Thursday, December 31, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/31/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 31th, 2003 - 2008
Eight
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 1

Lcpl. Jason E. Smith, 21, Phoenix, Arizona; U.S. Marine 1st Light Armored RECON BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

2005 -- 1

Sgt. Marcelino Ronald Corniel, 23, La Puente, California; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 184th INF REG, 40th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

2006 -- 4

Pfc. Alan R. Blohm, 21, Kenai, Alaska; U.S. Army 425th Brigade Special Troops BN, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (South of), Iraq

Seaman Sandra S. Grant, 23, Linwood, North Carolina; U.S. Navy USS Eisenhower: Non-hostile - natural causes -- Arabian Gulf

Cpl. Jonathan E. Schiller, 20, Ottumwa, Iowa; U.S. Army 215th Brigade Support BN, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah, Iraq

Cpl. Richard A. Smith, 20, Grand Prairie, Texas; U.S. Army 215th Brigade Support BN, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah, Iraq

2007 -- 2

PO1 Victor W. Jeffries, 52; Honolulu, Hawaii; U.S. Navy Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group: Non-hostile Kuwait, Kuwait

Sgt. Reno S. Lacerna, 44; Waipahu, Hawaii; U.S. Army 87th Corps Support BN, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - illness -- Qayyarah, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/30/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 30th, 2003 - 2008
Eight
2003 -- 1

Spc. Justin W. Pollard, 21, Foothill Ranch, California; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry REG: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (accid.) -- Baghdad, Iraq

2004 -- 1

Sgt. Damien T. Ficek, 26, Pullman, Washington; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 161st INF REG, 81st Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

2005 -- 3

Sfc. Shawn Christopher Dostie, 32, Granite City, Illinois; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 502nd INF REG, 2nd BCT, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

Pvt. Jonathan R. Pfender, 22, Evansville, Indiana; U.S. Army 1st BN, 187th INF REG, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Bayji, Iraq

Ssg. Ayman A. Taha, 31, Vienna, Virginia; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 5th Special Forces Group: Non-hostile - ordnance accident -- Balad, Iraq

2006 -- 2

Pvt. David E. Dietrich, 21, Marysville, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

Sgt. John M. Sullivan, 22, Hixon, Tennessee; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southwest part), Iraq

2007 -- 1

Pfc. Joseph R. Berlin Jr., 21; Chelsea, Alabama; U.S. Army Special Troops BN, 4th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - injury -- Baghdad, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/29/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 29th, 2003 - 2008
Seven
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 2

Sgt. Craig L. Nelson, 21, Bossier City, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 156th Armor REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack [died Walter Reed Medical Ctr.]

Pfc. Oscar Sanchez, 19, Modesto, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 24th INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

2005 -- 2

Pfc. George Anthony "Tony" Lutz II, 25, Virginia Beach, Virginia; U.S. Army 9th Psy Ops BN, 4th Psy Ops Gp, C.A. & Psy Ops Cmd.: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Spc. Prince K. Teewia, 27, Durham, North Carolina; U.S. Army 1st BN, 506th INF REG, 4th Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

2006 -- 2

Sgt. Lawrance J. Carter, 25, Rancho Cucamonga, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 18th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northwest part), Iraq

Pfc. William R. Newgard, 20, Arlington Heights, Illinois; U.S. Army 1st BN, 26th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 1

Sgt. Duane Barwood, 41; Carterton, Oxfordshire, England; 903 Expeditionary Air Wing Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Basra, Iraq

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

Monday, December 28, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/28/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 28th, 2003 - 2008
Fifteen
2003 -- 4

Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco, 28, San Antonio, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 504th Parachute INF REG, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (NE of), Iraq

Pvt. Rey D. Cuervo, 24, Laguna Vista, Texas; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Curt E. Jordan Jr., 25, Green Acres, Washington; U.S. Army 14th Combat Engineer BN, 555th Combat Engineer Group: Non-hostile - illness -- Bayji (10 km W of), Iraq

Lt. Nikolay Angelov Saruev, 26, Krumovgrad, Bulgaria; Bulgarian Army Bulgarian Peacekeeping Unit: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Baghdad (in hospital), Iraq

2004 -- 3

Seaman Pablito Pena Briones Jr., 22, Anaheim, California; U.S. Navy 1st Marine DIV Detachment: Non-hostile - weapon discharge -- Fallujah, Iraq

Ssgt. Jason A. Lehto, 31 Mount Clemens, Michigan; U.S. Marine Reserve Marine Wing Support Group 47, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing: Non-hostile - unspecified cause -- Al Asad, Iraq

Ssgt. Nathaniel J. Nyren, 31, Reston, Virginia; U.S. Army 1st BN, 8th Cavalry REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Baghdad, Iraq

2005 -- 1

Cpl. Aaron M. Forbes, 2,4 Oak Island, North Carolina; U.S. Army 1st BN, 67th Armored REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2006 -- 7

Spc. Luis G. Ayala, 21, South Gate, California; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 8th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji, Iraq

Sgt. Aron C. Blum, 22, Tucson, Arizona; U.S. Marine 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile [died San Diego (Naval Medical Center)]

Spc. Dustin R. Donica, 22, Spring, Texas; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Parachute Infantry Reg, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25t: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

Cpl. Christopher E. Esckelson, 22, Vassar, Michigan; U.S. Marine Reserve 1st BN, 24th Marine Reg, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Sgt. Graham Hesketh, 35, Liverpool, England; British Army 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Basra, Iraq

Lcpl. Nicholas A. Miller, 20, Silverwood, Michigan; U.S. Marine Reserve 1st BN, 24th Marine Reg, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Cpl. William D. Lance Spencer, 20, Paris, Tennessee; U.S. Marine Reserve 3rd BN, 24th Marine Reg, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/27/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 27th, 2003 - 2008
Eighteen

2003 -- 6

Lt. Col. Amporn Chulert, 46; Wat Sattabanparinart, Ratchaburi Province, Thailand; Royal Thai Army, Army Engineering Corps, Camp Phanurangsi HQ: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Karbala, Iraq

Sr. Sgt. Ivan Hristov Indzhov, 36, Ustrem [near Haskovo], Bulgaria; Bulgarian Army Peacekeeping Unit: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Karbala, Iraq

Capt. Georgi Hristov Kachorin, 29, Razlog, Bulgaria; Bulgarian Army Peacekeeping Unit: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Karbala, Iraq

Pvt. Svilen Simeonov Kirov, 25, Dobrich, Bulgaria; Bulgarian Army Peacekeeping Unit: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Karbala, Iraq

Lt. Col. Mit Klaharn, 43, Wat Khuan Maprao, Phatthalung Province, Thailand; Royal Thai Army 402nd Engineering Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Karbala, Iraq

Jr. Sgt. Anton Valentinov Petrov, 26, Russe, Bulgaria; Bulgarian Army Peacekeeping Unit: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Karbala, Iraq

2004 -- 2

Ssg. Todd D. Olson, 36, Loyal, Wisconsin; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 128th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- 67th CSH, Tikrit, Iraq

Spc. Jose A. Rivera-Serrano, 26, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico; U.S. Army B Company, 2nd BN, 5th Cavalry REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2005 -- 2

Pvt. Joshua M. Morberg, 20, Sparks, Nevada; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 8th INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. Lance S. Sage, 26, Hempstead, New York; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 8th INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2006 -- 8

Dižkareivis (Pfc.) Gints Bleija, 25; Hometown not reported, Latvia; Latvian Army, Unit not reported: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Diwaniyah (near), Iraq

Pfc. Nathaniel A. Given, 21, Dickinson, Texas; U.S. Army 4th BN, 31st Infantry Reg, 2d Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Lcpl. William C. Koprince Jr., 24, Lenoir City, Tennessee; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 2nd Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Habbaniyah, Iraq

Pvt. Clinton T. McCormick, 20, Jacksonville, Florida; U.S. Army 2nd Brigade Support BN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Christopher P. Messer, 28, Petersburg, Florida; U.S. Army 4th BN, 31st Infantry Reg, 2d Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Edward W. Shaffer, 24, Mont Alto, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st BN, 36th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

Spc. Douglas L. Tinsley, 21, Chester, South Carolina; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Parachute Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover -- Baghdad (South of), Iraq

Dižkareivis (Pfc.) Vitalijs Vasiljevs, 24, Hometown not reported, Latvia; Latvian Army, Unit not reported: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Diwaniyah (near), Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/26/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 26th, 2003 - 2008
Twelve
2003 -- 3

Spc. Charles G. Haight, 23, Jacksonville, Alabama; U.S. Army 14th Engineer BN, 555th Engineer Group: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ad Duluiyah (SW of), Iraq

Spc. Michael G. Mihalakis, 18, San Jose, California; U.S. Army National Guard 270th MP Company, 49th MP BN, 100th Troop Command: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Baghdad, Iraq

Ssg. Michael J. Sutter, 28, Tinley Park, Illinois; U.S. Army National Guard 745th Ordnance Company, 79th Ordnance Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah (near), Iraq

2004 -- 1

Sgt. Paul "Billy" Connolly, 33, Crawley [W. Sussex], England; British Army Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (suicide) -- Shaibah (nr. Basra), Iraq

2005 -- 4

Spc. Dane O. Carver, 20, Freeport, Michigan; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 125th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Khaldiyah (nr. Fallujah), Iraq

Sgt. Dominic R. Coles, 25, Jesup, Georgia; U.S. Army 5th Engineer BN, 1st Engineer Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, rpg -- Baghdad, Iraq

CWO Richard Matthew "Matt" Salter, 44, Cypress, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 4th Aviation REG, 4th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (western part), Iraq

CWO Isaias E. Santos, 28, Ancon, Panama; U.S. Army 1st BN, 4th Aviation REG, 4th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (western part), Iraq

2006 -- 3

Sgt. John T. Bubeck, 25, Collegeville, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 9th Engineer BN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northwest of), Iraq

Cpl. Joshua M. Schmitz, 21, Spencer, Wisconsin; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 2nd Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Spc. Joseph A. Strong, 21, Lebanon, Indiana; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Parachute Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover -- Baghdad (South of), Iraq

2007 -- 2

Capt. Rowdy J. Inman, 38; Panorama Village, Texas; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, III Corps: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Mosul, Iraq

Sgt. Benjamin B. Portell, 27; Bakersfield, California; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, III Corps: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Mosul, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Friday, December 25, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/25/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 25th, 2003 - 2008
Fourteen
2003 -- 2

Ssg. Thomas W. Christensen, 42, Atlantic Mine, Michigan; U.S. Army Reserve 652nd Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Ba'qubah, Iraq

Ssg. Stephen C. Hattamer, 43, Gwinn, Michigan; U.S. Army Reserve 652nd Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Ba'qubah, Iraq

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 2

Cpl. Anthony O. Cardinal, 20, Muskegon, Michigan; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry REG, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. Sergio Gudino, 22, Pomona, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 64th Armor REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2006 -- 7

Capt. Hayes Clayton, 29, Marietta, Georgia; U.S. Army 842nd Military Training and Transition team, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad, Iraq

Sgt. Jason C. Denfrund, 24, Cattaraugus, New York; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 14th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, (Light Infantry) 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Jae S. Moon, 21 Levittown, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 12th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Pfc. Andrew H. Nelson, 19, Saint Johns, Michigan; U.S. Army 9th Engineer BN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northwest of), Iraq

Spc. Aaron L. Preston, 29, Dallas, Texas; U.S. Army 9th Engineer BN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northwest of), Iraq

Sfc. Dexter E. Wheelous, 37, Winder, Georgia; U.S. Army 842nd Military Training and Transition team, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Pvt. Eric R. Wilkus, 25, Hamilton, New Jersey; U.S. Army 57th Military Police Company, 8th Military Police Brigade: Non-hostile [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr.]

2007 -- 2

Sgt. Peter C. Neesley, 28; Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Reg\, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - unspecified cause -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Bryan J. Tutten, 33; St. Augustine, Florida; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad, Iraq

2008 -- 1

Spc. Kevin S. Mowl, 22; Pittsford, New York; 2nd BN, 3rd Infantry Reg, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq [died Bethesda Naval Hosp., MD]

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

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/24/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 24th, 2003 - 2008
Twelve
2003 -- 5

CSM Eric F. Cooke, 43, Scottsdale, Arizona; U.S. Army 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Benjamin W. Biskie, 27, Tucson, Arizona; U.S. Army 5th Engineer BN, 1st Engineer Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Samarra (near), Iraq

Capt. Christopher F. Soelzer, 26, Soelzer, South Dakota; U.S. Army 5th Engineer BN, 1st Engineer Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Samarra (near), Iraq

Maj. Christopher J. Splinter, 43, Platteville, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 5th Engineer BN, 1st Engineer Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Samarra (near), Iraq

Sgt. Michael E. Yashinski, 24, Monument, Colorado; U.S. Army 501st Forward Support Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade: Non-hostile - electrocution -- Kirkuk, Iraq

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 2

Msg. Joseph J. Andres Jr., 34, Seven Hills, Ohio; U.S. Army Special Operations Command: Hostile - hostile fire -- Balad (military hospital), Iraq

Sgt. Myla L. Maravillosa, 24, Wahiawa, Hawaii; U.S. Army Reserve 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Kirkuk, Iraq

2006 -- 2

Pvt. Evan A. Bixler, 21, Racine, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 1st BN, 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - indirect fire -- Hit, Iraq

Lcpl. Stephen L. Morris, 21, Lake Jackson, Texas; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 3rd Marine Reg, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Albu Hyatt, Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 3

Spc. Stephen M. Okray, 21; St. Clair Shores, Michigan; 3rd BN, 16th Field Artillery Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover -- Southern Iraq (died in Baghdad), Iraq

Ssg. Christopher G. Smith, 28; Grand Rapids, Michigan; 3rd BN, 16th Field Artillery Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover -- Southern Iraq (died in Baghdad)

Spc. Stephen G. Zapasnik, 19; Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; 3rd BN, 16th Field Artillery Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover -- Southern Iraq (died in Baghdad)

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

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/23/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 23rd, 2003 - 2008
Thirteen
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 4

1Lt. Christopher W. Barnett, 32, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 156th Armor REG, 256th Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part), Iraq

Lcpl. Eric Hillenburg, 21, Indianapolis, Indiana; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Lcpl. James R. Phillips, 21, Hillsboro, Florida; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Cpl. Raleigh C. Smith, 21, Troy [Lincoln Co.], Montana; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

2005 -- 2

Sgt. Regina C. Reali, 25, Fresno, California; U.S. Army Reserve 351st Civil Affairs Command: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Cheyenne C. Willey, 36, Fremont, California; U.S. Army Reserve 351st Civil Affairs Command: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2006 -- 7

Pfc. Wilson A. Algrim, 21, Howell, Michigan; U.S. Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Salman Pak, Iraq

Cpl. John Barta, 25, Corpus Christi, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 12th Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - indirect fire -- Buhritz, Iraq

Spc. Michael J. Crutchfield, 21, Stockton, California; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 4th Air Defense Artillery Reg: Non-hostile -- Balad (Camp Anaconda), Iraq

Spc. Elias Elias, 27, Glendora, California; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southwest of), Iraq

Pvt. Bobby Mejia II, 20 Saginaw, Michigan; U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry: Hostile - hostile fire- IED attack -- Salman Pak, Iraq

Sgt. Curtis L. Norris, 28, Dansville, Michigan; U.S. Army 210th Brigade Support BN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, (Light Infantry) 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Chad J. Vollmer, 21, Grand Rapids, Michigan; U.S. Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Salman Pak, Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/22/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 22nd, 2003 - 2008
Six
2003 -- 3

Pfc. Stuart W. Moore, 21; Livingston, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 3rd Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

1Lt. Edward M. Saltz, 27; Bigfork, Montana; U.S. Army Reserve 2nd BN, 3rd Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Corporal Gerard Wasilewski, 20; Pokrzydowo (near Brodnica), Poland; Polish Army 12 Mechanized Division: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (accid.) -- Karbala (Camp Babylon), Iraq

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 2

1Lt. Benjamin T. Britt, 24; Wheeler, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 502nd INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. William Lopez-Feliciano, 33; Quebradillas, Puerto Rico:; U.S. Army 1st BN, 502nd INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2006 -- 1

Spc. Joshua D. Sheppard, 22; Quinton,Oklahoma; U.S. Army 642nd Engineer Support Company, 7th Engineer BN, (Light Infantry) 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Monday, December 21, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/21/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 21st, 2003 - 2008
Twenty-two
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 15

Pfc. Lionel Ayro, 22, Jeanerette, Louisiana; U.S. Army 73rd Engineer Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

CPO Joel Egan Baldwin, 37, Arlington, Virginia; U.S. Navy Naval Mobile Construction BN 7: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

Cpl. Jonathan Castro, 21, Corona, California; U.S. Army 73rd Engineer Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

Sgt. Thomas John Dostie, 20, Somerville, Maine; U.S. Army National Guard HSC, 133rd Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

Cpl. Cory Michael Hewitt, 26, Stewart, Tennessee; U.S. Army 705th Ordnance Company: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

Capt. William W. Jacobsen Jr., 31, Charlotte, North Carolina; U.S. Army 1st BN, 24th INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

Ssg. Robert S. Johnson, 23, Castro Valley, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 24th INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

Sfc. Paul D. Karpowich, 30, Bridgeport, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army Reserve 2nd BN, 390th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

Sgt. Nicholas C. "Nick" Mason, 20, King George, Virginia; U.S. Army National Guard 276th Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

Ssg. Julian S. Melo, 47, Brooklyn, New York; U.S. Army 1st BN, 5th INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

SMj. Robert D. ODell, 38, Manassas, Virginia; U.S. Army Intelligence & Security Command: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

Lcpl. Neil D. Petsche, 21, Lena, Illinois; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Al Qaim, Iraq

Sgt. Lynn Robert Poulin Sr., 47, Freedom, Maine; U.S. Army National Guard Company A, 133rd Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

Sgt. David A. Ruhren, 20, North Stafford, Virginia; U.S. Army National Guard 276th Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

Ssg. Darren D. VanKomen, 33, Bluefield, West Virginia; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- FOB Marez, Mosul, Iraq

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 4

Lcpl. Ryan J. Burgess, 21, Sanford, Michigan; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 4th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ah Nahiyah, Iraq

Lcpl. Ryan L. Mayhan, 25, Hawthorne, California; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 4th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ah Nahiyah, Iraq

Hosptialman Kyle A. Nolen, 21, Ennis, Texas; U.S. Navy H Company, 3rd BN, 4th Marine Division, Regimental Combat Team 7, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ah Nahiyah, Iraq

Lcpl. Fernando S. Tamayo, 19, Fontana, California; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 4th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ah Nahiyah, Iraq

2007 -- 2

Pfc. George J. Howell, 24; Salinas, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 87th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Light Infantry) 10th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Riyadh (near Hawijah), Iraq

Corporal Jambul Mgeladze, 24; Zeniti (in Kobuleti district), Georgia; Georgian Army 33rd Battalion of the 3rd Brigade: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Al Kut, Iraq

2008 -- 1

Lcpl. Thomas Reilly Jr., 19; London, Kentucky; 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Karmah, Iraq

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

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/20/03 - 08

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

None Reported

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 2

1Lt. Michael J. Cleary, 24; Dallas, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st BN, 15th INF REG, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division:: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Spc. Richard Jr. DeGracia Naputi, 24; Talofofo, Guam; U.S. Army 1st BN, 15th INF REG, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

2006 -- 4

Sgt. Scott D. Dykman, 27; Helena, Montana; U.S. Army 1st BN, 501st Parachute Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Ssg. Jacob G. McMillan, 25; Lafayette, Louisiana; U.S. Army 1st BN 501st Parachute Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, IED -- Baghdad, Iraq

Lcpl. Myles Cody Sebastien, 21; Opelousas, Louisiana; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 6th Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

Spc. Robert J. Volker, 21; Big Spring, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 5th Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2007 -- 1

1Lt. Jeremy E. Ray, 26; Houston, Texas; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Kanaan, Iraq

2008 -- 3

Ssg. Jonathan W. Dean, 25; Henagar, Alabama; 561st Military Police Co, 716th Military Police BN, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Non-hostile -- Tikrit, Iraq

Pfc. Coleman W. Hinkefent, 19; Coweta, Oklahoma; 1st BN, 6th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division: Non-hostile - illness -- [died Hamburg, Germany]

Lcpl. Robert L. Johnson, 21; Central Point, Oregon; 5th Combat Logistics BN, 1st Combat Logistics Reg, 1st Marine Logistics Group: Non-hostile -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

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

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/19/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 19th, 2003 - 2008
Six
2003 -- 1

Pfc. Charles E. Bush Jr., 43; Buffalo, New York; U.S. Army Reserve 402nd Civ. Affrs BN, 354th C.A. Brigade, 352nd C.A. Cmd.: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad (N of), Iraq

2004 -- 2

Ssg. Donald B. Farmer, 33; Zion, Illinois; U.S. Army 180th Transportation BN, 13th COSCOM: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Ash Shuaybah, Iraq

Sgt. Barry K. Meza, 23; League City, Texas; U.S. Army 180th Transportation BN, 13th COSCOM: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Ash Shuaybah, Iraq

2005-- 1

Ssg. Johnnie V. Mason, 32; Rio Vista, Texas; U.S. Army 717th Ordnance Company, 184th Ordnance BN, 52nd Ordn. Group: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mahmudiyah [S of Baghdad], Iraq

2006 -- 2

Spc. Andrew P. Daul, 21; Brighton, Michigan; U.S. Army 1st BN, 37th Armored Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Hit, Iraq

Cpl. Joshua D. Pickard, 20; Merced, California; U.S. Marine 2nd Assault Amphibian BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Friday, December 18, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/18/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 18th, 2003 - 2008
Four
2003 -- 1

Sgt. Glenn R. Allison, 24; Pittsfield, Massachusetts; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 14th INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division: Non-hostile - illness - heart failure -- Baghdad, Iraq

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 1

Cpl. Samuel Lance Tapia, 20; San Benito, Texas; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

2006 -- 2

Capt. Kevin M. Kryst, 27 West Bend, Wisconsin; U.S. Marine Light-Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Ar Rutbah (near), Iraq

Ssg. Brian L. Mintzlaff, 34 Fort Worth, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover -- Taji, Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/17/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 17th, 2003 - 2008
Three
2003 -- 1

Spc. Christopher J. Holland, 26; Brunswick, Georgia; U.S. Army BN A, 4th BN, 27th Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Baghdad, Iraq

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 1

Pfc. Seth M. Stanton, 19; Colorado Springs, Colorado; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (Died in Balad), Iraq

2007 -- 1

Pfc. Juctin R. P. McDaniel, 19; Andover, New Hampshire; U.S. Army 524th Combat Service Support BN, 45th Sustainment Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command: Non-hostile - injury -- Taji (Camp Taji), Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/16/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 16th, 2003 - 2008
Seven
2003 -- 1

Spc. Nathan W. Nakis, 19 Sedro-Woolley, Washington; U.S. Army National Guard B Company, 52nd Engineer BN (Heavy): Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Mosul (near), Iraq

2004 -- 1

Lcpl. Franklin A. Sweger, 24 San Antonio, Texas; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

2005 -- 1

Cpl. Adam R. Fales, 21 Cullman, Alabama; U.S. Marine Cmbt Srv. Support Detachment 21, 2nd Marine Log. Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (accid.) -- Camp Fallujah, Iraq

2006 -- 4

Pfc. Joe L. Baines, 19 Newark, New Jersey; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji, Iraq

Lcpl. Nick J. Palmer, 19 Leadville, Colorado; U.S. Marine 1st Combat Engineer BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - sniper fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Ssg. David R. Staats, 30 Pueblo, Colorado; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji, Iraq

Spc. Matthew J. Stanley, 22 Wolfeboro Falls, New Hampshire; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji, Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/15/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 15th, 2003 - 2008
Eight
2003 -- 1

Pfc. Kenneth C. Souslin, 21, Mansfield, Ohio; U.S. Army 440th Signal Company, 22nd Signal Brigade, V Corps: Non-hostile - weapon discharge -- Baghdad (Int'l Airport), Iraq

2004 -- 3 Coalition

Junior Warrant Officer Karol Szlązak, 28, Dzielna (nr. Opoczno) Poland; Polish Army 25th Air Cavalry Brigade: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Karbala (near), Iraq

Warrant Officer Cl. II Paweł Jelonek, 30, Truskolasy, Poland; Polish Army 25th Air Cavalry Brigade: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Karbala (near), Iraq

Captain Jacek Kostecki, 34, Legnica, Poland; Polish Army 2nd Hospital (Unit) of Peacekeeping Operations: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Karbala (near), Iraq

2005 -- 2

Sgt. Timothy R. Boyce, 29, North Salt Lake, Utah; U.S. Army Maintenance Troop, Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry REG: Non-hostile - illness - brain aneurysm [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr., German]

Spc. Joseph Alan Lucas, 23, Augusta, Georgia; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad, Iraq

2006 -- 2

Pfc. Paul Balint Jr., 22, Willow Park, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 37th Armor Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

Ssg. Henry K. Kahalewai, 43, Hilo, Hawaii; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX]

2007 -- 1

Sgt. Austin D. Pratt, 22; Cadet, Missouri; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 30th Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, (Light Infantry) 10th Mountain Division: Non-hostile Baghdad (Died in Balad), Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Monday, December 14, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/14/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 14th, 2003 - 2008
Ten
2003 -- 2

Spc. Rian C. Ferguson, 22, Taylors, South Carolina; U.S. Army Regal Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry REG: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Al Asad (near), Iraq

Ssg. Kimberly A. Voelz, 27, Carlisle, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 703rd Explosive Ordnance Detachment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Iskandariyah, Iraq

2004 -- 2

Cpl. Michael D. Anderson, 21, Modesto, California; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Spc. Victor A. Martinez, 21, Bronx, New York; U.S. Army 364th Supply Company, 264th Corps Support BN, 1st COSCOM: Hostile - hostile fire - sniper fire -- FOB Kalsu (near), Iraq

2005 -- 2

Ssg. Kenneth B. Pospisil, 35, Andover, Minnesota; U.S. Marine 8th Engineer Support BN, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi (near), Iraq

Cpl. Michael B. Presley, 21, Batesville, Mississippi; U.S. Marine 2nd Combat Engineer BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr.]

2006 -- 3

Lcpl. Matthew W. Clark, 22, St. Louis, Missouri; U.S. Marine 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Albu Hyatt, Iraq

Ssg. Theodore A. Spatol, 59, Thermopolis, Wyoming; U.S. Army National Guard 1041st Engineer Company: Non-hostile - illness [died Thermopolis WY]

Lcpl. Luke C. Lance Yepsen, 20, Kingwood, Texas; U.S. Marine 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

2007 -- 1

Sfc. Jonathan A. Lowery, 38; Houlton, Maine; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, III Corps: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Mosul, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/13/03 - 08

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

None Reported

2004 -- 3

Sgt. Tina Safaira Time, 22; Tucson, Arizona; U.S. Army Reserve 208th Transportation Company: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- CSC Cedar 2 (near, nr. Nasiriyah), Iraq

Pfc. Brent T. Vroman, 21; Oshkosh, Wisconsin; U.S. Marine Reserve 2nd BN, 24th Marine REG, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Babil Province, Iraq

Lcpl. Richard D. Warner, 22; Waukesha, Wisconsin; U.S. Marine Reserve 2nd BN, 24th Marine REG, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Babil Province, Iraq

2005 -- 4

Sgt. Brian C. Karim, 22; Talcott, West Virginia; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 70th Armored REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Spc. James C. Kesinger, 32; Pharr, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 70th Armored REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Spc. Peter J. Navarro, 20; Wildwood, Missouri; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 70th Armored REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Ssg. Michael S. Zyla, 32; Elgin, Oregon; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 70th Armored REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 4

Guardsman Stephen Ferguson, 31; Lanarkshire, England; British Army 1st Battalion The Scots Guards: Non-hostile - vehicle accident [died Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, England]

Sgt. Samuel E. Kelsey, 24; Troup, Texas; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 7th Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tunis, Iraq

Spc. Brynn J. Naylor, 21; Roswell, New Mexico; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 12th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

Pvt. Daren A. Smith, 19; Helena, Montana; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, (Light Infantry) 10th Mountain Division: Non-hostile -- Baghdad, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/12/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 12th, 2003 - 2008
Fifteen
2003 -- 2

Sgt. Jarrod W. Black, 26; Peru, Indiana; U.S. Army 1st BN, 34th Armor REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

Pfc. Jeffrey F. Braun, 19; Stafford, Connecticut; U.S. Army Battery B, 2nd BN, 319th AB Field Artillery REG, 82nd AB Division: Non-hostile - weapon discharge -- Baghdad, Iraq

2004 -- 8

Lcpl. Jeffery S. Blanton, 23; Fayetteville, Georgia; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Ssg. Melvin L. Blazer, 38; Moore, Oklahoma; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Cpl. Jason S. Clairday, 21; Camp Fulton, Arkansas; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Lcpl. Joshua W. Dickinson, 25; Pasco, Florida; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Sgt. Jeffrey L. Kirk, 24; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Lcpl. Hilario F. Lopez, 22; Ingleside, Texas; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Pfc. Joshua A. Ramsey, 19; Defiance, Ohio; U.S. Army 95th Military Police Battalion: Non-hostile - weapon discharge -- Baghdad, Iraq

Cpl. Ian W. Stewart, 21; Lake Hughes, California; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Falluja, Iraq

2005 -- 3

Cpl. Jared William Kubasak, 25; Rocky Mount, Virginia; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (south of), Iraq

Ssg. Curtis A. Mitchell, 28; Malta, Ohio; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry REG, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. Lex S. Nelson, 21; Salt Lake City, Utah; U.S. Army 1st BN, 41st Field Artillery REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - accidental fall -- Tikrit, Iraq

2006 -- 2

Maj. Gloria D. Davis, 47; St. Louis, Missouri; U.S. Army Security Assistance Agency: Non-hostile - suicide -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Brent W. Dunkleberger, 29; Bloomfield, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 7th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Mosul, Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Friday, December 11, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/11/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 11th, 2003 - 2008
Eleven
2003 -- 1

Spc. Marshall L. Edgerton, 27; Rocky Face, Georgia; U.S. Army Company A, 82nd Signal BN, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Ramadi, Iraq

2004 -- 2

Spc. Robert W. Hoyt, 21; Ashford, Connecticut; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 102nd INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northern part), Iraq

Lcpl. Gregory P. Rund, 21; Littleton, Colorado; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

2005 -- 2

Ssg. Keith A. Bennett, 32; Holtwood, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army National Guard 28th Military Police Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Ramadi (near), Iraq

Pfc. James S. "Shawn" Moudy, 37; Newark, Delaware; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry REG, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part), Iraq

2006 -- 4

Lcpl. Budd M. Cote, 21; Marana, Arizona; U.S. Marine 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Khaldiyah, Iraq

Cpl. Matthew V. Dillon, 25; Aiken, South Carolina; U.S. Marine 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Khaldiyah, Iraq

Msg. Brian P. McAnulty, 39; Vicksburg, Mississippi; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Lcpl. Clinton J. Miller, 23; Greenfield, Iowa; U.S. Marine 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Khaldiyah, Iraq

2007 -- 1

CPO Mark T. Carter, 27; Fallbrook, California; U.S. Navy Navy SEAL: Hostile - hostile fire - details not released -- undisclosed location, Iraq

2008 -- 1

Cpl. Lee Churcher, 32; Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England; 20th Armoured Brigade: Non-hostile - gunshot wound (self-inflicted) -- Basra, Iraq

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

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/10/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 10th, 2003 - 2008
Fourteen
2003 -- 4

Sgt. Todd M. Bates, 20; Bellaire, Ohio; U.S. Army National Guard 135th Military Police Company: Non-hostile - drowning -- Tigris River (S. of Baghdad), Iraq

Ssg. Richard A. Burdick, 24; National City, California; U.S. Army C Company, 3rd BN, 502nd INF REG, 1st Brigade, 101st AB Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Pfc. Jerrick M. Petty, 25; Idaho Falls, Idaho; U.S. Army B Company, 3rd BN, 502nd INF REG, 1st Brigade, 101st AB Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Mosul, Iraq

Ssg. Aaron T. Reese, 31; Reynoldsburg, Ohio; U.S. Army National Guard 135th Military Police Company: Non-hostile - drowning -- Tigris River (S. of Baghdad), Iraq

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 4

Sgt. Julia V. Atkins, 22; Bossier City, Louisiana; U.S. Army 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police BN, 89th Military Police Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (N part) (Adhamiyah Dist.), Iraq

Sgt. Kenith Casica, 32; Virginia Beach, Virginia; U.S. Army 1st BN, 502nd INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Yusufiyah (S of Baghdad), Iraq

Sgt. Clarence L. Floyd Jr., 28; Manhattan, New York; U.S. Army 1st BN, 320th Field Artillery REG, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Ssg. Travis L. Nelson, 41; Anniston, Alabama; U.S. Army 1st BN, 502nd INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Yusufiyah (S of Baghdad), Iraq

2006 -- 5

Ssg. Thomas W. Clemons, 37; Leitchfield, Kentucky; U.S. Army National Guard 2nd BN, 123rd Armor: Non-hostile - illness - heart attack -- Diwaniyah (near), Iraq

Spc. Philip C. Ford, 21; Freeport, Texas; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Brennan C. Gibson, 26; Tualatin, Oregon; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Pfc. Shawn M. Murphy, 24; Fort Bragg, North Carolina; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. Nicholas P. Steinbacher, 22; La Crescenta, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 5th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2007 -- 1

Spc. Johnathan A. Lahmann, 21; Richmond, Indiana; U.S. Army 59th Engineer Company, 20th Engineer BN, 36th Engineer Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack (suicide vehicle) -- Baiji, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/9/03 - 08

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

None Reported

2004 -- 4

Pfc. Christopher S. Adlesperger, 20; Albuquerque, New Mexico; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

CWO Patrick D. Leach, 39; Rock Hill, South Carolina; U.S. Army National Guard A Company, 1st BN, 151st Aviation REG: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Mosul (near), Iraq

Cpl. Kyle J. Renehan, 21; Oxford, Pennsylvania; U.S. Marine Marine Air Control Sq-2, Marine Air Control Gp-28, 2nd Marine Air Wing: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack [died Kaiserslautern, Germany]

1Lt. Andrew C. Shields, 25; Campobello, South Carolina; U.S. Army National Guard A Company, 1st BN, 151st Aviation REG: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Mosul (near), Iraq

2005 -- 1

Sgt. Adrian N. Orosco, 26; Corcoran, California; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry REG: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Baghdad (Abu Ghuraib), Iraq

2006 -- 1

1Lt. Nathan M. Krissoff, 25; Truckee, Nevada; U.S. Marine Headquarters and Service BN, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Al Taqaddum, Iraq

2007 -- 1

Spc. Randy W. Pickering, 31; Bovey, Minnesota; U.S. Army Regimental Support Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Reg, 1st Armored Division: Non-hostile -- Baghdad, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/8/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 8th, 2003 - 2008
Eight
2003 -- 4

Spc. Joseph M. Blickenstaff, 23; Corvallis, Oregon; U.S. Army 1st BN, 23rd INF REG, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Balad (9 km NE of), Iraq

Ssg. Steven H. Bridges, 33; Tracy, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 23rd INF REG, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Balad (9 km NE of), Iraq

Spc. Christopher Jude Rivera Wesley, 26; Portland, Oregon; U.S. Army 1st BN, 23rd INF REG, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Balad (9 km NE of), Iraq

Pfc. Jason G. Wright, 19; Luzerne, Michigan; U.S. Army 1st BN, 502nd INF REG, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Mosul, Iraq

2004 -- 1

Sgt. Arthur C. Williams IV, 31; Edgewater, Florida; U.S. Army 44th Engineer BN, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

2005 -- 3

Sgt. Spencer C. Akers, 35; Traverse City, Michigan; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 125th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX]

Ssg. Milton Rivera-Vargas, 55; Boqueron, Puerto Rico; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 296th INF REG: Non-hostile - illness - heart attack -- FOB Kalsu [Iskandariyah], Iraq

1Lt. Kevin J. Smith, 28; Brandon, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 76th Field Artillery REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Monday, December 7, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/7/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 7th, 2003 - 2008
Ten
2003 -- 1

Pfc. Ray J. Hutchinson, 20; League City, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 502nd INF REG, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul (near), Iraq

2004 -- 3

Sfc. Todd Clayton Gibbs, 37; Lufkin, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 506th INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Khaldiyah (nr. Fallujah), Iraq

Cpl. In C. Kim, 23; Warren, Michigan; U.S. Marine 9th Communications BN, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Capt. Mark N. Stubenhofer, 30; Springfield, Virginia; U.S. Army 1st BN, 41st INF REG, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

2005 -- 2

Cpl. Joseph P. Bier, 22; Centralia, Washington; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

Sgt. Michael C. Taylor, 23; Hockley, Texas; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 13th Field Artillery REG, III Corps Artillery: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad, Iraq

2006 -- 4

Lcpl. Brent E. Beeler, 22; Jackson, Michigan; U.S. Marine Reserve 1st BN, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Ssg. Kristofer R. Ciraso, 26; Bangor, Maine; U.S. Army 1st BN, 5th Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. Micah S. Gifford, 27; Redding. California; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Infantry Reg (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (South of), Iraq

Ssg. Henry W. Linck, 23; Manhattan, Kansas; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Infantry Reg (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (South of), Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/6/03 - 08

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

None Reported

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 2

Pfc. Thomas C. Siekert, 20; Lovelock, Nevada; U.S. Army 1st BN, 187th INF REG, 101st Airborne Division: Non-hostile - unspecified injury -- Bayji, Iraq

Spc. Brian A. Wright, 19; Keensburg, Illinois; U.S. Army National Guard 135th Engineer Company: Hostile - hostile fire - mine -- Habbaniyah (near), Iraq

2006 -- 12

Sgt. Jesse J.J. Castro, 22; Chalan Pago, Guam; U.S. Army 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Hawijah, Iraq

Spc. Nicholas R. Gibbs, 25; Stokesdale, North Carolina; U.S. Army 1st BN, 37th Armor Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

Cpl. Jason Huffman, 23; Conover, North Carolina; U.S. Army 2nd Bn, 27th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Hawijah, Iraq

Pfc. Travis C. Krege, 24; Cheektowaga, New York; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 27th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Hawijah, Iraq

Cpl. Dustin J. Libby, 22; Presque Isle, Maine; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

Sgt. Joshua B. Madden, 21; Sibley, Louisiana; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 27th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Hawijah, Iraq

Maj. Megan M. McClung, 34; Coupeville, Washington; U.S. Marine Reserve I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

Spc. Yari Mokri, 26; Pflugerville, Texas; U.S. Army 3rd Brigade Special Troops BN, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Hawijah, Iraq

Capt. Travis L. Patriquin, 32; Lockport, Illinois; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 3rd Field Artillery Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

Spc. Vincent J. Pomante III, 22; Westerville, Ohio; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 3rd Field Artillery Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

Sgt. Yevgeniy Ryndych, 24; Brooklyn, New York; U.S. Army 1st BN, 9th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

Lcpl. Cody G. Watson, 21; Oxford, Alabama; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 10th Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile -- Fallujah, Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/5/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 5th, 2003 - 2008
Eight
2003 -- 1

Spc. Arron R. Clark, 20; Chico, California; U.S. Army 440th Signal BN, 22nd Signal Brigade, V Corps: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

2004 -- 4

Ssg. Kyle A. Eggers, 27; Euless, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 506th INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Habbaniyah (near), Iraq

Spc. Edwin William Roodhouse, 36; San Jose, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 506th INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Habbaniyah (near), Iraq

Ssg. Marvin Lee Trost III, 28; Goshen, Indiana; U.S. Army 1st BN, 506th INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Habbaniyah (near), Iraq

Pfc. Andrew M. Ward, 25; Kirkland, Washington; U.S. Army 44th Engineer BN, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 2

Spc. Jordan W. Hess, 26; Marysville, Washington; U.S. Army 1st BN, 77th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX]

Sgt. Marco L. Miller, 36; Longwood, Florida; U.S. Army 3rd BN Support Company, 20th Special Forces Group: Hostile - hostile fire - indirect fire [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr.]

2007 -- 1

Capt. Adam P. Snyder, 26; Fort Pierce, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 327th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Bayji (died in Balad) Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Friday, December 4, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/4/03 - 08

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

None Reported

2004 -- 5

Cpl. Joseph O. Behnke, 45; Brooklyn, New York; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 258th Field Artillery REG: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Michael L. Boatright, 24 Whitesboro, Texas; U.S. Army 20th Engineer BN, 1st Cavalry Division Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

Sgt. Cari Anne Gasiewicz, 28 Depew/Cheektowaga, New York; U.S. Army 202nd Military Intelligence BN, 513th Military Intelligence Brigade Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Al Ghalibiyah (near, W of Ba'qubah), Iraq

Sgt. David A. Mitts, 24 Hammond, Oregon; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 21st INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Mosul, Iraq

Ssg. Salamo J. Tuialuuluu, 23 Pago Pago, American Samoa; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 21st INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Mosul, Iraq

2005 -- 2

Ssg. Daniel M. Cuka, 27 Yankton, South Dakota; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 147th Field Artillery REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southeast part), Iraq

Sfc. Richard L. Schild, 40 Tabor South Dakota; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 147th Field Artillery REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southeast part), Iraq

2006 -- 8

Hospitalman Christopher A. Anderson, 24 Longmont, Colorado; U.S. Navy 1st BN, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

Sgt. Dustin M. Adkins, 22 Finger, Tennessee; U.S. Army Group Support BN, 5th Special Forces Group: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Haditha, Iraq

Lcpl. Thomas P. Echols, 20 Shepherdsville, Kentucky; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 6th Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

Sgt. Jay R. Gauthreaux, 26 Thibodaux Louisiana; U.S. Army 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah (died in Balad), Iraq

Pvt. Ross A. McGinnis, 19 Knox Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st BN, 26th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - grenade -- Baghdad, Iraq

Pfc. Albert M. Nelson, 31 Philadelphia Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st BN, 9th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- -- Ramadi, Iraq

Pfc. Roger A. Suarez-Gonzalez, 21 Miami Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 9th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

Sgt. Nicholas D. Turcotte, 23 Maple Grove Minnesota; U.S. Army National Guard 2nd BN, 135th Infantry: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- An Nasiriyah, Iraq

2007 -- 2

Sgt. Eric J. Hernandez, 26; Waldwick, New Jersey; U.S. Army 1st BN, 327th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Bayji, Iraq

Pvt. Dewayne L. White, 27; Country Club Hills, Illinois; U.S. Army 1st BN, 327th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Bayji, Iraq

2008 -- 3

Ssg. Solomon T. Sam, 31; Majuro, Marshall Islands; 523rd Engineer Company, 84th Engineer BN, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Mosul, Iraq

Sgt. John J. Savage, 26; Weatherford, Texas; 103rd Engineer Company, 94th Engineer Company: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Mosul, Iraq

Lcpl. David Kenneth Wilson, 27; Huddersfield, England; 9 Regiment Army Air Corps: Non-hostile - shooting incident -- Basra, Iraq

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

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/3/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 3rd, 2003 - 2008
Thirteen
2003

None Reported

2004 -- 4

Ssg. Henry E. Irizarry, 38, Bronx, New York; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 69th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Cpl. Binh N. Le, 20, Alexandria, Virginia; U.S. Marine 5th BN, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Jordan border crossing (near), Iraq

Spc. David P. Mahlenbrock, 20, Maple Shade, New Jersey; U.S. Army 65th Engineer BN, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Kirkuk (near), Iraq

Cpl. Matthew A. Wyatt, 21, Millstadt, Illinois; U.S. Marine 5th BN, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Jordan border crossing (near), Iraq

2005 -- 1

Cpl. Jimmy Lee Shelton, 21, Lehigh Acres, Florida; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry REG, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Bayji, Iraq

2006 -- 7

Pvt. Troy D. Cooper, 21, Amarillo, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 82nd Field Artillery Reg, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry: Division Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad, Iraq

Capt. Shawn L. English, 35, Westerville, Ohio; U.S. Army 577th Engineer BN, 1st Engineer Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Capt. Kermit O. Evans, 31, Hollandale, Mississippi; U.S. Air Force 27th Civil Engineer Squadron: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Haditha, Iraq

Cpl. Billy B. Farris, 20, Bapchule, Arizona; U.S. Army 5th BN, 20th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji, Iraq

Spc. Kenneth W. Haines, 25, Fulton, New York; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 82nd Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Abu Hishma (died in Balad), Iraq

Maj. Joseph Trane McCloud, 39, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 3rd Marine Reg, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Haditha, Iraq

Cpl. Joshua C. Sticklen, 24, Virginia Beach, Virginia; U.S. Marine Corp 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Haditha, Iraq

2007 -- 1

Sgt. Kyle Dayton, 22; El Dorado Hills, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 504th Parachute Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Ashwah, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/2/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 2nd, 2003 - 2008
Eleven
2003 -- 3

CWO Clarence E. Boone, 50, Fort Worth, Texas; U.S. Army Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - accident (?) -- Kuwait City, Kuwait

Spc. Raphael S. Davis, 24, Tutwiler, Mississippi: U.S. Army National Guard B Company, 223rd Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Samarra (S of), Iraq

Sgt. Ryan C. Young, 21, Corona, California; U.S. Army A Company, 1st BN, 16th INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack [died Walter Reed Medical Ctr.]

2004 -- 1

Pfc. George Daniel Harrison, 22, Knoxville, Tennessee; U.S. Army 293rd Military Police Company, 3rd Military Police BN, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Mosul (eastern part), Iraq

2005 -- 3

Sgt. Philip Allan Dodson Jr., 42, Forsyth, Georgia; U.S. Army National Guard 148th Forward Support BN, 48th Brigade Combat Team: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Tallil Air Base, Iraq

Spc. Marcus S. Futrell, 20, Macon, Georgia; U.S. Army National Guard 148th Forward Support BN, 48th Brigade Combat Team: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Tallil Air Base, Iraq

Ssg. Philip L. Travis, 41, Snellville, Georgia; U.S. Army National Guard 148th Forward Support BN, 48th Brigade Combat Team: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Tallil Air Base, Iraq

2006 -- 4

Sgt. Keith E. Fiscus, 26, Townsend, Delaware; U.S. Army 1st BN, 27th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (near), Iraq

Spc. Bryan T. McDonough, 22, Maplewood, Minnesota; U.S. Army National Guard 2nd Combined Arms BN, 136th Infantry: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

Sgt. Corey J. Rystad, 20, Red Lake Falls, Minnesota; U.S. Army National Guard 2nd Combined Arms BN, 136th Infantry: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

Lcpl. Jesse D. Tillery, 19, Vesper, Wisconsin; U.S. Marine 2nd Assault Amphibian BN 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Fallen In Iraq 12/1/03 - 08

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, December 1st, 2003 - 2008
Seventeen
2003 -- 1

Sgt. Uday Singh, 21, Lake Forest, Illinois; U.S. Army C Company, 1st BN, 34th Armored REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Habbaniyah (near), Iraq

2004 -- 4

Sgt. David M. Fisher, 21, Watervliet/Green Island, New York; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 101st Cavalry REG, 42nd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Baghdad (western part), Iraq

Cpl. Zachary A. Kolda, 23, Corpus Christi, Texas; U.S. Marine Reserve 1st BN, 23rd Marine REG, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Haditha Dam, Anbar Province, Iraq

Gny. Sgt. Javier Obleas-Prado Pena, 36, Falls Church, Virginia; U.S. Marine 2nd Recon BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr.]

Cpl. Bryan S. Wilson, 22, Otterbein, Indiana; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

2005 -- 11

Sfc. Brent A. Adams, 40, West View, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army National Guard 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

Ssg. Daniel J. Clay, 27, Pensacola, Florida; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (near), Iraq

Lcpl. John M. Holmason, 20, Suprise, Arizona; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (near), Iraq

Lcpl. David A. Huhn, 24, Portland, Michigan; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (near), Iraq

Lcpl. Adam Wade Kaiser, 19, Naperville, Illinois; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (near), Iraq

Lcpl. Robert Alexander Martinez, 20, Splendora, Texas; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (near), Iraq

Cpl. Anthony T. McElveen, 20, Little Falls, Minnesota; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (near), Iraq

Lcpl. Scott T. Modeen, 24, Hennepin, Minnesota; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (near), Iraq

Lcpl. Andrew G. Patten, 19, Byron, Illinois; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (near), Iraq

Sgt. Andy A. Stevens, 29, Tomah, Wisconsin; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (near), Iraq

Lcpl. Craig N. Watson, 21, Union City, Michigan; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (near), Iraq

2006 -- 1

Ssg. Robert L. Love Jr., 28, Livingston, Mississippi; U.S. Army 16th Engineer BN, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

2007 -- 1

Spc. Matthew K. Reece, 24; Harrison, Arkansas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 504th Parachute Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

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