Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/31/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 31st, 2003 - 2008
Thirteen
2003 -- 3

Spc. William Andrew Jeffries, 39; Evansville, Indiana; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 152nd INF REG, Indiana NG: Non-hostile - illness - acute pancreatitis -- Rota

Ssg. Chris Muir, 32; Romsey, England; British Army Army School Ammunition, R Logistics C: Non-hostile - ordnance accident -- Southern Iraq

Spc. Brandon Jacob Rowe, 20; Roscoe, Illinois; U.S. Army 1st BN, 502nd INF REG, 101st Airborne: Hostile - hostile fire -- -- Ayyub

2004 -- 5

Pvt. Brandon L. Davis, 20; Cumberland, Maryland; U.S. Army 1st Engineer BN, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Malahma (nr. Habbaniyah)

Pfc. Cleston C. Raney, 20; Rupert, Idaho; U.S. Army 1st Engineer BN, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Malahma (nr. Habbaniyah)

Spc. Michael G. Karr Jr., 23; San Antonio, Texas; U.S. Army 1st Engineer BN, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Malahma (nr. Habbaniyah)

Sgt. Sean R. Mitchell, 24; Youngsville, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st Engineer BN, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Malahma (nr. Habbaniyah)

1Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler, 25; Abilene, Texas; U.S. Army 1st Engineer BN, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Malahma (nr. Habbaniyah)

2005 -- 1

Sfc. Robbie D. McNary, 42; Lewistown, Montana; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 163rd Mechanized INF REG: Hostile - unspecified injury -- Hawijah (near)

2006 -- 1

Lcpl. Jacob Walter Beisel, 21; Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania: U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

2007 -- 2

Spc. Wilfred Flores Jr., 20; Lawton, Oklahoma; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 14th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southwest of)

1Lt. Neale M. Shank, 25; Fort Wayne, Indiana; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division: Non-hostile -- Baghdad

2008 -- 1

Sgt. Dayne D. Dhanoolal, 26; Brooklyn, New York; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 69th Armor Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northeastern part), Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Monday, March 30, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/30/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 30th, 2003 - 2008
Sixteen
2003 -- 6

Maj. Steve Alexis Ballard, Hometown Not Reported, England; Royal Navy 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines: Non-hostile - natural causes

Lcpl. Shaun Andrew Brierley, 28, W. Yorkshire, England; British Army 212 Signal Squad., 1 (UK) Armoured Div.: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Not reported

Capt. Aaron Joseph Contreras, 31. Sherwood. Oregon; U.S. Marine HMLA-169, Marine Corps Air Station: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Jalibah Air Base (Near)

Sgt. Michael Vernon Lalush, 23; Troutville, Virginia; U.S. Marine HMLA-169, Marine Corps Air Station: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Jalibah Air Base (Near)

Cpl. Christopher R. Maddison, 24; Scarborough, England; Royal Navy 9 Assault Squadron, Royal Marines: Hostile - hostile fire -- Basra

Sgt. Brian Daniel McGinnis, 23; St. George, Delaware; U.S. Marine HMLA-169, Marine Corps Air Station: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Jalibah Air Base (Near)

2004 -- 2

Msg. Richard L. Ferguson, 45; Conway, New Hampshire; U.S. Army 10th Special Forces Group: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Samarra

Lcpl. William J.Wiscowiche, 20. Victorville. California; U.S. Marine 1st Combat Engineer BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

2005 -- 4

Sgt. Kelly S. Morris, 24; Boise, Idaho; U.S. Army 1st BN, 64th Armor REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - sniper fire -- Baghdad (eastern part)

Sgt. Kenneth L. Ridgley, 30; Olney, Illinois; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 21st INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Mosul (northern part)

Spc. Eric L. Toth, 21; Edmonton, Kentucky; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 623rd Field Artillery REG: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Baghdad

WO Charles G. Wells Jr., 32; Montgomery, Alabama; U.S. Marine Reserve 6th Motor Transport BN, 4th Force Service Support Group: Hostile - hostile fire - mine -- Al Qaim (near, nr. Syrian border)

2006 -- 2

Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas, 23; Mesa, Arizona; U.S. Army 1st BN, 327th INF REG, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Non-hostile - fall from helicopter -- Kirkuk (near)

Tsg. Walter M. Moss Jr., 37; Houston, Texas; U.S. Air Force 366th Civil Engineer Squadron: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (near)

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 2

Sgt. Terrell W. Gilmore, 38; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 769th Engineer BN - Louisiana Army National Guard: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Maj. William G. Hall, 38; Seattle, Washington; U.S. Marine 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense BN, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/29/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 29th, 2003 - 2008
Twelve
2003 -- 6

Ssg. James Wilford Cawley, 41; Roy, Utah; U.S. Marine Reserve 2nd BN, 23rd Marine Reg, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - vehicle accident -- Not reported

Pfc. Michael Russell Creighton-Weldon, 20; Palm Bay, Florida; U.S. Army 2-7th INF, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Najaf

Cpl. Michael Edward Curtin, 23; Howell, New Jersey; U.S. Army 2-7th INF, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Najaf

Pfc. Diego Fernando Rincon, 19; Conyers, Georgia; U.S. Army 2-7th INF, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Najaf

Sgt. Eugene Williams, 24; Highland, New York; U.S. Army 2-7th INF, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Najaf

Lcpl. William Wayne White, 24; Brooklyn, New York; U.S. Marine 3rd Amphibious Assault BN, 1st Marine Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- South-central Iraq

2004 -- 2

Sgt. Jeremiah J. Holmes, 27; North Berwick, Maine; U.S. Army National Guard 744th Transportation Company: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi

Pfc. Sean M. Schneider, 22; Janesville, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 115th Forward Support Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Habbaniyah (near)

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 1

Sgt. Joe Polo, 24; Opalocka, Florida; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 12th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

2008 -- 3

Spc. Durrell L. Bennett, 22; Spanaway, Washington; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 16th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Jevon K. Jordan, 32; Norfolk, Virginia; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 7th Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Abu Jassim, Iraq [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr. Germany]

Pfc. Patrick J. Miller, 23; New Port Richey, Florida; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 16th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/28/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 28th, 2003 - 2008
Nine
2003 -- 3

LCoH (Lcpl. of Horse) Matty Hull, 25; Berkshire, England; British Army D Squadron, Household Cavalry Regt.: Hostile - friendly fire -- Southern Iraq

Sgt. Fernando Padilla-Ramirez, 26; San Luis, Arizona; U.S. Marine Marine Wing Support Gp-37, Marine Corp. Air Sta.: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Sgt. Roderic Antoine Solomon, 32; Fayetteville, North Carolina; U.S. Army 2-7th INF, 3rd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Central part

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 2

Pte. Mark Stephen Dobson, 41; Darlington [Co. Durham], England; British Territorial Army B (Green Howards) Company, The Tyne-Tees Regt.: Non-hostile - suicide -- Basra

Pfc. Samuel S. Lee, 19; Anaheim, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 506th INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - suicide -- Ramadi

2006 -- 3

Ssg. Robert Hernandez, 47; Silver Spring, Maryland; U.S. Army Reserve 3rd BN, 318th REG, 80th DIV, (Institutional Training): Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Al Taqaddum (military hospital)

Sgt. Michael D. Rowe, 23; New Port Richey, Florida; U.S. Army 46th Engineer BN, Warrior Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ar Rutbah [nr. Jordan border]

Pfc. Sean D. Tharp, 21; Orlando, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 22nd INF REG, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad (south of)

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 1

Spc. Charles A. Jankowski, 24; Panama City, Florida; U.S. Army 3rd Brigade Troops BN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Arab Jabour, Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Friday, March 27, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/27/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 27th, 2003 - 2008
Eleven
2003 -- 6

Pfc. Francisco Abraham Martinez-Flores, 21; Los Angeles, California; U.S. Marine 1st Tank BN, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - vehicle accident -- An Nasiriyah

Ssg. Donald Charles May Jr., 31; Richmond, Virginia; U.S. Marine 1st Tank BN, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - vehicle accident -- An Nasiriyah

GySgt. Joseph Menusa, 33; San Jose, California; U.S. Marine 1st Combat Engineer BN, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Not reported

Lcpl. Patrick Terence O'Day, 20; Sonoma, California; U.S. Marine 1st Tank BN, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - vehicle accident -- An Nasiriyah

Cpl. Robert Marcus Rodriguez, 21; Queens, New York; U.S. Marine 1st Tank BN, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - vehicle accident -- An Nasiriyah

Lcpl. Jesus Alberto Suarez del Solar, 20; Escondido, California; U.S. Marine 1st Light Armored Recon, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - friendly fire - cluster bomblet -- Baghdad

2004 -- 1

Msgt. Timothy Toney, 37; Manhattan, New York; U.S. Marine Headquarters BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - illness - sudden collapse -- Camp Wolverine

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 3

Sgt. Curtis J. Forshey, 22; Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 129th Combat Sustainment Support BN, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airbo: Non-hostile - illness -- Homburg

Ssg. Marcus A. Golczynski, 30; Lewisburg, Tennessee; U.S. Marine Reserve 3rd BN, 24th Marine Reg, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

Msg. Sean Michael Thomas, 33; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army National Guard 28th Division Support Command: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Baghdad (Green Zone)

2008 -- 1

Spc. Joshua A. Molina, 20; Houston, Texas; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/26/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 26th, 2003 - 2008
Seven
2003 -- 1

Maj. Kevin Gerard Nave, 36; Union Lake, Michigan; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marine REG, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - vehicle accident -- Southern Iraq

2004 -- 1

Pfc. Leroy Sandoval Jr., 21; Houston, Texas; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 1st Marine REG, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

2005 -- 2

Sgt. Lee M. Godbolt, 23; New Orleans, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 141st Field Artillery REG: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Baghdad (SW part)

Sgt. Isiah J. Sinclair, 31; Natchitoches, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 156th Armor REG, 256th Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Baghdad (SW part)

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 3

Cpl. Steven I. Candelo, 26; Houston, Texas; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

[Rank undisclosed/withheld] Nicholas Brown, 34; Hunderton, Herefordshire, England; British Army SAS: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. Gregory B. Rundell, 21; Ramsey, Minnesota; U.S. Army 1st BN, 27th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Taji Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/25/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 25th, 2003 - 2008
Fifteen
2003 -- 4

Cpl. Stephen John Allbutt, 35; Stoke-on-Trent, England; British Army Royal Fusiliers, Queen's Royal Lancers: Hostile - friendly fire -- Basra

Trpr. (Trooper) David Jeffrey Clarke, 19; Littleworth, England; British Army Royal Fusiliers, Queen's Royal Lancers: Hostile - friendly fire -- Basra

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Cl. Michael Vann Johnson Jr., 25; Little Rock, Arkansas; U.S. Navy 1st Marine Division, Attach., Naval Medical Center: Hostile - hostile fire -- Not reported

Maj. Gregory Lewis Stone, 40; Boise, Idaho; U.S. Air National Guard 124th Air Support Oper. Squadron - Idaho: Non-hostile - homicide -- Camp Pennsylvania

2004 -- 3

Lcpl. Jeffrey C. Burgess, 20; Plymouth, Massachusetts; U.S. Marine Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, MWS Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah (E of)

Lcpl. James A. Casper, 20; Coolidge, Texas; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - unspecified cause -- Al Asad

Spc. Adam D. Froehlich, 21; Pine Hill, New Jersey; U.S. Army 1st BN, 6th Field Artillery REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 2

Spc. Frederick A. Carlson, 25; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army National Guard 228th Forward Support BN, 28th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - illness - heart attack -- Al Taqaddum

Cpl. Lili Dobre, 28; Naruja, Romanial Romanian Army 280 INF Battalion: Non-hostile - suicide -- [died Kuwait City hospital]

2007 -- 5

Pfc. Orlando E. Gonzalez, 21; New Freedom, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, IED -- Ba'qubah

Spc. Sean K. McDonald, 21; Rosemount, Minnesota; U.S. Army 9th Engineer BN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Cpl. Jason Nunez, 22; Naranjito, Puerto Rico; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, IED -- Ba'qubah

Sgt. Jason Swiger, 24; South Portland, Maine; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, IED -- Ba'qubah

Pvt. Anthony White, 21; Columbia, South Carolina; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, IED -- Ba'qubah

2008 -- 1

Ssg. Joseph D. Gamboa, 34; Yigo, Guam; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - indirect fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/24/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 24th, 2003 - 2008
Seven
2003 -- 6

Lcpl. Thomas Alan Blair, 24; Wagoner, Oklahoma; U.S. Marine Marine Air Control Gp-28, 2nd Marine Air Wing: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Cpl. Evan Tyler James, 20; Hancock, Illinois; U.S. Marine 6th Engineer Support BN, 4th Force Service Group: Hostile - drowning -- Saddam Canal

Sgt. Bradley Steven Korthaus, 28; Scott, Iowa; U.S. Marine 6th Engineer Support BN, 4th Force Service Group: Hostile - drowning -- Saddam Canal

Sgt. Steven Mark Roberts, 33; Cornwall, England; British Army 2nd Tank Reg., 7th Armoured Brig., RAC: Hostile - friendly fire -- Al Zubayr

Spc. Gregory Paul Sanders, 19; Hobart, Indiana; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 69th Armor: Hostile - hostile fire - sniper fire -- 60 miles S. of Baghdad

Lcpl. Barry Stephen, 31; Scone, Scotland; British Army Black Watch, 7th Armoured Brig., RAC: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Zubayr

2004 -- 1

Ssg. Wentz Jerome Henry Shanaberger III, 33; Naples, Florida; U.S. Army 21st Military Police Company, 16th Military Police Brigade, XVIII Airborne: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, IED -- Taji (north of)

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Monday, March 23, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/23/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 23rd, 2003 - 2008
Forty-four
2003 -- 34

Spc. Jamaal Rashard Addison, Roswell, Georgia; U.S. Army 507th Maintenance Company: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- An Nasiriyah

Spr. (Sapper) Luke Allsopp, 24; North London, England; British Army 33 Engr. Reg't. (EOD), Royal Engrs.: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Zubayr

Spc. Edward John Anguiano, 24; U.S. Army 3rd Combat Support Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- An Nasiriyah

Sgt. Michael Edward Bitz, 31; Ventura, California; U.S. Marine 2nd Assault Amphibious, 2nd Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Lcpl. Brian Rory Buesing, 20; Cedar Key, Florida; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Sgt. George Edward Buggs, 31; Barnwell, South Carolina; U.S. Army 3rd Forward. Support BN, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- An Nasiriyah

Pfc. Tamario Demetrice Burkett, 21; Buffalo, New York; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Cpl. Kemaphoom "Ahn" Chanawongse, 22; Waterford, Connecticut; U.S. Marine 2nd Assault Amphibious, 2nd Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Lcpl. Donald John Cline Jr., 21; Sparks, Nevada; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Sgt. Simon Staff Cullingworth, 36; Essex, England; British Army 33 Engr. REG (EOD), Royal Engrs.: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Zubayr

Msg. Robert John Dowdy, 38; Cleveland, Ohio; U.S. Army 507th Maintenance Company: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- An Nasiriyah

Pvt. Ruben Estrella-Soto, 18; El Paso, Texas; U.S. Army 507th Maintenance Company: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- An Nasiriyah

Lcpl. David Keith Fribley, 26; Lee, Florida; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Cpl. Jose Angel Garibay, 21; Orange, California; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Pvt. Jonathan Lee Gifford, 30; Macon, Illinois; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Cpl. Jorge Alonso Gonzalez, 20; Los Angeles, California; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Sgt. Nicolas Michael Hodson, 22; Smithville, Missouri; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - vehicle accident -- Southern Iraq

Pvt. Nolen Ryan Hutchings, 19; Boiling Springs, South Carolina; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - friendly fire -- An Nasiriyah

Pfc. Howard Johnson II, 21; Mobile, Alabama; U.S. Army 507th Maintenance Company: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- An Nasiriyah

Ssg. Phillip Andrew Jordan, 42; Brazoria, Texas; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Spc. James Michael Kiehl, 22; Comfort, Texas; U.S. Army 507th Maintenance Company: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- An Nasiriyah

Flt.Lt. (Flight Lieutenant., Pilot) Kevin Barry Main, 35; Burntwood, Staffordshire, England; Royal Air Force IX (B) Squadron: Hostile - friendly fire - jet crash -- Southern Iraq

CWO Johnny Villareal Mata, 35; Amarillo, Texas; U.S. Army 507th Maintenance Company: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- An Nasiriyah

Lcpl. Patrick Ray Nixon, 21; Nashville, Tennessee; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Pfc. Lori Ann Piestewa, 23; Tuba City, Arizona; U.S. Army 507th Maintenance Company: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- An Nasiriyah

2Lt. Frederick Eben Pokorney Jr., 31; Nye, Nevada; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 10th Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Sgt. Brendon Curtis Reiss, 23; Casper, Wyoming; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Cpl. Randal Kent Rosacker, 21; San Diego, California; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Capt. Christopher Scott Seifert, 27; Easton, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Non-hostile - homicide -- Camp Pennsylvania

Pvt. Brandon Ulysses Sloan, 19; Cleveland, Ohio; U.S. Army 507th Maintenance Company: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- An Nasiriyah

Lcpl. Thomas Jonathan Slocum, 22; Adams, Colorado; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Sgt. Donald Ralph Walters, 33; Kansas City, Missouri; U.S. Army 507th Maintenance Company: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- An Nasiriyah

Flt.Lt./Nav. (Flight Lieut., Navigator ) David Rhys Williams, 37; Crickhowell, Wales; Royal Air Force IX (B) Squadron: Hostile - friendly fire - jet crash -- Southern Iraq

Lcpl. Michael Jason Williams, 31; Yuma, Arizona; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 1

Cpl. Travis R. Bruce, 22; Rochester/Byron, Minnesota; U.S. Army 170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police BN, 42nd Military Police Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Baghdad (southern part)

2006 -- 3

Ssg. Brock A. Beery, 30; White House, Tennessee; U.S. Army National Guard 2nd BN, 123rd Armor REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Habbaniyah (near)

Sfc. Randy D. McCaulley, 44; Indiana, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 110th INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 28th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Habbaniyah (near)

Pvt. Jesper Nielsen, 20; Jutland, Denmark; Danish Army, The Royal Life Guards Reg't.: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Basra (near)

2007 -- 2

Sgt. Greg N. Riewer, 28; Frazee, Minnesota; U.S. Army National Guard Combined Arms BN, 136th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah

Spc. Lance C. Springer II, 23. Benbrook. Texas; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Reg, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (south of)

2008 -- 4

Pvt. George Delgado, 21; Palmdale, California; U.S. Army 4th BN, 64th Armor Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

Pfc. Andrew J. Habsieger, 22; Festus, Missouri; U.S. Army 4th BN, 64th Armor Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

Ssg. Christopher M. Hake, 26; Enid, Oklahoma; U.S. Army 4th BN, 64th Armor Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

Spc. Jose A. Rubio Hernandez, 24; Mission, Texas; U.S. Army 4th BN, 64th Armor Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/22/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 22nd, 2003 - 2008
Sixteen
2003 -- 9

Lt. Thomas Mullen Adams, 27; La Mesa, California; U.S. Navy On exchange w/Royal Navy 849 Squadron: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Persian Gulf

Lt. Philip D. Green, 31; Caythorpe, Lincolnshire, England; Royal Navy 849 Squadron A Flight, Fleet Air Arm: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Persian Gulf

Lt. Anthony King, 35; Helston, Cornwall, England; Royal Navy 849 Squadron A Flight, Fleet Air Arm: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Persian Gulf

Lt. Marc A. Lawrence, 26; Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, England; Royal Navy 849 Squadron A Flight, Fleet Air Arm: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Persian Gulf

Lcpl. Eric James Orlowski, 26; Buffalo, New York; U.S. Marine 2nd Tank BN, 2nd Marine Division: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (accid.) -- Camp Viper

Spc. Brandon Scott Tobler, 19; Portland, Oregon; U.S. Army Reserve 671st Engineering Brigade: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Southern Iraq

Lt. Philip West, 32 Budock Water, Cornwall, England; Royal Navy 849 Squadron A Flight, Fleet Air Arm: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Persian Gulf

Lt. Andrew S. Wilson, 36; Exeter, England; Royal Navy 849 Squadron A Flight, Fleet Air Arm: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Persian Gulf

Lt. James Williams, 28; Falmouth, England; Royal Navy 849 Squadron A Flight, Fleet Air Arm: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Persian Gulf

2004 - 2

Pvt. Bruce Miller Jr., 23; Orange, New Jersey; U.S. Army 2nd INF BN, 3rd INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - weapon discharge -- Mosul

Lcpl. Andrew S. Dang, 20; Foster City, California; U.S. Marine 1st Combat Engineer BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 2

Cpl. Henry W. Bogrette, 21; Richville, New York; U.S. Marine Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Corps Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Camp Fallujah

Sgt. Freeman L. Gardner Jr., 26; Little Rock, Arkansas; U.S. Army 18th Engineer Company, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

2008 -- 3

Sgt. Thomas C. Ray, II, 40 Weaverville, North Carolina U.S. Army National Guard 1132nd Military Police Company, North Carolina Army National Guard: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northwest of), Iraq

Spc. David S. Stelmat, 27 Littleton, New Hampshire U.S. Army National Guard 1132nd Military Police Company, North Carolina Army National Guard: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northwest of), Iraq

Sgt. David B. Williams, 26 Tarboro, North Carolina U.S. Army National Guard 1132nd Military Police Company, North Carolina Army National Guard: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northwest of), Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/21/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 21st, 2003 - 2008
Twenty-five
2003 -- 14

Maj. Jay Thomas Aubin, 36; Waterville, Maine; U.S. Marine MAW&TS-1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Umm Qasr (near)

Capt. Ryan Anthony Beaupre, 30; Bloomington, Illinois; U.S. Marine MAW&TS-1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Umm Qasr (near)

CSgt. (Colour Sergeant ) John Cecil, 36; Plymouth, England; Royal Navy 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Umm Qasr (near)

2Lt. Therrel Shane Childers, 30; Harrison Co., Mississippi; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marine REG, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Southern Iraq

LBdr. (Lance Bombadier) Llywelyn Karl Evans, 24; Llandudno, Wales: British Army 29 Commando Regt., Royal Artillery: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Umm Qasr (near)

Lcpl. Antonio Gutierrez Jose, 22; Guatemala City, Guatemala; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 1st Marine REG, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - friendly fire -- Umm Qasr

Capt. Philip Stuart Guy, 29; N. Yorkshire, England; Royal Navy 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Umm Qasr (near)

Marine Sholto Hedenskog, 26; Pretoria, South Africa; Royal Navy 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Umm Qasr (near)

Sgt. Les Hehir, 34; Poole, England; British Army 29 Commando REG, Royal Artillery: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Umm Qasr (near)

Cpl. Brian Matthew Kennedy, 25; Houston, Texas; U.S. Marine MAW&TS-1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Umm Qasr (near)

Oper. Mech. 2nd Class Ian Seymour, 28; Poole, England; British Army 148 Commando Battery, Royal Artillery: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Umm Qasr (near)

WO2 Mark Stratford, 39; Plymouth, England; Royal Navy 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Umm Qasr (near)

Ssg. Kendall Damon Waters-Bey, 29; Baltimore, Maryland; U.S. Marine MAW&TS-1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Umm Qasr (near)

Maj. Jason Ward, 34; Plymouth, England; Royal Navy 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Umm Qasr (near)

2004 -- 2

Pfc. Christopher E. Hudson, 21; Carmel, Indiana; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 12th Armor REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (Abu Ghurayb)

Pvt. Dustin L. Kreider, 19; Riverton, Kansas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 26th INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (accid.) -- Samarra

2005 -- 1

Lcpl. Kevin S. Smith, 20; Springfield, Ohio; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Qaim

2006 -- 1

Cpl. Antoine J. McKinzie, 25; Indianapolis, Indiana; U.S. Army 4th BN, 27th Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad (western part)

2007 -- 5

Ssg. Darrell R. Griffin Jr., 36; Alhambra, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 3rd Infantry Reg, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Balad

Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee, 20; Quitman, Mississippi; U.S. Marine Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga.: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Taqaddum

Sgt. Adrian J. Lewis, 30; Mauldin, South Carolina; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 69th Armor Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi

Sgt. Nicholas J. Lightner, 29; Newport, Oregon; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Pfc. Joey T. Sams II, 22. Spartanburg, South Carolina; U.S. Army 1st BN, 15th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Camp Buehring

2008 -- 2

Sgt. Keith M. Maupin, 20; Batavia, Ohio; U.S. Army 724th Transportation Company, 419th Transportation BN: Hostile - hostile fire -- Abu Ghuraib (north of) Iraq

Pfc. Tyler J. Smith, 22; Bethel, Maine; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 7th Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - indirect fire -- Baghdad Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Friday, March 20, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/20/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 20th, 2003 - 2008
Eight
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 3

1Lt. Michael W. Vega, 41; Lathrop, California; U.S. Army National Guard 223rd Military Intelligence Company, 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion: Hostile - vehicle accident -- [died Walter Reed Medical Ctr. ]

Sgt. Matthew J. Sandri, 24; Shamokin, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 82nd Forward Support BN, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Fallujah (near)

Maj. Mark D. Taylor, 41; Stockton, California; U.S. Army 782nd Main Support BN, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Fallujah (near)

2005 -- 2

Spc. Francisco G. Martinez, 20; Fort Worth, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 9th INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi (Tamin Distr.)

Sgt. Paul W. Thomason III, 37; Talbot, Tennessee; U.S. Army National Guard 2nd Squadron, 278th REGal Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Kirkuk (near)

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 3

Sgt. Wayne R. Cornell, 26; Holstein, Nebraska; U.S. Army 1st BN, 28th Infantry Reg, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part)

Spc. Curtis E. Glawson Jr., 24; Daleville, Alabama; U.S. Army 610th Brigade Support BN, 28th Inf Reg, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Pfc. Stephen K. Richardson, 22; Bridgeport, Connecticut; U.S. Army 1st BN, 28th Infantry Reg, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part)

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/19/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 19th, 2003 - 2008
Four
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 3

Pfc. Jason C. Ludlam, 22; Arlington, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 2nd INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - electrocution -- Ba'qubah

Spc. Clint Richard "Bones" Matthews, 31; Bedford, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st BN, 18th INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr. ]

Cpl. David M. Vicente, 25; Methuen, Massachusetts; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Hit (near)

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 1

Sgt. Gregory D. Unruh, 28; Dickinson, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover -- Mandali, Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/18/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 18th, 2003 - 2008
Nine
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 5

Cpl. Andrew D. Brownfield, 24; Akron, Ohio; U.S. Marine Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, MWS Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Al Asad Air Base

Spc. Doron Chan, 20; Highland, New York; U.S. Army Reserve 411th Engineer Brigade: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Taji (Balad per DOD)

Pfc. Ricky A. Morris Jr., 20; Lubbock, Texas; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Qusayba (Al Qaim)

Pfc. Brandon C. Smith, 20; Washington, Arkansas; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Qusayba (Al Qaim)

Pfc. Ernest Harold Sutphin, 21; Parkersburg, West Virginia; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 11th Field Artillery, 25th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr.]

2005 -- 1

Pfc. Lee A. Lewis Jr., 28; Norfolk, Virginia; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 15th INF REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad (Sadr City)

2006 -- 2

Ssg. Ricardo Barraza, 24; Shafter, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 75th Ranger REG: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi

Sgt. Dale G. Brehm, 23; Turlock, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 75th Ranger REG: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi

2007 -- 1

Sgt. Ryan P. Green, 24; Woodlands, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 8th Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr.]

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/17/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 17th, 2003 - 2008
Thirteen
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 2

Spc. Tracy L. Laramore, 30; Okaloosa, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 18th INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Bayji (near)

Sgt. Ivory L. Phipps, 44; Chicago, Illinois; U.S. Army National Guard 1544th Transportation Company: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Baghdad (Abu Ghurayb Log. Base Seitz)

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007- 9

Sgt. John E. Allen, 25; Palmdale, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 12th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part)
Pfc. William N. Davis, 26; Adrian, Michigan; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 12th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part)
Spc. Marieo Guerrero, 30; Fort Worth, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 18th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Pfc. Anthony A. Kaiser, 27; Narrowsburg, New York; U.S. Army 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad

Pfc. John F. Landry Jr., 20; Lowell, Massachusetts; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 12th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part)

Sgt. Ed Santini, 25; Toa Baja, Puerto Rico; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 12th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part)
Sfc.Benjamin L. Sebban, 29; Sebban, Tennessee; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah

Sgt. Nimo W. Tauala, 29; Honolulu, Hawaii; U.S. Army 209th Aviation Support BN, Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Non-hostile -- Muqdadiyah

Lcpl. Harry H. Timberman, 20; Minong, Wisconsinl U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

2008 -- 2

Ssg. Michael D. Elledge, 41; Brownsburg, Indiana; U.S. Army 1st BN, 68th Armor Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (north of) Iraq

Spc. Christopher C. Simpson, 23; Hampton, Virginia; U.S. Army 1st BN, 68th Armor Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (north of) Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Monday, March 16, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/16/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 16th, 2003 - 2008
Seven
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 2

1Lt. Michael R. Adams, 24; Seattle, Washington; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry REG: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Al Asad (near)

Msg. Thomas R. Thigpen Sr., 52; Augusta, Georgia; U.S. Army National Guard 151st Signal Battalion: Non-hostile - unspecified cause -- Camp Virginia

2005 -- 1

Sgt. Rocky D. Payne, 26; Howell, Utah; U.S. Army 497th Transportation Company, 44th Corps Support BN, 1st COSCOM: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (military hospital)

2006 -- 3

Cpl. Carlos M. Gonzalez, 22; Middletown, New York; U.S. Army 101st Military Intelligence Detachment, 501st Special Troops BN, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- FOB Speicher (near Tikrit)

Sgt.Amanda N. Pinson, 21; St. Louis, Missouri; U.S. Army 101st Military Intelligence Detachment, 501st Special Troops BN, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- FOB Speicher (near Tikrit)

Cpl. Nyle Yates III, 22; Lake Odessa, Michigan; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 187th INF REG, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Samarra (Bayji?)

2007 -- 1

Sfc. Christopher R. Brevard, 31; Phoenix, Arizona; U.S. Army 1st BN, 501st Infantry Reg, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (south of)

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/15/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 15th, 2003 - 2008
Twelve
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 3

Sgt. Paul M. Heltzel, 39; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 2nd BN, 156th INF REG, 256th Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Baghdad

Ssg. Ricky A. Kieffer, 36; Ovid, Michigan; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 182nd Field Artillery REG: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad

Sgt. Salvatore Domenico Marracino, 28; Apulia, Italy; Italian Army, 185th Parachute Regt.: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (accid.) -- Kuwait City (hospital)

2006 -- 1

Pfc. Angelo A. Zawaydeh, 19; San Bruno, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 502nd INF REG, 2nd BCT, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Baghdad (southwest of)

2007 -- 6

Pfc. James L. Arnold, 21; Mattawan, Michigan; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Sgt. Emerson N. Brand, 29; Rigby, Idaho; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Sgt. Blake M. Harris, 27; Hampton, Georgia; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Lcpl. Raymond J. Holzhauer, 19; Dwight, Illinois; U.S. Marine 2nd Maintenance BN, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile -- Camp Taqaddum (military hospital)

Ssg. Terry W. Prater, 25; Speedwell, Tennessee; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Sfc. John S. Stephens, 41; San Antonio, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 16th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Tikrit

2008 -- 2

Spc. Lerando J. Brown, 27; Gulfport, Mississippi; U.S. Army National Guard 288th Sapper Company, 223rd Engineer BN: Non-hostile -- Balad, Iraq

Spc. William D. O’Brien, 19; Rice, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 28th Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/14/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 14th, 2003 - 2008
Nine
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 2

Spc. Jocelyn "Joce" L. Carrasquillo, 28; Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina; U.S. Army National Guard, 1st BN, 120th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Sgt. William J. Normandy, 42; East Barre, Vermont; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 86th Field Artillery REG: Non-hostile - illness - heart attack Camp Virginia

2005 -- 1

Lcpl. Joshua L. Torrence, 20; Lexington, South Carolina; U.S. Marine 2nd Assault Amphibious BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 6

Spc. Joshua M. Boyd, 30; Seattle, Washington; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 505th Parachute Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX]

Cpl. Brian L. Chevalier, 21; Athens, Georgia; U.S. Army 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mufrek

Lcpl. Steven M. Chavez, 20; Hondo, New Mexico; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile -- Ramadi

Spc. Stephen M. Kowalczyk, 32; San Diego, California; U.S. Army 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Muqdadiyah

Spc. Adam J. Rosema, 27; Pasadena, California; U.S. Army 215th Brigade Support BN, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah

Spc. Forrest J. Waterbury, 25; Richmond, Texas; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 69th Armor Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Friday, March 13, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/13/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 13th, 2003 - 2008
Eleven
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 5

Pfc. Joel K. Brattain, 21; Yorba Linda/Brea, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 504th INF REG, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southeast part)

Sfc. Clint D. Ferrin, 31; Picayune, Mississippi; U.S. Army 1st BN, 504th INF REG, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southeast part)

Spc. Jason C. Ford, 21; Bowie, Maryland; U.S. Army 1st BN, 18th INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tikrit

Capt. John F. "Hans" Kurth, 31; Columbus, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 1st BN, 18th INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tikrit

Sgt. Daniel J. Londono, 22; Boston, Massachusetts; U.S. Army 1st BN, 504th INF REG, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southeast part)

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 3

Sgt. Corey A. Dan, 22; Norway, Maine; U.S. Army 1st BN, 506th INF REG, 4th Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, IED -- Ramadi (near)

Ssg. Bryan A. Lewis, 32; Bunkie, Louisiana; U.S. Army 258th Military Police Company, 519th Military Police BN, 49th Military Police Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad [N of Rustamiyah Dist.]

Ssg. Marco A. Silva, 27; Alva, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 506th INF REG, 4th Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, IED -- Ramadi (near)

2007 -- 3

Sgt. Robert M. Carr, 22; Warren, Ohio; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 12th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northern part)

Pfc. Alberto Garcia Jr., 23; Bakersfield, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 26th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part)

Pfc. Angel Rosa, 21; South Portland, Maine; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 6th Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Taqaddum

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/12/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 12th, 2003 - 2008
Four
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 1

Lcpl. Kristen K. Marino (Figueroa), 20; Honolulu, Hawaii; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 3

Ssg. Juantrea T. Bradley, 28; Greenville, North Carolina; U.S. Army 7th Special Troops BN, 7th Sustainment Brigade, (Light Infantry) 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Tallil, Iraq

Spc. Dustin C. Jackson, 21; Arlington, Texas; U.S. Army 350th Adjutant General Company: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Tallil, Iraq

Pfc. Tenzin L. Samten, 33; Prescott, Arizona; U.S. Army 7th Special Troops BN, 7th Sustainment Brigade, (Light Infantry) 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Tallil, Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/11/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 11th, 2003 - 2008
Eleven
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 2

Ssg. Joe L. Dunigan Jr., 37; Belton, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 16th INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Habbaniyah (NE of)

Spc. Christopher K. Hill, 26; Ventura, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 16th INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Habbaniyah (NE of)

2005 -- 2

Ssg. Donald D. Griffith Jr., 29; Mechanicsville, Iowa; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Tall Afar (nr. Mosul)

Spc. Nicholas E. Wilson, 21; Glendale, Arizona; U.S. Army 1st BN, 9th INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Ramadi

2006 -- 1

Pfc. Amy A. Duerksen, 19; Temple, Texas; U.S. Army 4th Combat Support BN, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - weapon discharge -- Taji (NW of Baghdad)

2007 -- 5

Sgt. Thomas L. Latham, 23; Delmar, Maryland; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 14th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Spc. Jonathan K. Smith, 19; Atlanta, Georgia; U.S. Army 115th Brigade Support BN, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Non-hostile -- Baghdad

Sfc.Douglas C. Stone, 49; Taylorsville, Utah; U.S. Army Reserve 96th Regional Readiness Command: Non-hostile Tikrit

Lcpl. Nathanial Dain Windsor, 20; Scappoose, Oregon; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Taqaddum

Sgt. Daniel E. Woodcock, 25; Glennallen, Alaska; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 505th Parachute Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - explosion -- Ad Dwar

2008 -- 1

Ssg. Laurent J. West, 32; Raleigh, North Carolina; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Kishkishkia, Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/10/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 10th, 2003 - 2008
Ten
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 1

Pfc. Bert Edward Hoyer, 23; Ellsworth, Wisconsin; U.S. Army Reserve 652nd Engineer Company: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah (near)

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 1

Lcpl. Bunny Long, 22; Modesto, California; U.S. Marine Headquarters BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Fallujah (near)

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 8

Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson, 28; Everett, Washington; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad Ruz, Iraq

Spc. Donald A. Burkett, 24; Comanche, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad Ruz Iraq

Ssg. Ernesto G. Cimarrusti, 25; Douglas. Arizona; U.S. Army 1st BN, 64th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Baghdad, Iraq

Ssg. David D. Julian, 31; Evanston, Wyoming; U.S. Army 1st BN, 64th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Baghdad, Iraq

Capt. Torre R. Mallard, 27; Anniston, Alabama; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad Ruz, Iraq

Cpl. Robert T. McDavid, 28; Starkville, Mississippi; U.S. Army 1st BN, 64th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Baghdad, Iraq

Cpl. Scott A. McIntosh, 26; Houston, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 64th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sfc. Shawn M. Suzch, 32; Hilltown, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st BN, 64th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Baghdad, Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Monday, March 9, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/9/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 9th, 2003 - 2008
Six
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 4

Spc. Edward W. Brabazon, 20; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 505th Parachute INF REG, 82nd Airborne Division: Non-hostile - weapon discharge -- Baghdad

Sfc. Richard S. Gottfried, 42; Lake Ozark, Missouri; U.S. Army 1st DIV Support Command, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah (E of)

Civilian Fern L. Holland, 33; Miami, Oklahoma; U.S. Dept. of the Army Coalition Provisional Authority: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Hillah (near)

Civilian Robert J. Zangas, 44. Prince William County, Virginia; U.S. Dept. of the Army Coalition Provisional Authority: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Hillah (near)

2005 -- 1

Spc. Matthew A. Koch, 23; West Henrietta, New York; U.S. Army 70th Engineer BN, 3rd Brigade Cmbt Team, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad)

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 1

Lcpl. Dennis J. Veater, 20; Jessup, Pennsylvania; U.S. Marine Reserve Marine Wing Support Squadron 472, Marine Wing Support Group 47, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province (died in Balad)

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/8/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 8th, 2003 - 2008
Two
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 1

Pfc. Matthew G. Milczark, 18; Kettle River, Minnesota; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - weapon discharge -- Camp Victory

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 1

Gy.Sgt. John D. Fry, 28; Lorena, Texas; U.S. Marine 8th Engineer Support BN, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Habbaniyah (west of)

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/7/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 7th, 2003 - 2008
Ten
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 1

Capt. Gussie M. Jones, 41; Shreverport, Louisiana; U.S. Army 31st Combat Support Hospital: Non-hostile - illness - heart attack -- Baghdad

2005 -- 2

Sgt. Andrew L. Bossert, 24; Fountain City, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 44th Engineer BN, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Ramadi

Pfc. Michael W. Franklin, 22; Coudersport, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 44th Engineer BN, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Ramadi

2006 -- 2

Gy.Sgt. Justin R. Martone, 31; Bedford, Virginia; U.S. Marine 9th Engineer Support BN, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Al Anbar Province

Pfc. Ricky Salas Jr., 22; Roswell, New Mexico; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 37th Armor REG, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tall Afar (near)

2007 -- 4

Pvt. Mark W. Graham, 22; Lafayette, Louisiana; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 5th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX ]

Spc. Shawn Rankinen, 28; Independence, Missouri; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 5th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northwest of)

Spc. Michael D. Rivera, 22; Brooklyn, New York; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 5th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northwest of)

Ssg. Christopher R. Webb, 28; Winchester, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 5th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northwest of)

2008 -- 1

Cpl. Jose A. Paniagua-Morales, 22; Bell Gardens, California; U.S. Army 4th BN, 9th Infantry Reg, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - explosion -- Samarra (died in Balad), Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Friday, March 6, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/6/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 6th, 2003 - 2008
One
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 1

Cpl. Adam O. Zanutto, 26; Caliente, California; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- [died Bethesda Naval Hosp., MD ]

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/5/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 5th, 2003 - 2008
Eleven
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 1

PO2 Michael J. Gray, 32; Richmond, Virginia; U.S. Navy Navy Detachment Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Kuwait Naval Base (near)

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 1

Ssg. Kevin P. Jessen, 28; Paragould, Arkansas; U.S. Army 22nd Chemical BN (Technical Escort):
Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Rawah

2007 -- 9

Spc. Ryan M. Bell, 21; Colville, Washington; U.S. Army 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Samarra (near)

Ssg. Justin M. Estes, 25; Sims, Arkansas; U.S. Army 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Samarra (near)

Spc. Blake Harris, 22; Pueblo, Colorado; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 12th Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah

Pfc. Cory C. Kosters, 19; The Woodlands, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Samarra (near)

Pvt. Barry Wayne Mayo, 21; Ecru, Mississippi; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 82nd Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah

Sgt. Andrew C. Perkins, 27; Northglenn, Colorado; U.S. Army 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Samarra (near)

Spc. Justin A. Rollins, 22; Newport, New Hampshire; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 505th Parachute Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Samarra (near)

Spc. Ryan D. Russell, 20; Elm City, North Carolina; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 12th Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah

Ssg. Robert Stanley, 27; Spotsylvania, Virginia; U.S. Army 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Samarra (near)

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/4/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 4th, 2003 - 2008
Twelve
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 9

"Civilian" [Major General - clandestine services] Nicola Calipari, 51; Reggio, Calabria, Italy; Italian SISMI Servizio per le Informazioni e la Sicurezza Militare: Hostile - friendly fire -- Baghdad (International Airport)

Sfc. Donald W. Eacho, 38; Black Creek, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 1st BN, 9th INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi (Tamin Distr.)

Sgt.Seth K. Garceau, 27; Oelwein, Iowa; U.S. Army National Guard 224th Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr.]

Capt. Sean Grimes, 31; Southfield, Michigan; U.S. Army 1st BN, 9th INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi (Tamin Distr.)

Pvt. Gurdi Hristov Gurdev, 30; Dolno Suhrene, Bulgaria; Bulgarian Army 5th Shipka Mechanized Brigade: Hostile - friendly fire -- Diwaniyah (near)

Cpl. Stephen M. McGowan, 26; Newark, Delaware; U.S. Army 1st BN, 9th INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi (Tamin Distr.)

Spc. Adriana N. Salem, 21; Elk Grove Village, Illinois; U.S. Army 3rd Forward Support BN, DIV Support Command, 3rd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Remagen (nr. Tikrit)

Ssg. Juan M. Solorio, 32; Dallas, Texas; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 21st INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul

Spc. Wade Michael Twyman, 27; Vista, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 9th INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi (Tamin Distr.)

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 2

Ssg. Darrel D. Kasson, 43; Florence, Arizona; U.S. Army National Guard 259th Security Forces Company: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Bayji (died in Tikrit)

Pte. Jonathon Dany Wysoczan, 21; Biddulph, Stoke on Trent, England; British Army First Battalion The Staffordshire Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Basra (southern part)

2008 -- 1

Ssg. Christopher S. Frost, 24; Waukesha, Wisconsin; U.S. Air Force 377th Air Base Wing: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Bayji, Iraq

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/3/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 3rd, 2003 - 2008
Five
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005-- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 1

Lcpl. Matthew A. Snyder, 20; Finksburg, Maryland; U.S. Marine Cmbt Service Support Group 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - vehicle accident

2007 -- 4

Lcpl. Raul S. Bravo Jr., 21; Elko, Nevada; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 4th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Al Qaim

Sgt. Ashly L. Moyer, 21; Emmaus, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 630th Military Police Company: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Sgt. Brandon Allen Parr, 25; West Valley, Utah; U.S. Army 630th Military Police Company, 759th Military Police BN of the 89th Military Police Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Sgt. Michael C. Peek, 23; Chesapeake, Virginia; U.S. Army 630th Military Police Company: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Monday, March 2, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/2/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 2nd, 2003 - 2008
Eleven
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 1

Sgt. Michael R. Woodliff, 22; Port Charlotte, Florida; U.S. Army H&H Company, 1st BN, 37th Armor REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - grenade -- Baghdad

2005 -- 3

Spc. Azhar Ali, 27; Flushing, New York; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 69th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (central part)

Spc. Wai Pyoe Lwin, 27; Queens, New York; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 69th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (central part)

Sgt. Robert Shane Pugh, 25; Meridian, Mississippi; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 155th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Iskandariyah (near)

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 7

Hospitalman Luke Emch, 21; Kent, Ohio; U.S. Navy 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi (near)

Ssg. Dustin M. Gould, 28; Longmont, Colorado; U.S. Marine 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

Ssg. Paul M. Latourney, 28; Roselle, Illinois; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 5th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northwest of)

Spc. Luis O. Rodriguez-Contrera, 22; Allentown, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 5th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northwest of)

Lt. Com. Morgan C. Tulang, 36; Hilo, Hawaii; U.S. Naval Reserve U.S. Central Command Deployment Distribution Operations Center: Non-hostile - natural causes -- Kuwait City

Pvt. Wesley J. Williams, 23; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 163d Military Intelligence BN, 504th Military Intelligence Brigade: Non-hostile - injury -- Baghdad

Spc. Christopher D. Young, 20; Los Angeles, California U.S. Army National Guard Company C, 3rd BN, 160th Infantry Reg, California Army National Guard: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Safwan

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 3/1/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, March 1st, 2003 - 2008
Four
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 1

Sgt. Lizbeth Robles, 31; Vega Baja, Puerto Rico; U.S. Army 360th Transportation Company, 68th Corps Support BN, 43rd Area Support Group: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Tikrit (228th Cmd. Spt. Hosp.)

2006 -- 3

Spc. Christopher S. Merchant, 32; Hardwick, Vermont; U.S. Army National Guard 3rd BN, 172nd INF REG, 42nd Armor Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Ramadi (3 mi. NW of)

Pfc. Tina M. Priest, 20; Austin, Texas; U.S. Army 4th Support BN, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (suicide) Taji (NW of Baghdad)

Sgt. Joshua V. Youmans, 26; Flushing, Michigan; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 125th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX]

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .