Friday, April 30, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/30/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 30th, 2003 - 2009
Fourteen
2003 -- 1

Lcpl. James McCue, 27; Paisley, Scotland; British Army 7 Air Assault BN, REME: Non-hostile - ordnance accident? -- Basra (near), Iraq

2004 -- 4

PO3 Christopher M. Dickerson, 33; Eastman, Georgia; U.S. Naval Reserve Naval Mobile Construction BN 14: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi (15 mi. W of), Iraq

PO2 Jason B. Dwelley, 31; Apopka, Florida; U.S. Naval Reserve Naval Mobile Construction BN 14: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi (15 mi. W of), Iraq

Cpl. Scott M. Vincent, 21; Bokoshe, Oklahoma; U.S. Marine 2nd Light Armored RECON BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Fallujah, Iraq

Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong, 22; Walker, West Virginia; U.S. Marine 2nd Combat Engineer BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Fallujah, Iraq

2005 -- 2

Ssg. Juan de Dios Garcia-Arana, 27; Los Angeles, California; U.S. Army 5th BN, 5th Air Defense Artillery REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Khaldiyah (nr. Fallujah), Iraq

Sgt. Kenya A. Parker, 26; Fairfield, Alabama; U.S. Army Special Troops BN, 3rd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - illness Baghdad, Iraq

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 4

Ssg. Chad A. Caldwell, 24; Spokane, Washington; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Sfc. Lawrence D. Ezell, 30; Portland, Texas; U.S. Army 71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northern part), Iraq

Capt. Andrew. R. Pearson, 32; Billings, Montana; U.S. Army 1st BN, 22nd Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

Spc. Ronald J. Tucker, 21; Fountain, Colorado; U.S. Army 1st BN, 22nd Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

2009 -- 3

Sgt. James R. McIlvaine, 26; Olney, Maryland; 1st BN, 7th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Anbar, Iraq

PO2 Tyler J. Trahan, 22; East Freetown, Massachusetts; Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Twelve: Hostile - hostile fire - bomb -- Fallujah, Iraq

Ssg. Mark A. Wojciechowski, 25; Cincinnati, Ohio; 7th Engineer Support BN, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Anbar, Iraq

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

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/29/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 29th, 2003 - 2009
Twenty-four
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 11

Spc. James L. Beckstrand, 27; Escondido, California; U.S. Army 4th BN, 27th Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Mahmudiyah (near), Iraq

Sgt.Ryan M. Campbell, 25; Kirksville, Missouri; U.S. Army 4th BN, 27th Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Mahmudiyah (near), Iraq

Pfc. Norman Darling, 29; Middleboro, Massachusetts; U.S. Army 4th BN, 27th Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Mahmudiyah (near), Iraq

Ssg. Jeffrey F. Dayton, 27; Caledonia, Mississippi; U.S. Army 4th BN, 27th Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Mahmudiyah (near), Iraq

Sgt. Adam W. Estep, 23; Campbell, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 5th INF REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

Pfc. Jeremy Ricardo Ewing, 22; Miami, Florida; U.S. Army 4th BN, 27th Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Mahmudiyah (near), Iraq

Sgt. Landis W. Garrison, 23; Rapids City, Illinois; U.S. Army National Guard 333rd Military Police Company: Non-hostile - unspecified cause Baghdad (Abu Ghuraib), Iraq

Spc. Martin W. Kondor, 20; York, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st BN, 63rd Armor REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah, Iraq

Ssg. Esau G. Patterson Jr., 25; Ridgeland, South Carolina; U.S. Army 4th BN, 27th Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Mahmudiyah (near), Iraq

Pfc. Ryan E. Reed, 20; Colorado Springs, Colorado; U.S. Army 4th BN, 27th Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Mahmudiyah (near), Iraq

Spc. Justin B. Schmidt, 23; Bradenton, Florida; U.S. Army 4th BN, 27th Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Mahmudiyah (near), Iraq

2005 -- 5

Pvt. Charles S. Cooper Jr., 19; Jamestown, New York; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 14th INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part), Iraq

Pfc. Darren A. Deblanc, 20; Evansville, Indiana; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 14th INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part), Iraq

Capt. Stephen W. Frank, 29; Lansing, Michigan; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry REG: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Diyarah (30 mi. S of Baghdad), Iraq

2Lt. Clifford V. "CC" Gadsden, 25; Red Top, South Carolina; U.S. Army 603rd Transportation Company, 142nd Corps Support Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Taji (5 mi. N of, NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Capt. Ralph J. "Jay" Harting III, 28; Union Lake, Michigan; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry REG: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Diyarah (30 mi. S of Baghdad), Iraq

2006 -- 1

Sgt. Steve M. Sakoda, 29; Hilo, Hawaii; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry REG, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southwest of), Iraq

2007 -- 5

Pfc. Brian A. Botello, 19; Alta, Iowa; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

Rfm. (Rifleman) Paul Donnachie, 18; Berkshire, England; British Army 2nd Battalion The Rifles: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Basra (Al Ashar district), Iraq

Sgt. Alexander J. Funcheon, 21; Bel Aire, Kansas; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

1Lt. Travis L. Manion, 26; Doylestown, Pennsylvania; U.S. Marine 1st Reconnaissance BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Ssg. Jay Edward Martin, 29; Baltimore, Maryland; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

2008 -- 2

Ssg. Bryan E. Bolander, 26; Bakersfield, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 502nd Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Ssg. Clay A. Craig, 22; Mesquite, Texas; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad (northeastern part), Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/28/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 28th, 2003 - 2009
Twenty-four
2003 -- 1

Sfc. Joe Jesus Garza, 43; Robstown, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 30th INF REG: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Baghdad, Iraq

2004 -- 4

Sgt. Jacob R. Herring, 21; Kirkland, Washington; U.S. Army 5th BN, 20th INF REG, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - grenade -- Mosul, Iraq

Pvt. Konstantin Mihaliev, 23; Khmelnytskyi Region, Ukraine; Ukrainian Army 62 Separate Mech. Bat., 6 Separate Mechanized Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- As Suwayrah (near), Iraq

Ssg. Kendall Thomas, 36; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; U.S. Army Battery C, 3rd BN, 82nd Field Artillery REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Baghdad (western part), Iraq

Pvt. Jaroslav Zlochevskij, 24; Borshchov (Tarnopol Region.),Ukraine; Ukrainian Army 62 Separate Mech. Bat., 6 Separate Mechanized Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Baghdad (died military hospital), Iraq

2005 -- 5

1Lt. William A. Edens, 29; Columbia, Missouri; U.S. Army 1st BN, 5th INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tall Afar, Iraq

Sgt. Timothy Craig Kiser, 37; Tehama, California; U.S. Army National Guard 340th Forward Support BN, 40th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Riyadh (near Hawijah), Iraq

Sgt. Eric Wayne Morris, 31; Sparks, Nevada; U.S. Army 1st BN, 5th INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tall Afar, Iraq

Pfc. Robert W. Murray Jr., 21; Westfield, Indiana; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tall Afar, Iraq

Spc. Ricky W. Rockholt Jr., 28; Winston, Oregon; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tall Afar, Iraq

2006 -- 5

Sgt. Edward G. Davis III, 31; Waukegan/Antioch, Illinois; U.S. Marine 3rd Assault Amphibious BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Haditha, Iraq

Sgt. Jose Gomez, 23; Corona, New York; U.S. Army 10th Cavalry REG, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Cpl. Brandon M. Hardy, 25; Cochranville, Pennsylvania; U.S. Marine 3rd Assault Amphibious BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Haditha, Iraq

Ssg.Bryant A. Herlem, 37; Copperas Cove, Texas; U.S. Army 10th Cavalry REG, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Lea R. Mills, 21; Brooksville, Florida; U.S. Marine 3rd Assault Amphibious BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Haditha, Iraq

2007 -- 5

Sgt. Glenn D. Hicks Jr., 24; College Station, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 15th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Salman Pak, Iraq

Sgt. Michael R. Hullender, 29; Little Falls, New Jersey; U.S. Army 1st BN, 501st Airborne Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Iskandariyah, Iraq

Pfc. Jay-D H. Ornsby-Adkins, 21; Ione, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 15th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED, small arms fire -- Salman Pak, Iraq

Pvt. Cole E. Spencer, 21; Gays, Illinois; U.S. Army 1st BN, 15th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Salman Pak, Iraq

Sgt. Norman L. Tollett, 30; Columbus, Ohio; U.S. Army 1st BN, 504th Parachute Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

2008 -- 4

Pfc. Adam L. Marion, 26; Mount Airy, North Carolina; U.S. Army 171st Engineer Company, North Carolina Army National Guard: Hostile - hostile fire - indirect fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Marcus C. Mathes, 26; Zephyrhills, Florida; U.S. Army 94th Brigade Support BN, 4th Brigade Combat Team, (Light Infantry) 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - indirect fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. David P. McCormick, 26; Fresno, Texas; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - Rocket fire -- Baghdad (western part), Iraq

Sgt. Mark A. Stone, 22; Buchanan Dam, Texas; U.S. Army 94th Brigade Support BN, 4th Brigade Combat Team, (Light Infantry) 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - indirect fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/27/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 27th, 2003 - 2009
Sixteen
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 0

None Repoerted

2005 -- 2

Pfc. Marquis A. Whitaker, 20; Columbus, Georgia; U.S. Army 2nd Armored Cavalry REG: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- CSC Scania (near), Iraq

Ssg. Abraham D. Penamedina, 32; Los Angeles, California; U.S. Army B Company, 20th Engineer BN, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - sniper fire -- Baghdad (nr. Sadr City), Iraq

2006 -- 1

Cpl. Joseph S. Tremblay, 23; New Windsor, New York; U.S. Marine Reserve 3rd BN, 25th Marine REG, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Hit (near), Iraq

2006 -- 7

Capitano Nicola Ciardelli, 33; Pisa, Italy; Italian Army 185th "Folgore" Parachutists REG (Reconnaisance): Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- An Nasiriyah (near), Iraq

Maresciallo Capo Carlo De Trizio, 37; Bisceglie (Bari). Italy; Italian Carabinieri Comando Provinciale di Roma - Nucleo Radiomobile: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- An Nasiriyah (near), Iraq

2Lt. Bogdan Hancu, 28; Iasi, Romania; Romanian Army Military Police Company, 280th INF Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- An Nasiriyah (near), Iraq

Capo Maresciallo Franco Lattanzio, 38; Pacentro (Acquila), Italy; Italian Carabinieri Comando Provinciale Carabinieri di Chieti: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- An Nasiriyah (near), Iraq

Sfc. Bobby Mendez, 38; Brooklyn, New York; U.S. Army 2nd Special Troops BN, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Ssg. Mark A. Wall, 27; Alden, Iowa; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 1st INF REG, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team: Non-hostile - illness - heart attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Sgt. Matthew A. Webber, 23; Kalamazoo, Michigan; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 125th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX ]

2007 -- 5

Sgt. William J. Callahan, 28; South Easton, Massachusetts; U.S. Marine 8th Engineer Support BN, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

Pfc. David Austin Kirkpatrick, 20; Upland, Indiana; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

Pfc. Nicholas E. Riehl, 21; Shiocton, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

Spc. Eddie D. Tamez, 21; Galveston, Texas; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

Sgt. Peter Woodall, 25. Sarasota. Florida; U.S. Marine 8th Engineer Support BN, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

2008 -- 1

Pfc. William T. Dix, 32; Culver City, California; U.S. Army 14th Engineer BN, 555th Engineer Brigade, I Corps: Non-hostile -- Camp Buehring, Kuwait

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Monday, April 26, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/26/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 26th, 2003 - 2009
Eight
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 3

Lcpl. Aaron C. Austin, 21,. Sunray, Texas; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Sgt. Sherwood R. Baker, 30; Plymouth, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army National Guard B Company, 2nd BN, 103rd Armor REG: Hostile - hostile fire - explosion Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Lawrence A. Roukey, 33; Westbrook, Maine; U.S. Army Reserve Detachment 1, 3rd BN, 304th REG, 98th Division: Hostile - hostile fire - explosion Baghdad, Iraq

2005 -- 1

Spc. David L. Rice, 22 Sioux City, Iowa; U.S. Army 1st BN, 5th Field Artillery REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Muqdadiyah (near), Iraq

2006 -- 1

Lcpl. Michael L. Ford, 19; New Bedford, Massachusetts; U.S. Marine 1st Tank BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

2007 -- 3

Cpl. Willie P. Celestine Jr., 21; Lafayette, Louisiana; U.S. Marine 2nd Assault Amphibian BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Cpl. Christopher Degiovine, 25; Lone Tree, Colorado; U.S. Marine 2nd Assault Amphibian BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Lcpl. Adam Loggins, 27; Athens, Alabama; U.S. Marine 3rd BN,6th Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/25/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 25th, 2003 - 2009
Eight
2003 -- 2

1Lt. Osbaldo Orozco, 26; Delano, California; U.S. Army C Company, 1st BN, 22nd INF REG: Hostile - vehicle accident -- Tikrit (near), Iraq

Spc. Narson Bertil Sullivan, 21; N. Brunswick, New Jersey; U.S. Army 411th Military Police Company: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (accid.) -- logistical support area Dogwood, Iraq

2004 -- 2

PO3 Nathan B. Bruckenthal, 24; Stony Brook (Long Island), New York; U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team, S. Detachment 403: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide boat bomb -- Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal, Iraq

Spc. Kenneth A. Melton, 30; Westplains, Missouri; U.S. Army National Guard B Company, 3rd BN, 153rd INF REG, 39th Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (nr. Sadr City), Iraq

2005 -- 1

Sfc. Timmy J. Millsap, 39; Wichita, Kansas; U.S. Army 70th Engineer BN, 3rd Brigade Cmbt Team, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (military hospital), Iraq

2006 -- 2

Pfc. Raymond L. Henry, 21; Anaheim, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 17th Inf Reg, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Sfc. Richard J. Herrema, 27; Hudsonville, Michigan; U.S. Army Special Operations Command: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 1

Sgt. Leroy O. Webster, 28; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; 3rd BN, 82nd Field Artillery Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Kirkuk (near), Iraq

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

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/24/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 24th, 2003 - 2009
Fourteen
2003 -- 1

Sgt. Troy David Jenkins, 25; Ridgecrest, California; U.S. Army B Company, 3rd BN, 187th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - bomb -- [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr. Germany]

2004 -- 7

Ssg. Stacey C. Brandon, 35; Hazen, Arkansas; U.S. Army National Guard 39th Support BN, 39th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Taji (Camp Cooke), Iraq

Ssg. Cory W. Brooks, 32; Philip, South Dakota; U.S. Army National Guard 153rd Engineer Battallion: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (suicide) -- Baghdad, Iraq

Capt. Arthur L. "Bo" Felder, 36; Lewisville, Arkansas; U.S. Army National Guard 39th Support BN, 39th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Taji (Camp Cooke), Iraq

CWO Patrick W. Kordsmeier, 49; North Little Rock, Arkansas; U.S. Army National Guard 39th Support BN, 39th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Taji (Camp Cooke), Iraq

Ssg. Billy J. Orton, 41; Humnoke, Arkansas; U.S. Army National Guard 39th Support BN, 39th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Taji (Camp Cooke), Iraq

PO1 Michael J. Pernaselli, 27; Monroe, New York; U.S. Navy USS Firebolt: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide boat bomb -- Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal, Iraq

PO2 Christopher E. Watts, 28; Knoxville, Tennessee; U.S. Navy USS Firebolt: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide boat bomb -- Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal, Iraq

2005 -- 1

Cpl. Gary W. Walters Jr., 31; Victoria, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 9th Field Artillery REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

2006 -- 2

Ssg. Metodio A. Bandonill, 29; Honolulu, Hawaii; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry REG, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Lcpl. Cpl. Aaron William Simons, 20; Modesto, California; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Al Qaim [FOB nr. Syrian border], Iraq

2007 -- 1

Spc. Jeremy E. Maresh, 24; Penn Forest Township, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army National Guard C Battery, 1st Battalion, 213th Air Defense Artillery: Non-hostile - suicide -- Baghdad, Iraq

2008 -- 1

Ssg. Shaun J. Whitehead, 24; Commerce, Georgia; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 502nd Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED, small arms fire -- Iskandariyah, Iraq

2009 -- 1

CSM Benjamin Moore Jr., 43; Waycross, Georgia; 2d BN, 27th Infantry Reg, 3d Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Non-hostile -- Salah Ad Din (Contingency Operating Base Speicher), Iraq

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

Friday, April 23, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/23/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 23rd, 2003 - 2009
Twenty-four
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 2

Sr. Sgt. Dimitar Ivanov Dimitrov, 25; Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bulgaria; Bulgarian Army Peacekeeping Unit: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Karbala, Iraq

Pfc. Shawn C. Edwards, 20; Bensenville, Illinois; U.S. Army 121st Signal BN, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Samarra (near), Iraq

2005 -- 3

Sgt. Anthony J. Davis Jr., 22; Long Beach, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 24th INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Mosul, Iraq

Sn. (Seaman) Aaron A. Kent, 28; Portland, Oregon; U.S. Navy assigned to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

Cpl. Kevin William Prince, 22; Plain City, Ohio; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (military hospital), Iraq

2006 -- 3

Cpl. Jason B. Daniel, 21; Crowley, Texas; U.S. Army 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry REG, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Sgt. Robert W. Ehney, 26; Lexington, Kentucky; U.S. Army 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry REG, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Cpl. Shawn Thomas Lasswell Jr., 21; Reno, Nevada; U.S. Army 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry REG, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

2007 -- 12

Pfc. Jeffrey A. Avery, 19; Colorado Springs, Colorado; U.S. Army 571st Military Police Company, 504th Military Police BN, 42nd Military Police Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Muqdadiyah, Iraq

1Lt. Kevin Gaspers, 26; Hastings, Nebraska; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Sadah, Iraq

Kgn.(Kingsman/Private) Alan Joseph Jones, 20; Liverpool, England; British Army 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Lancasters Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Basra (Al Ashar district), Iraq

Spc. Jerry R. King, 19; Browersville, Georgia; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Sadah, Iraq

Pfc. Garrett C. Knoll, 23; Bad Axe, Michigan; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Sadah, Iraq

Ssg. Kenneth E. Locker Jr., 28; Wakefield, Nebraska; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Sadah, Iraq

Sgt. Randell T. Marshall, 22; Fitzgerald, Georgia; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Sadah, Iraq

Ssg. William C. Moore, 27; Benson, North Carolina; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Sadah, Iraq

Sgt. Brice A. Pearson, 32; Phoenix, Arizona; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Sadah, Iraq

Lcpl. Dale G. Peterson, 20; Redmond, Oregon; U.S. Marine 2nd Combat Engineer BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Spc. Michael J. Rodriguez, 20; Sanford, North Carolina; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Sadah, Iraq

Sgt. Michael L. Vaughan, 20; Otis, Oregon; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Sadah, Iraq

2008 -- 4

Pfc. John T. Bishop, 22; Gaylord, Michigan; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover Golden Hills, Iraq

Ssg. Ronald C. Blystone, 34; Springfield, Missouri; U.S. Army 1st BN, 66th Armor Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

1Lt. Timothy W. Cunningham, 26; College Station, Texas; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover Golden Hills, Iraq

Sgt. Guadalupe Cervantes Ramirez, 26; Mohave Valley, Arizona; U.S. Army 2nd Transportation Company (Heavy Equipment Transport), Echelons Above Brigade Support Battalion: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/22/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 22nd, 2003 - 2009
Eighteen
2003 -- 5

CW2 Andrew Todd Arnold, 30; Spring, Texas; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 10th Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Non-hostile - weapon malfunction Al Kut, Iraq

Spc. Roy Russell Buckley, 24; Snow Camp, North Carolina; U.S. Army Reserve 685th Transportation Company: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Al Kut, Iraq

CW2 Robert William Channell Jr., 36; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 10th Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary: Non-hostile - weapon malfunction Al Kut, Iraq

Lcpl. Alan Dinh Lam, 19; Snow Camp, North Carolina; U.S. Marine 8th Comm. BN, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade: Non-hostile - weapon malfunction Al Kut, Iraq

Lt. Alexander Tweedie, 25; Hawick, Scotland; British Army D Squadron, Household Cavalry Reg.: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- [Died in hospital, Edinburgh Scotland ]

2004 -- 1

Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, 22; Scio (Allegany Co.), New York; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire Bethesda Naval Hosp., MD

2005 -- 1

Pfc. Gavin J. Colburn, 20; Frankfort, Ohio; U.S. Army Reserve 542nd Transportation Company: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tall Afar (N of), Iraq

2006 -- 6

Pfc. Jacob H. Allcott, 21; Caldwell, Idaho; U.S. Army 1st BN, 67th Armored REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Iskandariyah, Iraq

Pvt. Michael E. Bouthot, 19; Fall River, Massachusetts; U.S. Army 1st BN, 67th Armored REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Iskandariyah, Iraq

Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, 23; Arcadia, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 67th Armored REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Iskandariyah, Iraq

Spc. Eric D. King, 29; Vancouver, Washington; U.S. Army 1st BN, 67th Armored REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Iskandariyah, Iraq

Cpl. Eric R. Lueken, 23; Dubois, Indiana; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

Pvt. Travis C. Zimmerman, 19; New Berlinville, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 502nd INF REG, 2nd BCT, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (south of), Iraq

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 3

Lcpl. Jordan C. Haerter, 19; Sag Harbor, New York; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 9th Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack (VBIED) -- Ramadi (near), Iraq

Pvt. Ronald R. Harrison, 25; Morris Plains, New Jersey; U.S. Army 703rd Brigade Support BN, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - injury -- FOB Falcon (nr. Baghdad), Iraq

Cpl. Jonathan T. Yale, 21; Burkeville, Virginia; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 8th Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack (VBIED) -- Ramadi (near), Iraq

2009 -- 2

Cpl. William C. Comstock, 21; Van Buren, Arkansas; 2nd Supply BN, Combat Logistics Reg 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group: Non-hostile -- Anbar Province, Iraq

Cpl. Brad A. Davis, 21; Garfield Heights, Ohio; 82nd Brigade Support BN, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (near, east of), Iraq

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

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/21/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 21st, 2003 - 2009
Twelve
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 1

Pfc. Robert A. "Bobby" Guy, 26; Willards, Maryland; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (suicide) -- Camp Delta (nr. Karmah), Iraq

2006 -- 1

Pte. Jake Bruce Kovco, 25; Briagolong, Victoria, Australia; Australian Defense Force 3rd BN, Royal Australian REG: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (accid.) Baghdad (Green Zone), Iraq

2007 -- 6

Cpl. Ray M. Bevel, 22; Andrews, Texas; U.S. Army 4th BN, 31st Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Yusufiyah, Iraq

Sgt. William W. Bushnell, 24; Jasper, Arkansas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 12th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad (southwest of), Iraq

Ssg. Marlon B. Harper, 34; Baltimore, Maryland; U.S. Army 1st BN, 8th Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, RPG Baghdad (western part), Iraq

Pfc. Christopher M. North, 21; Sarasota, Florida; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Reg, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED, small arms fire -- Baghdad (southwest part), Iraq

Pvt. Michael J. Slater, 19; Scott Depot, West Virginia; U.S. Army 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover Taji, Iraq

Ssg. Steven R. Tudor, 36; Dunmore, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 210th Brigade Support BN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - indirect fire -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

2008 -- 4

AMA (Airman Apprentice) Adrian M. Campos, 22; El Paso, Texas; U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Support Squadron 22: Non-hostile Dubai United Arab Emirates

Spc. Steven J. Christofferson, 20; Cudahy, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 1st BN, 327th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baiji, Iraq

Sgt. Adam J. Kohlhaas, 26; Perryville, Missouri; U.S. Army 1st BN, 327th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baiji, Iraq

1Lt. Matthew R. Vandergrift, 28; Littleton, Colorado; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 10th Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Basra, Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/20/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 20th, 2003 - 2009
Nine
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 3

Sfc. Bradley C. Fox, 34; Adrian, Michigan; U.S. Army 1st BN, 36th INF REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr. Germany ]

Pfc. Leroy Harris-Kelly, 20; Azusa, California; US U.S. Army 596th Maintenance Company, 3rd Corps Support Cmd., V Corps: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Al Qasim (east of), Iraq

Sgt. Christopher D. Gelineau, 23; Portland, Maine; U.S. Army National Guard 133rd Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul (west of), Iraq

2005 -- 2

Lcpl. Marty G. Mortenson, 22; Flagstaff, Arizona; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

Cpl. Kelly M. Cannan, 21; Lowville, New York; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

2006 -- 1

Ssg. Jason C. Ramseyer, 28; Lenoir, North Carolina; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Haditha, Iraq

2007-- 2

Lcpl. Jeffery A. Bishop, 23m Dicksonm Tennessee; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 6th Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire Al Taqaddum, Iraq

St.Szer. (Pfc.) Tomasz Jura, 25 Studzianna Wojew, Lódz, Poland; Polish Army 25th Air Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Diwaniyah, Iraq

2008 -- 1

PO1 Cherie L. Morton, 40; Bakersfield, California; U.S. Navy Naval Security Force, Naval Support Activity Bahrain: Non-hostile -- Galali, Muharraq, Bahrain

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Monday, April 19, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/19/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 19th, 2003 - 2009
Seven
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 2

Cpl. Jacob M. Pfister, 27; Buffalo, New York; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 7th INF REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Baghdad (near airport road), Iraq

Pfc. Kevin S. K. Wessel, 20; Newport, Oregon; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 7th INF REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Baghdad (near airport road), Iraq

2006 -- 2

Pfc. Robert J. Settle, 25; Owensboro, Kentucky; U.S. Army 1st BN, 66th Armored REG, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Pfc. Patrick A. Tinnell, 25; Lake Havasu City, Arizona; U.S. Army 1st BN, 187th INF REG, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- As Siniyah, Iraq

2007-- 3

Cpl. Ben Leaning, 24; Scunthorpe, England; British Army, Queens Royal Lancers: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Maysan Province, Iraq

CWO Dwayne L. Moore, 31; Williamsburg, Virginia; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 15th Field Artillery Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Mahmudiyah, Iraq

Trpr. (Trooper) Kristen Turton, 28; Grimsby, England; British Army, Queens Royal Lancers: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Maysan Province, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Fallen In Iraq 4/18/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 18th, 2003 - 2009
Eleven
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 2

Pfc. Sam W. Huff, 18; Tucson, Arizona; U.S. Army 170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police BN, 42nd Military Police Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (military hospital), Iraq

Maj. Steven W. Thornton, 46; Eugene, Oregon; US U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command: Non-hostile - illness - sudden collapse Camp Arifjan Kuwait

2006 -- 1

Capt. Ian P. Weikel, 31; Colorado Springs, Colorado; U.S. Army 10th Cavalry REG, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad (military hospital), Iraq

2007 -- 6

Sgt. Ryan J. Baum, 27; Aurora, Colorado; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Karmah, Iraq

Sfc. Scott J. Brown, 33; Windsor, Colorado; U.S. Army 1st BN, 325th Airborne Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED, small arms fire, Baghdad (northwest part), Iraq

Sgt. Anselmo Martinez, III, 26; Robstown, Texas; US U.S. Army 1st BN, 12th Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack, Tahrir, Iraq

Spc. Marquis J. McCants, 23; San Antonio, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 325th Airborne Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED, small arms fire, Baghdad (northwest part), Iraq

Spc. Casey W. Nash, 22; Baltimore, Maryland; U.S. Army 1st BN, 12th Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tahrir, Iraq

Spc. Joshua G. Romero, 19; Crowley, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 12th Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tahrir, Iraq

2008 -- 2

Spc. Benjamin K. Brosh, 22; Colorado Springs, Colorado; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 327th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- (VB-IED) Balad, Iraq

Spc. Lance O. Eakes, 25; Apex, North Carolina; U.S. Army 1132nd Military Police Company, North Carolina Army National Guard: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/17/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 17th, 2003 - 2009
Seventeen
2003 -- 1

Cpl. John Travis Rivero, 23; Tampa, Florida; U.S. Army National Guard C Company, 2nd BN, 124th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Tikrit, Iraq

2004 -- 12

Spc. Marvin A. Camposiles, 25; Austell, Georgia; US U.S. Army 1st BN, 26th INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - electrocution Samarra (near), Iraq

Ssg. Edward W. Carman, 27; McKeesport, Pennsylvania; US U.S. Army 2nd BN, 12th Armored REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Baghdad (northern part), Iraq

Cpl. Christopher A. Gibson, 23; Simi Valley, California; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Qusayba (Al Qaim), Iraq

Capt. Richard J. Gannon II, 31; Escondido, California; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Qusayba (Al Qaim), Iraq

Sgt. Jonathan N. Hartman, 27; Jacksonville, Florida; US U.S. Army 2nd BN, 37th Armor REG, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Diwaniyah (near), Iraq

1Lt. Robert L. Henderson II, 33; Alvaton, Kentucky; US U.S. Army National Guard Detachment 1, 2123rd Transportation Company: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Diwaniyah (near), Iraq

Pfc. Clayton Welch Henson, 20; Stanton, Texas; US U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry REG: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Diwaniyah (near), Iraq

Spc. Michael A. McGlothin, 21; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; US U.S. Army 115th Forward Support BN, DIV Support Command, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

Sgt. Dennis B. Morgan, 22; Valentine, Nebraska; U.S. Army National Guard 153rd Engineer Battallion: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Iskandariyah (near), Iraq

Lcpl. Michael J. Smith Jr., 21; Jefferson, Ohio; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Qusayba (Al Qaim), Iraq

Lcpl. Ruben Valdez Jr., 21; San Diego, Texas; US U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Qusayba (Al Qaim), Iraq

Lcpl. Gary F. Van Leuven, 20; Klamath Falls, Oregon; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Qusayba (Al Qaim), Iraq

2005 -- 2

Pvt. Joseph L. Knott, 21; Yuma, Arizona; U.S. Army 3rd Armored Cavalry REG: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

Pfc. Steven F. Sirko, 20; Portage, Indiana; U.S. Army 1st BN, 30th INF REG, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - accidental overdose -- Muqdadiyah, Iraq

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 1

Pfc. Richard P. Langenbrunner, 19; Fort Wayne, Indiana; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 69th Armor Reg, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - injury Rustamiyah, Iraq

2008 -- 1

Ssg. Jason L. Brown, 29; Magnolia, Texas; U.S. Army 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, grenade -- Sama Village, Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Friday, April 16, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/16/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 16th, 2003 - 2009
Thirteen
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 1

Sgt. Brian M. Wood, 21; Torrance, California; US U.S. Army 9th Engineer BN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mine (anti-tank) Tikrit (near), Iraq

2005 -- 4

Pvt. Aaron M. Hudson, 20; Highland Village, Texas; U.S. Army 401st Military Police Company, 720th Military Police BN, 89th Military Police Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (military hospital), Iraq

Sgt. Angelo L. Lozada Jr., 36; Brooklyn, New York; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 17th Field Artillery REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Ramadi (at Camp Ramadi), Iraq

Spc. Randy Lee Stevens, 21; Swartz Creek, Michigan; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 17th Field Artillery REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Ramadi (at Camp Ramadi), Iraq

Sgt. Tromaine K. Toy Sr., 24; Eastville, Virginia; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 17th Field Artillery REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Ramadi (at Camp Ramadi), Iraq

2006 -- 1

Msg. Clinton W. Cubert, 38; Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; U.S. Army National Guard 2113th Transportation Company: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Samara [died Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lexington, Ky]

2007 -- 6

1Lt. Shaun M. Blue, 25; Munster, Indiana; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Saqlawiyah, Iraq

Lcpl. Jesse D. Delatorre, 29; Aurora, Illinois; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 7th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Taqaddum, Iraq

Sgt. Mario K. De Leon, 26; San Francisco, California; US U.S. Army 1st BN, 18th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad (southwest part), Iraq

Pfc. Aaron M. Genevie, 22; Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Reg, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

Lcpl. Daniel R. Scherry, 20; Rocky River, Ohio; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - accident -- Al Asad, Iraq

Pfc. Lucas V. Starcevich, 25; Canton, Illinois; U.S. Army 1st BN, 18th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 1

Lcpl. Ray A. Spencer II, 20; Ridgecrest, California; 3rd BN, 3rd Marine Reg, 3rd Marine Division: Non-hostile - gunshot wound -- Anbar Province, Iraq

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

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/15/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 15th, 2003 - 2009
Eleven
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 1

Ssg. Jimmy J. Arroyave, 30; Woodland, California; U.S. Marine Combat Service Support BN 1, CSS Gp 11, 1st Force SS Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Ramadi (northeast of), Iraq

2005 -- 1

Spc. Aleina Ramirezgonzalez, 33; Hormigueros, Puerto Rico; U.S. Army 3rd Brigade Troop BN, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Tikrit (near), Iraq

2006 -- 6

Lcpl. Derrick J. Cothran, 21; Avondale, Louisiana; U.S. Marine 2nd Tank BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

Cpl. Pablo V. Mayorga, 33; Margate, Florida; U.S. Marine 2nd Tank BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

Spc. Mark W. Melcher, 34; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 103rd Armor REG: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Al Taqaddum, Iraq

Cpl. Pablo V. Mayorga, 33; Margate, Florida; US U.S. Marine 2nd Tank BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

Lcpl. Justin D. Sims, 22; Covington, Kentucky; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

Pfc. Ryan G. Winslow, 19; Jefferson, Alabama; U.S. Marine 2nd Tank BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

2007 -- 3

Sgt. Mark J. McLaren, 27; Ashington, Northumberland, England; British Royal Air Force 230 Squadron: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

CSgt.( Colour Sergeant) Mark LawrencePowell, 37; South Wales, Wales; British Royal Air Force Parachute Regiment: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Pfc. Steven J. Walberg, 18; Paradise, California; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Reg, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/14/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 14th, 2003 - 2009
Twenty-two
2003 -- 6

Pfc. John Eli Brown, 21; Troy, Alabama; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 44th Air Defense Artillery REG: Non-hostile - ordnance accident -- Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. Thomas Arthur Foley III, 23; Dresden, Tennessee; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 44th Air Defense Artillery REG: Non-hostile - ordnance accident -- Baghdad, Iraq

Cpl. Armando Ariel Gonzalez, 25; Hileah, Florida; U.S. Marine MWSG-27, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing: Non-hostile - accident -- LSA Viper, Iraq

Spc. Richard Allen Goward, 32; Midland, Michigan; U.S. Army National Guard 1460th Transportation Company: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Not reported, Iraq

Pfc. Joseph Patrick Mayek, 20; Rock Springs, Wyoming; U.S. Army C Company, 2nd BN, 6th INF REG: Non-hostile - weapon discharge (accid.) Baghdad, Iraq

Cpl. Jason David Mileo, 20; Centreville, Maryland; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 4th Marine REG, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - friendly fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

2004 -- 3

Sgt. Christopher Ramirez, 34; Edinburg (McAllen), Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 16th INF REG, 1st Infantry Division; Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Fallujah, Iraq

Spc. Frank K. Rivers Jr., 23; Woodbridge, Virginia; U.S. Army 3rd Brigade, (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) 2nd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - illness - heart attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Spc. Richard K. Trevithick, 20; Gaines, Michigan; U.S. Army 9th Engineer BN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad, Iraq

2005 -- 1

Capt. James C. Edge, 31; Virginia Beach, Virginia; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

2006 -- 1

Lcpl. Darin T. Settle, 23; Henley, Missouri; U..S. Marine Combat Logistics REG 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

2007 -- 6

Ssg. Robert J. Basham, 22; Kenosha, Wisconsin; U.S. Army National Guard Headquarters and Headquarters Battery 1st BN, 126th Field Artillery Reg: Non-hostile - injury Qatar Qatar

Spc. Ryan A. Bishop, 32; Euless, Texas; U.S. Army 4th BN, 31st Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (south of), Iraq

Lcpl. Daniel J. Santee, 21; Mission Viejo, California; U.S. Marine Combat Logistics Reg 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Ramadi, Iraq

Sgt. Joshua A. Schmit, 26; Willmar, Minnesota; U.S. Army Reserve 1451st Transportation Company, 13th Support Command: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

Sgt. Brandon L. Wallace, 27; St. Louis, Missouri; U.S. Army Reserve 1451st Transportation Company, 13th Support Command: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

2008 -- 4

Spc. Arturo Huerta-Cruz, 23; Clearwater, Florida; U.S. Army 10th Brigade Support BN, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Light Infantry) 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tuz, Iraq

Cpl. Richard J. Nelson, 23; Racine, Wisconsin; U.S. Marine Reserve 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Lcpl. Dean D. Opicka, 29; Waukesha, Wisconsin; U.S. Marine Reserve 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Sgt. Joseph A. Richard III, 27; Lafayette, Louisiana; U.S. Army 4th Brigade Special Troops BN, 4th Brigade Combat Team, (Light Infantry) 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northeastern part), Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/13/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 13th, 2003 - 2009
Eleven
2003-- 2

Com. Joseph Acevedo, 46; Bronx, New York; U.S. Navy NAV SUPPACT BAHRAIN: Non-hostile Manama, Iraq

Spc. Gil Mercado, 25; Paterson, New Jersey; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 187th INF REG: Non-hostile - weapon discharge Baghdad airport, Iraq

2004 -- 3

Pvt. Noah L. Boye, 21; Grand Island, Nebraska; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Fallujah (12 mi. E of), Iraq

Cpl. Kevin T. Kolm, 23; Hicksville, New York; U.S. Marine 3rd Assault Amphibious BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Ssg. Victor A. Rosaleslomeli, 29; Westminster, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 2nd INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Najaf (btwn Najaf & Baghdad), Iraq

2005 -- 1

Cpl Michael B. Lindemuth, 27; U.S. Marine Reserve Insp./Instr. Staff, 3rd BN, 25th Marine REG, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Camp Hit (NW of Ramadi), Iraq

2006 -- 3

Cpl. Salem Bachar, 20; Chula Vista, California; U.S. Marine Headquarters BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Karmah, Iraq

Lcpl. Stephen Joseph Perez, 22; San Antonio, Texas; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Camp Taqaddum (military hospital), Iraq

Spc. Andrew K. Waits, 23; Waterford, Michigan; U.S. Army 1st BN, 502nd INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southwest of), Iraq

2007 -- 1

Sgt. Larry R. Bowman, 29; Granite Falls, North Carolina; U.S. Army 513th Transportation Company, 57th Transportation BN, 593rd Corps Support Group: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 1

Sgt. Raul Moncada, 29; Madera, California; 563rd Military Police Co, 91st Military Police BN, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack (EFP) -- Karbala (5 km south of), Iraq

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

Monday, April 12, 2010

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 12th, 2003 - 2009
Seventeen
2003 -- 2

Cpl. Jesus Angel Gonzalez, 22; Indio, California; U.S. Marine 1st Tank BN, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

Lcpl. David Edward Owens Jr., 20; Winchester, Virginia; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marine REG, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

2004 -- 2

Lcpl. Brad S. Shuder, 21; El Dorado, California; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Lcpl. Robert Paul Zurheide Jr., 20; Tucson, Arizona; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

2005 -- 3

Cpl. Tyler J. Dickens, 20; Columbus, Georgia; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry REG: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack (?) -- [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX]

Cpl. Manuel Lopez III, 20; Cape Coral, Florida; US U.S. Army 3rd BN, 7th INF REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. John W. Miller, 21; West Burlington, Iowa; U.S. Army National Guard 224th Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

2006 -- 3

Cpl. Scott M. Bandhold, 37; North Merrick, New York; US U.S. Army 1st BN, 67th Armored REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Al Mussayib (near), Iraq

Pfc. Roland E. Calderon-Ascencio, 21; Miami, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 67th Armored REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Al Mussayib (near), Iraq

Lcpl. Marcus S. Glimpse, 22; Huntington Beach, California; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (west of), Iraq

2007-- 5

Cpl. Jason J. Beadles, 22; La Porte, Indiana; U.S. Army 887th Engineer Company, 326th Engineer Battalion, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Non-hostile - injury Baghdad, Iraq

Pfc. John G. Borbonus, 19; Boise, Idaho; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (south of), Iraq

Spc. James T. Lindsey, 20; Florence, Alabama; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (south of), Iraq

1Lt. Gwilym J. Newman, Waldorf, Maryland, U.S. Army 2nd BN, 8th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Tarmiya (12 mi. N of Baghdad), Iraq

Cpl. Cody A. Putnam, 22; Lafayette, Indiana; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (south of), Iraq

2008 -- 1

Spc. William E. Allmon, 25; Ardmore, Oklahoma; U.S. Army 1st BN, 64th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2009 -- 1

Spc. Michael J. Anaya, 23; Crestview, Florida; 2nd BN, 27th Infantry Reg, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Bayji, Iraq

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

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/11/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 11th, 2003 - 2009
Fifteen

2003 -- 1

Ssg. Riayan Augusto Tejeda, 26; New York, New York; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 5th Marine REG: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Baghdad, Iraq

2004 -- 8

Cpl. Daniel R. Amaya, 22; Odessa, Texas; US U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Pfc. Nathan P. Brown, 21; South Glens Falls, New York; U.S. Army National Guard 2nd BN, 108th INF REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Samarra (near), Iraq

CWO Lawrence S. Colton, 32; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; U.S. Army 1st BN, 227th Aviation REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (3 mi. W of Intl. Airport), Iraq

CWO Wesley C. Fortenberry, 38; Woodville, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 227th Aviation REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (3 mi. W of Intl. Airport), Iraq

Lcpl. Torrey L. Gray, 19; Patoka, Illinois; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

1Lt. Oscar Jimenez, 34; San Diego, California; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Smaj. Michael Boyd Stack, 48; Lake City, South Carolina; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 5th Special Forces Group: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Pfc. George D. Torres, 23; Long Beach, California; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 4

Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco, 25; Bloomington, California; U.S. Army 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry REG, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, IED -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Pfc. James F. Costello III, 27; St. Louis, Missouri; U.S. Army 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry REG, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, IED -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Sgt. Kenneth D. Hess, 26; Asheville, North Carolina; U.S. Army 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry REG, 172nd Stryker BCT: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Rawah, Iraq

Pfc. George R. Roehl Jr., 21; Manchester, New Hampshire; U.S. Army 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry REG, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, IED -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

2007 -- 1

Sgt. Raymond S. Sevaaetasi, 29; Pago Pago, American Samoa; U.S. Army 15th Brigade Support BN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

2008 -- 1

Sgt. Merlin German, 22; Manhattan, New York; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 11th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX]

2009 -- 0
None Reported

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

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/10/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 10th, 2003 - 2009
Sixteen

2003 -- 2

Gy.Sgt. Jeffrey Edward Bohr Jr., 39; Ossian, Iowa; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marine REG: Hostile - hostile fire Baghdad

Ssg.. Terry Wayne Hemingway, 39; Willingboro, New Jersey; U.S. Army C Company, 1st BN, 15th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Baghdad

2004 -- 5

Spc. Adolf C. Carballo, 20; Houston, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 21st Field Artillery REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Baghdad (downtown)

Sgt. William C. Eckhart, 25; Rocksprings, Texas; U.S. Army 4th Cavalry REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Khalis (near)

A1C Antoine J. Holt, 20; Kennesaw, Georgia; U.S. Air Force 603rd Air Control Squadron: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Balad (Balad Air Base)

Spc. Justin W. Johnson, 22; Rome, Georgia; U.S. Army 1st BN, 82nd Field Artillery REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Lcpl. John T. Lance Sims Jr., 21; Alexander City, Alabama; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 2

Spc. James W. "Will" Gardner, 22; Glasgow, Kentucky; U.S. Army 1st BN, 101st Aviation REG, 101st Airborne Division: Non-hostile - unspecified cause Tall Afar

Sfc. Randall L. Lamberson, 36; Springfield, Missouri; U.S. Army 1st BN, 506th INF REG, 4th Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad (military hospital)

2007 -- 1

Pfc. Kyle G. Bohrnsen, 22; Philipsburg, Montana; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 12th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part)

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 6

Sgt. Edward Forrest, 25; Fentonm Missouri; 1st BN, 67th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide truck bomb -- Mosul, Iraq

Pv2. Bryce E. Gautier, 22; Cypress, California; 1st BN, 67th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide truck bomb -- Mosul, Iraq

Ssg. Bryan E. Hall, 32; Elk Grove, California; 1st BN, 67th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide truck bomb -- Mosul, Iraq

Sgt. Christopher D. Loza, 24; Abilene, Texas; U.S. Army National Guard 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Reg, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team: Non-Hostile - Illness -- [died Walter Reed Army Medical Center]

Cpl. Jason G. Pautsch, 20; Davenport, Iowa; 1st BN, 67th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide truck bomb -- Mosul, Iraq

Ssg. Gary L. Woods Jr., 24; Lebanon, Kentucky; Junction 1st BN, 67th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide truck bomb -- Mosul, Iraq

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

Friday, April 9, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/9/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 9th, 2003 - 2009
Twenty-nine
2003 -- 0

None Reported

2004 -- 16

Pfc. Eric A. Ayon, 26; Arleta, California; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

Sgt. Felix M. Delgreco, 22; Simsbury, Connecticut; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 102nd INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (nr. Camp Cooke)

Sgt. Peter G. Enos, 24; South Dartmouth, Massachusetts; U.S. Army 1st BN, 7th Field Artillery REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Bayji (S side)

Pfc. , Gregory R. Goodrich, 37; Bartonville, Illinois; U.S. Army Reserve 724th Transporation Company: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, rpg -- Baghdad (Abu Ghuraib)

Ssg. Raymond Edison Jones Jr., 31; Gainesville, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 7th Field Artillery REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Bayji (S side)

Spc. Jonathan Roy Kephart, 21; Oil City, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 230th Military Police Company: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Baghdad

Sgt. Elmer C. Krause, 40; Greensboro, North Carolina; U.S. Army Reserve 724th Transporation Company: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, rpg -- Baghdad (Abu Ghuraib)

Ssg. Toby W. Mallet, 26; Kaplan, Louisiana; U.S. Army 1st BN, 7th Field Artillery REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - ambush -- Bayji (S side)

Cpl. Matthew E. Matula, 20; Spicewood, Texas; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Anbar Province, Iraq

Ssg. Don Steven McMahan, 31; Nashville, Tennessee; U.S. Army 1st BN, 94th Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, rpg Baghdad

REPORTED MIA: Sgt. Keith M. Maupin, 20; Batavia, Ohio; U.S. Army 724th Transportation Company: Hostile - hostile fire -- [remains recovered 03/20/08, family announcement 03/30/08. Odo nnyew fie kwan frame -- "Love never loses its way home."]

Pfc. Chance R. Phelps, 19; Clifton, Colorado; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

Cpl. Michael Raymond Speer, 24; Redfield, Kansas; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

Lcpl. Elias Lance Torrez III, 21; Veribest, Texas; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

Spc. Allen Jeffrey "A.J." Vandayburg, 20; Mansfield, Ohio; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 2nd INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Buhritz (near)

Spc. Michelle M. Witmer, 20; New Berlin, Wisconsin; U.S. Army National Guard 32nd Military Police Company: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (NE part)

2005 -- 1

Pfc. Casey M. LaWare, 19; Redding, California; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry REG: Non-hostile - building fire -- [died Landstuhl Reg. Med. Ctr.]

2006 -- 3

Sgt. David S. Collins, 24; Jasper, Georgia; U.S. Army 1st BN, 506th INF REG, 4th Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi

Pfc. Joseph I. Love-Fowler, 22; North Pole, Alaska; U.S. Army 94th Engineer Combat BN, 8th Sustainment Command: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad (military hospital)

Sfc. Gregory S. Rogers, 42; Cincinnati, Ohio; U.S. Army 1st BN, 506th INF REG, 4th Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi

2007 -- 4

Pfc. Brian Lee Holden, 20; Claremont, North Carolina; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 17th Field Artillery Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southeast part)

Spc. Ismael Solorio, 21; San Luis, Arizona; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 17th Field Artillery Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southeast part)

Spc. Clifford A. Spohn III,, 21; Albuquerque, New Mexico; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Parachute Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - indirect fire -- Karmah

Pfc. Brett Andre Walton, 37; Hillsboro, Oregon; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 17th Field Artillery Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southeast part)

2008 -- 5

Sgt. Jesse A. Ault, 28; Dublin, Virginia; U.S. Army 429th Brigade Support BN, Virginia Army National Guard: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tunis (died in Baghdad), Iraq

Tsgt. Anthony L. Capra, 31; Hanford, California; U.S. Air Force Detachment 63, 688 Armament Systems Squadron: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. Jacob J. Fairbanks, 22; Saint Paul, Minnesota; U.S. Army 1st BN, 320th Field Artillery Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault): Non-hostile - suicide Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. Jeremiah C. Hughes, 26; Jacksonville, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 21st Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team (Stryker), 25th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - injury Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Shaun P. Tousha, 30; Hull, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 66th Armor Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/8/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 8th, 2003 - 2009
Twenty-seven
2003 -- 6

Cpl. Henry Levon Brown, 22; Natchez, Mississippi; U.S. Army H&H Company, 1st BN, 64th Field Artillery REG: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Baghdad (south of)

Pfc. Juan Guadalupe Garza Jr., 20; Temperance, Michigan; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 4th Marine REG, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - sniper fire -- Baghdad

Ssg. Scott Douglas Sather, 29; Clio, Michigan; U.S. Air Force 24th Special Tactics Squadron: Hostile - hostile fire Southern Iraq

Ssg. Robert Anthony Stever, 36; Pendleton, Oregon; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 15th INF REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad

Sfc. John Winston Marshall, 50; Los Angeles, California; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 15th INF REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad

Pfc. Jason Michael Meyer, 23; Swartz Creek, Michigan; U.S. Army B Company, 11th Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire -- Not reported

2004 -- 8

Lcpl. Levi T. Angell, 20; Cloquet, Minnesota; U.S. Marine Cmbt Srv. Support Group 11, 1st Force SSG, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad (Abu Ghuraib Prison)

Cpl. Nicholas J. Dieruf, 21; Versailles, Kentucky; U.S. Marine 1st Light Armored RECON BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

Lcpl. Phillip E. Frank, 20; Elk Grove, Illinois; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

Ssg. William M. Harrell, 30; Placentia, California; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

Spc. Isaac Michael Nieves, 20; Unadilla, New York; U.S. Army 82nd Engineer BN, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Khan Bani Saad (near)

1Lt. Joshua M. Palmer, 25; Banning, California; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

Lcpl. Michael B. Wafford, 20; Spring, Texas; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

Lcpl. Christopher B. Wasser, 21; Ottawa, Kansas; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

2005 -- 1

Ssg. Kevin Dewayne Davis, 41; Lebanon, Oregon; U.S. Army National Guard G Troop, 82nd Cavalry: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad (military hospital)

2006 -- 4

Cpl. Shawn R. Creighton, 21; Windsor, North Carolina; U.S. Army 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry REG, 172nd Stryker BCT: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Rawah

Lcpl. Philip John Martini, 24; Lansing, Illinois; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Al Karmah [nr. Fallujah]

Pvt. Jody W. Missildine, 19; Plant City, Florida; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 37th Armor REG, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Tall Afar

Lcpl. Juana NavarroArellano, 24; Ceres, California; U.S. Marine 9th Engineer Support BN, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Al Taqaddum

2007 -- 6

Ssg. Harrison Brown, 31; Prichard, Alabama; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 69th Armor Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED, small arms fire -- Baghdad (south of)

Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy, 25; Norfolk, Massachusetts; U.S. Army Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - indirect fire -- Diwaniyah

1Lt. Phillip I. Neel, 27; Fredericksburg, Maryland; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 8th Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - grenade -- Balad

Pfc. David N. Simmons, 20; Kokomo, Indiana; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 69th Armor Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED, small arms fire -- Baghdad (south of)

Sgt. Todd A. Singleton, 24; Muskegon, Michigan; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 5th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED, small arms fire -- Baghdad (south of)

Ssg. Jesse L. Williams, 25; Santa Rosa, California; U.S. Army 5th BN, 20th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade, (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ba'qubah (died in Balad)

2008 -- 2

Ssg. Jeffery L. Hartley, 25; Hempstead, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 10th Field Artillery Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Kharguliah, Iraq

Maj. Mark E. Rosenberg, 32; Miami Lakes, Florida; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 29th Field Artillery Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/7/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 7th, 2003 - 2009
Twenty-five
2003 -- 8

Lcpl. Andrew Julian Aviles, 18; Tampa, Florida; U.S. Marine 4th Assault Amphibious BN, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Central part

Capt. Eric Bruce Das, 30; Amarillo, Texas; U.S. Air Force 333rd Fighter Squadron: Hostile - jet crash -- Tikrit (near)

Ssg. Lincoln Daniel Hollinsaid, 27; Malden, Illinois; U.S. Army B Company, 11th Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad airport

2Lt Jeffrey Joseph Kaylor, 24; Clifton, Virginia; U.S. Army C Battery, 39th Field Artillery Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - grenade -- Baghdad

Cpl. Jesus Martin Antonio Medellin, 21; Fort Worth, Texas; U.S. Marine 3rd Assault Amphibious BN, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Central part

Pfc. Anthony Scott Miller, 19; San Antonio, Texas; U.S. Army H&H Company, 3rd Infantry Division, 2nd Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Baghdad (south of)

Spc. George Arthur Mitchell Jr., 35; Rawlings, Maryland, U.S. Army H&H Company, 3rd Infantry Division, 2nd Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Baghdad (south of)

Maj. William Randolph Watkins III, 37; Danville, Virginia; U.S. Air Force 333rd Fighter Squadron: Hostile - jet crash -- Tikrit (near)

2004 -- 6

Spc. Tyanna S. Felder, 22; Bridgeport, Connecticut; U.S. Army 296th Brigade Support BN, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad

Sfc. William W. Labadie Jr., 45; Bauxite, Arkansas; U.S. Army National Guard Troop E, 151st Cavalry Squadron, 39th INF Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Camp Cooke (Taji)

Sfc. Marvin Lee Miller, 38; Dunn, North Carolina; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Balad

Capt. Brent L. Morel, 27; Martin, Tennessee; U.S. Marine 1st Recon BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

Ssg. George S. Rentschler, 31; Louisville, Kentucky; U.S. Army 1st BN, 35th Armored REG, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad (Diala Police Sta.)

2Lt. John Thomas "J.T." Wroblewski, 25; Oak Ridge, New Jersey; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

2005 -- 1

Lcpl. Juan C. Venegas, 21; Simi Valley, California; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - vehicle accident -- Fallujah

2006 -- 1

Cpl. Richard P. Waller, 22; Fort Worth, Texas; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Khan Dari

2007 -- 5

Spc. Ebe F. Emolo, 33; Greensboro, North Carolina; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Zaganiyah

Capt. Jonathan D. Grassbaugh, 25; East Hampstead, New Hampshire; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Zaganiyah

Pfc. Levi K. Hoover, 23; Midland, Michigan; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Zaganiyah

Pvc. Rodney L. McCandless, 21; Camden, Arkansas; U.S. Army 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Zaganiyah

Com. Philip A. Murphy-Sweet, 42; Caldwell, Idaho; U.S. Navy Joint Contracting Command-Iraq: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

2008 -- 4

Spc. Jason C. Kazarick, 30; Oakmont, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Michael T. Lilly, 23; Boise, Idaho; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Timothy M. Smith, 25; South Lake Tahoe, California; U.S. Army 4th Brigade Special Troops BN, 4th Brigade Combat Team, (Light Infantry) 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Richard A. Vaughn, 22; San Diego, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 66th Armor Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/6/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 6th, 2003 - 2009
Thirty-eight
2003 -- 5

Pfc. Gregory Paul Huxley Jr., 19; Forestport, New York; U.S. Army B Company, 3rd Battalion, 17th Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire -- Baghdad

Lcpl. Ian Keith Malone, 28; Ballyfermot, Ireland; British Army No. 1 Co., Irish Guards, 7 Armoured Brig.: Hostile - hostile fire - sniper fire -- Basra

Piper Christopher Muzvuru, 21; Gweru, Zimbabwe; British Army No. 1 Co., Irish Guards, 7 Armoured Brig.: Hostile - hostile fire - sniper fire -- Basra

Pvt. Kelley Stephen Prewitt, 24; Birmingham, Alabama; U.S. Army H&H Company, 2nd BN, 69th Armor Reg: Hostile - hostile fire -- Baghdad

Fus. (Fusilier) Kelan John Turrington, 18; Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire, England; British Army Royal Reg. Of Fusiliers, 7 Armoured Brig.: Hostile - hostile fire -- Basra

2004 -- 13

Pvt. Ruslan Androshchuk, 24; Kolodianka, Zhytomyr, Ukraine; Ukrainian Army 6 Separate Mechanized Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Al Kut

Pfc. Benjamin R. Carman, 20; Jefferson, Iowa; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

Lcpl. Marcus M. Cherry, 18; Imperial, California; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

Pfc. Christopher R. Cobb, 19; Bradenton, Florida; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

Lcpl. Kyle D. Crowley, 18; San Ramon, California; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

Pfc. Ryan M. Jerabek, 18; Oneida, Wisconsin; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

Lcpl. Travis J. Layfield, 19; Fremont, California; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

Pfc. Christopher D. Mabry, 19; Chunky,. Mississippi; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

CWO3 Fernando A. Mendez-Aceves, 27; Ponce, Puerto Rico; U.S. Navy Naval Medical Center, 1st Marine Division, Detachment: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

Sgt. Gerardo Moreno, 23; Terrell, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad (Shoula Dist.)

Lcpl. Anthony P. Roberts, 18; Bear, Delaware; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

Sgt. Lee Duane Todacheene, 29; Farmington, New Mexico; U.S. Army 1st BN, 77th Armored REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Balad (near)

Ssg. Allan K. Walker, 28; Lancaster, California; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 4

Pfc. Chase A. Edwards, 19; Lake Charles, Louisiana; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

Spc. Dustin J. Harris, 21; Bangor, Maine; U.S. Army 172nd Brigade Support BN, 172nd Stryker BCT, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Bayji

Sgt. Daniel L. Sesker, 22; Ogden, Iowa; U.S. Army National Guard 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Bayji

Lcpl. Bryan N. Taylor, 20; Milford, Ohio; U.S. Marine 2nd Combat Engineer BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Qaim (near) [nr. Syrian border]

2007 -- 9

CPO Gregory J. Billiter, 36; Villa Hills, Kentucky; U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Eleven: Hostile - hostile fire -- Kirkuk (near)

Pfc. Jay S. Cajimat, 20; Lahaina, Hawaii; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 16th Infantry Reg, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Spc. Ryan S. Dallam, 24; Norman, Oklahoma; U.S. Army 1st BN, 18th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Pfc. Daniel A. Fuentes, 19; Levittown, New York; U.S. Army 1st BN, 28th Infantry Reg, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part)

PO2 Curtis R. Hall, 24; Burley, Idaho; U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Eleven: Hostile - hostile fire Kirkuk (near)

PO1 Joseph A. McSween, 26; Valdosta, Georgia; U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Eleven: Hostile - hostile fire -- Kirkuk (near)

Pvt. Damian Lopez Rodriguez, 19; Tucson, Arizona; U.S. Army 1st BN, 18th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Capt. Anthony Palermo Jr., 27; Brockton, Massachusetts; U.S. Army 1st BN, 18th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part)

PO2 Joseph C. Schwedler, 27; Crystal Falls, Michigan; U.S. Navy Navy SEAL Team Four: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

2008 -- 7

Capt. Ulises Burgos-Cruz, 29; Humacao, Puerto Rico; U.S. Army 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Diyala Province (died in Balad), Iraq

Ssg. Jeremiah E. McNeal, 23; Norfolk, Virginia; U.S. Air National Guard 237th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer BN, 91st Troop Command, Virginia Arm: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. Matthew T. Morris, 23; Cedar Park, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Diyala Province (died in Balad), Iraq

Pfc. Shane D. Penley, 19; Sauk Village, Illinois; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 502nd Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Non-hostile -- Rustamiyah, Iraq

Ssg. Emanuel Pickett, 34; Teachey, North Carolina; U.S. Army National Guard 1132nd Military Police Company, North Carolina Army National Guard: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Col. Stephen K. Scott, 54; New Market, Alabama; U.S. Army 356th Quartermaster Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Baghdad (Green Zone), Iraq

Maj. Stuart A. Wolfer, 36; Coral Springs, Florida; U.S. Army 11th Battalion, 104th Division: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Baghdad (Green Zone), Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Monday, April 5, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 4/5/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, April 5th, 2003 - 2009
Twenty

2003 -- 3

Ssg.Stevon Alexander Booker, 34; Apollo, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army A Company, 1st BN, 64th Armor REG: Hostile - hostile fire -- Baghdad

Spc. Larry Kenyatta Brown, 22; Jackson, Mississippi; U.S. Army C Company, 1st BN, 41st INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire -- Not reported

Sfc. Edward Smith, 38; Chicago, Illinois; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 5th Marine REG, 1st Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- location not reported

2004 -- 8

Lcpl. Shane Lee Goldman, 19; Orange, Texas; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

Pfc. Deryk L. Hallal, 24; Indianapolis, Indiana; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

Pfc. Moises A. Langhorst, 19; Moose Lake, Minnesota; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

Spc. Scott Quentin Larson Jr., 22; Houston, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 37th Armor REG, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, rpg -- Baghdad (Kadhimiya District)

Sgt. David M. McKeever, 25; Buffalo, New York; U.S. Army 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad (Kadhimiya District)

Pfc. Christopher Ramos, 26; Albuquerque, New Mexico; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

Lcpl. Matthew K. Serio, 21; North Providence, Rhode Island; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

Cpl. Jesse L. Thiry, 23; Casco, Wisconsin; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

2005 -- 2

Sgt. Javier J. Garcia, 25; Crawfordville, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 64th Armor REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Cpl. Glenn J. Watkins, 42; Carlsbad, California; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 161st INF REG, 81st Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Baghdad (southern part)

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 6

Sgt. Forrest D. Cauthorn, 22; Midlothian, Virginia; U.S. Army 2nd Bn, 27th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Hawijah

Pte. Eleanor Dlugosz, 19; Southampton, England; Royal Army Medical Corps, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancasters Battle Group: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Basra

2Lt. Joanna Yorke Dyer, 23; Berlin, England; Intelligence Corps 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancasters Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Basra

Cpl. Kris O’Neill, 27; Catterick, England; Royal Army Medical Corps, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancasters Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Basra

Knm. (Kingsman) Adam Smith, 19; Liverpool, England; British Army 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancasters Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Basra

Spc. Jason A. Shaffer, 28; Derry, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st BN, 12th Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 1

Spc. Israel Candelaria Mejias, 28; San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico; 1st BN, 2nd Infantry Reg, Task Force 3rd BN, 66th Armor Reg, 172nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - land mine -- Balad Ruz, Iraq

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