Oxnard, Calif.
07/30/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Michael A. Baloga, 21, of Everett, Wash., died July 26 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
07/30/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Daniel A. Leckel, 19, of Medford, Ore., died July 25 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
07/30/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Cody C. Grater, 20, of Spring Hill, Fla., died July 29 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy direct fire. He was assigned to the
407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
07/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Juan S. Restrepo, 20, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., died July 22 in Korengal
Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit
using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry
Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
07/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Courtney D. Finch, 27, of Leavenworth, Kan., died July 24 in Qayyarah,
Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was
assigned to the 714th Maintenance Company, Kansas Army National Guard,
Topeka, Kan. The incident is under investigation.
07/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joshua P. Mattero, 29, of San Diego, died July 24 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 749th Ordnance Company, 63rd Explosive Ordnance Battalion, Andrews
Air Force Base, Md.
07/25/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Robert A. Lynch, 20, of Louisville, Ky.
Cpl. James H. McRae, 22, of Springtown, Texas
Cpl. Matthew R. Zindars, 21, of Watertown, Wis.
All three Marines died July 24 while conducting combat operations in Diyala
province, Iraq.
Lynch was assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3<sup>rd</sup>
Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
McRae was assigned to 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment
35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa,
Japan.
Zandars was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
07/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died July 23 in Sarobi
District, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team,
Vicenza, Italy. Killed were:
1st Sgt. Michael S. Curry Jr., 37, of Dania Beach, Fla.
Sgt. Travon T. Johnson, 29, of Palmdale, Calif.
Pfc. Adam J. Davis, 19, of Twin Falls, Idaho.
Pfc. Jessy S. Rogers, 20, of Copper Center, Alaska.
07/25/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.<
Hospitalman Daniel S. Noble, 21, of Whittier, Calif., died July 24, as
a result of enemy action while conducting security operations in the Dilaya
Province, Iraq. He was permanently assigned to 1st Marine Division, Fleet
Marine Force Pacific, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
07/24/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Zachary R. Endsley, 21, of Spring, Texas, died July 23 in Arghendab
District, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by
enemy forces using indirect fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany.
07/24/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Bobby L. Twitty, 20, of Bedias, Texas, died July 22 from a
non-hostile vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine
Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
07/24/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Shawn G. Adams, 21, of Dixon, Calif., died July 22, in Owaset, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
07/23/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christopher G. Scherer, 21, of East Northport, N.Y., died July 21
from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
07/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jacob S. Schmuecker, 27, of Atkinson, Neb., died July 21 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 755th Recon/Decon Company, Nebraska Army National Guard, Oneill,
Neb.
07/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Rhett A. Butler, 22, of Fort Worth, Texas, died July 20 of wounds
suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Khan
Bani Sa’d, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment,
4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort
Lewis, Washington.
07/21/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 18 in Adhamiyah,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when their vehicle was attacked by enemy forces
using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. The Soldiers
were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Luis E. Gutierrez-Rosales, 38, of Bakersfield, Calif.,
Spc. Zachary R. Clouser, 19, of Dover, Pa.,
Spc. Richard Gilmore III, 22, of Jasper, Ala.,
Spc. Daniel E. Gomez, 21, of Warner Robbins
07/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brandon M. Craig, 25, of Earleville, Md., died July 19 in Husayniyah,
Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. He was
assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry
Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
07/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Ronald L. Coffelt, 36, of Fair Oaks, Calif., died July 19 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 503rd Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne),
XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.
07/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 401st Military Police Company,
92nd Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood,
Texas. Killed were:
Pfc. Ron J. Joshua Jr., 19, of Austin, Texas.
Pfc. Brandon K. Bobb, 20, of Orlando, Fla.
07/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Nathan S. Barnes, 23, of American Fork, Utah, died July 17 in Rushdi
Mullah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents
using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum,
N.Y.
07/19/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 17 as a result
of enemy action while conducting combat operations in Salah Ad Din Province,
Iraq. The two sailors were assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile
Unit Eleven, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. Killed were:
Chief Petty Officer Patrick L. Wade, 38, of Key West, Fla.
Petty Officer First Class Jeffrey L. Chaney, 35, of Omaha, Neb.
07/18/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Eric M. Holke, 31, of Crestline, Calif., died July 15 in Tallil,
Iraq, of wounds sustained from a non-combat related incident. His death
is under investigation. Holke was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 160th
Infantry, California Army National Guard, Fullerton, Calif.
07/18/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Shawn V. Starkovich, 20, of Arlington, Wash., died July 16
in Al Anbar province, Iraq. His death is under investigation. Starkovich
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
07/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John R. Massey, 29, of Judsonia, Ark., died July 15 in Balad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle during combat operations July 14 in Baghdad, Iraq. He was
assigned to C Battery, 142nd Fires Brigade, Arkansas Army National Guard,
Ozark, Ark.
07/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Benjamin B. Bartlett Jr., 25, of Manchester, Ga., died July 15, in
Mosul, Iraq, of wounds suffered from a rocket propelled grenade. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
07/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert D. Varga, 24, of Monroe City, Mo., died July 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was
assigned to the 984th Military Police Company, 759th Military Police Battalion,
Fort Carson, Colo.
07/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of one soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Allen A. Greka, 29, of Alpena, Michigan, died July 13 of wounds sustained
from a land mine detonation during a dismounted patrol in Jisr Diyala,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 3d Battalion, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 3d Brigade
Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division at Fort Benning, Georgia.
07/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson, 26, of Garner, N.C., died July 11 in Besmaya,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect
fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
07/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Sgt. Jeffrey R. McKinney, 40, of Garland, Texas, died July 11 in Adhamiyah,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
07/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Maria I. Ortiz, 40, of Bayamon, P.R., died July 10 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from enemy indirect fire. She was assigned to the Kirk
U.S. Army Health Clinic, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
07/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Eric A. Lill, 28, of Chicago, died July 6 in Rustamiyah, Iraq, of
wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad. He was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd
Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
07/11/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman deployed
in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Master Sgt. Randy J. Gillespie, 44, of Coaldale, Colo., died July 9, in
Herat, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered during small arms fire outside
of Camp Stone. He was assigned to the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron,
Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.
07/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 6 in Muhammad
Sath, Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.
Cpl. Kory D. Wiens, 20, of Independence, Ore. He was assigned to the 94th
Mine Dog Detachment, 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade, Fort
Leonard Wood, Mo.
Pfc. Bruce C. Salazar Jr., 24, of Tracy, Calif. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
07/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 6 in Iraq of wounds
suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.
Killed were:
Sgt. Gene L. Lamie, 25, of Homerville, Ga. He was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Pfc. Le Ron A. Wilson, 18, of Queens, N.Y. He was assigned to the 26th
Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
07/10/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeremy D. Allbaugh, 21, of Luther, Okia.
Lance Cpl. Steven A. Stacy, 23, of Coos Bay, Ore.
Allbaugh was assigned to 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Stacy was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
07/10/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Angel R. Ramirez, 28, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Feb. 21 at Marine
Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., after being medically
evacuated following a non-hostile incident in Al Qaim, Iraq, on Dec. 21,
2006. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
07/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Col. Jon M. Lockey, 44, of Fredericksburg, Va., died July 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. Lockey
was assigned to Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C.
07/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Sean K. Mitchell, 35, of Monterey, Calif., died July 7
in Kidal, Mali, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident.
His death is under investigation. Mitchell was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
10th Special Forces Group, Stuttgart, Germany.
07/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason E. Dore, 25, of Moscow, Maine, died July 8 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
07/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy L. Stacey, 23, of Bismarck, Ark., died July 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
07/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Anthony M.K. Vinnedge, 24, of Okeana, Ohio, died July 5 at the Radwaniyah
Palace Complex, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident.
07/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Roberto J. Causor Jr., 21, of San Jose, Calif., died July 7 in Samarra,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised
explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
07/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michelle R. Ring, 24, of Martin, Tenn., died July 5 of wounds sustained
from enemy mortar fire in Baghdad, Iraq. She was assigned to the 92d Military
Police Battalion, Fort Benning, Ga.
07/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 5 when their vehicle
struck an improvised explosive device in Baghdad, Iraq. They were assigned
to 96th Civil Affairs Battalion, 95<sup>th</sup> Civil Affairs
Brigade, Fort Bragg, N.C.. Killed were:
Maj. James M. Ahearn, 43, of Calif.
Sgt. Keith A. Kline, 24, of Oak Harbor, Ohio.
07/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Christopher S. Honaker, 23, of Cleveland, N.C., died July 5 of wounds
sustained from enemy small arms fire and indirect fire in the Watapor
Valley of Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2d Battalion,
503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173d Airborne Brigade, Vicenza, Italy.
07/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Joseph A. Miracle, 22, of Ortonville, Mich., died July 5 of wounds
sustained from enemy small arms fire and indirect fire in the Watapor
Valley of Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2d Battalion,
503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173d Airborne Brigade, Vicenza, Italy.
07/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Thomas P. McGee, 23, of Hawthorne, Calif., died July 6 of wounds
sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Wazi
Khwa, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 546th Military Police Company,
385th Military Police Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga.
07/07/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three sailors who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died July 6 as a result
of enemy action while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of
Baghdad, Iraq. The three sailors were assigned to an East Coast-based
SEAL team. Killed were:
Petty Officer First Class Jason Dale Lewis, 30, of Brookfield, Conn.,
Petty Officer First Class Robert Richard McRill, 42, of Lake Placid, Fla.,
Petty Officer First Class Steven Phillip Daugherty, 28, of Barstow, Calif.
07/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer Scott A.M. Oswell, 33, of Washington, died July
4 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his helicopter struck a power
line. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 6th U.S. Air Cavalry, Fort
Lewis, Wash.
07/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. William C. Chambers, 20, of Ringgold, Ga.
Lance Cpl. Jeremy L. Tinnel, 20, of Mechanicsville, Va.
Both Marines died July 1 from a non-hostile boat accident in the Euphrates
River just off the shore of Al Anbar province. They were both assigned
to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C. The accident is under investigation.
07/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James L. Adair, 26, of Carthage, Texas, died June 29 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment,
4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
07/03/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Juan M. Garcia Schill, 20, of Grants Pass, Ore., died July
2 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
07/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died July 1 in Ta’meem,
Iraq, of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Raymond R. Buchan, 33, of Johnstown, Pa. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
Staff Sgt. Michael L. Ruoff Jr., 31, of Yosemite, Calif. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
07/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Victor A. Garcia, 22, of Rialto, Calif., died July 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
07/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jonathan M. Rossi, 20, of Safety Harbor, Fla., died July 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised
explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Bliss, Texas.
07/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Robb L. Rolfing, 29, of Milton, Mass., died June 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Carson,
Colo.
07/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 28 of wounds sustained
when their unit was attacked in Baghdad by insurgents using improvised
explosive devices. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12<sup>th</sup>
Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division, Fort
Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Sgt. Shin W. Kim, 23, of Fullerton, Calif.,
Sgt. Michael J. Martinez, 24, of Chula Vista, Calif.,
Sgt. Giann C. Joya Mendoza, 27, of North Hollywood, Calif.,
Spc. Dustin L. Workman II, 19, of Greenwood, Neb.
Pfc. Cory F. Hiltz, 20, of La Verne, Calif.
07/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William W. Crow Jr., 28, of Grandview Plaza, Kan., died June 28 in
Baghdad, of wounds sustained when his vehicle was struck by an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment,
4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
06/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Frank M. Sandoval, 27, of Yuma, Ariz., died June 18 in Palo Alto,
Calif., of wounds sustained when his unit was attacked by insurgents using
small arms fire Nov. 28, 2005, in Tikrit, Iraq. He was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 5th Artillery, Fort Sill, Okla.
06/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Newsome, 27, of Chicopee, Mass., died June 27 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
06/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Nathan L. Winder, 32, of Blanding, Utah, died June 26 in
Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire. He
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne),
Fort Lewis, Wash.
06/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Capt. Darrell C. Lewis, 31, of Washington, D.C., died June 23 in Vashir
City, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when his unit was attacked by insurgents
using rocket propelled grenades, mortars and small arms fire. He was assigned
to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
06/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joel A. Dahl, 21, of Los Lunas, N.M., died June 23 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds sustained when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small
arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
06/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Andre Craig Jr., 24, of New Haven, Conn., died June 25 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
06/27/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Derek C. Dixon, 20, of Riverside, Ohio, died June 26 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Assault
Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Trista L. Moretti, 27, of South Plainfield, N.J., died June 25 in
Nasir Lafitah, Iraq, when her unit was attacked by insurgents using indirect
fire. She was assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion,
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson,
Alaska.
06/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Eric C. Palmer, 21, of Maize, Kan., died June 24 at Landstuhl Regional
Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered when his unit was
attacked by insurgents using small arms fire June 21 in Bayji, Iraq. He
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael J. Montpetit, 31, of Honolulu, died June 22 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. His death is
under investigation. Montpetit was assigned to the 15th Forward Support
Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
06/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Henry G. Byrd III, 20, of Veguita, N.M., died June 24 in Landstuhl
Germany, from a non-combat related illness sustained June 18 while in
Iraq. His death is under investigation.Byrd was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
06/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William E. Brown, 25, of Phil Campbell, Ala., died June 23 in Taji,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect
fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, Air
Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
06/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dominic N. Rodriguez, 23, of Klamath Falls, Ore., died June 22 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident.
His death is under investigation.
Rodriguez was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
06/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 23 in Taji, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
their vehicle. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed
were:
1st Lt. Daniel P. Riordan, 24, of St. Louis, Mo.
Sgt. Joel A. House, 22, of Lee, Maine.
Sgt. Jimy M. Malone, 23, of Wills Point, Texas.
Spc. Derek A. Calhoun, 23, of Oklahoma City.
06/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their unit was attacked by insurgents using
an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. They were assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd
Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Michael D. Moody Jr., 31, of Richmond, Va.
Sgt. Chris Davis, 35, of Lubbock, Texas.
Pvt. Shane M. Stinson, 23, of Fullerton, Calif.
06/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Carter A. Gamble Jr., 24 of Brownstown, Ind., died June 24 in Duraiya,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd
Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
06/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jerimiah J. Veitch, 21, of Dibble, Okla., died June 21 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was struck with a rocket propelled
grenade. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
06/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 20 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga. Killed were:
Maj. Sid W. Brookshire, 36, of Missouri.
Staff Sgt. Darren P. Hubbell, 38, of Tifton, Ga.
Spc. Joe G. Charfauros Jr., 33, of Rota, Mariana Islands.
Pfc. David J. Bentz III, 20, of Newfield, N.J.
06/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joseph P. Kenny, 20, of Veneta, Ore., died June 23 in Mosul, Iraq,
of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. His death is
under investigation. Kenny was assigned to the 27th Brigade Support Battalion,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
06/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 21 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt,
Germany.
Sgt. Ryan M. Wood, 22, of Oklahoma City.
Pfc. Daniel J. Agami, 25, of Coconut Creek, Fla.
Pfc. Anthony D. Hebert, 19, of Lake City, Minn.
Pfc. Thomas R. Leemhuis, 23, of Binger, Okla.
06/24/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman deployed
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Airman 1st Class Jason D. Nathan, 22, of Macon, Ga., died June 23, in
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle while on patrol. Airman Nathan was assigned to the 48
Security Forces Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England.
06/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.<
Spc. Karen N. Clifton, 22, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., died June 21 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when her vehicle was hit with a rocket propelled
grenade.She was assigned to the 554th Military Police Company, 95th Military
Police Battalion, Kaiserslautern, Germany.
06/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Raymond N. Spencer Jr., 23, of Carmichael, Calif., died June 21 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents
using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
06/22/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jacob T. Tracy, 20, of Palestine, Ill., died June 18 in Balad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle June 17 in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
06/22/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Shawn P. Martin, 30, of Delmar, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Wilson, 28, of Duluth, Ga.
Both Marines died June 20 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. Both Marines were assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion
13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
06/22/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Dustin J. Perrott, 23, of Fredericksburg, Va., died June 21, in Miri,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
06/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 19 in Muhammad
al Ali, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class William A. Zapfe, 35, of Muldraugh, Ky.
Pfc. Joshua S. Modgling, 22, of Las Vegas.
06/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Darryl W. Linder, 23, of Hickory, N.C., died June 19 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
06/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 14 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Infantry Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii. Killed were:
Sgt. Derek T. Roberts, 24, of Gold River, Calif.
Spc. Val J. Borm, 21, of Sidney, Neb.
Spc. Farid Elazzouzi, 26, of Paterson, N.J.
06/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Eric L. Snell, 35, of Trenton, N.J., died June 18 in Balad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with insurgents using
small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Colo.
06/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.|
Pfc. Larry Parks Jr., 24, of Altoona, Penn., died June 18 in Arab Jabor,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga.
06/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Richard K. Parker, 26, of Phillips, Maine, died June 14 in Scania,
Iraq, from wounds suffered on June 13 when improvised explosive devices
detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to
Company A, 1st Battalion, 152nd Field Artillery Regiment, Maine Army National
Guard, Waterville, Maine.
06/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 17 in Panjway,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. Killed were:
Capt. Joshua E. Steele, 26, of North Henderson, Ill. He was assigned to
the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (Transition Team), Fort Riley,
Kan.
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Henderson, 35, of Hillsboro, Ore. He was
assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (Transition Team),
Fort Riley, Kan.
Sgt. 1st Class John M. Hennen, 26, of Vinton, La. He was assigned to the
Louisiana National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, Lake
Charles, La.
06/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. David A. Wilkey Jr., 22, of Elkhart, Ind., died June 18 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit June 17 in Baghdad. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort
Riley, Kan.
06/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Frank B. Walkup, IV, 23, of Woodbury, Tenn., died June 16 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, from injuries sustained in Rashaad Iraq, when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his position during dismounted operations. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
06/18/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Roy P. Lewsader, Jr., 36, of Belleville, Ill., died June 16,
in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when his vehicle was
struck by a rocket-propelled grenade. He was assigned to 1st Brigade,
1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
06/18/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 16 in Rashidiyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when the vehicle they were in struck an improvised
explosive device. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Field
Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Ft. Lewis, Wash.
Killed were:
Sgt. Danny R. Soto, 24, of Houston, Texas.
Cpl. Zachary A. Grass, 22, of Beach City, Ohio.
06/18/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced
today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Michael P. Pittman, 34, of Davenport, Iowa, died June 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised
explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron,
4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Riley, Kan.
06/18/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced
today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dustin R. Brisky, 26, of Round Rock, Texas, died June 14 in Tallil,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an explosion. He was assigned to the Army
Reserve’s 952nd Engineer Company, Paris, Texas. The unit was attached
to the 92nd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
06/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael A. Bechert, 24, of New Castle, Ind., died on 14 June
in San Antonio, Texas of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an </span>improvised
explosive device on May 30 in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
06/16/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Kevin H. Sonnenberg, 42, of McClure, Ohio, died June 15 when his
jet crashed five miles north of Balad Air Base, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 112th Fighter Squadron, Toledo, Ohio. The cause of the crash is
under investigation.
06/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Master Sgt. Arthur L. Lilley, 35, of Smithfield, Pa., died June 15, in
Shkin, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire. He
was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
06/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Casey S. Carriker, 20, of Hoquiam, Wash., died June 13 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, from injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. His death
is under investigation.He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
06/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Josiah W. Hollopeter, 27, of San Diego, Calif., died June 14 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents using
small arms fire in Al Muqdadiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron,
9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
06/14/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman deployed
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. Glade L. Felix, 52, of Lake Park, Ga., died June 11 in Southwest
Asia. His death is under investigation. Felix was assigned to the 622nd
Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, Ga.
06/14/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Damon G. LeGrand, 27, of Lakeside, Calif., died June 12 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with anti-tank
mines, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 571st Military Police Company, 504th Military Police
Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.
06/14/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Johnny R. Strong, 21, of Waco, Texas., died June 12 </span>while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
06/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. William C. Johnson, 22, of Oxford, N.C., died June 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
06/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Cameron K. Payne, 22, of Corona, Calif., died June 11 in Balad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device that detonated
near his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
06/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 10 in Karbala,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. Killed were:
Cpl. Llythaniele Fender, 21, of Medical Lake, Wash. He was assigned to
the 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Cpl. Meresebang Ngiraked, 21, of Koror, Republic of Palau. He was assigned
to the 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Lewis,
Wash.
Spc. Adam G. Herold, 23, of Omaha, Neb. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne),
25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
06/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Dariek E. Dehn, 32, of Spokane, Wash., died June 2 in Sharkat, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
06/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Cory M. Endlich, 23, of Massillon, Ohio, died June 9 in Taji, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to the
2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
06/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Scott A. Miller, 20, of Casper, Wyo., died June 9 in Baqubah, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to the
5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
06/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Brian M. Long, 32, of Burns, Wyo., died June 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an explosive ordnance.He was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
06/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Charles E. Wyckoff Jr., 28, of Chula Vista, Calif., died June 6 in
Helmand Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms
fire.He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/11/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Airman 1st Class Eric M. Barnes, 20, of Lorain, Ohio, died June 10 as
result of an improvised explosive device attack on an Air Force convoy
about 100 miles south of Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 90th Logistics
Readiness Squadron, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo.
06/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Greg L. Sutton, 38, of Spring Lake, N.C., died June 6 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.
He was assigned to the 212th Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st
Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
06/08/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Senior Airman William N. Newman, 23, of Kingston Springs, Tenn., died
June 7 south of Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team of the
15th Civil Engineer Squadron, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.
06/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Timothy R. Vimoto, 19, of Fort Campbell, Ky., died June 5 in Korengal
Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by
insurgents using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne) 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team,
Camp Ederle, Italy.
06/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Matthew Soper, 25, of Kalamazoo, Mich., died June 6 in Bayji, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 1461st Transportation Company (Combat Heavy Equipment), Michigan
Army National Guard, Jackson, Mich.
06/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kimel L. Watt, 21, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died June 3 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt,
Germany.
06/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Justin A. Verdeja, 20, of La Puente, Calif., died June 5 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents using
small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
06/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Shawn D. Gajdos, 25, of Grand Rapids, Mich., died June 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents using
improvised explosive devices and small arms fire. He was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team,
1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
06/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Timothy B. Cole Jr., 28, of Missouri City, Texas, died June
6 in As Sadah, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.
He was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Juan F. Campos, 27, of McAllen, Texas, died June 1 at Brooke
Army Medical Center, San Antonio, of wounds sustained when his unit was
attacked by insurgents using improvised explosive devices and rocket propelled
grenades May 14 in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Schweinfurt, Germany.
06/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Jacob M. Lowell, 22, of New Lenox, Ill., died June 2 near Gowardesh,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy
forces using a rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Air Assault), 173rd Airborne
Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy.
06/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Andrews J. Higgins, 28, of Hayward, Calif., died June 5 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team),
Fort Lewis, Wash.
06/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Caleb P. Christopher, 25, of Chandler, Ariz., died June 3 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
06/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 3 in Thania, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team),
Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Greg P. Gagarin, 38, of Los Angeles.
Sgt. James C. Akin, 23, of Albuquerque, N.M.
Sgt. Tyler J. Kritz, 21, of Eagle River, Wis.
Sgt. Robert A. Surber, 24, of Inverness, Fla.
06/06/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two airmen who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 5 in Kirkuk, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive
device. They were both assigned as Special Agents to the Air Force Office
of Special Investigations.Killed were:
Tech. Sgt. Ryan A. Balmer, 33, of Mishawaka, Ind.
Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Kuglics, 25, of North Canton, Ohio.
06/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 2 near Qayyarah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 5th Battalion, 82nd Field
Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.Killed
were:
Spc. Jeremiah D. Costello, 22, of Carlinville, Ill.
Spc. Keith V. Nepsa, 21, of New Philadelphia, Ohio.
06/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of wounds suffered
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during
combat operations June 2 in Baghdad, Iraq. They were assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.Killed were:
Sgt. Shawn E. Dressler, 22, of Santa Maria, Calif. He died June 2 in Baghdad.
Pfc. Joshua D. Brown, 26, of Tampa, Fla. He died June 3 in Baghdad.
06/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Charles R. Browning, 31, of Tucson, Ariz., died June 1 in Mehtar
Lam, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion,
158th Infantry Regiment, Arizona National Guard, Gilbert, Ariz.
06/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 30 in Upper
Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, when their helicopter crashed apparently due
to enemy fire. They were assigned to the 3rd General Support Aviation
Battalion, 82nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
N.C.Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Christopher M. Allgaier, 33, of Middleton, Mo.
Chief Warrant Officer Joshua R. Rodgers, 29, of Carson City, Nev.
Staff Sgt. Charlie L. Bagwell, 28, of Lake Toxaway, N.C.
Sgt. Jesse A. Blamires, 25, of West Jordan, Utah.
Sgt. Brandon E. Hadaway, 25, of Valley, Ala.
06/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Bruce E. Horner, 43, or Newport News, Va., died June 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 127th Military Police Company,
709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, 21st Theater
Support Command, Fliegerhorst, Germany.
06/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Travis W. Atkins, 31, of Bozeman, Mont., died June 1 in Al
Yusufiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
unit. Atkins was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort
Drum, N.Y.
06/04/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lt. Col. Michael A. Robinson, 42, of Sylacauga, Ala., died June 1 in Kabul,
Afghanistan. His death is under investigation. Robinson was assigned to
Mobilization Command, Deployment Processing Command, Marine Corps Installations
East, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Romel Catalan, 21, of Los Angeles, died June 2 in Ameriyah, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort
Lewis, Wash.
06/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Doonewey White, 26, of Milpitas, Calif., died May 29 in Balad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle during combat operations May 28 in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
06/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. William J. Crouch, 21, of Zachary, La., died June 2 in Al Hadid,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Crouch was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry
Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
06/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Chadrick O. Domino, 23, of Ennis, Texas, died May 31 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when he encountered enemy small arms fire while
on dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team),
Fort Lewis, Wash.
06/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 28 in Abu Sayda,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle was struck by an improvised
explosive device. They were assigned to the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.Killed
were:
1st Lt. Kile G. West, 23, of Pasadena, Texas.
Sgt. Anthony D. Ewing, 22, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Cpl. Zachary D. Baker, 24, of Vilonia, Ark.
Cpl. James E. Summers, III, 21, of Bourbon, Mo.
Spc. Alexandre A. Alexeev, 23, of Wilmington, Calif.
06/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when the vehicle they were in struck an improvised
explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt,
Germany.Killed were:
Sgt. Bacilio E. Cuellar, 24, of Odessa, Texas.
Spc. James E. Lundin, 20, of Bellport N.Y. Pfc. Joshua M. Moore, 20, of
Russellville, Ky.
06/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Matthew E. Baylis, 20, of Oakdale, N.Y., died May 31 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered on May 30 when his dismounted patrol encountered
enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson,
Colo.
06/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jonathan A. Markham, 22, of Bedford, Texas, died May 29 in Abu Sayda,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his dismounted position. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 9th
Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
06/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Matthew A. Bean, 22, of Pembroke, Mass., died May 31 at the National
Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of wounds suffered on May 19 in Lutifiyah,
Iraq, when he was struck by enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
05/31/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Robert A. Liggett, 23, of Urbana, Ill., died May 29 in Rustamiyah,
Iraq, from injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. His death
is under investigation.Liggett was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th
Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning,
Ga.
05/31/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 29 in Ilbu Falris,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their position during a dismounted patrol. They were assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th
Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Weiglein, 31, of Audubon, N.J.
Sgt. Richard V. Correa, 25, of Honolulu.
05/30/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 28 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their OH-58D Kiowa helicopter crashed after
receiving heavy enemy fire during combat operations. They were assigned
to the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade,
25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Killed were:
1st Lt. Keith N. Heidtman, 24, of Norwich, Conn.
Chief Warrant Officer Theodore U. Church, 32, of Ohio.
05/30/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Charles B. Hester, 23, of Cataldo, Idaho, died May 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when the vehicle he was in struck an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort
Lewis, Wash.
05/30/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 28 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their position during a dismounted patrol. They were assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
(Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Thomas M. McFall, 36, of Glendora, Calif.
Pfc. Junior Cedeno Sanchez, 20, of Miami, Fla.
05/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Clinton C. Blodgett, 19, of Pekin, Ind., died May 26 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when the vehicle he was in struck an improvised explosive device.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany
05/29/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Villarreal, 21, of Eagle Pass, Texas, died May 27
from a non-hostile vehicle accident at Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait. He was
assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,
13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
Calif
05/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Francis M. Trussel Jr., 21, of Lincoln, Ill., died May 26 in Tahrir,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his position. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
05/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Mark R. C. Caguioa, 21, of Stockton, Calif., died May 24 at the National
Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of wounds suffered on May 4 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when the vehicle he was in struck an improvised explosive device.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/29/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. David P. Lindsey, 20, of Spartanburg, S.C., died May 25 from
a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to
3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C
05/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Nicholas R. Walsh, 27, of Millstadt, Ill., died May 26 from wounds
suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 26 in Salah
Ad Din Province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion,
505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Sgt. Clayton G. Dunn II, 22, of Moreno Valley, Calif.,
Spc. Michael J. Jaurigue, 20, of Texas City, Texas,
Spc. Gregory N. Millard, 22, of San Diego, Calif
05/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Erich S. Smallwood, 23, of Trumann, Ark, died May 26, near Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to A Company, 875th Engineer Battalion
of the Arkansas Army National Guard in Marked Tree, Ark.
05/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. William L. Bailey III, 29, of Bellevue, Neb., died May 25, in Taji,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Bailey was assigned to the 755th Chemical Reconnaissance/Decontamination
Company, Nebraska Army National Guard, O’Neill, Neb
05/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Alexander Rosa Jr., 22, of Orlando, Fla., died May 25 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 89th Military Police Brigade,
Fort Hood, Texas.
05/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. He died May 25 in Taji, Iraq, of injuries
suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms
fire during combat operations.
Spc. Mathew P. LaForest, 21, of Austin, Texas, was assigned to 4th Battalion,
9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to 1st Brigade Transition Team,
and attached to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Riley, Kansas. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Robert E. Dunham, 36, of Baltimore, Md.
Staff Sgt. Russell K. Shoemaker, 31, of Sweet Springs, Mo
05/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 23 in Al Nahrawan,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to 3d Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Benning,
Ga. Killed were
Cpl. Victor H. Toledo Pulido, 22, of Hanford, Calif.
Cpl. Jonathan D. Winterbottom, 21, of Falls Church, Va.
05/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Casey P. Zylman, 22, of Coleman, Mich., died May 25 in Mosul, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle May 24 in Tallafar, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron,
4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
05/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Iosiwo Uruo, 27, of Agana Heights, Guam, died May 24, in Buhriz,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team),
Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/25/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 23 of wounds suffered
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their unit in Ramadi,
Iraq. They were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st
Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Steve Butcher Jr., 27, of Penfield, N.Y. He died in Ramadi,
Iraq.
Pfc. Daniel P. Cagle, 22, of Carson, Calif. He died in Balad, Iraq.
05/25/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Robert H. Dembowski, 20, of Ivyland, Pa., died May 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute
Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
05/25/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Benjamin J. Ashley, 22, of Independence, Mo., died May 24 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Ashley was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Field
Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
05/24/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 22 in Taji, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
their unit. They were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort
Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Kristopher A. Higdon, 25, of Odessa, Texas.
Pfc. Robert A. Worthington, 19, of Jackson, Ga.
05/24/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. David C. Kuehl, 27, of Wahpeton, N.D., died May 22 in Taji,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort
Lewis, Wash.
05/24/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 21 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when multiple improvised explosive devices detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops
Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division,
Fort Richardson, Alaska. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Shannon V. Weaver, 28, Urich, Mo.
Sgt. Brian D. Ardron, 32, of Acworth, Ga.
Spc. Michael W. Davis, 22, of San Marcos, Texas.
05/24/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Robert J. Montgomery Jr., 29, of Scottsburg, Ind., died May 22, in
Al Jabour, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his unit. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division,
Fort Richardson, Alaska.
05/23/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Oscar Sauceda Jr., 21, of Del Rio, Texas, died May 22, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort
Riley, Kansas.
05/23/2007: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Benjamin D. Desilets, 21, of Elmwood, Ill.
Cpl. Julian M. Woodall, 21, of Tallahassee, Fla.
Both Marines died May 22 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. They were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/22/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Ryan D. Collins, 20, of Vernon, Texas, died May 19, in Hamiyah, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using
small arms fire May 18. The circumstances surrounding his death are under
investigation. Collins was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division,
Fort Richardson, Alaska.
05/22/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jason A. Schumann, 23, of Hawley, Minn., died May 19 in Ad Diwaniyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Schumann was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Polk,
La.
05/22/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 19 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Christopher Moore, 28, of Alpaugh, Calif.
Sgt. Jean P. Medlin, 27, of Pelham, Ala.
Spc. David W. Behrle, 20, of Tipton, Iowa.
Spc. Joseph A. Gilmore, 26, of Webster, Fla.
Pfc. Travis F. Haslip, 20, of Ooltewah, Tenn.
Pfc. Alexander R. Varela, 19, of Fernley, Nev.
05/21/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 17 in Iskandariya,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 725th Brigade Support Battalion,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Jesse B. Albrecht, 31, of Hager City, Wis.
Spc. Coty J. Phelps, 20, of Kingman, Ariz.
Pfc. Victor M. Fontanilla, 23, of Stockton, Calif.
05/21/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Ryan J. Baum, 27, of Aurora, Colo., died May 18, in Karmah, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using
small arms fire. Baum was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson,
Alaska.
05/21/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Justin D. Wisniewski, 22, of Standish, Mich., died May 19 in Lutfiyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum,
N.Y.
05/21/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 18 in Tahrir,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their unit came in contact with enemy forces
using an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. Anselmo Martinez III, 26, of Robstown, Texas.
Spc. Casey W. Nash, 22, of Baltimore.
Spc. Joshua G. Romero, 19, of Crowley, Texas.
05/21/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 18 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their unit came in contact with enemy forces
using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. They were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Scott J. Brown, 33, of Windsor, Colo.
Spc. Marquis J. McCants, 23, of San Antonio.
05/19/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jonathan V. Hamm, 20, of Baltimore, Md., died May 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when his forward operating base received indirect
enemy fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/18/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense today announced the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Steven M. Packer, 23, of Clovis, Calif., died May 17 in Rushdi Mullah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his dismounted patrol encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum,
N.Y.
05/18/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Aaron D. Gautier, 19, of Hampton, Va., died May 17 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his mounted patrol came in contact with enemy
forces using small arms fire and an improvised explosive device. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd
Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/18/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Aaron D. Gautier, 19, of Hampton, Va., died May 17 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his mounted patrol came in contact with enemy
forces using small arms fire and an improvised explosive device. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd
Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/17/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 14 in Salman Pak,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their unit came in contact with enemy forces
using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. They were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga. Killed were:
Sgt. Allen J. Dunckley, 25, of Yardley, Pa.
Sgt. Christopher N. Gonzalez, 25, of Winslow, Ariz.
05/17/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Thomas G. Wright, 38, of Holly, Mich., died May 14 enroute to Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, from a non-combat related
illness while serving at Balad, Iraq. Wright was assigned to the 46th
Military Police Company, 210th Military Police Battalion, Kingsford, Mich.
05/16/2007: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey D. Walker, 21, of Macon, Ga., died May 14 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat
Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/16/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Zachary R. Gullett, 20, of Hillsboro, Ohio, died May 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq, as a result of a non-combat related incident. His death is under
investigation. Gullett was assigned to the 984th Military Police Company,
759th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Carson,
Colo.
05/15/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Maj. Larry J. Bauguess Jr., 36, of Moravian Falls, N.C., died May 14 in
Teri Mengel, Pakistan, of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire.
He was assigned to the 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
05/15/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nicholas S. Hartge, 20, of Rome City, Ind., died May 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using grenades and an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
05/15/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 12 in Al Taqa,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their patrol was attacked by enemy forces
using automatic fire and explosives. They were assigned to the 4th Battalion,
31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class James D. Connell Jr., 40, of Lake City, Tenn.
Pfc. Daniel W. Courneya, 19, of Nashville, Mich.
Cpl. Christopher E. Murphy, 21, of Lynchburg, Va.
05/15/2007: DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. John T. Self, 29, of Pontotoc, Miss., died May 14 as result
of enemy action near Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 314th Security
Forces Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.
05/15/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Rhys W. Klasno, 20, of Riverside, Calif., died May 13 in Haditha,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Klasno was assigned to the 1114th Transportation Company,
Bakersfield, Calif.
05/14/2007: DoD Identfies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Douglas A. Zembiec, 34, of Albuquerque, N.M., died May 11 while conducting
combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion,
Marine Corps National Capital Region, Henderson Hall, Arlington, Va.
05/14/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Anthony J. Sausto, 22, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., died May 10 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry
Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/14/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.|
1st Lt. Andrew J. Bacevich, 27, of Walpole, Mass., died May 13 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit during combat patrol operations in Salah Ad Din Province,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/14/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. William A. Farrar Jr., 20, of Redlands, Calif., died May 11 in Al
Iskandariyah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle. Farrar was assigned to the 127th Military
Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police
Brigade, Darmstadt, Germany.
05/14/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Michael K. Frank, 36, of Great Falls, Mont., died of injuries suffered
in Baghdad May 10, when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Brigade
Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
05/11/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Roy L. Jones III, 21, of Houston, Tex, died May 10 in Diwaniyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from small arms fire. Jones was assigned to the
984th Military Police Company, 759th Military Police Battalion, Fort Carson,
Colo.
05/11/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jason W. Vaughn, 29, of Iuka, Miss., died May 10 in Baqubah, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. Vaughn was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/11/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 8 in Salman Pak,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. Killed were:
Sgt. Blake C. Stephens, 25, of Pocatello, Idaho.
Spc. Kyle A. Little, 20, of West Boylston, Mass.
Both soldiers were assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
05/11/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Maj. Bradly D. Conner, 41, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, died May
9 near Al-Hillah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improved explosive
device detonated near his vehicle. Conner was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/10/2007: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Walter K. O’Haire, 20, of Lynn, Mass., died May 9 from
wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. O’Haire was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/10/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Timothy P. Padgett, 28, of Defuniak Springs, Fla., died May 8 in
Tarin Kwot, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked
by enemy forces during combat patrol operations. Padgett was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
05/10/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dan H. Nguyen, 24, of Sugar Land, Texas, died May 8 in Tahrir, Iraq,
when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/09/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 6 in Baqubah, Iraq,
of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near
their vehicle during combat operations. They were assigned to the 5th
Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Romeo, 23, of Lodi, N.J.
Sgt. Jason R. Harkins, 25, of Clarkesville, Ga.
Sgt. Joel W. Lewis, 28, of Sandia Park, N.M.
Cpl. Matthew L. Alexander, 21, of Gretna, Neb.
Cpl. Anthony M. Bradshaw, 21, of San Antonio, Texas.
Cpl. Michael A. Pursel, 19, of Clinton, Utah.
05/09/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Virgil C. Martinez, 33, of West Valley, Utah, died May 6 in
Kadhimiyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his unit came in contact with
enemy forces using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire
in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt,
Germany.
05/09/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Sameer A. M. Rateb, 22, of Absecon, N.J., died May 6 at Forward Operating
Base Summerall in Bayji, Iraq, from injuries sustained from a non-combat
related incident. His death is under investigation. Rateb was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
05/09/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Robert J. Dixon, 27, of Minneapolis, Minn. died May 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Dixon was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kan.
05/08/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 6 at Pol-e-Charki,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from small arms fire. Their deaths are
under investigation. Killed were:
Col. James W. Harrison Jr., 47, of Missouri. He was assigned to the U.S.
Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Master Sgt. Wilberto Sabalu Jr., 36, of Chicago. He was assigned to the
U.S. Military Police School, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
05/07/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died of wounds suffered
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during
combat operations May 4 in Baghdad, Iraq. They were assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Hamlin, 24, of London, Ky., died May 4 in Baghdad,
Iraq.
Pfc. Larry I. Guyton, 22, of Brenham, Texas, died May 5 in Balad, Iraq.
05/07/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Kiernan, 37, of Virginia Beach, Va., died May
6 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with
enemy forces using small arms fire during combat patrol operations. Kiernan
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/07/2007: DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 5 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Master Sgt. Kenneth N. Mack, 42, of Fort Worth, Texas.
Cpl. Charles O. Palmer II, 36, of Manteca, Calif.
Mack was assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquaters Group,
II MEF, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Palmer was assigned to 8th Communication Battalion,
II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, II MEF, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
05/07/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jerome J. Potter, 24, of Tacoma, Wash., died May 3 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. Potter was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/05/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 3 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when their armored personnel carrier was struck
by an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to Company B, 321st
Engineer Battalion of the U.S. Army Reserve, Hayden Lake, Idaho. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Coby G. Schwab, 25, of Puyallup, Wash.
Cpl. Kelly B. Grothe, 21, of Spokane, Wash.
05/05/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 3 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when their unit came in contact with enemy forces using
small arms fire. Killed were:
Sgt. Felix G. Gonzalez-Iraheta, 25, of Sun Valley, Calif.
Pfc. John D. Flores, 21, of Barrigada, Guam.
Both were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
05/04/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Andrew R. Weiss, 28, of Lafayette, Ind., died May 3 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. Weiss was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment,
2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/04/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Matthew T. Bolar, 24, of Montgomery, Ala., died May 3 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit during combat operations. Bolar was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team,
25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
05/04/2007: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Johnathan E. Kirk, 25, of Belhaven, N.C., died May 1 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations on April 23 in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. Kirk was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
05/04/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Joseph G. Harris, 19, of Sugar Land, Texas, died May 3 at Forward
Operating Base Warrior, Afghanistan. His death is under investigation.
Harris was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
05/04/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Colby J. Umbrell, 26, of Doylestown, Pa., died May 3 in Musayyib,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort
Richardson, Alaska.
05/04/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 2 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device.
They were assigned to the 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. Killed were:
1st Lt. Ryan P. Jones, 23, of Massachusetts.
Spc. Astor A. Sunsin Pineda, 20, of Long Beach, Calif.
05/03/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Katie M. Soenksen, 19, of Davenport, Iowa, died May 2 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near her vehicle. She was assigned to the 410th Military Police Company,
720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood,
Texas.
05/01/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Apr. 28 in Salman
Pak, Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle was struck with an improvised
explosive device and small arms fire during combat operations. They were
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga. Killed were:|
Sgt. Glenn D. Hicks Jr., 24, of College Station, Texas.
Pfc. Jay-D H. Ornsby-Adkins, 21, of Ione, Calif.
Pvt. Cole E. Spencer, 21, of Gays, Ill.
05/01/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Norman L. Tollett, 30, of Columbus, Ohio, died Apr. 28, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire during combat patrol operations. Tollett was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
05/01/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Apr. 29 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their unit during combat operations. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Jay E. Martin, 29, of Baltimore.
Sgt. Alexander J. Funcheon, 21, of Bel Aire, Kan.
Pfc. Brian A. Botello, 19, of Alta, Iowa.
They were assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
04/30/2007: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Travis L. Manion, 26, of Doylestown, Pa., died April 29 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Manion was assigned
to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/30/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael R. Hullender, 29, of Little Falls, N.J., died Apr. 28 in
Iskandariyah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his unit during combat patrol operations. Hullender was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
04/30/2007: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William J. Callahan, 28, of South Easton, Mass., died April 27 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Callahan was
assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/30/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Apr. 27 in Fallujah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during combat operations. They were assigned to the
3rd Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga. Killed were:
Spc. Eddie D. Tamez, 21, of Galveston, Texas.
Pfc. David A. Kirkpatrick, 20, of Upland, Ind.
04/30/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Jeremy R. Greene, 24, of Springfield, Ohio, died Apr. 28 at Forward
Operating Base Tillman, Afghanistan, due to injuries suffered from a non-combat
related incident. His death is under investigation.
Greene was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
04/30/2007: Dod Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christopher Degiovine, 25, of Lone Tree, Colo. died April 26 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/30/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nicholas E. Riehl, 21, of Shiocton, Wis., died Apr. 27 in Fallujah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit during combat patrol. He was assigned to the 5th Squadron,
7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/30/2007: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Peter Woodall, 25, of Sarasota, Fla. died April 27 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 8th Engineer
Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/30/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Daniel F. Mehringer, 20, of Morgantown, W.Va., died Apr. 27 in Bagram,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident.
His death is under investigation. Mehringer was assigned to Division Special
Troops Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
04/30/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael D. Thomas, 34, of Seffner, Fla., died Apr. 27 in Hirat
Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact
with enemy forces using rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire.
Thomas was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
04/28/2007: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Adam E. Loggins, 27, of Athens, Ala., died April 26 from wounds
sustained while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,6th Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/27/2007: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Willie P. Celestine Jr., 21, of Lafayette, La., died April 26 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/26/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremy E. Maresh, 24, of Jim Thorpe, Pa., died Apr. 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. His death is under investigation.
Maresh was assigned to C Battery, 1st Battalion, 213th Air Defense Artillery,
Spring City, Pa.
04/26/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of nine soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Apr. 23 in As Sadah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their location. Killed were:
1st Lt. Kevin J. Gaspers, 26, of Hastings, Neb.
Staff Sgt. Kenneth E. Locker Jr., 28, of Wakefield, Neb.
Staff Sgt. William C. Moore, 27, of Benson, N.C.
Sgt. Randell T. Marshall, 22, of Fitzgerald, Ga.
Sgt. Brice A. Pearson, 32, of Phoenix, Az.
Sgt. Michael L. Vaughan, 20, of Otis, Ore.
Spc. Jerry R. King, 19, of Browersville, Ga.
Spc. Michael J. Rodriguez, 20, of Sanford, N.C.
Pfc. Garrett C. Knoll, 23, of Bad Axe, Mich.
All were assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
04/25/2007: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Dale G. Peterson, 20, of Redmond, Ore., died April 23 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Peterson was
assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/24/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Steven R. Tudor, 36, of Dunmore, Pa., died Apr. 21 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using indirect fire during combat operations. Tudor was assigned to the
210th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
04/24/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jeffrey A. Avery, 19, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died April 23 in
Muqudadiyah, Iraq, from wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated during checkpoint operations. He was assigned to the 571st Military
Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police
Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/24/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Ray M. Bevel, 22, of Andrews, Texas, died Apr. 21 in Yusifiyah, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his unit during combat patrol operations. Bevel was assigned to the 4th
Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
04/23/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Marlon B. Harper, 34, of Baltimore, Md.,died Apr. 21 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when he came in contact with enemy forces using
a rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire during combat operations.
Harper was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/23/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William W. Bushnell, 24, of Jasper, Ark., died Apr. 21 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was struck by a rocket propelled
grenade during combat operations. Bushnell was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Bliss, Texas.
04/23/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher M. North, 21, of Sarasota, Fla., died Apr. 21, in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire during combat
operations. North was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment,
4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
04/23/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Michael J. Slater, 19, of Scott Depot, W. Va., died Apr. 21 in Taji,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle rolled over during combat operations.
Slater was assigned to the 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
04/23/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Apr. 18 in Taji, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during
combat operations. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Field
Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Killed were:
Cpl. Wade J. Oglesby, 27, of Grand Junction, Colo.
Cpl. Michael M. Rojas, 21, of Fresno, Calif.
04/23/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeffery A. Bishop, 23, of Dickson, Tenn., died April 20 from
wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. Bishop was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/23/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer Dwayne L. Moore, 31, of Williamsburg, Va., died
Apr. 19 in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he came in contact
with enemy forces using indirect fire. Moore was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
04/23/2007: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeffery A. Bishop, 23, of Dickson, Tenn., died April 20 from
wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. Bishop was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/21/2007: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Alexander Van Aalten, 21, of Monterey, Tenn., died Apr. 20 in Sangin,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when a land mine detonated near his unit
during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th
Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C.
04/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jason M. Morales, 20, of La Puente, Calif., died April 18 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and Fort Riley,
Kan.
04/18/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Richard P. Langenbrunner, 19, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Apr. 17 in
Rustamiyah, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident.
His death is under investigation. Langenbrunner was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort
Benning, Ga.
04/18/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Robert J. Basham, 22, of Kenosha, Wis., died Apr. 14 at Camp
As Sayliyah in Doha, Qatar, as a result of injuries from a non-combat
incident. His death is under investigation. Basham was assigned to the
Headquarters and Headquarters Battery 1st Battalion, 126th Field Artillery
Regiment, Kenosha, Wis.
04/17/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Mario K. De Leon, 26, of San Francisco, Calif., died April 16 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire. He was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/17/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Steven J. Walberg, 18, of Paradise, Calif., died April 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
04/17/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Aaron M. Genevie, 22, of Chambersburg, Pa., died April 16 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th
Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
04/17/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Sgt. Joshua A. Schmit, 26, of Willmar, Minn.
Sgt. Brandon L. Wallace, 27, of St. Louis, Mo.
They died Apr. 14 in Fallujah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1451st Transportation
Company, 13th Support Command, Iraq.
04/17/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Lucas V. Starcevich, 25, of Canton, Ill., died April 16 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when the vehicle he was in struck an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt,
Germany.
04/17/2007DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jesse D. Delatorre, 29, of Aurora, Ill., died April 16 from
wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. Delatorre was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/17/2007DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Scherry, 20, of Rocky River, Ohio, died April 16
from a non-hostile accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Scherry was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/17/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Shaun M. Blue, 25, of Munster, Ind., died April 16 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ryan A. Bishop, 32, of Euless, Texas, died April 14 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated while
he was on dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light
Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
04/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Cpl. Cody A. Putman, 22, of Lafayette, Ind.
Pfc. John G. Borbonus, 19, of Boise, Idaho.
Both died Apr. 12 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their patrol encountered an improvised
explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson,
Alaska.
04/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Larry R. Bowman, 29, of Granite Falls, N.C., died April 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive
device. Bowman was assigned to the 513th Transportation Company, 57th
Transportation Battalion, 593rd Corps Support Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/16/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee, 21, of Mission Viejo, Calif., died April
14 from a non-hostile vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Santee
was assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/14/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualities
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Casey D. Combs, 28, of Auburn, Wash.
Sgt. David A. Stephens, 28, of Tullahoma, Tenn.
They died April 12 in Miri, Afghanistan, when their vehicle was struck
by an improvised explosive device during combat operations. They were
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
04/14/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James T. Lindsey, 20, of Florence, Ala., died April 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
04/14/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Edelman L. Hernandez, 23, of Hyattsville, Md., died April 11 in Korengal
Valley, Afghanistan, while on combat patrol. The incident is under investigation.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
04/14/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Gwilym J. Newman, 24, of California, died April 12 in Tarmiyah,
Iraq, of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire while on dismounted
patrol. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jason J. Beadles, 22, of La Porte, Ind., died April 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. The incident is under investigation.
He was assigned to the 887th Engineer Company, 326th Engineer Battalion,
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Spc. Ismael G. Solorio, 21, of San Luis, Ariz.
Pfc. Brian L. Holden, 20, of Claremont, N.C.
Pvt. Brett A. Walton, 37, of Hillsboro, Ore.
They died Apr. 9 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Colo.
04/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Raymond S. Sevaaetasi, 29, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died April
11 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 15th Brigade Support Battalion,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kyle G. Bohrnsen, 22, of Philipsburg, Mont., died April 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
04/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Clifford A. Spohn III, 21, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Apr. 9 in Karmah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when the enemy attacked his location with indirect
fire. Spohn was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson,
Alaska.
04/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jesse L. Williams, 25, of Santa Rosa, Calif., died April 8
in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from small arms fire while conducting
combat operations in Baqubah, Iraq. Williams was assigned to the 5th Battalion,
20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Capt. Jonathan D. Grassbaugh, 25, of East Hampstead, N.H.
Spc. Ebe F. Emolo, 33, of Greensboro, N.C.
Spc. Levi K. Hoover, 23, of Midland, Mich.
Pfc. Rodney L. McCandless, 21, of Camden, Ark.
They died Apr. 7 in Zaganiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
detonated near their unit. They were assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd
Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N.C.
04/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Harrison Brown, 31, of Prichard, Ala.
Pfc. David N. Simmons, 20, of Kokomo, Ind.
They died April 8 in Baghdad, Iraq, when their unit came in contact with
enemy forces using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire.
They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
04/10/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cmdr. Philip A. Murphy-Sweet, 42, of Caldwell, Idaho, died April 7, as
a result of enemy action in the vicinity of Baghdad. He was operationally
assigned to Joint Contracting Command, Multi-National Force – Iraq
and was deployed from his permanently assigned command of Naval Inventory
Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pa
04/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Todd A. Singleton, 24, of Muskegon, Mich., died April 8 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
04/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy, 25, of Norfolk, Mass., died April 8 in Diwaniyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered with his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using indirect fire. Kennedy was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson,
Alaska.
04/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Capt. Anthony Palermo, 26, of Brockton, Mass.
Spc. Ryan S. Dallam, 24, of Norman, Okla.
Pvt. Damian Lopez Rodriguez, Tucson, Ariz.
They died April 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
detonated near their vehicle during combat operations. They were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
04/09/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three sailors who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Chief Petty Officer Gregory J. Billiter, 36, of Villa Hills, Ky.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Curtis R. Hall, 24, of Burley, Idaho.
Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph A. McSween, 26, of Valdosta, Ga.
All three sailors were assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Eleven,
Whidbey Island, Wash.They died April 6 from enemy action while conducting
combat operations near Kirkuk, Iraq.
04/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Conor G. Masterson, 21, of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., died April
7 in Eastern Afghanistan of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his vehicle. Masterson was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany.
04/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Phillip I. Neel, 27, of Maryland, died April 8 in Balad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using
grenades. His death is under investigation. Neel was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
04/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Killed were:
Spc. Walter Freeman Jr., 20, of Lancaster, Calif.
Pfc. Derek A. Gibson, 20, Eustis, Fla.
They died April 4 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
detonated near their vehicle during combat operations. They were assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
04/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died from wounds suffered
Apr. 4 in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near
their vehicle. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Jerry C. Burge, 39, of Carriere, Miss.
Cpl. Joseph H. Cantrell IV, 23, of Ashland, Ky.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jay S. Cajimat, 20, of Lahaina, Hawaii, died April 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device
detonated near his unit. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort
Riley, Kan.
04/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Forrest D. Cauthorn, 22, of Midlothian, Va., died April 5 in Hawijah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came into contact with enemy forces
using small arms and grenades during combat operations. His death is under
investigation. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
04/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Daniel A. Fuentes, 19, of Levittown, N.Y., died April 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when in improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort
Riley, Kan.
04/07/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph C.Schwedler, 27,of Crystal Falls, Mich.,
died April 6 from enemy action while conducting combat operations in the
Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Schwedler was assigned to Navy SEAL Team Four,
Virginia Beach, Va
04/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc Jason A. Shaffer, 28, of Derry, Pa., died April 5 in Baqubah, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when a vehicle-born improvised explosive device detonated
near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Shaffer was assigned to 1st Battalion,
12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
04/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. James J. Coon, 22, of Walnut Creek, Calif., died April 4 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when in improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Coon was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
04/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Shane R. Becker, 35, of Helena, Mont., died April 3 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms
fire. Becker was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
04/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Gabriel J. Figueroa, 20, of Baldwin Park, Calif., died April 3 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small
arms fire. Figueroa was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
04/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Curtis R. Spivey, 25, of Chula Vista, Calif., died April 2 in San
Diego of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during combat operations on Sep. 16, 2006, in Baghdad,
Iraq. Spivey was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced February 5th the death of two soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 2 in Ramadi,
Iraq, of injuries sustained when they came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire. [SIC] On April 4, 2007 the Army announced an ongoing
unit-level investigation into the circumstances of the soldiers' deaths
and that friendly fire is suspected.
Spc. Alan E. McPeek, 20, of Tucson, Ariz. McPeek was assigned to the 16th
Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Giessen,
Germany.
Pvt. Matthew T. Zeimer, 18, of Glendive, Mont. McPeek was assigned to
the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga
04/03/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brian E. Ritzberg, 24, of Long Island, New York, died April 2 in
Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit during combat operations in Kirkuk, Iraq. Ritzberg was assigned
to the 977th Military Police Company, 97th Military Police Battalion,
1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas
04/03/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Bradley D. King, 28, of Marion, Ind., died April 2 in Al Amiriyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during combat operations. King was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 152nd Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Brigade, Marion, Ind
04/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle
during combat operations. They were assigned to the 2nd Brigade Special
Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort
Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. David A. Mejias, 26, of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Staff Sgt. Eric R. Vick, 25, of Spring Hope, N.C.
Sgt. Robert M. McDowell, 30, of Deer Park, Texas.
Spc. William G. Bowling, 24, of Beattyville, Ky.
04/03/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Olsen, 20, of Eagan, Minn., died April 2 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Olsen was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/03/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Olsen, 20, of Eagan, Minn., died April 2 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Olsen was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
04/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Neale M. Shank, 25, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Mar. 31 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. His death is under investigation.
Shank was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y
04/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joe Polo, 24, of Opalocka, Fla., died Mar. 29 in Baghdad, Iraq, of
wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using an improvised
explosive device and small arms fire. Polo was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Carson,
04/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Christopher M. Wilson, 24, of Bangor, Maine, died Mar. 29 in Korengal
Outpost, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from a rocket propelled grenade
explosion. Wilson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
04/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died March 29 in North
Kabul, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered during a non-combat related vehicle
accident on March 28 in North Kabul. Their deaths are under investigation.
Killed were:
Sgt. Edmund W. McDonald, 25, of Casco, Maine.
Spc. Agustin Gutierrez, 19, of San Jacinto, Calif.
Both soldiers were assigned to the 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.
04/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers died from wounds
suffered Mar. 31 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Jason R. Arnette, 24, of Amelia, Va. He died April 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq.
Spc. Wilfred Flores Jr., 20, of Lawton, Okla. He died Mar. 31 in Baghdad,
03/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Master Sgt. Sean M. Thomas, 33, of Harrisburg, Pa., died March 27 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using indirect fire
during combat operations. Thomas was assigned to the 28th Division Support
Command, Harrisburg, Pa
03/29/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Marcus A. Golczynski, 30, of Lewisburg, Tenn., died March 27
from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. Golczynski was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion,
24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Nashville, Tenn
03/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Curtis J. Forshey, 22, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., died Mar. 27 in Homburg,
Germany, of a non-combat related illness. Forshey was assigned to the
129th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade,
101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
03/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Curtis J. Forshey, 22, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., died Mar. 27 in Homburg,
Germany, of a non-combat related illness. Forshey was assigned to the
129th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade,
101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
03/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 25 in Baqubah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle
during combat operations. They were assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd
Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Sgt. Jason W. Swiger, 24, of South Portland, Maine.
Cpl. Jason Nunez, 22, of Naranjito, Puerto Rico.
Pfc. Orlando E. Gonzalez, 21, of New Freedom, Pa.
Pfc. Anthony J. White, 21, of Columbia, S.C.
03/26/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Henry W. Bogrette, 21, of Richville, N.Y.
Lance Cpl. Trevor A. Roberts, 21, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Roberts died March 24 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 2nd Battalion,
14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Oklahoma City, Okla.
03/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Greg N. Riewer, 30, of Frazee, Minn., died Mar. 23 in Habbaniyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive devise detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Combined
Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry
Division, Bemidji
03/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Adrian J. Lewis, 30, of Mauldin, S.C., died Mar. 21 in Ramadi, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using
small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort
Stewart, Ga.
03/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Lance C. Springer II, 23, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Mar. 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit while on combat patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron,
40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry
Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
03/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Freeman L. Gardner Jr., 26, of Little Rock, Ark., died Mar. 22 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his unit while on combat patrol. He was assigned to the
18th Engineer Company, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Lewis, Wash
03/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Nicholas J. Lightner, 29, of Newport, Ore., died Mar. 21 at Walter
Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, of wounds suffered when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his unit while on combat patrol March
15 in Baghdad, Iraq. Lightner was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
03/23/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Darrell R. Griffin Jr., 36, of Alhambra, Calif., died Mar.
21 in Balad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when his unit came in contact
with small arms fire during combat operations. Griffin was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team,
2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis,
03/22/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Joey T. Sams II, 22, of Spartanburg, S.C., died Mar. 21 at Camp Buehring,
Kuwait, of injuries suffered when he was pinned between two vehicles.
His death is under investigation.Sams was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Benning, GA
03/22/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Curtis E. Glawson Jr., 24, of Daleville, Ala., died Mar. 20 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Glawson was assigned to the 610th Brigade Support Battalion,
28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, Fort Riley, Kansas
03/22/2007DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Dustin J. Lee, 20, of Quitman, Miss., died March 21 from wounds received
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Lee was
assigned to Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany,
Ga.
03/21/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 20 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle
during combat operations. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Riley, Kansas.Killed were:
Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell, 26, of Holstein, Neb.
Pfc. Stephen K. Richardson, 22, of Bridgeport, Conn.
03/21/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Gina R. Sparks, 35, of Drury, Mo., died Oct. 4, 2004, at Fort
Polk, La., from a non-combat related incident. She was assigned to the
115th Field Hospital, Warrior Brigade, Fort Polk.
03/21/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Col. Peter E. Winston, 56, of Plant City, Fla., died Nov. 13, 2006,
in Kaiserslautern, Germany, from a non-combat related incident while in
Iraq. He was assigned to the 143rd Sustainment Command, Orlando.
03/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle
during combat operations. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th
Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Bliss, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. John E. Allen, 25, of Palmdale, Calif.
Sgt. Ed Santini, 25, of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.
Pfc. William N. Davis, 26, of Adrian, Mich.
Pfc. John F. Landry Jr., 20, of Lowell, Mass.
03/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Marieo Guerrero, 30, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Mar. 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Guerrero was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt,
Germany
03/20/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Ryan P. Green, 24, of Woodlands, Texas, died Mar. 18 in Landstuhl,
Germany, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit while on combat patrol Mar. 15 in Baghdad, Iraq. Green was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
03/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class John S. Stephens, 41, of San Antonio, Texas, died March
15 in Tikrit, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his patrol came under attack
during combat operations. Stephens was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kansas.
Sgt. Nimo W. Tauala, 29, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died March 17 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. His death is under investigation.
Tauala was assigned to the 209th Aviation Support Battalion, Combat Aviation
Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
03/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher R. Brevard, 31, of Phoenix, died Mar. 16 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his unit. Brevard was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st
Infantry Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
Fort Richardson, Alaska
03/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin L. Sebban, 29, of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Mar.
17 in Baqubah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his unit. Sebban was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd
Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg,
03/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Anthony A. Kaiser, 27, of Narrowsburg, N.Y., died Mar. 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire. Kaiser was assigned to the 504th Military Police
Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.
03/19/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom
Lance Cpl. Harry H. Timberman, 20, of Minong, Wis., died March 17 from
wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. Timberman was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif
03/17/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Forrest J. Waterbury, 25, of Richmond, Texas, died Mar. 14 near Ramadi,
Iraq, when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms
fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. T
03/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua M. Boyd, 30, of Seattle, died Mar. 14 at Brooke Army Medical
Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, of wounds sustained when an improvised
explosive device exploded near his unit Mar. 5 in Samarra, Iraq. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
03/17/2007DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their unit during
combat operations. They were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Blake M. Harris, 27, of Hampton, Ga.
Staff Sgt. Terry W. Prater, 25, of Speedwell, Tenn.
Sgt. Emerson N. Brand, 29, of Rigby, Idaho.
Pfc. James L. Arnold, 21, of Mattawan, Mich.
03/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Alberto Garcia Jr., 23, of Bakersfield, Calif., died Mar. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire and an improvised explosive device. Garcia was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, Schweinfurt, Germany
03/16/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Raymond J. Holzhauer, 19, of Dwight, Ill., died March 15 from
a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. His death is currently
under investigation. Holzhauer was assigned to 2nd Maintenance Battalion,
2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.
03/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Robert M. Carr, 22, of Warren, Ohio, died Mar. 13 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. Carr was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo
03/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Stephen M. Kowalczyk, 32, of San Diego, died Mar. 14 in Muqdadiyah,
Iraq, when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms
fire. Kowalczyk was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
03/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Brian L. Chevalier, 21, of Athens, Ga., died Mar. 14 in Mufrek, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
him. Chevalier was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash
03/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Adam J. Rosema, 27, of Pasadena, Calif., died Mar. 14 south of Baqubah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during recovery operations. Rosema was assigned to the
215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood,
03/16/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Steven M. Chavez, 20, of Hondo, N.M., died March 14 from a
non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Chavez’s death
is currently under investigation. Chavez was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif
03/15/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl.Angel Rosa, 21, of South Portland, Maine, died March 13 from
wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. Rosa was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
03/14/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Douglas C. Stone, 49, of Taylorsville, Utah, died Mar.
11 in Iraq of wounds suffered from a non-combat related incident. His
death is under investigation. Stone was assigned to the 96th Regional
Readiness Command, Salt Lake
03/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Thomas L. Latham, 23, of Delmar, Md., died March 11 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his Humvee. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
03/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Daniel E. Woodcock, 25, of Glennallen, Alaska, died Mar. 11, in Ad
Dawr, Iraq, of wounds suffered from a building explosion while on combat
patrol. Woodcock was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
03/13/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Nathanial D. Windsor, 20, of Scappoose, Ore., died March 13
from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. Windsor was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
03/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jonathan K. Smith, 19, of Atlanta, died Mar. 11 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of a non-combat related incident, which is under investigation. Smith
was assigned to the 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
03/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Mar. 5 in Dire Dawa,
Ethiopia, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. The incident
is under investigation.Killed were:
Sgt. Gregory D. Fejeran, 28, of Barrigada, Guam.
Sgt. Christopher J. C. Fernandez, 28, of Dededo, Guam.
03/10/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Dennis J. Veater, 20, of Jessup, Pa., died March 9 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Veater was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s Marine Wing Support
Squadron 472, Marine Wing Support Group 47, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing,
Wyoming, Pa.
03/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle
during combat operations. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th
Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Christopher R. Webb, 28, of Winchester, Calif.Spc.
Shawn P. Rankinen, 28, of Independence, Mo.Spc.
Michael D. Rivera, 22, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
03/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Mark W. Graham, 22, of Lafayette, La., died Mar. 7 at Brooke Army
Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of wounds suffered when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his unit while on combat patrol Mar. 2
in Baghdad, Iraq. Graham was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
03/08/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 5 in Samarra,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their unit during
combat operations. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute
Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N.C.Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Justin M. Estes, 25, of Sims, Ark.
Staff Sgt. Robert M. Stanley, 27, of Spotsylvania, Va.
Sgt. Andrew C. Perkins, 27, of Northglenn, Colo
Spc. Ryan M. Bell, 21, of Colville, Wash.Spc.
Justin A. Rollins, 22, of Newport, N.H.Pfc.
Cory C. Kosters, 19, of The Woodlands, Texas
03/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Darrel D. Kasson, 43, of Florence, Ariz., died Mar. 4 in Tikrit,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle at Bayji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 259th Security
Forces Company, Phoenix
03/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 5 in Baqubah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their unit.Killed
were:
Spc. Blake Harris, 22, of Pueblo, Colo. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron,
12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Ryan D. Russell, 20, of Elm City, N.C. He was assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
Pvt. Barry W. Mayo, 21, of Ecru, Miss. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
82nd Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
03/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 3 in Baghdad
when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. They
were assigned to the 630th Military Police Company, Bamberg, Germany.Killed
were:
Sgt. Brandon A. Parr, 25, of West Valley, Utah.
Sgt. Michael C. Peek, 23, of Chesapeake, Va.
Sgt. Ashly L. Moyer, 21, of Emmaus, Pa
03/06/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Raul S. Bravo, 21, of Elko, Nev., died March 3 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Bravo was assigned to 3rd
Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
03/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher D. Young, 20, of Los Angeles, Calif., died March 2 in
Safwan, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device
detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion,
160th Infantry Regiment, California Army National Guard, San Pedro, Calif
03/05/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today the death of two sailors
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Cmdr. Morgan C. Tulang, 36, of Hilo, Hawaii, died from apparent natural
causes March 2, 2007, in Kuwait. Tulang was assigned to U.S. Central Command
Deployment Distribution Operations Center, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Hospitalman Lucas W.A. Emch, 21, of Kent, Ohio, died March 2, 2007, when
an Improvised Explosive Device detonated in his vicinity while conducting
combat operations in Al-Anbar Province, Iraq. Emch was a hospital corpsman
assigned to 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
03/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died March 2 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle while on combat patrol. They were assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Paul M. Latourney, 28, of Roselle, Ill.
Spc. Luis O. Rodriguez-Contrera, 22, of Allentown, Pa.
03/05/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Gould, 28, of Longmont, Colo., died March 2 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Gould was assigned
to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
03/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Wesley J. Williams, 23, of Philadelphia, Pa., died March 2, in Baghdad,
of a non-combat related injury. Williams was assigned to the 163d Military
Intelligence Battalion, 504th Military Intelligence Brigade, Fort Hood,
Texas.
03/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Karl O. Soto-Pinedo, 22, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, died Feb.
27 in Baghdad from wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire. Soto-Pineda
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
03/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 27 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 2nd Brigade Special Troops
Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry),
Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Sgt. Richard A. Soukenka, 30, of Oceanside, Calif.
Cpl. Lorne E. Henry, Jr., 21, of Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Spc. Jonathan D. Cadavero, 24, of Takoma Park, Md.
03/01/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Chad M. Allen, 25, of Maple Lake, Minn., died Feb. 28 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Allen was assigned to 2nd
Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Pfc. Bufford K. Van Slyke, 22, of Bay City, Mich., died Feb. 28 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Van Slyke was
assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Saginaw, Mich.
03/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Daniel Zizumbo, 27, of Chicago, Ill., died Feb. 27 in Bagram, Afghanistan,
of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. Zizumbo was assigned
to 1st Transportation Movement Control Agency, 21st Theater Support Command,
Kaiserslautern, Germany.
02/28/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. William J. Beardsley, 25, of Coon Rapids, Minn., died Feb.
26 in Diwaniyah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his vehicle. Beardsley was assigned to the 260th
Quartermaster Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Troop Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
02/28/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Anthony Aguirre, 20, of Channelview, Texas, died Feb. 26 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Aguirre was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
02/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Ethan J. Biggers, 22, of Beavercreek, Ohio, died Feb. 24 in Indianapolis,
Ind., of wounds suffered while on combat patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on March
5, 2006. Biggers was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
02/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jeremy D. Barnett, 27, of Mineral City, Ohio, died Feb. 24 at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds sustained from
a landmine detonation in Ad-Dujayl, Iraq, on Feb. 21. He was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas
02/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 23 of injuries
suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on Feb. 22. All three soldiers
were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Joshua R. Hager, 29, of Broomfield, Colo.
Pfc. Travis W. Buford, 23, of Galveston, Texas, and
Pfc. Rowan D. Walter, 25, of Winnetka, Calif.
02/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Buddy J. Hughie, 25, of Poteau, Okla., died Feb. 19 in Kamdesh, Afghanistan,
of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using
small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades. Hughie was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry, Oaklahoma Army National Guard, Ada,
Okla.
02/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Louis G. Kim, 19, of West Covina, Calif., died Feb. 20 in Ramadi,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire. Kim was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt,
Germany
02/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. David R. Berry, 37, of Wichita, Kan., died Feb. 22 in Qasim,
Iraq, when the vehicle he was in struck an improvised explosive device.
Berry was assigned to 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery, Kansas Army
National Guard, Dodge City, Kansas.
02/22/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Richard L. Ford, 40, of East Hartford, Conn., died Feb. 20 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered during combat operations. Ford was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd
Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/22/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of one soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher K. Boone, 34, of Augusta, Ga., died Feb. 17 in Balad,
Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. Boone was assigned to the 121st
Infantry (Long Range Surveillance), Georgia Army National Guard, Fort
Gillem, Ga.
02/22/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Jason D. Johns, 19, of Frankton, Ind., died Feb. 21 in Bagram, Afghanistan,
of a non-combat related injury. His death is under investigation. Johns
was assigned to the 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat
Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/22/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 19 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when the vehicle they were in was struck by an
improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 89th
Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort
Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Sgt. Shawn M. Dunkin, 25, of Columbia, S.C.
Pfc. Matthew C. Bowe, 19, of Coraopolis, Pa.
Pfc. Adare W. Cleveland, 19, of Anchorage, Alaska
02/22/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Timothy D. Lewis, 20, of Lawrenceburg, Ky., died Feb. 15 as a result
of non-hostile action in Jolo, Republic of the Philippines. His death
is under investigation. Lewis was assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment
37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa,
Japan.
02/21/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Kelly D. Youngblood, 19, of Mesa, Ariz., died Feb. 18 in Ramadi,
Iraq, of wounds suffered during combat operations. He was assigned to
the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
02/21/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Todd M. Siebert, 34, of Baden, Pa., died Feb. 16 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion,
6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Brian A. Escalante, 25, of Dodge City, Kan., died Feb. 17 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Blake H. Howey, 20, of Glendora, Calif., died Feb. 18 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Pfc. Brett A. Witteveen, 20, of Shelby, Mich., died Feb. 19 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Sgt. Clinton W. Ahlquist, 23, of Creede, Colo., died Feb. 20 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
02/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of seven soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Feb. 18 in southeastern
Afghanistan when the Chinook helicopter they were in crashed. The incident
is under investigation. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Hershel D. McCants Jr., 33, of Ariz. McCants was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
(Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Chief Warrant Officer John A. Quinlan, 36, of New Jersey. Quinlan was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
(Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Sgt. Adam A. Wilkinson, 23, of Fort Carson, Colo. Wilkinson was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Travis R. Vaughn, 26, of Reinbeck, Iowa. Vaughn was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Brandon D. Gordon, 21, of Naples, Fla. Gordon was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
Pfc. Ryan C. Garbs, 20, of Edwardsville, Ill. Garbs was assigned to the
3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
Pfc. Kristofer D. S. Thomas, 18, of Roseville, Calif. Thomas was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
02/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 19 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their unit came under attack by enemy forces
using multiple weapons. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed
were:
Sgt. Pedro J. Colon, 25, of Cicero, Ill.
Spc. Montrel S. Mcarn, 21, of Raeford, N.C.
02/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Justin T. Paton, 24, of Alanson, Mich., died Feb. 17 in Taramia,
Iraq, when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms
fire. Paton was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Matthew S. Apuan, 27, of Las Cruces, N.M., died Feb. 18 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with the enemy
using small arms fire while on combat patrol. Apuan was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas
02/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Chad E. Marsh, 20, of Wichita, Kan., died Feb. 18 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when a grenade detonated near him during combat operations.
Marsh was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
02/20/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class William C. Spillers, 39, of Terry, Miss., died Feb. 17
in Baghdad, Iraq, from a non-combat related injury. Spillers was assigned
to the 230th Finance Detachment, Jackson, Miss
02/19/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who died
Feb. 18 when the coalition Chinook helicopter he was riding in crashed
in eastern Afghanistan.
Tech. Sgt. Scott E. Duffman, 32, of Albuquerque, N.M., was assigned to
the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C.
02/18/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 14 in Baqubah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.
They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. John D. Rode, 24, of Pineville, N.C.
Sgt. Carl L. Seigart, 32, San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Spc. Ronnie G. Madore Jr., 34, of San Diego
02/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Branden C. Cummings, 20, of Titusville, Fla., died Feb. 14 in Baqubah,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle during
combat operations. Cummings was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
02/15/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. First Class Allen Mosteiro, 42, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Feb. 14
in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with
the enemy using small arms fire during combat operations Feb. 13 in Taji,
Iraq. Mosteiro was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/15/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Daniel T. Morris, 19, of Crimora, Va., died Feb. 14 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Morris was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
02/15/2007 DoD Classifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the classification of five Marines
that died Feb. 7 in a helicopter crash to killed in action. The crash
was determined to be a result of enemy action in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Capt. Jennifer J. Harris,
1st Lt. Jared M. Landaker,
Sgt. Travis D. Pfister
Sgt. James R. Tijerina
were assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, Marine Aircraft
Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif. Cpl. Thomas E. Saba was assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter
Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III
Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan
02/14/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nickolas A. Tanton, 24, of San Antonio, died Feb. 13 in Kirkuk, Iraq,
from non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Special
Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii
02/14/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Laquita Pate James, 33, of Orange Park, Fla.,
died Feb. 12 of apparent natural causes while deployed aboard the multipurpose
amphibious assault ship the USS Bataan. The cause of death is under investigation.
James was a Navy master-at-arms supporting operations off the Horn of
Africa aboard the USS Bataan
02/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Dennis L. Sellen Jr., 20, of Newhall, Calif., died Feb. 11 in Umm
Qasr, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 185th Infantry Regiment, Fresno,
02/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Clarence T. Spencer, 24, of San Diego, died Feb. 4 in Balad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with the enemy using
small arms fire in Baqubah, Iraq. Spencer was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
02/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brian A. Browning, 20, of Astoria, Ore., died Feb. 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire while conducting security
operations. Browning was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum,
N.
02/13/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Tarryl B. Hill, 19, of Shelby Township, Mich., died Feb. 7 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Hill was assigned
to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Mount Clemens, Mich
02/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Donnie R. Belser Jr., 28, of Anniston, Ala., died Feb. 10 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with the enemy
using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the
1st Infantry Division and attached to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team with
the 1st Cavalry Division. Belser was a member of the 524th Transition
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
02/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Robert B. Thrasher, 23, of Folsom, Calif., died Feb. 11 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with the enemy
using small arms fire during combat patrol. Thrasher was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
02/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Russell A. Kurtz, 22, of Bethel Park, Pa., died in Fallajah, Iraq,
Feb. 11 of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during combat operations. Kurtz was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat
Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
02/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Long N. Nguyen, 27, of Portland, Ore., died Feb. 10 in Mazar-e Sharif,
Afghanistan, of a non-combat related wound. Nguyen was assigned to the
141st Brigade Support Battalion, Portland, Ore.
02/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James J. Regan, 26, of Manhasset, N.Y., died Feb. 9 in northern Iraq
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle while on combat patrol. Regan was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga
02/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 9 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an explosion during breaching operations.
The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed
were:
Staff Sgt. Alan W. Shaw, 31, of Little Rock, Ark.
Staff Sgt. Eric Ross, 26, of Kenduskeag, Maine.
Spc. Leeroy A. Camacho, 28, of Saipan, Mariana Islands
02/12/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 8 in Karmah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their unit while on combat patrol. The soldiers were assigned to
the 321st Engineer Battalion, Boise, Idaho. Killed were:
Sgt. James J. Holtom, 22, of Rexburg, Idaho.
Spc. Ross A. Clevenger, 21, of Givens Hot Springs, Idaho.
Pvt. Raymond M. Werner, 21, of Boise, Idaho.
02/12/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Matthew P. Pathenos, 21, of Ballwin, Mo., died Feb. 7 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Pathenos was
assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Bridgeton, Mo.
02/12/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Jennifer J. Harris, 28, of Swampscott, Mass.
1st Lt. Jared M. Landaker, 25, of Big Bear City, Calif.
Sgt. Travis D. Pfister, 27, of Richland, Wash.
Cpl. Thomas E. Saba, 30, of Toms River, N.J.
Sgt. James R. Tijerina, 26, of Beasley, Texas
All five Marines died Feb. 7 when the helicopter they were flying in crashed
while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Harris, Landaker, Pfister, and Tijerina were assigned to Marine Medium
Helicopter Squadron 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft
Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Saba was assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft
Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa,
Japan.
02/09/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Maj. Joseph J. Ellis, 40, of Ashland, Ohio, died Feb. 7 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Ellis was assigned to Battalion
Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary
Unit (Special Operations Capable), I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Pendleton, Calif.
02/09/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Gilbert Minjares Jr., 31, of El Paso, Texas, and
Petty Officer 3rd Class Manuel A. Ruiz, 21, of Federalsburg, Md., died
Feb. 7 in a helicopter crash in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. The cause of
the crash is under investigation.
Minjares was assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft
Wing, Cherry Point, N.C., and Ruiz was assigned to 2nd Medical Battalion,
2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
02/08/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jennifer M. Parcell, 20, of Bel Air, Md., died Feb. 7 while supporting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Parcell was assigned to
Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Okinawa, Japan.
02/08/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joshua J. Frazier, 24, of Spotsylvania, Va., died Feb. 6 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Frazier was assigned to
1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
02/07/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Van Parys, 20, of New Tripoli, Pa., died Feb. 5
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
02/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 2 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle. Killed were:
Capt. Kevin C. Landeck, 26, of Illinois. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Terrence D. Dunn, 38, of Houston. He was assigned to the 210th
Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division,
Fort Drum, N.Y.
02/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 2 in Taji, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when their Apache helicopter was forced to land during
combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 227th
Aviation Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed
were:
Chief Warrant Officer Keith Yoakum, 41, of Hemet, Calif.
Chief Warrant Officer Jason G. Defrenn, 34, of Barnwell, S.C.
02/06/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Randy J. Matheny, 20, of McCook, Neb., died Feb. 4 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1074th Transportation Company, Sidney,
Neb.
02/06/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Richard O. Quill III, 22, of Roswell, Ga., died Feb. 1 from a non-hostile
cause in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Quill was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
02/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ronnie L. Sanders, 26, of Thibodaux, La., died Feb. 3 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 407th Brigade Support Battalion,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 2 in Ramadi, Iraq,
of injuries sustained when they came in contact with enemy forces using
small arms fire.Killed were:
Spc. Alan E. McPeek, 20, of Tucson, Ariz. He was assigned to the 16th
Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Giessen,
Germany.Pvt. Matthew T. Zeimer, 18, of Glendive, Mont. He was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd
Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
02/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a vehicular accident. They were assigned
to the 57th Military Police Company, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th
Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Pacific, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Killed were:
Pfc. David C. Armstrong, 21, of Zanesville, Ohio.
Pfc. Kenneth T. Butler, 21, of East Liverpool, Ohio.
02/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan. 30 at Ramadi,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during combat operations. They were assigned to the
1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. Killed were:
Sgt. Corey J. Aultz, 31, of Port Orchard, Wash.
Sgt. Milton A. Gist Jr., 27, of St Louis.
02/05/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Eric R. Sieger, 18, of Layton, Utah, died Feb. 1 at Buritz, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled over. Sieger
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Maj. Michael C. Mettille, 44, of West St. Paul, Minn., died Feb.
1 at Camp Adder, Iraq, from a non-combat related injury. Mettille was
assigned to the 134th Brigade Support Battalion, Brooklyn Park, Minn.
02/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Maj. Michael C. Mettille, 44, of West St. Paul, Minn., died Feb.
1 at Camp Adder, Iraq, from a non-combat related injury. Mettille was
assigned to the 134th Brigade Support Battalion, Brooklyn Park, Minn.
02/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William M. Sigua, 21, of Los Altos Hills, Calif., died Jan. 31 in
Bayji, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with the
enemy using small arms fire during combat operations. Sigua was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Stephen D. Shannon, 21, of Guttenberg, Iowa, died Jan. 31, in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was hit by a rocket during combat
operations Jan. 30 in Ramadi, Iraq. Shannon was assigned to the 397th
Engineer Battalion, Wausau, Wis.
02/02/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Hospitalman Matthew G. Conte, 22, of Mogadore, Ohio, died Feb. 1 while
his unit was conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the
Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Conte was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine
Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe
Bay, Hawaii serving as a hospital corpsman in Iraq under the command of
I Marine Expeditionary Force (forward).
02/02/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Gunnery Sgt. Terry J. Elliott, 34, of Middleton, Tenn., died Feb. 1 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Elliott was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
02/02/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Adam Q. Emul, 19, of Vancouver, Wash., died Jan. 29 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Emul was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
02/01/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan 27 in Taji,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during convoy operations. They were assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Cpl. Timothy A. Swanson, 21, of San Antonio, Texas.
Pfc. Jon B. St. John II, 25, of Neenah, Wis.
Pfc. David T. Toomalatai, 19, of Long Beach, Calif.
01/31/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan 28 in Najaf, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when their helicopter crashed during combat operations.
They were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st
Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Capt. Mark T. Resh, 28, of Pittsburgh.
Chief Warrant Officer Cornell C. Chao, 36, of California.
01/30/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Mickel D. Garrigus, 24, of Elma, Wash., died Jan. 27 in Taji, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle during combat patrol. Garrigus was assigned to the 543rd Military
Police Company, 91st Police Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th
Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
01/30/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Carla J. Stewart, 37, of Sun Valley, Calif., died Jan. 28 in Tallil,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when her convoy vehicle rolled over. Stewart
was assigned to the 250th Transportation Company, El Monte, Calif.
01/30/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Anthony C. Melia, 20, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., died Jan. 27
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
01/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Alan R. Johnson, 44, of Yakima, Wash., died Jan. 26 at Balad, Iraq,
of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his Humvee at Muqdadiyah, Iraq, the same day. He was assigned to the 402nd
Civil Affairs Battalion, Tonawanda, N.Y.
01/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan 28 in Najaf, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when their helicopter crashed during combat operations.
They were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st
Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Capt. Mark T. Resh, 28, of Pittsburgh.
Chief Warrant Officer Cornell C. Chao, 36, of California.
01/29/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan 25 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during combat operations. The soldiers were assigned
to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd
Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Sgt. Alexander H. Fuller, 21, of Centerville, Mass.
Pfc. Michael C. Balsley, 23, of Hayward, Calif.
01/27/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Nathan P. Fairlie, 21, of Candor, N.Y., died of injuries suffered
in Baqubah on Jan. 26 when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. Fairlie was assigned
to the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
01/26/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Darrell W. Shipp, 25, of San Antonio, Texas, died Jan. 25 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
01/26/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three sailors who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lt. Cmdr. Jane E. Lanham, 43, of Owensboro, Ky., died from natural causes
Sep. 19, 2006, in Bahrain. Lanham was assigned to Naval Branch Health
Clinic, Bahrain.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Roger A. Napper, 20, of Greensburg, Pa., died
of trauma from a single motor vehicle accident Oct. 7, 2006, in Bahrain.
Napper was assigned to Mobile Security Squadron Three, Detachment Bahrain.
Seaman Sandra S. Grant, 23, of Linwood, N.C., died from natural causes
Dec. 31, 2006, in the Arabian Sea. Grant was assigned to the USS Eisenhower.
01/26/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty 18
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Mark D. Kidd, 26, of Milford, Mich., died Jan. 25 from wounds received
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Kidd was
assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,
4th Marine Division, Mount Clemens, Mich.
01/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Keith A. Callahan, 31, of McClure, Pa., died Jan. 24 of
wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated while he
was conducting a combat patrol south of Baghdad, Iraq. Callahan was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Hector Leija, 27, of Houston, Texas, died Jan. 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered during combat operations. Leija was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry
Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash
01/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Brandon L. Stout, 23, of Grand Rapids, Mich., died Jan. 22 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an explosively formed projectile detonated
near his vehicle. Stout was assigned to the 46th Military Police Company,
Michigan Army National Guard, Kingsford, Mich.
01/25/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Nicholas P. Brown, 24, of Huber Heights, Ohio, died Jan. 22 in Mosul,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
Brown was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
01/25/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael M. Kashkoush, 24, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, died Jan. 23 from
wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. Kashkoush was assigned to 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
01/24/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jonathan P. C. Kingman, 21, of Nankin, Ohio, died January 20 near
Baji, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 41st Engineer Company, 1st Engineer
Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kan
01/24/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Michael J. Wiggins, 26, of Cleveland, Ohio, died January 23
in Balad, Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to the
79th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
01/24/2007 Dod Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Andrew G. Matus, 19, of Chetek, Wis.
Sgt. Gary S. Johnston, 21, of Windthorst, Texas
Matus died Jan. 21 from wounds received while conducting combat operations
in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Matus was assigned to Battalion Landing Team
2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special
Operations Capable), I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Johnston died Jan. 23 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. Johnston was assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine
Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force Okinawa, Japan
01/24/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Emilian D. Sanchez, 20, of Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., died Jan.
21 from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion,
4th Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations
Capable), I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
01/24/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Darrel J. Morris, 21, of Spokane, Wash., died Jan. 21 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Morris was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/24/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of 12 soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq, on
Jan. 20, when the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter they were in crashed. Killed
were:
Col. Brian D. Allgood, 46, of Oklahoma, who was assigned to the 30th Medical
Brigade, European Regional Medical Command, Heidelberg, Germany.
Staff Sgt. Darryl D. Booker, 37, of Midlothian, Va., who was assigned
to the 29th Infantry Division, Virginia Army National Guard, Sandston,
Va.
Sgt. 1st Class John G. Brown, 43, of Little Rock, Ark., who was assigned
to the Arkansas Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 185th Aviation
Regiment (Air Assault), 77th Aviation Brigade, Camp Robinson, Ark.
Lt. Col. David C. Canegata, 50, of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, who
was assigned to the Virgin Islands Army National Guard, Christiansted,
U.S. Virgin Islands.
Command Sgt. Maj. Marilyn L. Gabbard, 46, of Polk City, Iowa, who was
assigned to Joint Forces Headquarters, Iowa Army National Guard, Camp
Dodge, Johnston, Iowa.
Command Sgt. Maj. Roger W. Haller, 49, of Davidsonville, Md., who was
assigned to the 70th Regiment, Regional Training Institute - Maryland,
Maryland Army National Guard, Reisterstown, Md.
Col. Paul M. Kelly, 45, of Stafford, Va., who was assigned to the Joint
Force Headquarters of the Virginia Army National Guard in Blackstone,
Va.
Staff Sgt. Floyd E. Lake, 43, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, who
was assigned to the Virgin Islands Army National Guard, Christiansted,
U.S. Virgin Islands.
Cpl. Victor M. Langarica, 29, of Decatur, Ga., who was assigned to the
86th Signal Battalion, Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
Capt. Sean E. Lyerly, 31, of Pflugerville, Texas., who was assigned to
the Texas Army National Guard’s 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, 36th
Infantry Division, Austin, Texas.
Maj. Michael V. Taylor, 40, of North Little Rock, Ark., who was assigned
to the Arkansas Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 185th Aviation
Regiment (Air Assault), 77th Aviation Brigade, Camp Robinson, Ark.
1st Sgt. William T. Warren, 48, of North Little Rock, Ark., who was assigned
to the Arkansas Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 185th Aviation
Regiment (Air Assault), 77th Aviation Brigade, Camp Robinson, Ark.
01/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan 20 in Karbala,
Iraq, from wounds sustained when their patrol was ambushed while conducting
dismounted operations. The soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th
Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska. Killed were:
1st Lt. Jacob N. Fritz, 25, of Verdon, Neb.
Spc. Johnathan B. Chism, 22, of Gonzales, La.
Pfc. Shawn P. Falter, 25, of Cortland, N.Y.Pvt.
Johnathon M. Millican, 20, of Trafford, Ala.
01/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan 20 in Karma, Iraq,
of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near
their Humvee. The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry
(Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson,
Alaska. Killed were:
Sgt. Sean P. Fennerty, 25, of Corvallis, Ore. S
gt. Phillip D. McNeill, 22, of Sunrise, Fla.
Spc. Jeffrey D. Bisson, 22, of Vista, Calif.
Spc. Toby R. Olsen, 28, of Manchester, N.H.
01/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ryan J. Hill, 20, of Keizer, Ore., died January 20 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his Humvee. Hill was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany
01/23/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Brian S. Freeman, 31, of Temecula, Calif., died Jan. 20 in Karbala,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his meeting area came under attack by mortar
and smalls arms fire. Freeman was assigned to the 412th Civil Affairs
Battalion, Whitehall, Ohio.
01/22/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier, who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Allen B. Jaynes, 21, of Henderson, Texas, died Jan. 20 in Iraq of
wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
vehicle. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo
01/22/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jacob H. Neal, 23, of San Marcos, Texas, died Jan. 19 while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Neal was assigned to Marine
Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine
Division, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Lance Cpl. Luis J. Castillo, 20, of Lawton, Mich., died Jan. 20 from wounds
received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
Castillo was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion,
24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing, Mich
01/22/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer A. Valdivia, 27, of Cambridge, Ill.,
was discovered deceased on Jan. 16, 2007, in Bahrain. Valdivia was assigned
to the naval security force for Naval Support Activity, Bahrain. Valdivia’s
death was a non-combat related incident in Bahrain, which is located within
the designated hostile fire zone. Valdivia’s death is under investigation
01/21/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Russell P. Borea, 38, of El Paso, Texas, died of injuries
suffered in Mosul on Jan. 19 when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his HMMWV during combat operations. Borea was assigned to the 2d
Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Bliss, Texas
01/21/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. William J. Rechenmacher, 24, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Jan. 18
in Baghdad when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV
during combat operations. Spc. Rechenmacher was assigned to the 1st Brigade
Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
01/21/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jason J. Corbett, 23, of Casper, Wyo., died Jan. 15 of injuries sustained
when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire
during combat operations in Karmah, Iraq. Spc. Corbett was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
01/20/2007 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph D. Alomar, 22, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died
in a non-combat related incident Jan. 17, 2007, at Camp Bucca, Iraq, where
he was assigned to the Navy Provisional Detention Battalion.
01/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Collin R. Schockmel, 19, of Richwood, Texas, died Jan. 16 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using grenades during security and observation operations. Schockmel was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
01/19/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Gregroy A. Wright, 28, of Boston, died Jan. 13 in Muqdadiyah, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle during combat operations. Wright was assigned to the 1st Engineer
Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan
01/17/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan 15 in Mosul, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
their vehicle during combat operations. The soldiers were assigned to
the 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Bliss, Texas. Killed were:
2nd Lt. Mark J. Daily, 23, of Irvine, Calif.
Sgt. Ian C. Anderson, 22, of Prairie Village, Kan.
Sgt. John E. Cooper, 29, of Ewing, Ky.
Spc. Matthew T. Grimm, 21, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
01/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Paul T. Sanchez, 32, of Irving, Texas, died Jan. 14 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. Sanchez was assigned to the 543rd Military Police Company,
91st Military Police Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain
Division, Fort Drum, N.Y
01/16/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James D. Riekena, 22, of Redmond, Wash., died Jan. 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. Riekena was assigned to the 145th Brigade Support Battalion,
Post Falls, Idaho
01/13/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Stephen J. Raderstorf, 21, of Peoria, Ariz., died Jan. 7 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained during combat operations. He was assigned to
the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
01/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Michael L. Mundell, 47, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Jan. 5 in Fallujah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during combat operations. Mundell was assigned to the
1st Brigade, 108th Division (Institutional Training), Spartanburg, S.C.
01/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ryan R. Berg, 19, of Sabine Pass, Texas, died Jan. 9 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire. Berg was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
01/11/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ming Sun, 20, of Cathedral City, Calif., died Jan. 9 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire during combat patrol operations. Sun was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
01/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Raymond N. Mitchell, III, 21, of West Memphis, Ark., died Jan 6 in
Baghdad, Iraq of wounds sustained during route security operations. He
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y
01/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Eric T. Caldwell, 22, of Salisbury, Md., died Jan 7 in Iraq of wounds
sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small
arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
01/10/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James M. Wosika Jr., 24, of St. Paul, Minn., died Jan. 9 in Fallujah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit while on combat patrol. Wosika was assigned to the 2nd Combined
Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry, Crookston, Minn.
01/10/2007 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Aron C. Blum, 22, of Tucson, Ariz., died Dec. 28 at Naval Medical
Center, San Diego, Calif., of a non-hostile cause after being evacuated
from Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Dec. 8. Blum was assigned to Marine Aerial
Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine
Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station
Miramar, Calif.
01/09/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jeremiah J. Johnson, 23, of Vancouver, Wash., died Jan. 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle rolled over Dec. 26 in Baghdad.
Johnson was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson,
Alaska.
01/08/2007 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three airmen who
were killed Jan. 7 by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device while
performing duties in the Baghdad area supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The airmen were assigned to the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron, Hill Air
Force Base, Utah. Killed were:
Tech. Sgt. Timothy R. Weiner, 35, of Tamarac, Fla.
Senior Airman Elizabeth A. Loncki, 23, of New Castle, Del.
Senior Airman Daniel B. Miller Jr., 24, Galesburg
01/07/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Charles D. Allen, 28, of Wasilla, Alaska, died Jan. 4 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the
296th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort
Lewis, Wash
01/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Thomas E. Vandling Jr., 26, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died Jan. 1 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle while on combat patrol. Vandling was assigned to the
303rd Psychological Operations Company, Oakdale, Pa., a subordinate unit
of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne),
Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/04/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. David E. Dietrich, 21, of Marysville, Pa., died Dec. 29 in Ar Ramadi,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms fire while on combat patrol. Dietrich was assigned to
the 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division,
Friedberg, Germany
01/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John M. Sullivan, 22, of Hixon, Tenn., died Dec. 30 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle while on combat patrol. Sullivan was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
17th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Colo
01/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 31 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
while they were conducting a combat patrol. Both soldiers were assigned
to the 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team,
1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Cpl. Jonathan E. Schiller, 20, of Ottumwa, Iowa.
Spc. Richard A. Smith, 20, of Grand Prairie, Texas
01/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Alan R. Blohm, 21, of Kenai, Alaska, died Dec. 31 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his unit while on combat patrol. Blohm was assigned to the 425th Brigade
Special Troops Battalion, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry
Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska
01/03/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Luis G. Ayala, 21, of South Gate, Calif., died Dec. 28 in Taji, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his unit while on combat patrol. Ayala was assigned to the 2nd Squadron,
8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
01/02/2007 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 29 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated
near their vehicle during combat operations. Killed were:
Sgt. Lawrence J. Carter, 25, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Armored Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
Pfc. William R. Newgard, 20, of Arlington Heights, Ill. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Armored Division, Schweinfurt, Germany
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Spc. Tony J. Gonzales, 20, of Newman, Calif., died Dec. 28 in Sadr City,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade,
1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
Lance Cpl. Robert L. Johnson, 21, of Central Point, Ore., died Dec. 20
as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to the 5th Combat Logistics Battalion, 1st Combat Logistics Regiment,
1st Marine Logistics Group, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Cpl. Charles P. Gaffney Jr., 42, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Dec. 24 in Paktika,
Afghanistan, when his combat outpost received enemy rocket fire. He was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Master-at-Arms Seaman Apprentice Joshua D. Seitz, 19, of Sinking Springs,
Pa., died Dec. 25 in Manama, Bahrain. He was assigned to Naval Security
Force, Naval Support Activity Bahrain.
Maj. John P. Pryor, 42, of Moorestown, N.J. died Dec. 25 in Mosul of
wounds suffered when a mortar round impacted near his living quarters.
He was assigned to the 1st Medical Detachment, Forward Surgical Team,
Fort Totten, N.Y.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Dec. 24 in Southern
Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. The soldiers were
assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Smith, 28, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Spc. Stephen M. Okray, 21, of St. Clair Shores, Mich.
Spc. Stephen G. Zapasnik, 19, of Broken Arrow, Okla.
The incident is under investigation.
Lance Cpl. Thomas Reilly Jr., 19, of London, Ky., died Dec. 21 while
supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Pfc. Coleman W. Hinkefent, 19, of Coweta, Okla., died Dec. 20, 2008 in
Homburg, Germany of a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division,
Baumholder, Germany.
Staff Sgt. Jonathan W. Dean, 25, of Henagar, Ala., died Dec. 20, in Bayji,
Iraq, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident in Tikrit,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 561st Military Police Company, 716th Military
Police Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Pvt. Colman J. Meadows III, 19, of Senoia, Ga., died Dec. 16, at Forward
Operating Base Ramrod, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat
related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died from wounds suffered
from an improvised explosive device Dec. 4 in Mosul, Iraq.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Solomon T. Sam, 26, of Majuro, Marshall Islands. He was assigned
to the 523rd Engineer Company, 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer
Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Sgt. John J. Savage, 26, of Weatherford, Texas. He was assigned to the
103rd Engineer Company, 94th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Capt. Robert J. Yllescas, 31, of Lincoln, Neb., died Dec. 1 at the National
Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., of wounds suffered Oct. 28 when
an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit at Combat Outpost
Keating, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Master Sgt. Anthony Davis, 43, of Deerfield, Fla., died Nov. 25 in Baaj,
Iraq, after being shot by an Iraqi Security Force soldier while he was
conducting a dismounted humanitarian food drop. He was assigned to the
Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kansas.
Capt. Warren A. Frank, 26, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Nov. 25 while supporting
combat operations in Ninewa province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 5th
Air Naval Gunfire Liasion Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa,
Japan.
Capt. William K. Jernigan, 35, of Doraville, Ga., died Nov. 24 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was
assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th
Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
Sgt 1st Class Miguel A. Wilson, 36, of Bonham, Texas, died Nov. 21 in
Abu Sayf, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a rescue attempt of another
soldier while their unit was conducting a dismounted reconnaissance mission.
He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort
Hood, Texas.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Charles Yi Barnett, 19, of Bel Air, Md., died on Nov. 20 of injuries
sustained from a non-combat related incident in Tallil, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Gunnery Sgt. Marcelo R. Velasco, 40, of Miami, died Nov. 19 from injuries
sustained in a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I MEF, Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
Cpl. Aaron M. Allen, 24, of Buellton, Calif., died Nov. 14 while supporting
combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion,
4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 15 in Mosul, Iraq,
when their OH-58 Kiowa helicopter crashed while on a mission over Mosul.
Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Donald V. Clark, 37, of Memphis, Tenn. He was assigned
to the 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force 49, U.S. Army Alaska,
Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
Chief Warrant Officer Christian P. Humphreys, 28, of Fallon, Nev. He
was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force 49,
U.S. Army Alaska, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
Sgt. Jonnie L. Stiles, 38, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., died Nov. 13 in
Jalalabad, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 927th Engineer
Company (Sapper), 769th Engineer Battalion, Louisiana Army National Guard,
Baton Rouge, La.
Sgt. James M. Clay, 25, of Mountain Home, Ark., died Nov. 13 in Anbar
Province, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Brigade Combat Team,
Arkansas Army National Guard, Little Rock, Ark.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 12 in Mosul, Iraq,
when an Iraqi Army soldier wearing a uniform approached them and opened
fire.
Killed were:
Sgt. Jose Regalado, 23, of Los Angeles. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron,
3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Corey M. Shea, 21, of Mansfield, Mass. He was assigned to the 3rd
Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Armando A. De La Paz, 21, of Riverside, Calif., died Nov. 13 in
Baghdad, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. He was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
Staff Sgt. Timothy H. Walker, 38, of Franklin, Tenn., died Nov. 8 in
Baghdad when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
He was assigned to the 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
Pfc. Theron V. Hobbs, 22, of Albany, Ga., died Nov. 6 in a motor vehicle
accident in Kirkuk, Iraq. He was assigned to the 572nd Engineer Company,
20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.
Sgt. Adam M. Wenger, 27, of Waterford, Mich., died Nov. 5 in Tunnis,
Iraq, of injuries sustained during a non-combat incident. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd
Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Sgt. Daniel W. Wallace, 27, of Dry Ridge, Ky., died Oct. 31 in Badin
Kheyl, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit
using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 201st Engineer Battalion,
Kentucky Army National Guard in Cynthiana, Ky.
Spc. Bradley S. Coleman, 24, of Martinsville, Va., died Oct. 29 at Qayyarah
Airfield, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident.
He was assigned to the 51st Transportation CompanyStaff Sgt. Scott J.
Metcalf, 36, of Framingham, Mass., died Oct. 29, in Balad, Iraq, of injuries
sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. , 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Mannheim,
Germany.
1st Lt. Trevor J. Yurista, 32, of Pleasant Valley, N.Y., died Oct. 27
while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He
was assigned to 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 27 in Baghlan,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when a suicide bomber detonated explosives
as they were preparing to enter a building.
Killed were:
Sgt. Nicholas A. Casey, 22, of Canton, Ohio, who was assigned to the
3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Kevin D. Grieco, 35, of Bartlett, Ill., who was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery, Illinois Army National Guard,
Sycamore, Ill.
Pfc. Cody J. Eggleston, 21, of Eugene, Ore., died Oct. 24 at the National
in Bethesda, Maryland, of wounds suffered on October 16 in Baqubah, Iraq,
when he received indirect fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
Cpl. Adrian Robles, 21, of Scottsbluff, Neb., died Oct. 22 while supporting
combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Lance Cpl. San Sim, 23, of Santa Ana, Calif., died Oct. 22 while supporting
combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to
1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Brian P. Hause, 29, of Stoystown, Pa., died Oct. 23 of non-combat
related medical causes at Balad Air Base, Iraq. He was assigned to the
20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.
Sgt. Deon L. Taylor, 30, of Bronx, N.Y., died Oct. 22 in Bela Beluk,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team, New York Army National Guard, Syracuse, N.Y.
Lance Cpl. Stacy A. Dryden, 22, of North Canton, Ohio, died Oct. 19 from
injuries sustained in a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq.
She was assigned to 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Maj. Robert D. Lindenau, 39, of Camano Island, Wash., died Oct. 20 in
Charbagh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when a rocket-propelled grenade
struck his vehicle. He was assigned to the 91st Civil Affairs Battalion,
95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Spc. Heath K. Pickard, 21, of Palestine, Texas, died Oct. 16 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when he received indirect fire in Baquaba, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
Spc. Justin A. Saint, 22, of Albertville, Ala., died Oct. 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the Special Troops Battalion, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. Federico G. Borjas, 33, of San Diego, Calif., died Oct. 16 in Bermel
District Center, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from small arms fire
during a dismounted patrol. He was assigned to 416th Civil Affairs Battalion,
351st Civil Affairs Command, San Diego, Calif.
Sgt. John M. Penich, 25, of Beach Park, Ill., died Oct. 16 in Karangol
Village, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from indirect fire. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 14 in Qazi
Bandeh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered
an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Spc. Cory J. Bertrand, 18, of Center, Texas
Spc. Stephen R. Fortunato, 25, of Danvers, Mass.
Sgt. Preston R. Medley, 23, of Baker, Fla.
Spc. Christopher A. McCraw, 23, of Columbia, Miss., died Oct. 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when he encountered small arms fire while on
dismounted patrol in Nasar Wa Salam. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield
Barracks, Hawaii.
Cpl. Scott G. Dimond, 39, of Franklin, N.H., died Oct. 13 in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an IED and his
patrol was engaged in a small arms fire attack. He was assigned to the
3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), New Hampshire Army
National Guard, Milford, N.H.
Sgt. Michael K. Clark, 24, of Sacramento, Calif., died Oct. 7 in Mosul,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when he encountered small arms fire while on
dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson,
Colo.
Spc. Geoffrey G. Johnson, 28, of Lubbock, Texas, died on Oct. 12 of injuries
sustained from a non-combat related incident in Baghdad, Iraq. He was
assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Division Special Troops
Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Sgt. Reuben M. Fernandez III, 22, of Abilene, Texas, died on Oct. 11
of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device
in Majar Al Kabir, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Cpl. Jason A. Karella, 20, of Anchorage, Alaska, died Oct. 9 while supporting
combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Col. Michael R. Stahlman, 45, of Chevy Chase, Md., died Oct. 5 from injuries
sustained in a July 31 non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. He
was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat
Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Sgt. William P. Rudd, 27, of Madisonville, Ky., died Oct. 5 of wounds
suffered from enemy small arms fire while on a combat patrol in Mosul,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort
Benning, Ga.
Spc. Jason E. von Zerneck, 33, of Charlotte, N.C., died on Oct. 2 of
injuries sustained from a vehicle incident in Qara Bagh Karez, Afghanistan.
He was assigned to the 2d Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, New York Army
National Guard, Jamestown, N.Y.
Pfc. Tavarus D. Setzler, 23, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Oct. 2 of wounds
sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Majar
al Kabir, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2d Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Christopher A. Bartkiewicz, 25, of Dunfermline, Ill., died Sept.
30 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his
dismounted patrol using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division,
Baumholder, Germany.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 29 in
Yakhchal, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered
an improvised explosive device during mounted operations. They were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Killed were:
Capt. Richard G. Cliff Jr., 29, of Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Sgt. 1st Class Jamie S. Nicholas, 32, of Maysel, W.Va.
Sgt. 1st Class Gary J. Vasquez, 33, of Round Lake, Ill.
Spc. Christopher T. Fox, 21, of Memphis, Tenn., died Sept. 29 in Adhamiyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when he encountered small arms fire while on
patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
Pfc. Jamel A. Bryant, 22, of Belleville, Ill., died Sept. 27 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident while on patrol in Wahida,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 40th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
Sgt. William E. Hasenflu, 38, of Bradenton, Fla., died Sept. 28 in the
Jaji District, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when his unit was ambushed
by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron,
61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Capt. Michael J. Medders, 25, of Ohio, died Sept. 24 in Jisr Naft, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when a suicide bomber detonated a vest during operations.
He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort
Hood, Texas.
Staff Sgt. Ronald Phillips Jr., 33, of Conway, S.C., died Sept. 25 in
Bahbahani, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
1st Lt. Thomas J. Brown, 26, of Burke, Va., died Sept. 23 in Salman Park,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his patrol came under small arms fire during
dismounted operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
Chaplain (Col.) Sidney J. Marceaux Jr., 69, of Beaumont, Texas, died
Sept 14 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., from a non-combat
related illness. Following evacuation from Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, he was
assigned to the Warrior Transition Brigade, Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Capt. Bruno G. Desolenni, 32, of Crescent City, Calif., died Sept. 20
in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the Joint Forces
Headquarters, Element Training Team, Oregon Army National Guard.
Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Taylor, 25, of Charleston, S.C., died Sept. 21
in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he received small arms fire
during dismounted operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 30th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light
Infantry), located at Fort Polk, La.
Cryptologic Technician Third Class Petty Officer Matthew J. O’Bryant,
22, of Duluth, Ga., died September 20 in the bombing of the Marriott Hotel
in Islamabad, Pakistan. O'Bryant was assigned to the Navy Information
Operations Command Maryland, Fort Meade, Md.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 20 in the
Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered
an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Nathan M. Cox, 32, of Walcott, Iowa
Pvt. Joseph F. Gonzales, 18, of Tucson, Ariz.
Sgt. Jerome C. Bell Jr., 29, of Auburn, N.Y., died Sept. 19 while supporting
combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd
Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Brandon W. Farley, 30, of Grand Prairie, Texas, died Sept.
18 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained Sept. 17 when
his mounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms and rocket-propelled
grenades in Able Monti, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 17 in
Gerdia Seria, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered
an improvised explosive device.
Killed were:
Sgt. Joshua W. Harris, 21, of Romeoville, Ill., who was assigned to the
2nd Battalion 122nd Field Artillery, Illinois Army National Guard, Robbins,
Ill.
Capt. Bruce E. Hays, 42, of Cheyenne, Wyo., who was assigned to the Wyoming
Joint Forces Headquarters, Wyoming Army National Guard, Cheyenne, Wyo.
1st Lt. Mohsin A. Naqvi, 26, of Newburgh, N.Y., who was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 11th Infantry, Fort Benning, Ga.
Staff Sgt. Jason A. Vazquez, 24, of Chicago, Ill., who was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion 122nd Field Artillery, Illinois Army National Guard,
Sycamore, Ill.
Maj. Rodolfo I. Rodriguez, 34, of El Paso, Texas, died Sept. 20 in Islamabad,
Pakistan, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was
assigned to the 86th Construction & Training Squadron, Ramstein Air
Base, Germany.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of seven soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 18 when the
CH-47 Chinook helicopter they were in went down in the vicinity of Tallil,
Iraq.
Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Corry A. Edwards, 38, of Kennedale, Texas, who
was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation
Brigade, Texas Army National Guard, Grand Prairie, Texas.
Sgt. Daniel M. Eshbaugh, 43, of Norman, Okla., who was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Oklahoma
National Guard, Lexington, Okla.
Staff Sgt. Anthony L. Mason, 37, of Springtown, Texas, who was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Texas
Army National Guard, Grand Prairie, Texas.
Sgt. Maj. Julio C. Ordonez, 54, of San Antonio, who was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Texas Army
National Guard, Grand Prairie, Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer Brady J. Rudolf, 37, of Oklahoma City, who was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade,
Oklahoma National Guard, Lexington, Okla.
Cpl. Michael E. Thompson, 23, of Harrah, Okla., who was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Oklahoma
National Guard, Lexington, Okla.
1st Lt. Robert Vallejo II, 28, of Richland Hills, Texas, who was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Texas
Army National Guard, Grand Prairie, Texas.
Lt. Col. James L. Wiley, 46, of North Bend, Ore., died Sept. 18 at Bagram
Airfield, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident.
He was assigned to the 27th Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National
Guard, Syracuse, N.Y.
Capt. Darrick D. Wright, 37, of Nashville, Tenn., died Sept. 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the 926th Engineer
Brigade, Montgomery, Ala.
Pfc. Leonard J. Gulczynski I, 19, of Carol Stream, Ill., died Sept. 17
in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his vehicle was involved
in an accident. He was assigned to the 610th Engineer Support Company,
14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Eichmann A. Strickland, 23, of Arlington,
Wash., died Sept. 9 from injuries suffered when the vehicle he was driving
hit an improvised explosive device in Afghanya Valley, Afghanistan.
Strickland was assigned to Combat Service Support Det. 36, Iwakuni, Japan.
He was a member of a US Marine embedded Training Team deployed to Afghan
Regional Security Integration Command Central.
Lt. Col. Ralph J. Marino, 46, of Houston, Pa., died Sept 14 at Camp Buehring,
Kuwait, from a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to U.S. Army
Central Command, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
Pvt. Michael W. Murdock, 22, of Chocowinity, N.C., died Sept. 11 at Bagram
Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered at Combat Outpost Lybert, Afghanistan,
when he was struck by enemy fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
6th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 14 in Tunnis,
Iraq, of wounds sustained in a non-hostile incident.
The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Darris J. Dawson, 24, of Pensacola, Fla.
Sgt. Wesley R. Durbin, 26, of Hurst, Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer Michael Slebodnik, 39, of Gibsonia, Pa., died Sept.
11 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered near Forward Operating
Base Nagil, Afghanistan, when the aircraft he was piloting received enemy
fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st
Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel R. Sexton, 53, of Wentzville, Mo., died Sept. 10
at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related
incident. He was assigned to the 164th Military Police Company, Fort Richardson,
Alaska.
Spc. Marques I. Knight, 24, of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., died Sept.
6 in Aliabad, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he received small arms
fire while on dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Chief Petty Officer (select) Jason Richard Freiwald, 30, of Armada, Mich.,
died Sept. 12 from injuries sustained while conducting combat operations
in Afghanistan Sept. 11. Freiwald was temporarily forward deployed from
his assignment at Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.
Senior Chief Petty Officer John Wayne Marcum, 34, of Flushing, Mich.,
died Sept. 12 from injuries sustained while conducting combat operations
in Afghanistan Sept. 11. Marcum was temporarily forward deployed from
his assignment at Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.
Capt. Jesse Melton III, 29, of Randallstown, Md., died Sept. 9 while
supporting combat operations in Parwan province, Afghanistan. He was assigned
to Headquarters Battery, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
1st Lt. Nicholas A. Madrazo, 25, of Bothell, Wash., died Sept. 9 while
supporting combat operations in Parwan province, Afghanistan. He was assigned
to Combat Logistics Regiment - 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine
Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
Pvt. Vincent C. Winston Jr., 22, of St. Louis, Mo., died Sept. 4 in Afghanistan,
of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Pvt. Michael R. Dinterman, 18, of Littlestown, Pa., died Sept. 6 at Outpost
Restrepo, Kunar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he received
enemy fire while on dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Pvt. Jordan P. P. Thibeault, 22, of South Jordan, Utah, died Sept. 5
at Forward Operating Base Hammer, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat
related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 4 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Kenneth W. Mayne, 29, of Fort Benning, Ga.
Pfc. Bryan R. Thomas, 22, of Battle Creek, Mich.
Sgt. 1st Class Gregory A. Rodriguez, 35, of Weidman, Mich., died Sept.
2 of wounds suffered in Ana Kalay, Afghanistan, when his mounted patrol
came under small arms fire. He was assigned to the K-9 unit of the 527th
Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th MP Brigade,
Ansbach, Germany.
Pfc. Patrick W. May, 22, of Jamestown, N.Y., died Sept. 2 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries sufferedfrom a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the Division Special Troops Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (Light
Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Harris, 36,of Lexington, N.C., died Aug.
30 from injuries sustained while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan.
Harris was temporarily forward deployed from his assignment at Naval Special
Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.
Spc. Steven J. Fitzmorris, 26, of Columbia, Mo., died on Aug. 25 of wounds
suffered from enemy fire while on a dismounted patrol in Adhamiyah, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
Spc. Jorge L. Feliz Nieve, 26, of Queens Village, N.Y., died on Aug. 28
of injuries sustained from a vehicle incident in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Carlo E. Alfonso, 23, of Spokane, Wash., died on Aug. 26 of injuries
sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Sadr
City, Iraq. He was assigned to the 40th Engineer Battalion, 2d Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
Spc. Michael L. Gonzalez, 20, of Spotswood, N.J., died Aug. 28 in Baghdad,
of wounds suffered by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the 340th Military Police Company, Fort Totten, N.Y.
Sgt. David K. Cooper, 25, of Williamsburg, Ky., died Aug. 27 in Baghdad,
of wounds suffered in Qadasiyah, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol came
under small arms fire. He was assigned to Forward Support Company, 4th
Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Pfc Tan Q. Ngo, 20, of Beaverton, Ore., died Aug. 27 in Kandahar, Afghanistan,
of wounds suffered in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, when his mounted patrol
received small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany.
Staff Sgt. Brian E. Studer, 28, of Ramsey, Minn., died Aug. 22 in Ghazni,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the improvised explosive device he
was attempting to deactivate detonated. He was assigned to the 720th Explosive
Ordnance Disposal Company, 28th Transportation Battalion, 18th Military
Police Brigade, Mannheim, Germany.
Staff Sgt. David L. Paquet, 26, of Rising Sun, Md., died Aug. 20 at Combat
Outpost Vegas, Jalalabad, Afghanistan, of undetermined causes while conduting
a patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Sgt. 1st Class David J. Todd Jr., 36, of Marrero, La., died Aug. 20 in
Bala Morghab, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked
by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Afghan Regional
Security Integration Command-West, Herat, Afghanistan.
Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel, 40, of Greenwood, Miss., died Aug. 19
at Forward Operating Base Gary Owen, Iraq, of wounds suffered when the
base came under mortar attack. He was assigned to the 370th Engineer Company,
54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, Bamberg, Germany.
Sgt. Nickolas Lee Hopper, 27, of Montrose, Ill., died Sept. 8, 2007 from
wounds received while supporting combat operations in Anbar province,
Iraq, on June 20, 2005. Hopper’s final autopsyconcludedhis death
was a result of wounds received in Iraq; however, Hopper was not previously
identified as an OIF casualty. He was assigned to the 2nd Low Altitude
Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group-28, 2nd Marine Aircraft
Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Cherry Point, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Travis M. Stottlemyer, 20, of Hatfield, Pa., died Aug. 17
as a result of a non-hostile incident in Manama, Bahrain. He was assigned
to the 3rd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Company, Marine Corps Security
Forces, Norfolk, Va.
Pfc. Jonathon L. Luscher, 20, of Scranton, Pa., died Aug. 17 at Forward
Operating Base Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat
related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry,
Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Scranton, Pa.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 15 in Wardak
Province, Afghanistan, when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive
device and then received small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire.
Killed were:
1st Lt. Donald C. Carwile, 29, of Oxford, Miss., and
Pfc. Paul E. Conlon Jr., 21, of Somerville, Mass.
The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
Pvt. Janelle F. King, 23, of Merced, Calif., died Aug. 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. She was assigned
to the 115th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Polk, La.
Staff Sgt. Kristopher D. Rodgers, 29, of Sturgis, Mich., died Aug. 16
in Korengal, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
The following Marines died Aug. 14 while supporting combat operations
in Helmand province, Afghanistan:
Cpl. Anthony G. Mihalo, 23, of Naperville, Ill.
Lance Cpl. Juan Lopez-Castaneda, 19, of Mesa, Ariz.
The Marines were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Jacob J. Toves, 27, of Grover Beach, Calif., died Aug. 14
while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He
was assigned to the 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
Pfc. Daniel A. C. McGuire, 19, of Mashpee, Mass., died Aug. 14 while
supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. James M. Hale, 23, of Naperville, Ill., died Aug. 13 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 978th Military Police Company, Fort Bliss,
Texas.
Sgt. Michael H. Ferschke Jr., 22, of Maryville, Tenn., died Aug. 10 while
supporting combat operations in Salah ad Din province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Okinawa, Japan.
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The following Marines died Aug. 7 while supporting combat operations
in Anbar province, Iraq:
Cpl. Adam T. McKiski, 21, of Cherry Valley, Ill.
Cpl. Stewart S. Trejo, 25, of Whitefish, Mont.
The Marines were assigned to the 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Marine
Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Pfc. John A. Mattox, 23, of Daingerfield, Texas, died Aug. 10 at Forward
Operating Base Bostick, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained in a non-combat
related incident. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Sgt. Kenneth B. Gibson, 25, of Christiansburg, Va., died of wounds suffered
Aug. 10 in Tarmiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his position during dismounted operations. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry
Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Sgt. Jose E. Ulloa, 23, of New York, N.Y., died Aug. 9 in Sadr City,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device Aug. 8 in Sadr City. He was assigned to the 515th Transportation
Company, 28th Transportation Battalion, Mannheim, Germany.
Petty Officer Second Class Anthony M. Carbullido, 25, of Agat, Guam,
died Aug. 8, in Sangatesh, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered when his
convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to
the Naval Hospital Corps School in Great Lakes, Ill.
Master Sgt. Danny E. Maybin, 47, of Columbia, S.C, died Aug. 7 at Camp
Arifjan, Kuwait, as the result of a non-combat related incident. He was
assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Forces Command, Fort McPherson, Ga.
Sgt. Errol M. James, 29, of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, died Aug. 4 at
Forward Operating Base Torkham, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in
a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 527th Military Police
Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, Grafenwoehr, Germany.
Spc. Ronald A. Schmidt, 18, of Newton, Kan., died Aug. 3 in Balad, Iraq,
of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Ashraf, Iraq, on Aug. 2.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery, Kansas Army
National Guard, Kingman, Kan.
Pvt. Timothy J. Hutton, 21, of Dillon, Mont., died Aug. 4 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, Bamberg, Germany.
Capt. Garrett T. Lawton, 31, of Charleston, W.V., died Aug. 4 while supporting
combat operations in Herat province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to U.S.
Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Aug. 4 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when debris from an improvised explosive device
detonation on an overpass fell onto their vehicle. They were assigned
to the 38th Military Police Company, 38th Infantry Division, Indiana Army
National Guard, Danville, Ind.
Killed were:
Sgt. Gary M. Henry, 34, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Spc. Jonathan D. Menke, 22, of Madison, Ind.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Jaime Gonzalez, Jr., 40, of Austin, Texas, died Aug. 3 in Kabul,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when his vehicle encountered a mine.
He was assigned to the 436th Chemical Company, Texas Army National Guard,
Laredo, Texas.
Staff Sgt. Brian K. Miller, 37, of Pendleton, Ind., died Aug. 2 in Abd
Allah, Iraq, of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry Regiment, 76th Brigade Combat Team,
Indiana Army National Guard, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Sgt. Ryan P. Baumann, 24, of Great Mills, Md., died Aug. 1, on Route
Alaska, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered
an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion,
320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Pfc. Jennifer L. Cole, 34, of American Canyon, Calif., died Aug. 2 in
Bayji, Iraq, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. She
was assigned to the 426th Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team,
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Andre D. Mitchell, 25, of Elmont, N.Y., died July 31 in Mosul, Iraq,
of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. He was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 1 in Asadabad,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered in Chowkay Valley, Afghanistan, when their
vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
Killed were:
Spc. David J. Badie, 23, of Rockford, Ill., who was assigned to the Special
Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
2nd Lt. Michael R. Girdano, 23, of Pennsylvania, who was assigned to
the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. William J. Mulvihill, 20, of Leavenworth, Kan., who was assigned
to the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Pvt. Jair De Jesus Garcia, 29, of Chatsworth, Calif., who was assigned
to the 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Spc. Kevin R. Dickson, 21, of Steelville, Mo., died Aug. 2 in Balad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Group Support Battalion,
Group Service Support Company, Fort Carson, Colo.
Sgt. James A. McHale, 31, of Fairfield, Mont., died July 30 at the National
Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of wounds suffered July 22 in Diyala
Province, when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
He was assigned to the 40th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Faoa L. Apineru, 31, of Yorba Linda, Calif., died July 2,
2007, from wounds sustained while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters Company, 23rd Marines,
4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve.
Staff Sgt. Apineru was wounded on May 15, 2005. After his death on July
2, 2007, the initial medical examiner concluded that Apineru did not die
from injuries sustained during his deployment, but a subsequent opinion
by the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology indicated that his death was
a result of his injuries sustained in Iraq.
Spc. Seteria L. Brown, 22, of Orlando, Fla., died July 25 in Sharana,
Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. She
was assigned to the 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort
Hood Texas.
Pfc. Ivan I. Wilson, 22, of Clearlake, Calif., died July 21 while supporting
combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
1st Lt. Nick A. Dewhirst, 25, of Onalaska, Wis., died July 20 in the
Qalandar District of the Khost Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered
when his convoy came under attack by individuals using rocket propelled
grenades and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Staff Sgt. Danny P. Dupre, 28, of Lockport, La., died July 15 from wounds
sustained while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Aviation Boatswain Mate Third Class Petty officer Daniel R. Verbeke,
25, of Exton, Penn., died July 14 in Paoli, Penn. of complications from
injuries he suffered in a flight deck accident in December 2005 while
serving aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, CVN-71.
Pfc. Willington M. Rhoads, 23, of Las Vegas, Nev., died July 16 in Bagram,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident.
He was assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne), Vicenza,
Italy.
1st Lt. Jason D. Mann, 29, of Woodlynne, N.J., died July 17 from a non-hostile
incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 6th Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Tech. Sgt. Jackie L. Larsen, 37, of Tacoma, Wash., died of natural causes
July 17 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. She was assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance
Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Jeffery S. Stevenson, 20, of Newton, N.J., died July 13 from
a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to
the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Staff Sgt. David W. Textor, 27, of Roanoke, Va., died Jul 15 in Mosul,
Iraq, of injuries suffered from a vehicle incident. He was assigned to
the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Staff Sgt. Jeremy D. Vrooman, 28, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died Jul 15 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
detonated while his unit was conducting combat operations in Kn'an, Iraq.
He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 2nd
Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Vilseck, Germany.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of nine soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds suffered
when their outpost was attacked by small arms fire and rocket propelled
grenades from enemy forces in Wanat, Afghanistan, on July 13. They were
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd
Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.
Killed were:
1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom, 24, of Hawaii.
Sgt. Israel Garcia, 24, of Long Beach, Calif.
Cpl. Jonathan R. Ayers, 24, of Snellville, Ga.
Cpl. Jason M. Bogar, 25, of Seattle, Wash.
Cpl. Jason D. Hovater, 24, of Clinton, Tenn.
Cpl. Matthew B. Phillips, 27, of Jasper, Ga.
Cpl. Pruitt A. Rainey, 22, of Haw River, N.C.
Cpl. Gunnar W. Zwilling, 20, of Florissant, Mo.
Spc. Sergio S. Abad, 21, of Morganfield, Ky.
Master Sgt. Mitchell W. Young, 39, of Jonesboro, Ga., died on July 13
of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device
in Kajaki Sofla, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th
Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
They died July 10 in Babo Kheyl, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when
their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. They were
assigned to 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National
Guard, Barrigada, Guam.
Killed were:
Sgt. Brian S. Leon Guerrero, 34, of Hagatna, Guam.
Sgt. Samson A. Mora, 28, of Dededo, Guam.
Sgt. 1st Class Steven J. Chevalier, 35, of Flint, Mich., died July 9
in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered in Samarra, Iraq, when his patrol vehicle
was struck by a grenade. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
Sgt. Douglas J. Bull, 29, of Wilkes Barre, Pa., died July 8 at Bagram
Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered in Chow Kay Valley, Afghanistan,
when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device during a mounted
patrol. He was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Cpl. William L. McMillan III, 22, of Lexington, Ky., died July 8 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his patrol was struck by an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment,
2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii.
Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Woodham, 37, of Rogers, Ark., died on July
5 of injuries suffered in a non-combat incident at Camp Adder, Tallil,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 39th Brigade Support Battalion, 39th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, Heber Springs, Ark.
1st Lt. Daniel Farkas, 42, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died on July 4 of injuries
suffered from a non-hostile incident in Kabul, Afghanistan (Camp Phoenix).
He was assigned to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Syracuse, N.Y.
07/03/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Estell L. Turner, 43, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died July 2 at the National
Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of wounds suffered on June 28 in
Malikheyl, Afghanistan, when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
06/30/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Edgar A. Heredia, 28, of Houston died June 26 while supporting
combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd
Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special
Operations Command.
06/30/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 29 in Khosrow-E
Sofla, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when their vehicle rolled
into a canal. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces
Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey M. Radamorales, 32, of Naranjito, Puerto Rico.
Master Sgt. Shawn E. Simmons, 39, of Ashland, Mass.
Sgt. James M. Treber, 24, of Imperial Beach, Calif.
06/29/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Travis K. Hunsberger, 24, of Goshen, Ind., died on June 27
of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device while on combat
patrol near Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion,
7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
06/29/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died from wounds
suffered June 26 near Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan, when
their convoy encountered improvised explosive devices, small arms fire
and rocket-propelled grenades. Killed were:
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew L. Hilton, 37, of Livonia, Mich., who was assigned
to the 425th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard, Selfridge,
Mich.
Sgt. 1st Class Joseph A. McKay, 51, of Brooklyn, N.Y., who was assigned
to the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment (Reconnaissance, Surveillance
and Target Acquisition), New York Army National Guard, Jamestown, N.Y.
Spc. Mark C. Palmateer, 38, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., who was assigned to
the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment(Reconnaissance, Surveillance
and Target Acquisition), New York Army National Guard, Jamestown, N.Y.
06/27/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three Marines
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The following Marines died
June 26 while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq:
Lt. Col. Max A. Galeai, 42, of Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Capt. Philip J. Dykeman, 38, of Brockport, N.Y.
Cpl. Marcus W. Preudhomme, 23, of North Miami Beach, Fla.
The Marines were assigned to 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3rd Marine Division,
Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
06/27/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from a bomb blast. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer Robert C. Hammett, 39, of Tucson, Ariz., who was
assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson,
Colo.
Maj. Dwayne M. Kelley, 48, of Willingboro, N.J., who was assigned to the
432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, Green Bay, Wis.
06/27/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 25 in Mosul,
Iraq, from wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device on June 24. They were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 3rd
Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. Alejandro A. Dominguez, 24, of San Diego, Calif.
Spc. Joel A. Taylor, 20, of Pinetown, N.C.
Pfc. James M. Yohn, 25, of Highspire, Pa.
06/27/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua L. Plocica, 20, of Clarksville, Tenn., died June 25 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
06/27/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Bryan M. Thomas, 22, of Lake Charles, La., died June 23 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered in Salman Pak, Iraq, when his patrol encountered
small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division,
Baumholder, Germany.
The Department of Defense announced June 25 the death of Capt. Gregory
T. Dalessio, who was killed in the same incident.
06/26/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher D. Strickland, 25, of Labelle, Fla. died June 25,
while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He
was assigned to 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
06/25/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Ryan J. Connolly, 24, of Vacaville, Calif., died June 24 in Khogyani,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck a suspected landmine.
He was assigned to the 173rd Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Airborne
Brigade Combat Team, Bamberg, Germany.
06/25/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.<
Capt. Gregory T. Dalessio, 30, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, died June 23
in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered in Salman Pak, Iraq, when his patrol
encountered small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
06/24/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 21 in Kandahar
City, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an
improvised explosive device and small arms fire. Killed were:
Lt. Col. James J. Walton, 41, of Rockville, Md., who was assigned to a
Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kan.
Spc. Anthony L. Mangano, 36, of Greenlawn, N.Y., who was assigned to 2nd
Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition),
New York Army National Guard, Geneva, N.Y.
Sgt. Nelson D. Rodriguez Ramirez, 22, of Revere, Mass., who was assigned
to 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target
Acquisition), New York Army National Guard, Geneva, N.Y.
Sgt. Andrew Seabrooks, 36, of Queens, N.Y., who was assigned to 2nd Squadron,
101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition), New
York Army National Guard, Geneva, N.Y.
06/23/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Du Hai Tran, 30, of Reseda, Calif.,died Jun. 20 in Baqubah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit while on patrol during combat operations. He was assigned
to the Fires Squadron,2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck,Germany.
06/23/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced the death of a Marine who was supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Matthew E. Mendoza, 24, of San Antonio, Texas, died June 20 while
conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
06/22/2008 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death a sailor supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Hospitalman Dustin Kelby Burnett, 19, of Fort Mohave, Ariz., was assigned
to First Marine Division Detachment, Twentynine Palms, Calif. He died
June 20 while conducting combat operations in Farah Province, Afghanistan.
06/20/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Capt. Eric Daniel Terhune, 34, of Lexington, Ky.
Lance Cpl. Andrew Francis Whitacre, 21, of Bryant, Ind.
Both Marines died June 19 while conducting combat operations in Farah
Province, Afghanistan. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine
Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine
Palms, Calif.
06/20/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jason N. Cox, 21, of Elyria, Ohio, died June 16 in Balad, Iraq, of
wounds suffered near Hillah, when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Hospitalman Marc A. Retmier, 19, of Hemet, Calif., and
Petty Officer First Class Ross L. Toles III, 37, of Davison, Mich.,
died June 18 as a result of wounds suffered from an enemy rocket attack
in northern Paktika province, Afghanistan. They were assigned to Provincial
Reconstruction Team Sharana in Afghanistan.
06/17/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Eugene D. M. Kanakaole, 19, of Maui, Hawaii, died June 11 in Balad
Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the 87th Engineer Company, 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade,
Fort Hood, Texas.
06/17/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Gerard M. Reed, 40, of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., died June
11 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident.
He was assigned to the 86th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Campbell, Ky.
06/16/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington, 20, of Tacoma, Wash.
Lance Cpl. Layton Bradly Crass, 22, of Richmond, In.
Pfc. Dawid Pietrek, 24, of Bensenville, Ill.
Pfc. Michael Robert Patton, 19, of Fenton, Mo.
All four Marines died June 14 while supporting combat operations in Farah
Province, Afghanistan. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
06/16/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Kelly E. C. Watters, 19, of Virginia Beach, Va. died June 11,
from wounds suffered while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/16/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Javier Perales Jr., 19, of San Elizario, Texas, died June 11,
from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2<sup>nd</sup> Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
06/13/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John D. Aragon, 22, of Antioch, Calif., died June 12 in Kadamiyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
06/13/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Steve A. McCoy, 23, of Moultrie, Ga., died June 10 at Brooke Army
Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of wounds suffered on March 23 in
Baghdad, Iraq, when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
06/11/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Tyler E. Pickett, 28, of Saratoga, Wyo., died June 8 in Kirkuk
Province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by enemy
forces using improvised explosive devices. He was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
06/11/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Thomas F. Duncan, III, 21, of Rowlett, Texas, died June 9 in Sinjar,
Iraq, of wounds suffered during combat operations. He was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
06/09/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class David R. Hurst, 31, of Fort Sill, Okla., died June 7 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry),
located at Fort Polk, La.
06/06/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 5 at Kandahar
Army Airfield, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the Kiowa helicopter
they were in went down during a test flight. They were assigned to the
96th Aviation Support Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st
Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer James Carter, 42, of Alabama.
Spc. Andre D. McNair, Jr., 20, of Fort Pierce, Fla.
06/06/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died June 4 in Tikrit,
Iraq, of wounds suffered in Sharqat, Iraq, when their unit was attacked
by enemy forces using small arms fire and hand grenades. They were assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were:
Sgt. Shane P. Duffy, 22, of Taunton, Mass.
Jonathan D. A. Emard, 20, of Mesquite, Texas.
Sgt. Cody R. Legg, 23, of Escondido, Calif.
06/05/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 3 in Zormat,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. Killed were:
Maj. Scott A. Hagerty, 41, of Stillwater, Okla., who was assigned to the
451st Civil Affairs Battalion, Pasadena, Texas.
Pfc. Derek D. Holland, 20, of Wind Gap, Pa., who was assigned to the 228th
Brigade Support Battalion, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Bethlehem,
Pa.
06/05/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casaulty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.<
Pfc. Joshua E. Waltenbaugh, 19, of Ford City, Pa., died June 3 in Taji,
Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
06/04/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Quincy J. Green, 26, of El Paso, Texas, died June 2 in Tikrit, Iraq,
of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the 601st Aviation Support Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade,
1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
06/02/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher D. McCarthy, of Virginia Beach, Va., died 1 June 2008
at Forward Operating Base Ramadi, Iraq. His death is under investigation.
He was assigned to the U.S. Joint Forces Command, Joint Reserve Unit,
Norfolk, Va.
06/02/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 31 in Jalalabad
City, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an
improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 173rd Special Troops
Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Bamberg, Germany. Killed
were:
Spc. James M. Finley, 21, of Lebanon, Mo.
Pfc. Andrew J. Shields, 19, of Battleground, Wash.
06/02/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Justin R. Mixon, 22, of Bogalusa, La., died June 1 in Baghdad Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment,
Vilseck, Germany.
06/02/2008 oD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Christian S. Cotner, 20, of Waterbury, Conn., died May 30 from a
non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine
Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft
Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.
05/31/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class David Nunez, 27, of Los Angeles, Calif., died May 29 in
Shewan, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he encountered small arms
fire while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
05/29/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Chad M. Trimble, 29, of West Covina, Calif., died May 28, near Gardez,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
05/28/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Justin L. Buxbaum, 23, of South Portland, Maine, died May 26 in Kushamond,
Afghanistan, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He
was assigned to the 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort
Hood Texas.
05/28/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Christopher Gathercole, 21, of Santa Rosa, Calif., died May 26 in
Ghazni, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from small arms fire during combat
operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment,
Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/28/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Jason F. Dene, 37, of Castleton, Vt., died May 25 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident on May 24.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
05/27/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. David L. Leimbach, 38, of Taylors, S.C., died May 25 near Bala Baluk,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked with small
arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
118th Infantry, South Carolina Army National Guard, Fountain Inn, S.C.,
and attached to the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance,
and Target Acquisition), New York Army National Guard.
05/27/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Frank J. Gasper, 25, of Merced, Calif., died May 25 in Najaf,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group,
Fort Carson, Colo.
05/27/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Blake W. Evans, 24, of Rockford, Ill., died May 25 in Al Jazeera
Desert, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
05/27/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Kyle P. Norris, 22, of Zanesville, Ohio, died May 23 in Balad, Iraq,
from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device during a patrol May 22 in Jurf as Sakhr, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team,
3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
05/23/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Howard A. Jones, Jr., 35, of Chicago, died May 18 in Chicago from
injuries sustained when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver while on
leave from the Iraq theater of operations. He was assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
05/23/2008 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lt. Jeffrey A. Ammon, 37, of Orem, Utah, died May 20, as a result of injuries
suffered from an improvised explosive device in the Aband District, Afghanistan.
The sailor was attached to Commander Navy Region Northwest, Bangor, Wash.,
and serving in Afghanistan as a member of Provincial Reconstruction Team
Ghazni.
05/21/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense today announced today the death of a soldier
who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
1st Lt. Jeffrey F. Deprimo, 35, of Pittston, Pa., died May 20 in Ghazni,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 103rd Armor Regiment,
Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Williamsport, Pa.
05/21/2008 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lt. Col. Joseph A. Moore, 54, of Boise, Idaho, died of natural causes
May 20 in Djibouti. He was assigned to the 124th Wing, Idaho Air National
Guard, Gowen Field, Idaho.
05/20/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense today announced today the death of a soldier
who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Master Sgt. Davy N. Weaver, 39, of Barnesville, Ga., died May 18 in Qalat,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team, Georgia Army National Guard, Macon, Ga.
05/20/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Branden P. Haunert, 21, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died May 18 in Tikrit,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
05/20/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. William J. L. Cooper, 22, of Eupora, Miss., died May 19 while supporting
combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to
1<sup>st</sup> Battalion, 6<sup>th</sup> Marine
Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
05/16/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. John K. Daggett, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz., died May 15 in Halifax, Canada,
of wounds suffered May 1 in Baghdad, Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade
struck his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii.
05/14/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Victor M. Cota, 33, of Tucson, Ariz., died May 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device in Kadamiyah, Iraq, May 13. He was assigned to the Special Troops
Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/12/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jessica A. Ellis, 24, of Bend, Ore., died May 11 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when her vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. She was assigned to the 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
05/12/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pvt. Matthew W. Brown, 20, of Zelienople, Pa., died May 11 in Asadabad,
Afghanistan, from injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident.
He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment,
18th Fires Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
05/12/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joseph A. Ford, 23, of Knox, Ind., died May 10 in Al Asad, Iraq,
of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. He was assigned to the 1st
Squadron, 152nd Cavalry Regiment, 76th Brigade Combat Team, Indiana National
Guard, New Albany, Ind.
05/11/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Ara T. Deysie, 18, of Parker, Ariz., died May 9 in Paktia Province,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit came under rocket-propelled
grenade fire. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
05/10/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom
Spc. Mary J. Jaenichen, 20, of Temecula, Calif, died May 9 in Iskandariyah,
Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. She was assigned to the Brigade
Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort
Stewart, Ga.
05/10/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Isaac Palomarez, 26, of Loveland, Colo., died May 9 in Kapisa Province,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his patrol encountered an improvised
explosive device and came under small arms and rocket-propelled grenade
fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
05/09/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Aaron J. Ward, 19, of San Jacinto, Calif., died May 6 in Al Anbar,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came under small arms fire while
conducting cordon and search operations. He was assigned to the 170th
Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military
Police Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.
05/09/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Alex D. Gonzalez, 21, of Mission, Texas, died May 6 in Mosul, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered small arms fire and a
rocket-propelled grenade attack. He was assigned to the 43rd Combat Engineer
Company, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/08/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Casey L. Casanova, 22, of McComb, Miss.
Cpl. Miguel A. Guzman, 21, of Norwalk, Calif.
Lance Cpl. James F. Kimple, 21, of Carroll, Ohio
Sgt. Glen E. Martinez, 31, of Boulder, Colo.
All four Marines died May 2 in Al Anbar province, Iraq, supporting combat
operations. They were assigned to the Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat
Logistics Regiment 1, 1<sup>st</sup> Marine Logistics Group,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
05/08/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 7 in the Sabari
District, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered
an improvised explosive device. Killed were:
Spc. Jeremy R. Gullett, 22, of Greenup, Ky., who was assigned to the 4th
Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Staff Sgt. Kevin C. Roberts, 25, of Farmington, N. M., who was assigned
to 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
05/05/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Corey L. Hicks, 22, of Glendale, Ariz., died May 2 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
05/04/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeffrey F. Nichols, 21, of Granite Shoals, Texas, died May 1 in Baghdad
from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Polk,
La.
05/03/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence D. Ezell, 30, of Portland, Texas, died April 30
in Baghdad of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his unit during combat operations. He was assigned to the 71st Explosive
Ordnance Disposal Group, Fort Carson, Colo.
05/03/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
taff Sgt. Chad A. Caldwell, 24, of Spokane, Wash., died April 30 in Mosul,
Iraq, of injuries sustained while conducting dismounted combat operations.
He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort
Hood, Texas.
05/03/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jerry L. DeLoach, 45, of Jackson, Ga., died July 7, 2007, in Riverside,
Ga., of a non-combat related injury, while assigned to Fort Knox, Ky.
He had been medically evacuated from theater. He was assigned to the Warrior
Transition Unit at Fort Knox.
05/02/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They were assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Cpt. Andrew. R. Pearson, 32, of Billings, Mont.
Ronald J. Tucker, 21, of Fountain, Colo.
05/01/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Bryan E. Bolander, 26, of Bakersfield, Calif., died April 29
in Baghdad from wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
05/01/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Merlin German, 22 of Manhattan, N.Y., died April 11 at Brooke Army
Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, from wounds he suffered while conducting
combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Feb. 22, 2005. He was
assigned to the 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif., while deployed in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. German’s parent unit was the
2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. He was medically retired Sept. 28, 2007,
as a result of his injuries.
05/01/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Clay A. Craig, 22, of Mesquite, Texas, died April 29 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from wounds suffered when he received small arms fire during combat
operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
04/30/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 28 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their forward operating
base with indirect fire. Killed were:
Pfc. Adam L. Marion, 26, of Mount Airy, N.C. He was assigned to the 171st
Engineer Company, North Carolina Army National Guard, Saint Pauls, N.C.
Sgt. Marcus C. Mathes, 26, of Zephyrhills, Fla. He was assigned to the
94th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division (Light Infantry), located at Fort Polk, La.
Sgt. Mark A. Stone, 22, of Buchanan Dam, Texas. He was assigned to the
94th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division (Light Infantry), located at Fort Polk, La.
04/30/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. William T. Dix, 32, of Culver City, Calif., died April 27 at Camp
Buehring, Kuwait, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident.
He was assigned to the 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade,
I Corps, Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/30/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class David L. McDowell, 30, of Ramona, Calif., died April 29
in Bastion, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked
using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger
Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.
04/30/2008 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Senior Airman Jonathan A. V. Yelner, 24, of Lafayette, Calif., died April
29 near Bagram, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered
an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance
Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.
04/29/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. David P. McCormick, 26, of Fresno, Texas, died April 28 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his forward operating base came under rocket
attack. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
04/25/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Shaun J. Whitehead, 24, of Commerce, Ga., died April 24 in
Iskandariyah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he encountered an improvised
explosive device while on a dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/25/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ronald C. Blystone, 34, of Springfield, Mo., died April 23
in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when he encountered small arms
fire during a dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort
Hood, Texas.
04/25/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 23 in Golden
Hills, Iraq, of injuries suffered in a vehicle incident. They were assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Killed were:
Pfc. John T. Bishop, 22, of Gaylord, Mich.
1st Lt. Timothy W. Cunningham, 26, of College Station, Texas.
04/25/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jordan C. Haerter, 19, of Sag Harbor, N.Y.
Cpl. Jonathan T. Yale, 21, of Burkeville, Va.
Both Marines died April 22 from wounds suffered while conducting combat
operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Haerter was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Yale was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
04/25/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Guadalupe Cervantes Ramirez, 26, of Fort Irwin, Calif., died April
23 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, of injuries suffered in a vehicle incident.
He was assigned to the 2nd Transportation Company (Heavy Equipment Transport),
Echelons Above Brigade Support Battalion, National Training Center Support
Brigade, Fort Irwin, Calif.
04/24/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. Matthew R. Vandergrift, 28 of Littleton, Colo., died April 21
from wounds he suffered while conducting combat operations in Basrah,
Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
04/23/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Ronald R. Harrison, 25, of Morris Plains, N.J., died April 22 at
Forward Operating Base Falcon near Baghdad, Iraq, of a non-combat related
injury. He was assigned to the 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/23/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 21 in Bayji,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
Spc. Steven J. Christofferson, 20, of Cudahy, Wis.
Sgt. Adam J. Kohlhaas, 26, of Perryville, Mo.
04/22/2008 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer 1st Class Cherie L. Morton, 40, of Bakersfield, Calif.,
died April 20 in Galali, Muharraq, Bahrain. She was assigned to Naval
Security Force, Naval Support Activity Bahrain.
04/22/2008 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Airman Apprentice Adrian M. Campos, 22, of El Paso, Texas, was found dead
in Dubai on April 21 due to a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to Helicopter Sea Combat Support Squadron 22, which was attached to the
USNS Arctic.
04/21/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Benjamin K. Brosh, 22, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died April 18
at Forward Operating Base Anaconda in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered
in Paliwoda, Iraq, when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell,
Ky.
04/21/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Lance O. Eakes, 25, of Apex, N.C., died April 18 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1132nd Military Police Company, North Carolina
Army National Guard, Rocky Mount, N.C.
04/19/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jason L. Brown, 29, of Magnolia, Texas, died April 17 in Sama
Village, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked using small
arms fire and grenades. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special
Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/18/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, 35, of Athens, Ga.
Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks, 24, of Rogers, Ark.
Both Marines died April 15 while conducting combat operations in Kandahar
province, Afghanistan. They were both assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion
24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejuene, N.C.
04/15/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Arturo Huerta-Cruz, 23, of Clearwater, Fla., died April 14 in Tuz,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 10th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
04/15/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Joseph A. Richard III, 27, of Lafayette, La., died April 14 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), located
at Fort Polk, La.
04/15/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Richard J. Nelson, 23, of Racine, Wis
Lance Cpl. Dean D. Opicka, 29, of Waukesha, Wis
Both Marines died April 14 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar
province, Iraq. They were both assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s
2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Milwaukee, Wis.
04/14/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. William E. Allmon, 25, of Ardmore, Okla., died April 12 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/11/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jacob J. Fairbanks, 22, of Saint Paul, Minn., died April 9 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/11/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jesse A. Ault, 28, of Dublin, Va., died April 9 in Baghdad, Iraq,
from wounds suffered in Tunnis, Iraq, when his vehicle encountered an
improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 429th Brigade Support
Battalion, Virginia Army National Guard, Roanoke, Va.
04/10/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Shaun P. Tousha, 30, of Hull, Texas, died April 9 in Baghdad, Iraq,
from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/10/2008 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Tech. Sgt Anthony L. Capra, 31, of Hanford, Calif., died April 9 near
Golden Hills, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to Detachment 63, 688 Armament Systems
Squadron, Indian Head City, Md.
04/10/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Jeremiah C. Hughes, 26, of Jacksonville, Fla., died April 9 in Balad
Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident in Abu Gharab,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team (Stryker), 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii.
04/10/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jeffery L. Hartley, 25, of Hempstead, Texas, died April 8 in
Kharguliah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning,
Ga.
04/09/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Mark E. Rosenberg, 32, of Miami Lakes, Fla., died April 8 in Baghdad,
Iraq of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
04/09/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Timothy M. Smith, 25, of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., died April 7 in
Baghdad, Iraq of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), located
at Fort Polk, La.
04/09/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 7 in Sadr City,
Iraq, when enemy forces attacked using a rocket propelled grenade. They
were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck,
Germany. Killed were:
Spc. Jason C. Kazarick, 30, of Oakmont, Pa.
Sgt. Michael T. Lilly, 23, of Boise, Idaho.
04/08/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jeremiah E. McNeal, 23, of Norfolk, Va., died April 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 237th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer
Battalion, 91st Troop Command, Virginia Army National Guard, West Point,
Va.
04/08/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Richard A. Vaughn, 22, of San Diego, Calif., died April 7 in Baghdad,
Iraq from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked using a rocket propelled
grenade, improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/08/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 6 in Baghdad,
of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with indirect fire.
Killed were:
Col. Stephen K. Scott, 54, of New Market, Ala. He was assigned to the
356th Quartermaster Battalion, Laurel, Miss., and
Maj. Stuart A. Wolfer, 36, of Coral Springs, Fla. He was assigned to the
11th Battalion, 104th Division, Boise, Idaho.
04/08/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Emanuel Pickett, 34, of Teachey, N.C., died April 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked with indirect fire.
He was assigned to the 1132nd Military Police Company, North Carolina
Army National Guard, Rocky Mount, N.C.
04/06/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 6 in Balad, Iraq,
when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. Killed
were:
Capt Ulises Burgos-Cruz, 29, of Puerto Rico, who was assigned to a Military
Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
Spc. Matthew T. Morris, 23, of Cedar Park, Texas, who was assigned to
the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
04/06/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Shane D. Penley, 19, of Sauk Village, Ill., died April 6 at Patrol
Base Copper, Iraq, from wounds suffered while on duty at a guard post.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
04/06/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Nicholas A. Robertson, 27, of Old Town, Maine, died April 3 at the
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered
April 2 while conducting dismounted combat operations in the Zahn Khan
District, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special
Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
04/04/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Charles A. Jankowski, 24, of Panama City, Fla., died March 28, in
Arab Jabour, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Troops Battalion,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/04/2008 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Travis L. Griffin, 28, of Dover, Del., died April 3 near Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 377th Security Forces Squadron, Kirtland
AFB, N.M.
04/03/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Dayne D. Dhanoolal, 26, of Brooklyn, died March 31 in Baghdad, of
wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his
vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
04/02/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Jevon K. Jordan, 32, of Norfolk, Va. died Mar. 29 at Landstuhl Regional
Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, from wounds suffered Mar. 23 in Abu
Jassim, when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive. He was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team,
3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
04/01/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. William G. Hall, 38 of Seattle, died March 30 from wounds he suffered
while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on March
29. He was assigned to 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine
Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
04/01/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died March 29 in Baghdad
from wounds suffered when they encountered an improvised explosive device
and small arms fire. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. Killed
were:
Spc. Durrell L. Bennett, 22, of Spanaway, Wash., and
Pfc. Patrick J. Miller, 23, of New Port Richey, Fla.
04/01/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Terrell W. Gilmore, 38, of Baton Rouge, La., died March 30 in Baghdad,
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was
assigned to the 769th Engineer Battalion of the Louisiana Army National
Guard in Baton Rouge.
04/01/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Steven I. Candelo, 20, of Houston, died March 26 in Baghdad, when
his vehicle was struck by a rocket propelled grenade. He was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
03/29/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua A. Molina, 20, of Houston, Texas, died Mar. 27 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment,
Vilseck, Germany.
03/28/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Gregory B. Rundell, 21, of Ramsey, Minn., died March 26 in Taji Iraq,
of wounds suffered from small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
03/28/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joseph D. Gamboa, 34, of Yigo, Guam, died Mar. 25 of wounds
suffered when he came under indirect fire in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
03/26/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died March 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive on March 23. They were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart,
Ga. Killed were:
Pvt. George Delgado, 21, of Palmdale, Calif.
Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Hake, 26, of Enid, Okla.
Pfc. Andrew J. Habsieger, 22, of Festus, Mo.
Spc. Jose A. Rubio Hernandez, 24, of Mission, Texas.
03/26/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Dustin L. Canham, 21, of Lake Stevens, Wash., died March 23
from a non-hostile incident in Djibouti. He was assigned to Marine Forces
Reserve’s 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group,
Portland, Ore.
03/24/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense today announced the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. William R. Neil Jr., 38, of Holmden, N.J., died March 21 in
Sperwan Ghar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered
an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
3/24/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died March 22 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. They were assigned to the 1132nd Military Police Company,
North Carolina Army National Guard, Rocky Mount, N.C. Killed were:
Sgt. Thomas C. Ray, II, 40, of Weaverville, N.C.
Spc. David S. Stelmat, 27, of Littleton, N.H.
Sgt. David B. Williams, 26, of Tarboro, N.C.
03/24/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Antione V. Robinson, 20, of Detroit, Mich., died March 19 in Nawa,
Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the vehicle he was repairing collapsed.
He was assigned to the 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
03/24/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Tyler J. Smith, 22, of Bethel, Maine, died Mar. 21 at Forward Operating
Base Falcon near Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when the base received
indirect fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
03/23/2008 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Tech. Sgt. William H. Jefferson, Jr., 34, of Norfolk, Va., died March
22 near Sperwan Ghar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle
encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 21st
Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C.
03/21/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Gregory D. Unruh, 28, of Dickinson, Texas, died March 19 in Mandali,
Iraq, of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. He was assigned to the
2nd Battalion, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
03/19/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 17 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device during combat operations. They were assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Michael D. Elledge, 41, of Brownsburg, Ind.
Spc. Christopher C. Simpson, 23, of Hampton, Va.
03/19/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Lerando J. Brown, 27, of Gulfport, Miss., died March 15 in Balad,
Iraq, from injuries suffered in an incident currently under investigation.
He was assigned to the 288th Sapper Company, 223rd Engineer Battalion,
Mississippi Army National Guard, Houston, Miss.
03/17/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. William D. O’Brien, 19, of Rice, Texas, died March 15 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from wounds suffered when he was attacked by small arms fire during
combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kan.
03/15/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt.Collin J. Bowen, 38, of Millersville, Md., died March 14 at
Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of wounds suffered Jan.
2 in Khowst Province, Afghanistan, when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry
Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, Towson, Md.
03/15/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died March 10 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive
device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. Killed
were:
Sgt. 1st. Class Shawn M. Suzch, 32, of Hilltown, Penn.
Staff Sgt. Ernesto G. Cimarrusti, 25, of Douglas, Ariz.
Staff Sgt. David D. Julian, 31, of Evanston, Wyo.
Cpl. Robert T. McDavid, 29, of Starkville, Miss.
Cpl. Scott A. McIntosh, 26, of Houston, Texas.
03/14/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died March 12 in Tallil,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle was hit by indirect fire.
Killed were:
Staff Sgt. Juantrea T. Bradley, 28, of Greenville, N.C., who was assigned
to the 7th Special Troops Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain
Division (Light Infantry), Fort Eustis, Va.
Spc. Dustin C. Jackson, 21, of Arlington, Texas, who was assigned to the
350th Adjutant General Company, Grand Prairie, Texas.
Pfc. Tenzin L. Samten, 33, of Prescott, Ariz., who was assigned to the
7th Special Troops Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division
(Light Infantry), Fort Eustis, Va.
03/14/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Laurent J. West, 32, of Raleigh, N.C., died March 11 near Kishkishkia,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
03/13/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Mar. 10 in Balad
Ruz, Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. They were assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. Killed were:
Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson, 28, of Everett, Wash.
Spc. Donald A. Burkett, 24, of Comanche, Texas.
Capt. Torre R. Mallard, 27, of Oklahoma.
03/12/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Gabriel Guzman, 25, of Hornbrook, Calif., died March 8 at Orgun E,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device in Gholam Haydar Kala, Afghanistan. He was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
03/05/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Mar. 3 in the Sabari
District of Afghanistan, of wounds suffered during combat operations.
They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N. C. Killed
were:
Spc. Steven R. Koch, 23, of Milltown, N. J.
Sgt. Robert T. Rapp, 22, of Sonora, Calif.
03/05/2008 DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Frost, 24, of Waukesha, Wis., died March 3 near
Bayji, Iraq in a crash of an Iraqi Army Mi-17 helicopter. He was assigned
to the 377th Air Base Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
02/27/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Orlando A. Perez, 23, of Houston, died Feb. 24 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered from small arms fire during dismounted operations.
He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
02/26/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Micheal E. Phillips, 19, of Ardmore, Okla., died Feb. 24 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky.
02/26/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Kevin S. Mowl, 22, of Pittsford, N.Y., died Feb. 25 at the National
Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of wounds suffered in Baghdad, Iraq
on Aug. 2, 2007, when the vehicle he was in encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment,
3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis Wash.
02/25/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Drew W. Weaver, 20, of St. Charles, Mo., died Feb. 21 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
02/25/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Keisha M. Morgan, 25, of Washington, D.C., died Feb. 22 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of a non-combat related cause. She was assigned to the Division
Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
02/22/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Capt. Nathan R. Raudenbush, 25, of Pennsylvania, died Feb. 20 in Busayefi,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
02/22/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 20 in Baghdad,
Iraq, from wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device in Baghdad on Feb. 19. They were assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
Sgt. Conrad Alvarez, 22, of Big Spring, Texas.
Cpl. Albert Bitton, 20, of Chicago.
Spc. Micheal B. Matlock, Jr., 21, of Glen Burnie, Md.
02/22/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Bryant W. Mackey, 30, of Eureka, Kan., died Feb. 20 in Mosul,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle.
He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort
Hood, Texas.
02/19/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 17 in Diyala Province,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their dismounted patrol
using small arms fire. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion 23rd Infantry
Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort
Lewis, Wash. Killed were:
Spc. Chad D. Groepper, 21, of Kingsley, Iowa.
Spc. Luke S. Runyan, 21, of Spring Grove, Pa.
02/14/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Corey E. Spates, 21, of LaGrange, Ga., died Feb. 10 in Diyala Province,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Fort Hood, Texas.
02/14/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Javares J. Washington, 27, of Pensacola, Fla., died Feb. 11
at Camp Buehring in Kuwait City, Kuwait, from injuries sustained in a
vehicle accident. He was assigned to the 6th Battalion, 101st Aviation
Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
02/12/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Jack T. Sweet, 19, of Alexandria Bay, N.Y., died Feb. 8 in Jawwalah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort
Drum, N.Y.
02/12/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 8 in Taji, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. Killed were:
Spc. Michael T. Manibog, 31, of Alameda, Calif., who was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th
Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Sgt. Timothy P. Martin, 27, of Pixley, Calif., who was assigned to 2nd
Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th
Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Staff Sgt. Jerald A. Whisenhunt, 32, of Orrick, Mo., who was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team,
25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Sgt. Gary D. Willett, 34, of Alamogordo, N.M., who was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th
Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
02/09/2008 DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.<
Petty Officer 1st class Luis A. Souffront, 25,of Miami, Fla., died Feb.
7, from wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device while serving
in combat operations in Iraq. He was assigned to an East Coast based SEAL
team.
02/07/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Bradley J. Skelton, 40, of Gordonville, Mo., died Feb. 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive
device during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1138th Engineer
Company, 35th Engineer Brigade, Missouri Army National Guard, Fort Leonard
Wood, Mo.
02/07/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 5 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered in Al Muqdadiyah when they encountered an improvised
explosive device during combat operations.
Spc. Miguel A. Baez, 32, of Bonaire, Ga., who was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. John C. Osmolski, 23, of Eustis, Fla., who was assigned to the 2nd
Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. Timothy R. Van Orman, 24, of Port Matilda, Pa., who was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
02/06/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Donald T. Tabb, 29, of Norcross, Ga., died Feb. 5 in Sangin,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 6th Military Police Detachment,
1st Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment, Fort Rucker, Ala.
02/06/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Rafael Alicea Rivera, 30, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, died Feb. 5 in
Tallil, Iraq, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He
was assigned to the 307th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/05/2008 DoD Identifies Navy Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Petty Officer Michael E. Koch, 29,of State College, Pa., and Chief
Petty Officer Nathan H. Hardy, 29, of Durham, N.H., died Feb. 4, from
wounds suffered from small arms fire during combat operations in Iraq.
Both were assigned to East Coast-based SEAL teams.
02/05/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher J. West, 26, of Arlington, Texas, died Feb. 4 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered on Feb. 3 in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, when an improvised
explosive device detonated during combat operations. He was assigned to
the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd
Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
02/04/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.<
Staff Sgt. Chad A. Barrett, 35, of Saltville, Va., died Feb. 2 in Mosul,
Iraq, as a result of a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to
the 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
02/04/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.<
Sgt. Matthew F. Straughter, 27, of St. Charles, Mo., died Jan 31 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was struck by a rocket propelled
grenade. He was assigned to the 1138th Engineer Company, 35th Engineer
Brigade, Missouri National Guard, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
02/02/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
>Cpt. Michael A. Norman, 36, of Killeen, Texas, died Jan. 31 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade,
1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
02/02/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Lt. David E. Schultz, 25, of Illinois, died Jan. 31 of wounds suffered
when the Convoy Support Center at Scania, Iraq, was attacked by indirect
enemy fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/30/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died from wounds suffered
when their unit encountered an improvised explosive device during convoy
operations Jan. 28 in Mosul, Iraq. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion,
8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were:
Sgt. James E. Craig, 26, of Hollywood, S.C.
Staff Sgt. Gary W. Jeffries, 37, of Roscoe, Texas.
Cpl. Evan A. Marshall, 21, of Athens, Ga.
Spc. Brandon A. Meyer, 20, of Orange, Calif.
Pfc. Joshua A. R. Young, 21, of Riddle, Ore.
01/29/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Mikeal W. Miller, 22, of Albany, Ore., died Jan. 27 at the National
Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of wounds suffered in Baghdad, Iraq
on July 9, 2007, when the vehicle he was in encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
01/29/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Maj. Alan G. Rogers, 40, of Hampton, Fla., died Jan. 27 of wounds suffered
when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting
a dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the Military
Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
01/28/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Robert J. Wilson, 28, of Boynton Beach, Fla., died Jan. 26
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated while
he was conducting a dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned
to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
01/27/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew R. Kahler, 29, of Granite Falls, Minn., died Jan.
26 at Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from
small arms fire in Waygul, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team,
Vicenza, Italy.
01/27/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Duncan C. Crookston, 19, of Denver, Colo., died Jan. 25 at Brooke
Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, of wounds suffered Sep.
4, 2007, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle
during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd
Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
01/27/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Tracy R. Birkman, 41, of New Castle, Va., died Jan. 25 in Owesat,
Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. She was assigned to the 626th
Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
01/26/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller, 24, of Iowa City, Iowa, died Jan. 25 in Barikowt,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he encountered small arms fire while
conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd
Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/23/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant, 20, of Conway, Ark., died Jan. 22 in Kirkuk,
Iraq, of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident during convoy operations.
He was assigned to the 431st Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Civil
Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Fort Bragg,
N.C.
01/23/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. James M. Gluff, 20, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., died Jan. 19 while
conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned
to 1st Battalion, 8<sup>th</sup> Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/21/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
Spc. Jon M. Schoolcraft, III, 26, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, died Jan. 19 in
Taji, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
01/21/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Richard B. Burress, 25, of Naples, Fla., died Jan. 19 in Al Jabour,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
01/21/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Justin R. Whiting, 27, of Hancock, N.Y., died Jan. 19 in Mosul,
Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group
(Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.
01/17/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan. 16 of wounds
suffered in Balad, Iraq, when they were attacked by grenade and small
arms fire during combat operations. They were assigned to the 1st Squadron,
32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
Pfc. Danny L. Kimme, 27, of Fisher, Ill., who died in Balad, Iraq.
Pfc. David H. Sharrett II, 27, of Oakton, Va., who died in Pallouata,
Iraq.
Spc. John P. Sigsbee, 21, of Waterville, N.Y., who died in Balad, Iraq.
01/15/2008 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Curtis A. Christensen Jr., 29, of Collingswood, N.J., died
Jan. 11 from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was
assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
01/15/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom
Pfc. Keith E. Lloyd, 26, of Milwaukee, died Jan. 12 in Tal Afar, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,
Fort Hood, Texas.
01/14/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lt. Col. Richard J. Berrettini, 52, of Wilcox, Pa., died Jan. 11 in San
Antonio of wounds suffered on Jan. 2 in Khowst Province, Afghanistan,
when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned
to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Medical Detachment, Erie Clinic,
Erie, Pa.
01/11/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of six soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan. 9 in Sinsil, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated during
combat operations. They were assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker
Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Vilseck, Germany. Killed were:
Spc. Todd E. Davis, 22, of Raymore, Mo.
Staff Sgt. Jonathan K. Dozier, 30, of Rutherford, Tenn.
Staff Sgt. Sean M. Gaul, 29, of Reno, Nev.
Sgt. Zachary W. McBride, 20, of Bend, Ore.
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew I. Pionk, 30, of Superior, Wis.
Sgt. Christopher A. Sanders, 22, of Roswell, N.M.
01/10/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. David J. Drakulich, 22, of Reno, Nev. died Jan. 9 in Chagali, Afghanistan,
of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device.
He was assigned to the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
01/10/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan. 8 of wounds
sustained during combat operations in Samarra, Iraq. The incident is under
investigation. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
Fort Campbell, Ky. Killed were:
Sgt. David J. Hart, 22, of Lake View Terrace, Calif., who died in Balad,
Iraq.
Pfc. Ivan E. Merlo, 19, of San Marcos, Calif., who died in Samarra, Iraq.
Pfc. Phillip J. Pannier, 20, of Washburn, Ill., who died in Samarra, Iraq.
01/09/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Jan. 7 of wounds
suffered when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Laghar
Juy, Afghanistan. Killed were:
Maj. Michael L. Green, 36, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, who died in Laghar
Juy, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Headquarters, V Corps, Heidelberg,
Germany.
Sgt. James K. Healy, 25, of Hesperia, Calif, who died at Jalalabad Airfield,
Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 703rd Explosive Ordnance Detachment,
Fort Knox, Ky.
01/08/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Timothy R. Hanson, 23, of Kenosha, Wis., died Jan. 7 in Salmon Pak,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from small arms fire. He was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry
Division, Fort Benning, Ga.
01/08/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James D. Gudridge, 20, of Carthage, N.Y., died Jan. 6 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive
device. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
01/07/2008DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Petty Officer Second Class Menelek M. Brown, 24, of Roswell, N.M., was
declared dead Jan. 4 after apparently going overboard from USS Hopper
in the Arabian Sea Jan. 3. Navy aircraft and ships conducted an extensive
search but did not locate him. USS Hopper is homeported in Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii.
01/07/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jason F. Lemke, 30, of West Allis, Wis., died Jan. 5 in Ibrahim Al
Adham, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry
Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort
Lewis, Wash.
01/04/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan. 3 in As Sadiyah,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit using small
arms fire during combat operations. Both Soldiers were assigned to the
Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley,
Kan. Killed were:
Maj. Andrew J. Olmsted, 37, of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Cpt. Thomas J. Casey, 32, of Albuquerque, N.M.
01/04/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Joshua R. Anderson, 24, of Jordan, Minn., died Jan 2 in Kamasia,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
01/04/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Ryan D. Maseth, 24, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq,
on Jan. 2 of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort
Campbell, Ky.
01/03/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Shawn F. Hill, 37, of Wellford, S.C., died Jan. 2 in Khowst Province,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised
explosive device. He was assigned to the 178th Engineer Battalion, 218th
Infantry Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard, Rock Hill, S.C.
01/02/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Reno S. Lacerna, 44, of Waipahu, Hawaii, died Dec. 31, 2007 in Al
Qayyarah, Iraq, of a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the
87th Corps Support Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Ga.
01/02/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Brian L. Gorham, 21, of Woodburn, Ky., died Dec. 31 at Fort Sam Houston,
Texas, of wounds suffered on Dec. 12 in Afghanistan when his vehicle encountered
an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,
503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team,
Camp Ederle, Vicenza, Italy.
01/02/2008 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Joseph R. Berlin Jr., 21, of Chelsea, Ala., died Dec. 30 in Baghdad,
Iraq, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Matthew M. Pollini, 21, of Rockland Mass., died Jan. 22 at Forward
Operating Base Delta, near al-Kut, Iraq, of injuries sustained during
a vehicle roll-over. He was assigned to the 772nd Military Police Company,
Taunton, Mass.
The incident is under investigation.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Ezra Dawson, 31, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Jan. 17 in Konar Province,
Afghanistan when the Chinook helicopter he was in made a hard landing
under combat conditions. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Carlo M. Robinson, 33, of Lawton, Okla., died Jan. 17 in Bagram,
Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle in Kabul. He was assigned to 1st Maneuver Enhancement
Brigade, Fort Polk, La.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Ricky L. Turner, 20, of Athens, Ala., died Jan. 16 in Baghdad, Iraq,
of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his unit. He was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Roberto Andrade Jr., 26, of Chicago, Ill., died Jan. 18 in
Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device
struck his vehicle. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 66th Armor, 1st
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Joshua R. Townsend, 30, of Solvang , Calif. , died Jan. 16
in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan , of injuries sustained in a non-combat related
incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group
(Airborne), Fort Bragg , N.C.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Senior Airman Omar J. McKnight, 22, of Marrero, La., died Jan 17 as a
result of a non-hostile incident in Balad, Iraq. He was assigned to the
6th Security Forces Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Marquis R. Porter, 28, of Brighton, Mass., died Jan. 11 as a result
of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to
2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary
Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
The incident is under investigation.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Bennett, 23, of Clifton, Va., died Jan. 11 as a result
of a non-hostile incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned
to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine
Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
The incident is currently under investigation.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Sean P. McCune, 20, of Euless, Texas, died Jan. 11 in Samarra, Iraq,
of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned
to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who
were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Jan. 8 in Maywand,
Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when their dismounted patrol was hit
by an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion,
2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas.
Killed were:
Sgt. Joshua L. Rath, 22, of Decatur, Ala.,
Spc. Keith E. Essary, 20, of Dyersburg, Tenn.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Justin L. Bauer, 24, of Loveland, Colo., died Jan. 10 in Baghdad
of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
N.C.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers
who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Jan. 9 in the
Zabul Province of Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive
device detonated near their vehicle in Jaldak. They were assigned to the
1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany.
Killed were:
Maj. Brian M. Mescall, 33, of Hopkinton, Mass.,
Spc. Joseph M. Hernandez, 24, of Hammond, Ind.,
Sgt. Jason R. Parsons, 24, of Lenoir, N.C.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jessie A. Cassada, 19, of Hendersonville, N.C., died Jan. 6
while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He
was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Anthony D. Davis, 29, of Daytona Beach, Fla., died Jan. 6 in
Northern Iraq, of wounds suffered when he was shot by enemy forces. He
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield,
Georgia.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Chadwick A. Gilliam, 29, of Mayking, Ky., died Jan. 3 at a
U.S. military base in Kuwait. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines,
2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
The official cause of death is pending the results of the autopsy.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi, 21, of Bronx, N.Y., died Jan. 1 while
supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was
assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Christopher W. Lotter, 20, of Chester Heights, Pa., died Dec. 31,
2008, in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he was shot by enemy forces
in Tikrit. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Benjamin B. Tollefson, 22, of Concord, Calif., died Dec. 31 in Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect
fire in Ghazaliya. Tollefson was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion,
2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
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