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Merville, Christopher A.

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Spc.
Age 26
Albuquerque, N.M.
Killed Oct 12, 2004

Christopher was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Korea. Died when his unit came under enemy fire during combat operations in Baghdad.

Monroe, Anthony W.

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Pfc.
Age 20
Bismarck, N.D.
Killed Oct 11, 2004

Anthony was assigned to Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Died when two rockets impacted his camp in Baghdad.

Rogers, Alan L.

Staff Sgt.
Age 49
Kearns, Utah
Killed Sept 29, 2004

Alan was assigned to 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, Utah Army National Guard, West Jordan, Utah. Died of non-combat-related injuries in Bagram, Afghanistan.

Dennie, Mike A.

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Staff Sgt.
Age 31
Fayetteville, N.C.
Killed Sept 29, 2004

Mike was assigned to the 106th Finance Battalion, Kitzingen, Germany. Died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained Sept. 22 when the driver of his military vehicle pulled off the road and lost control, causing it to roll over, in Baghdad.

Titcomb, Joshua K.

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Pfc.
Age 20
Somerset, Ky.
Killed Sept 29, 2004

Joshua was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea. Died in Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries sustained Sept. 28 when an improvised explosive device exploded near his military vehicle.

Villanueva, Joselito O.

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Sgt. 1st Class
Age 36
Los Angeles, CA
Killed Sept 27, 2004

Joselito was assigned to the 9th Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. Died when a sniper shot him while he was at his observation post in Balad, Iraq.

Moxley, Clifford L. Jr.

Spc.
Age 51
New Castle, Pa.
Killed Sept 25, 2004

Clifford was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 103rd Armor Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Berwick, Pa. Died of non-combat-related injuries in Baghdad.

Unruh, Robert Oliver

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Spc.
Age 25
Tucson, Ariz.
Killed Sept 25, 2004

Robert was assigned to the 44th Engineer Battalion, Camp Howze, Korea. Died by small-arms fire when enemy forces attacked his unit in Anbar province, Iraq.

Johnson, David Wayne

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Sgt.
Age 37
Portland, Ore.
Killed Sept 25, 2004

David was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, Oregon Army National Guard, Cottage Grove, Ore. Died when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle in Baghdad.

Harris, Adam J.

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Pfc.
Age 21
Abilene, Texas
Killed Sept 22, 2004

Adam was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. Killed by a sniper as he was on patrol in Mosul, Iraq.

Soram, Skipper

Sgt.
Age 23
Kolonia Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
Killed Sept 22, 2004

Skipper was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Died when a vehicle-based improvised explosive device detonated near his security post in Baghdad.

Koenig, Lance J.

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Staff Sgt.
Age 33
Fargo, N.D.
Killed Sept 22, 2004

Lance was assigned to the 141st Engineer Battalion, North Dakota Army National Guard, Jamestown, N.D. Died when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting a dismounted patrol in Tikrit, Iraq.



Henry, Joshua J.

Spc.
Age 21
Avonmore, Pa.
Killed Sept 20, 2004

Joshua was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. Died in Tikrit, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his convoy was attacked by small-arms fire in Sharqat, Iraq.

Goodwin, Robert S.

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Staff Sgt.
Age 35
Albany, Ga.
Killed Sept 20, 2004

Robert was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C. Died when his patrol vehicle was ambushed by small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades in Shkin, Afghanistan.

Olaes, Tony B.

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Staff Sgt.
Age 30
Walhalla, S.C.
Killed Sept 20, 2004

Tony was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C. Died when his patrol vehicle was ambushed by small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades in Shkin, Afghanistan.

Demand, Jacob H.

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Sgt.
Age 29
Palouse, Wash.
Killed Sept 14, 2004

Jacob was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash. Died when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces in Mosul, Iraq.

Brown, Tyler H.

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1st Lt.
Age 26
Atlanta, GA
Killed Sept 14, 2004

Tyler was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Tongduchon City, Korea. Died when his unit was attacked by small-arms fire in Ramadi, Iraq.

Pinkston, Foster

Sgt.
Age 47
Warrenton, Ga.
Killed Sept 16, 2004

Foster was assigned to the 878th Engineer Battalion, Georgia Army National Guard, Augusta, Ga. Died at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., from a non-combat related illness.

Thomas, Carl

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Sgt.
Age 29
Phoenix, AZ
Killed Sept 13, 2004

Carl was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his observation post in Baghdad.

Hagy, Guy S. Jr.

Staff Sgt.
Age 31
Lodi, CA
Killed Sept 13, 2004

Guy was assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his observation post in Baghdad.

Buie, Jimmy D.

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Spc
Age 43
Floral, Ark.
Killed January 4, 2005

Jimmy was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, Fordyce, Ark.; killed when an improvised explosive devise detonated near his military vehicle in Taji, Iraq.
 

Depew, Cory R.

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Pvt
Age 21
Beech Grove, Ind.
Killed January 4, 2005

Cory was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.; killed when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his Stryker military vehicle in Mosul, Iraq.

Addison, Jamaal R.

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Spc
Age 22
Roswell, Ga.
Killed March 23, 2003

Killed when ambushed by enemy forces in Iraq. Assigned to the 507th Ordnance Maintenance Company, Fort Bliss, Texas.

Johnson, Howard II

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Pfc.
Age 21
Mobile, Ala.
Killed March 23, 2003

Killed when ambushed by enemy forces in Iraq. Assigned to the 507th Ordnance Maintenance Company, Fort Bliss, Texas

Sanders, Gregory P.

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Spc.
Age 19
Hobart, Ind.
Killed March 24, 2003

Killed in action in Iraq. Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor, Fort Stewart, GA

Tobler, Brandon S.

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Spc.
Age 19
Portland, Ore.
Killed March 22, 2003

Killed in a non-hostile vehicle accident in Iraq. Assigned to the 671st Engineer Brigade, Portland, Ore.

Caldwell, Nathaniel A.

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Spc.
Age 27
Omaha, Neb.
Killed May 21, 2003

Nathaniel was Assigned to 404th Air Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; killed in a vehicle accident in Baghdad.

Anguiano, Edward J.

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Spc.
Age 24
Brownsville, TX
Killed March 23, 2003

Spc. Anguiano was in a six-vehicle convoy on Highway 7 in Iraq when enemy forces ambushed them on. His remains were recovered on April 24. Anguiano was assigned to 3rd Forward Support Battalion, Fort Stewart, Georgia

James F. Adamouski

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Capt
Age 29
Springfield, Virginia
Killed April 2, 2003

Killed when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was shot down by hostile fire in central Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. 

McHalffey, Jeremy W.

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Spc
Age 28
Mabelvale, Ark.
Killed January 4, 2005

Jeremy was assigned to the 39th Infantry Brigade, Arkansas Army National Guard, Little Rock, Ark.; killed when an improvised explosive devise detonated near his military vehicle in Taji, Iraq.

Adams, Michael S.

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Pfc
Age 20

Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Killed August 21, 2003

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 in Baghdad, Iraq as a result of injuries sustained during the fire. Adams was assigned to 1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany

Aitken, Tristan N.

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Capt
Age 31
State College, Pennsylvania.
Killed April 4, 2003

Killed in action in Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.

Edmunds, Jonn

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Specialist
Age 20
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Killed October 19, 2001
 
Jonn was with Bravo Company 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment U.S. Army, and was killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash in Pakistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 

Cooke, Eric

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Sgt
Age 43
Scottsdale, AZ
Killed Dec 24, 2003

Eric Cooke was killed outside the wire in Iraq, He was a leader who went where his Soldiers went and took the risks they took, even though he didn't have to. He didn't have to be out there with Soldiers manning checkpoints, checking on Soldiers during cordon searches, Cooke, 43, was command sergeant major for the 1st Armored Division's 1st Brigade, based at Friedberg, Germany. He died near Samarra - north of Baghdad - after his vehicle hit an improvised bomb. Cooke will be buried  Arlington National Cemetery

Pollard, Justin W.

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Spc.
Age 21
Foothill Ranch, CA
Killed Dec 30, 2003
 
Pollard died in Baghdad, Iraq. Pollard died as a result of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident

Blanco, Ernesto M.

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Capt
Age 28
San Antonio, TX
Killed Dec 28, 2003

Blanco was killed, in Qaryat Ash Shababi by an explosive. Assigned to 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division; Fort Bragg, N.C.

Cuervo, Rey D.

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Pvt.
Age 24
Laguna Vista, TX
Killed Dec 28, 2003

Rey was killed by an explosive device in Baghdad. Assigned to 1st Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment; Fort Polk, La.

Jordan, Curt E. Jr

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Sgt.
Age 25
Greenacres, WA
Killed Dec 28, 2003

Jordan died, of non-combat injuries near Bayji. Assigned to 14th Combat Engineer Battalion (Corps) (Wheeled), 555th Combat Engineer Group; Fort Lewis, Wash

Haight, Charles G.

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Spc.
Age 23
Jacksonville, AL
Killed Dec 26, 2003

Haight was killed in Iraq when his vehicle struck an explosive. Assigned to 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Group; Fort Lewis, Wash.

Mihalakis, Michael G.

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Spc.
Age 18
San Jose, CA
Killed Dec 26, 2003

Mihalakis died in Baghdad in a non-combat vehicle accident. Assigned to 270th Military Police Company, 49th Military Police Battalion, 100th Troop Command, California Combat Support Command, Army National Guard; Fairfield, CA.

Marcum, Joshua S.

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Spc
Age 33
Evening Shade, Ark.
Killed January 4, 2005

Joshua was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, Camden, Ark.; killed when an improvised explosive devise detonated near his military vehicle in Taji, Iraq.

Acklin, Michael D.  II

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Sgt.
Age 25
Killed Nov 15, 2003
Louisville, Kentucky

Acklin died when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters crashed in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Acosta, Genaro

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Spc.
Age 26
Fair Oaks, CA
Killed Nov 11, 2003

Acosta was on patrol when his Bradley vehicle hit and detonated two improvised explosive devices in Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division (Mech), Fort Hood, Texas.

Allen, Ronald D. Jr

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Spc
Age 22
Killed Aug 25, 2003
Mitchell, Indiana.

Allen was conducting convoy operations when he was involved in a vehicular accident near Balad, Iraq. Allen died of his injuries. He was assigned to the 502nd Personnel Service Battalion, 43rd Area Support Group, Fort Carson, Colorado.

Andrade, Michael

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Spc
Age 28
Killed Sept 24, 2003
Bristol, Rhode Island.

Andrade was a passenger in a HMMWV when a 5-ton truck struck the side of his vehicle in Balad, Iraq. He died of injuries sustained in the accident. Andrade was assigned to the 169th Military Police Company, U.S. Army National Guard, of Warren, Rhode Island, attached to the 115th Military Police Company.

Albert, Phillip R.

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Sgt Major
Age 41
Killed Nov 23, 2003
Terryville, Connecticut

Albert was onboard an MH-53 helicopter conducting combat operations when it crashed in Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.

Herring, Jacob

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Spc
Age 21
Killed April 28, 2004
Kirkland, Washington

Died from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle in Talafar, Iraq, Spc. Herring was assigned to the Army’s 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Allison, Thomas F.

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Spc
Age 22
Killed February 22, 2002
Roy, Washington.

Allison was on board the MH-47 aircraft that crashed at sea in the southern Philippines. He was assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Jeffries, Joseph A.

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Pfc
Age 21
Killed May 29, 2004
Beaverton, Oregon.

Jeffries died in Kandahar, Afghanistan, when his vehicle hit a land mine. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 329th Psychological Operations Company, Portland, Oregon.
 

Mogensen, Robert J.

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Staff Sgt.
Age 26
Killed May 29, 2004
Leesville, Louisiana.

Mogensen died in Kandahar, Afghanistan, when his vehicle hit a land mine. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Galvan, Daniel Lee

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Sgt.
Age 30
Moore, Oklahoma.
Killed Aug 12, 2004

Galvan died in Salerno, Afghanistan, when the helicopter he was in developed mechanical difficulties and crashed. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion (Assault), 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Light Infantry Division, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Hobbs, Brian S.


SSgt
Age 28
Mesa, AZ
Killed Oct 14, 2004

Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol in Miam Do, Afghanistan.

Barry, Michael C.

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Sgt
Age 29
Overland Park, Kansas.
Killed February 1, 2003

Barry died as a result of injuries sustained while a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by another vehicle in Doha, Qatar. Barry was assigned to the 205th Medical Battalion, Missouri Army National Guard, Kansas City, Missouri.

Wells, Wesley R.

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Spc
Age 21
Libertyville, Illinois.
Killed September 20, 2004

Wells died in Naka, Afghanistan, when his observation post was fired on by anti-coalition militia forces. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Claunch, Herbert R.

MSgt
Age 58
Wetumpka, Alabama.
Killed April 18, 2004

Claunch died in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after collapsing on the floor in his quarters. He was assigned to the Army National Guard, 217th Military Police Company, Prattville, Alabama.

Clemens, Brian M.

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Spc
Age 19
Kokomo, Indiana.
Killed February 6, 2003

Clemens died as a result of a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle rollover. He was assigned to C Company, 1-293rd Infantry, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Clemens, Shawn M.

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SSgt
Age 28
Allegany, New York.
Killed January 29, 2004

Clemens died west of Ghazni, Afghanistan, when a weapons cache prematurely exploded. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.

Cook, Robert J.

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Spc
Age 24
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
Killed January 29, 2004

Cook died west of Ghazni, Afghanistan, when a weapons cache prematurely exploded. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.

Craig, Brian T.

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SSgt
Age 27
Houston, Texas.
Killed April 15, 2002

Craig died as the result of an explosion during explosive clearing operations in Qandahar, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 710th Explosive Ordnance Detachment, San Diego, California.

Davis, Jefferson D.

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MSgt
Age 39
Clarksville, Tennessee.
Killed December 5, 2001

One of three soldiers killed when a 2,000-pound satellite-guided bomb was targeted incorrectly and hit near his position north of Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Teal, John R.

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Capt
Age 31
Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Killed Oct 23, 2003

Teal died of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device exploded while in a convoy in Baqubah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Dorrity, James P.

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SSgt
Age 37
Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Killed February 21, 2002

Dorrity was on board the MH-47 aircraft that crashed at sea in the southern Philippines. He was assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Johnson, Christopher B.

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Capt
Age 29
Excelsior Springs, MO
Killed Oct 16, 2004

Johnson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii. Killed when his OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter and crashed in Baghdad.

Barbret, Mark A.

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Pfc
Age 22
Shelby Township, Michigan.
Killed October 14, 2004

Barbret died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy. He was assigned to 44th Engineer Battalion, Camp Howze, Korea.
 

Esposito, Michael J. Jr

Sgt
Age 22
Brentwood, New York.
Killed March 18, 2004

Esposito died in Dehrawood, Afghanistan, when his team came under small arms fire while clearing a village. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York.

Foraker, Ryan D.


Sgt
Age 31
Logan, Ohio.
Died November 1, 2002

Foraker was reported missing from his unit in Guantanamo, Cuba, on September 24, 2002. Exhaustive ground, sea, and air searches were conducted in an effort to locate him but were unsuccessful. Foraker's clothes and personal effects were found near the water's edge, leading the investigating officer, absent any evidence to the contrary, to determine that Foraker had died in the waters of Guantanamo Bay. An extensive criminal investigation uncovered no reason to suspect foul play. Foraker was assigned to the 342nd Military Police Company, U.S. Army Reserve, Columbus, Ohio. Declared deceased on November 1, 2002.

Foshee, Jeremy D.

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Sgt
Age 25
Pisgah, Alabama.
Killed February 21, 2002

Foshee was on board the MH-47 aircraft that crashed at sea in the southern Philippines. He was assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Cunningham, Darren J.

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SSgt
Age 40
Killed Sept 30, 2004
Groton, Mass

Darren assigned to the 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas; killed when his unit came under mortar attack in Baghdad.

Jones, Rodney A.

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Spc
Age 21
Philadelphia, PA
Killed Sept 30, 2004

Jones assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; killed when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device exploded near his dismounted patrol in Baghdad.

Galewski, Justin J.

SSgt
Age 28
Olathe, Kansas.
Killed April 15, 2002

Galewski died as the result of an explosion during explosive clearing operations in Qandahar, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 710th Explosive Ordnance Detachment, San Diego, California.

Geiger, Christopher P.

Sgt
Age 38
Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Killed July 9, 2003

Geiger died of a non-combat related cause in Bagram, Afghanistan. Geiger was assigned to the 213th Area Support Group, Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Brown, Lunsford B. II

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Spc
Age 27
Creedmore, North Carolina.
Killed September 20, 2003

Brown was killed in a mortar attack in Abu Gareeb, Iraq. He was assigned to A Company, 302nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Patton Barracks, Germany.

Cox, Gregory A

Spc
Age 21
Carmichaels, Pennsylvania.
Killed September 27, 2004

Cox died 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.

Nolan, Allen

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Spc
Age 38
Marietta, Ohio.
Killed September 30, 2004

Nolan died at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, of injuries sustained on September 18, 2004 in Balad, Iraq, when his convoy vehicle struck an improvised explosive device and then came under small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 660th Transportation Company, Zanesville, Ohio.

Burgess, Alan J,

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Spc
Age 24
Landaff, New Hampshire.
Killed October 15, 2004

Burgess died in Mosul, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol vehicle. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 197th Field Artillery Brigade, Army National Guard, Woodsville, New Hampshire. Died on October 15, 2004.

Kearney, James C. III



Spc
Age 22
Emerson, Iowa
Killed Nov 1, 2004

James was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry, Iowa Army National Guard, Glenwood, Iowa; died Nov. 1 in Salerno, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades in Sharan, Afghanistan.

Hennessy, Jack T.

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Sgt
Age 21
Naperville, Ill.
Killed October 1, 2004

Jack was assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; killed Oct. 1 when his check point came under small-arms fire in Baghdad.

Pettaway, James L. Jr.

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Staff Sgt
Age 37
Baltimore, MD
Killed October 3, 2004

James was assigned to the 223rd Transportation Company, Army Reserve, Norristown, Pa.; died Oct. 3 at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, of injuries sustained Aug. 27 when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Fallujah, Iraq.

Collier, Russell L.

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Sgt
Age 48
Harrison, Ark.
Killed October 3, 2004

Russell was assigned to 1st Battalion, 206th Field Artillery Regiment, Arkansas Army National Guard, Russellville, Ark.; killed Oct. 3 when his unit, which was conducting traffic-control operations, was attacked by small-arms fire in Taji, Iraq.

Morgan, Richard L. Jr.

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Staff Sgt
Age 38
St. Clairsville, Ohio
Killed October 5, 2004

Richard was assigned to the 660th Transportation Company, Army Reserve, Cadiz, Ohio; died Oct. 5 in Latifiyah, Iraq, of injuries sustained Oct. 4 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle.

Brown, John E.

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Pfc
Age 21
Troy, Ala.
Killed April 14, 2003

John was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky.; killed when a grenade exploded inside his Humvee in Iraq.

Wolf, James R.

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Spc
Age 21
Scottsbluff, Neb.
Killed November 6, 2003

James was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 52nd Engineer Battalion, based in Fort Carson, Colo.; killed Nov. 6 when an improvised explosive device was detonated as his convoy passed by in Mosul, Iraq.

Fisher, Paul F.

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Sgt
Age 39
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Killed November 6, 2003

Paul was assigned to Detachment 1, Company F, 106th Aviation Battalion, Army National Guard, based in Davenport, Iowa; died Nov. 6 at the Homburg University Klinikum, Homberg, Germany. Fisher was very seriously injured Nov. 2 when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding went down in Fallujah, Iraq.

Swartworth, Sharon T.

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CWO5
Age 43
Warwick, R.I.
Killed November 7, 2003

Sharon assigned to the Judge Advocate General Office, based at Headquarters Department of the Army, Pentagon; killed in action when a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was shot down Nov. 7 in Tikrit, Iraq.

Maria, Giovanny

Pvt
Age 19
Queens, New York City
Killed November 29, 2001

Giovanny was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y., killed Nov. 29, 2001, by a non-combat weapons discharge in Uzbekistan.

Rushforth, Bruce A. Jr.

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Staff Sgt
Age 35
Middleboro, Mass.
Killed February 22, 2002

Bruce was assigned to E Co, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, based at Fort Campbell, Ky.; killed in an MH-47E crash during a training exercise, on Feb. 22, 2002 in the Philippines.

Svitak, Philip J.

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Sgt
Age 31
Joplin, Mo.
Killed March 4, 2002

Philip was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Regiment, Fort Campbell, Ky.; killed during a rescue mission during Operation Anaconda on March 4, 2002, in Afghanistan.

Romero, Daniel A.

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Sgt 1st Class
Age 30
Lafayette, Colo.
Killed April 15, 2002

Daniel was assigned to the 19th Special Forces Group, Pueblo, Colo.; killed in an accidental explosion of ordnance on April 15, 2002, in Afghanistan.

Maugans, Jamie O.

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Sgt
Age 27
Derby, Kan.
Killed April 15, 2002

Jamie was assigned to the 710th Explosive Ordnance Detachment, San Diego, Calif.; killed in an accidental explosion of ordnance on April 15, 2002, in Afghanistan.

Jackson, Mark

Sgt
Age 40
Glennie, Mich.
Killed Oct 2, 2002

Mark was assigned to the 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.; killed in a terrorist bombing on Oct. 2, 2002, in the Philippines.


Gonzalez-Garza, Rodrigo

Spc
Age 26
Texas
Killed February 23, 2003

Rodrigo was  assigned to A Co, 5th Battalion, 158th Aviation, Giebelstadt, Germany; killed in a UH-60 Black Hawk crash on Feb. 23, 2003, in Kuwait.

Moehling, Timothy W.

CWO2
Age 35
Florida
Killed February 23, 2003

Timothy was assigned to A Company, 5th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, Giebelstadt, Germany; killed in a UH-60 Black Hawk crash on Feb. 23, 2003, in Kuwait.

Smith, John D.
CWO2
Age 32
Nevada
Killed February 23, 2003

John was assigned to B Co, 5th Battalion, 158th Aviation, Aviano Air Base, Italy; killed in a UH-60 Black Hawk crash on Feb. 23, 2003, in Kuwait.

McNeil, Spence A.

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Pfc
Age 19
Bennettsville, Texas
Killed March 8, 2003

Spence was assigned to B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Bliss, Texas; died on March 8, 2003, as a result of injuries sustained from vehicle accident March 3 in Saudi Arabia.

Dowdy, Robert J.

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Master Sgt
Age 38
Cleveland
Killed March 23, 2003

Robert was assigned to 507th Maintenance Company, Fort Bliss, Texas; killed in an ambush near Nasiriyah, Iraq.

Estrella-Soto, Ruben
Pvt
Age 18
El Paso, Texas
Killed March 23, 2003

Ruben was assigned to 507th Maintenance Company, Fort Bliss, Texas; killed in an ambush near Nasiriyah, Iraq.

Kiehl, James M.

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Spc
Age 22
Comfort, Texas
Killed March 23, 2003

James was assigned to 507th Maintenance Company, Fort Bliss, Texas; killed in an ambush near Nasiriyah, Iraq.

Wentz, Cody L.



Spc
Age 21
Williston, N. D.
Killed November 4, 2004

Cody was assigned to the 141st Engineer Battalion, North Dakota Army National Guard, Williston, N.D.; killed Nov. 4 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle while he was on patrol in Iraq.

Yoemans, Justin R.



Pvt
Age 20
Eufaula, Ala.
Killed November 6, 2004

Justin was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery, Fort Hood, Texas; died Nov. 6 at the 31st Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad from wounds sustained earlier that day when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his up-armored Humvee in Baghdad.

Tran, Quoc Binh


Spc
Age 26
Mission Viejo, Calif.
Killed November 7, 2004

Quoc Binh was assigned to the 181st Support Battalion, California Army National Guard, San Bernardino, Calif.; died Nov. 7 of wounds sustained that same day when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle as he was conducting convoy operations in Baghdad.

Clary, Don A.

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Spc
Age 21
Troy, Kan.
Killed November 8, 2004

Don was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery, Kansas Army National Guard, Horton, Kan.; killed Nov. 8 when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy in Baghdad.

Jeffries, William A.

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Spc
Age 39
Evansville, Ill.
Died March 31, 2003

William was assigned to D Company, 1st Battalion, 152nd Infantry Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard; evacuated from Kuwait to Rota, Spain, where he died as a result of a sudden illness.

Rowe, Brandon J.

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Spc
Age 20
Roscoe, Ill.
Killed March 31, 2003

Brandon was assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.; killed in action by enemy artillery in Ayyub, Iraq.

Hattamer, Stephen C.

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Staff Sgt
Age 43
Gwinn, Mich.
Killed December 25, 2003

Stephen was assigned to the 652nd Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, based in Ellsworth, Wis.; killed during a mortar attack in Baquba, Iraq.

Bailey, Nathan J.

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Staff Sgt
Age 46
Nashville, Tenn.
Killed November 12, 2003

Nathan was assigned too 1175th Transportation Company, Tennessee National Guard, Tullahoma, Tenn.; died of a non-hostile gunshot wound in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

Minucci, Joseph II

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Sgt
Age 23
Richeyville, Pa.
Killed November 13, 2003

Joseph was assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Camp Ederle, Italy; killed when an improvised explosive device exploded next to the bus on which he was riding in Samara, Iraq.

Garza, Joe J.

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1st Sgt
Age 43
Robstown, Texas
Killed April 28, 2003

Joe was assigned to 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment based in Fort Benning, Ga.; killed when he was struck by a civilian vehicle after falling out of a Humvee that swerved to avoid a civilian vehicle in Baghdad.

Doerflinger, Thomas K.

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Spc
Age 20
Silver Spring, Md.
Killed November 11, 2004

Thomas was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.; killed Nov. 11 when his unit came under small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Mosul, Iraq.

Ottolini, Michael C.


Staff Sgt
Age 45
Sebastopol, Calif.
Killed November 10, 2004

Michael was assigned to the 579th Engineer Battalion, California Army National Guard, Petaluma, Calif.; killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his up-armored Humvee in Balad, Iraq.

Faulkenburg, Steven W.

Command Sgt Major
Age 45
Huntingburg, Ind.
Killed November 9, 2004

Steven was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany; killed by small-arms fire while he was conducting combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq.

Hunt, Isaiah R.

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Pfc
Age 20
Green Bay, Wis.
Killed November 15, 2004

Isaiah was assigned to the 782nd Main Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.; killed Nov. 15 when the driver of his military vehicle accidentally struck another vehicle in Baghdad.

Wullenwaber, Luke C.

1st Lt
Age 24
Lewiston, Idaho
Killed November 16, 2004

Luke was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea; killed when he was conducting a security mission and a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle, on Nov. 16 in Khaladiyah, Iraq.
 

Caddy, Marshall H.
Staff Sgt
Age 27
Nags Head, N.C.
Killed November 16, 2004

Marshall was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea; killed when his military vehicle struck another military vehicle, on Nov. 16 in Khaladiyah, Iraq.

Ebert, Blain M.

Spc
Age 22
Washtucna, Wash.
Killed November 22, 2004

Blain was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, killed when enemy forces engaged his unit with small arms fire, on Nov. 22 in Baghdad.

Roustum, David L.

Spc
Age 22
West Seneca, N.Y.
Killed November 20, 2004

David was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, Tonawanda, N.Y.; killed when his up-armored Humvee was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire, on Nov. 20 in Baghdad.

Nolan, Joseph M.



Sgt
Age 27
Philadelphia
Killed November 18, 2004

Joseph was assigned to the 312th Military Intelligence Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; killed Nov. 18 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his up-armored Humvee while his unit was on patrol in Fallujah, Iraq.

Munoz, Pedro A.



Sgt 1st Class
Age 47
Aquada, Puerto Rico
Killed January 2, 2005

Pedro was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.; died Jan. 2 in Shindand, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained Jan. 1 when his patrol encountered enemy fire.

Ficek, Damien T.



Sgt
Age 26
Pullman, Wash.
Killed December 30, 2004

Damien was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment, Washington Army National Guard, Spokane, Wash.; killed Dec. 30 when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Baghdad.

Geer, George R.

Pfc
Age 27
Cortez, Colo.
Killed January 17, 2005

George was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea; killed Jan. 17 when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his position in Ramadi, Iraq. Also killed was Army Staff Sgt. Thomas E. Vitagliano.
 

Sullivan, Christopher J.

Capt
Age 29
Princeton, Mass.
Killed January 18, 2005

Christopher was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; killed Jan. 18 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his parked vehicle in Baghdad.

Fonseca, Jesus

Pfc
Age 19
Marietta, Ga.
Killed January 17, 2005

Jesus was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea; killed Jan. 17 when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his position in Ramadi, Iraq.

Obaji, Francis C.

Pfc
Age 21
Queens Village, N.Y.
Killed January 17, 2005

Francis was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, New York Army National Guard, New York, N.Y.; died Jan. 17 in the 86th Combat Support Hospital, Baghdad, after he was involved in a motor vehicle accident Jan. 16 in Baghdad.

Childress, Kyle W.

Sgt
Age 29
Terre Haute, Ind.
Killed January 21, 2005

Kyle was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany; died of wounds received in Duluiyah, Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire, on Jan. 21 in Balad, Iraq,

Swindell, Nathaniel T.

Sgt
Age 24
Bronx, N.Y.
Killed January 15, 2005

Nathaniel was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.; died Jan. 15 of a non-combat-related injury in Mosul, Iraq.

Mack, Brian A.



Sgt 1st Class
Age 36
Phoenix
Killed January 13, 2005

Brian was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.; killed Jan. 13 when an improvised explosive device hit his military vehicle in Mosul, Iraq.

Hoe, Nainoa K.



1st Lt.
Age 27
Kailua, Hawaii
Killed January 22, 2005

Nainoa was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.; died Jan. 22 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds received when he was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire.

Adams, Leonard W.



Sgt
Age 42
Mooresville, N.C.
Killed January 24, 2005

Leonard was assigned to the 105th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, North Carolina Army National Guard, Asheville, N.C.; died Jan. 24 of non-combat-related injuries in Camp Bucca, Iraq.

Rangel, Jose C.

Staff Sgt
Age 43
Saratoga, Calif.
Killed January 23, 2005

Jose was assigned to the 1106th Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot, California Army National Guard, Fresno, Calif.; died Jan. 23 of non-combat-related injuries in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

Sweeney, Robert W. III



Sgt
Age 22
Pineville, La.
Killed January 10, 2005

Robert was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade, Louisiana Army National Guard, Lake Charles, La.; killed Jan. 10 when an improvised explosive device hit his military vehicle in Baghdad.

McFarlane, Dwayne J. Jr.



Spc
Age 20
Cass Lake, Minn.
Killed January 9, 2005

Dwayne was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. killed Jan. 9 when his dismounted patrol was hit by an improvised explosive device in Baghdad.

Vonronn, Kenneth G.
Pfc
Age 20
Bloomingburg, N.Y.
Killed January 6, 2005

Kenneth was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, New York, N.Y.; killed Jan. 6 with six of his fellow soldiers when an improvised explosive device struck their Bradley fighting vehicle in Baghdad.

Swank, Brett D.



Sgt
Age 21
Northumberland, Pa.
Killed January 24, 2005

Brett was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Fort Polk, La.; killed Jan. 24 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position in Baghdad.
 

Babin, Christopher J.



Sgt
Age 27
Houma, La.
Killed January 6, 2005

Christopher was assigned to the 256th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), Louisiana Army National Guard, Lafayette, La.; killed Jan. 6 with six of his fellow soldiers when an improvised explosive device struck their Bradley fighting vehicle in Baghdad.

Fassbender, Huey P. L.



Spc
Age 24
LaPlace, La.
Killed January 6, 2005

Huey was assigned to the 256th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), Louisiana Army National Guard, Lafayette, La.; killed Jan. 6 with six of his fellow soldiers when an improvised explosive device struck their Bradley fighting vehicle in Baghdad.

Murphy, Warren A.



Spc
Age 29
Marrero, La.
Killed January 6, 2005

Warren was assigned to the 256th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), Louisiana Army National Guard, Lafayette, La.; killed Jan. 6 with six of his fellow soldiers when an improvised explosive device struck their Bradley fighting vehicle in Baghdad.

Gibbs, Todd C.



Sgt 1st Class
Age 37
Angelina, Texas
Killed December 7, 2004

Todd was assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea; killed Dec. 7 when an improvised explosive device detonated while his unit was on a dismounted patrol in Khaladiyah, Iraq.

Trost, Marvin L. III



Staff Sgt
Age 28
Goshen, Ind.
Killed December 5, 2004

Marvin was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea; killed Dec. 5 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee in Habbaniyah, Iraq.

Sanchez, Oscar

Pfc
Age 19
Modesto, Calif.
Killed December 29, 2004

Oscar was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.; killed Dec. 29 when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device struck his observation post in Mosul, Iraq.

Nelson, Craig L.



Sgt
Age 21
Bossier City, La.
Killed December 29, 2004

Craig was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 156th Armor Regiment, Louisiana Army National Guard, Shreveport, La.; died Dec. 29 at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., of injuries sustained Dec. 16 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle in Baghdad.

Barnett, Christopher W.
1st Lt.
Age 32
Baton Rouge, La.
Killed December 23, 2004

Christopher was assigned to 1st Battalion, 156th Armor Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team, Louisiana Army National Guard, Shreveport, La.; killed Dec. 23 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle in Baghdad.

Diaz, Isaac E.



Spc
Age 26
Rio Hondo, Texas
Killed December 1, 2004

Isaac was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; killed when his military vehicle rolled over in Sharona, Afghanistan.

Jacobsen, William W. Jr.



Capt
Age 31
Charlotte, N.C.
Killed December 21, 2004

William was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.; killed Dec. 21 when his base dining facility was attacked in Mosul, Iraq.
 

Karpowich, Paul D.

Sgt 1st
Age 30
Bridgeport, Pa.
Killed December 21, 2004

Paul was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 390th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army Reserve, Webster, N.Y.; killed Dec. 21 when his base dining facility was attacked in Mosul, Iraq.

VanKomen, Darren D.



Staff Sgt
Age 33
Bluefield, W.Va.
Killed December 21, 2004

Darren was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.; killed Dec. 21 when his base dining facility was attacked in Mosul, Iraq.
 

Poulin, Lynn R. Sr.



Sgt
Age 47
Freedom, Maine
Killed December 21, 2005

Lynn was assigned to the 133rd Engineer Battalion, Maine Army National Guard, Belfast, Maine; killed Dec. 21 when his base dining facility was attacked in Mosul, Iraq.

Dostie, Thomas J.



Spc
Age 20
Sommerville, Maine
Killed December 21, 2004

Thomas was assigned to 133rd Engineer Battalion, Maine Army National Guard, Portland, Maine; killed Dec. 21 when his base dining facility was attacked in Mosul, Iraq.

Mason, Nicholas C.



Spc
Age 20
King George, Va.
Killed December 21, 2004

Nicholas was assigned to 276th Engineer Battalion, Virginia Army National Guard, West Point, Va.; killed Dec. 21 when his base dining facility was attacked in Mosul, Iraq.

Ruhren, David A.



Spc
Age 20
Stafford, Va.
Killed December 21, 2004

David assigned to 276th Engineer Battalion, Virginia Army National Guard, West Point, Va.; killed Dec. 21 when his base dining facility was attacked in Mosul, Iraq.

James, Lindsey T.



Sgt.
Age 23
Urbana, Mo.
Killed January 29, 2005

Lindsey was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. 

Ayro, Lionel



Pfc
Age 22
Jeanerette, La.
Killed December 21, 2004

Lionel was assigned to 73rd Engineer Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.; killed Dec. 21 when his base dining facility was attacked in Mosul, Iraq.

Meza, Berry K.



Sgt
Age 23
League City, Texas
Killed December 19, 2004

Berry was assigned to the 180th Transportation Battalion, 13th Corps Support Command, Fort Hood, Texas; killed Dec. 19 when a vehicle struck him in Shuaybah, Kuwait.
 

Martinez, Victor A.

Spc
Age 21
Bronx, New York City
Killed December 14, 2004

Victor was assigned to the 364th Supply Company, 264th Corps Support Battalion, 1st Corps Support Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.; died from a gunshot wound south of Baghdad.

Miller, James H. IV

Pfc
Age 22
Cincinnati, Ohio
Killed January 30, 2005

James was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea; died of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Ramadi, Iraq.

Zaun, Mickey E.

Sgt 1st Class
Age 27
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Killed January 28, 2005

Mickey was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.; died of injuries sustained in a collision between two armored vehicles in Mosul, Iraq.

Jones, Charles S.

Chief Warrant Officer 2
Age 34
Lawtey, Fla.
Killed January 28, 2005

Charles was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; killed in the crash of an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter in Baghdad.

Burk, Taylor J.

Spc
Age 21
Amarillo, Texas
Killed January 26, 2005

Taylor was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; killed when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle in Baghdad.

Hendrickson, Robert T.

Spc
Age 24
Broken Bow, Okla.
Killed February 1, 2005

Robert was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; killed when his military vehicle overturned in Baghdad.

Yolkin, Viktar V.



Spc
Age 24
Spring Branch, Texas
Killed January 24, 2005

Viktar was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany; killed when his Bradley fighting vehicle overturned in Mohammed Sacran, Iraq.

Carlson, Michael C.



Sgt
Age 22
St. Paul, Minn.
Killed January 24, 2005

Michael was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany; killed when his Bradley fighting vehicle overturned in Mohammed Sacran, Iraq.

Adams, Clarence III

Spc
Age 28
Richmond, Va.
Killed Sept 7, 2004

Clarence was assigned to the 91st Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; died Sept. 7 of injuries sustained when his Humvee hit an improvised explosive device in Baghdad.

Cooley, Sean M.



Sgt. 1st Class
Age 35
Ocean Springs, Miss.
Killed February 3, 2005

Sean was assigned to the 150th Engineer Battalion, 155th Armor Brigade, Lucedale, Miss.  Died in Northern Babil Province, Iraq, when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. 
 

Ramsey, Joshua A.



Pfc
Age 19
Defiance, Ohio
Killed December 12, 2004

Joshua was assigned to the 95th Military Police Battalion, Mannheim, Germany; died in Baghdad of non-combat-related injuries.

McGeogh, Holly J.