Sunday, January 31, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/31/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 31st, 2003 - 2009
Fifteen
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 4

Cpl. Juan C. Cabralbanuelos, 25; Emporia, Kansas; U.S. Army A Company, 4th Forward Support BN, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Kirkuk (25 mi. SW of)

Pfc. Holly J. McGeogh, 19; Taylor, Michigan; U.S. Army A Company, 4th Forward Support BN, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Kirkuk (25 mi. SW of)

Sgt. Eliu A. Miersandoval, 27; San Clemente, California; U.S. Army A Company, 4th Forward Support BN, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Kirkuk (25 mi. SW of)

Spr. (Sapper) Robert Thompson, 22; West Lothian, England; British Army 35 Engineer Regt.: Non-hostile - unspecified accident Basra

2005 -- 4

Lcpl. Jason C. Redifer, 19; Stuarts Draft, Virginia; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Babil Province (northern part)

Lcpl. Harry R. Swain IV, 21; Cumberland, New Jersey; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Babil Province (northern part)

Sfc. Mark C. Warren, 44; La Grande, Oregon; U.S. Army National Guard 3rd BN, 116th Armored Cavalry REG, 116th Brigade Combat Tm.: Non-hostile - unspecified cause Kirkuk Air Base

Cpl. Christopher E. Zimny, 27; Cook, Illinois; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Babil Province (northern part)

2006 -- 1

Cpl. Gordon Alexender Pritchard, 31; Radstock, England; British Army Royal Scots Dragoon Guards: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Umm Qasr

2007 -- 2

Cpl. Stephen D. Shannon, 21; Guttenberg, Iowa; U.S. Army Reserve 397th Engineer Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Ramadi

Sgt. William M. Sigua, 21; Los Altos Hills, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 505th Parachute Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Bayji

2008 -- 3

Capt. Michael A. Norman, 36; Killeen, Texas; U.S. Army Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

1Lt. David E. Schultz, 25; Blue Island, Illinois; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - indirect fire -- Scania, Iraq

Sgt. Matthew F. Straughter, 27; St. Charles, Missouri; U.S. Army National Guard 1138th Engineer Company, 35th Engineer Brigade, Missouri National Guard: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2009 -- 1

Spc. Darrell L. Fernandez, 25; Truth or Consequences, New Mexico; 1st BN, 67th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- At-Tamim, Kirkuk, Iraq

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

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/30/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 30th, 2003 - 2009
Sixteen
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 12

Chief Technician Richard Antony Brown, 40; Brixham, England; Royal Air Force Engineering Wing: Hostile - transport plane crash -- Baghdad (30 km NW of)

Flt. Sgt. (Flight Sergeant) Mark Gibson, 34; Cardiff, Pembrokeshire, Wales; Royal Air Force 47 Squadron: Hostile - transport plane crash -- Baghdad (30 km NW of)

Acting LCpl. Steven Jones, 25; Fareham, England; British Army 264 (SAS) Signal Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals: Hostile - transport plane crash -- Baghdad (30 km NW of)

Sqn. Ldr. (Squadron Leader) Patrick Brian Marshall, 39; Ballymena, Ulster; Royal Air Force Headquarters Strike Command: Hostile - transport plane crash -- Baghdad (30 km NW of)

(Master Engineer) Gary Nicholson, 42 Hull England Royal Air Force 47 Squadron Hostile - transport plane crash -- Baghdad (30 km NW of)

Sgt. Robert Michael O Connor, 38; Fazeley (nr. Tamworth), England; Royal Air Force Engineering Wing Hostile - transport plane crash -- Baghdad (30 km NW of)

Flt. Lt. (Flight Lieutenant) Paul Martin Pardoel, 35; Ballarat, Victoria State; Australia Royal Air Force 47 Squadron: Hostile - transport plane crash -- Baghdad (30 km NW of)

Flt. Lt. (Flight Lieutenant) Andrew Paul Smith, 25 Cleethorpes England Royal Air Force 47 Squadron Hostile - transport plane crash -- Baghdad (30 km NW of)

Flt. Lt. (Flight Lieutenant) David Kevin Stead, 35; Burley-in-Wharfedale, England; Royal Air Force 47 Squadron: Hostile - transport plane crash -- Baghdad (30 km NW of)

Cpl. David Edward Williams, 37; Not reported; Royal Air Force Engineering Wing: Hostile - transport plane crash -- Baghdad (30 km NW of)

Pfc. James H. Miller IV, 22,Cincinnati, Ohio; U.S. Army 1st BN, 503rd INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi

Lcpl. Nazario Serrano, 20; Irving, Texas; U.S. Marine Combat Service Support BN 1, CSS Gp 11, 1st Force SS Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province

2006 -- 1

LCpl. Allan Stewart Douglas, 22; Northfield, Aberdeen, Scotland; British Army 1st BN, The Highlanders: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Al Amarah

2007 -- 3

Sgt. Corey J. Aultz, 31; Port Orchard, Washington; U.S. Army 1st BN, 77th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi

Sgt. Alejandro Carrillo, 22; Los Angeles, California; U.S. Marine Combat Logistics BN 7, Combat Logistics Reg 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah

Sgt. Milton A. Gist Jr., 27; St. Louis, Missouri; U.S. Army 1st BN, 77th Armor Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ramadi

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Friday, January 29, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/29/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 29th, 2003 - 2009
Seven
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 --2

Ssg. Sean G. Landrus, 31; Thompson, Ohio; U.S. Army B Company, 1st Engineer BN, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Pfc. Luis A. Moreno, 19; Bronx, New York; U.S. Army Battery A, 4th BN, 1st Field Artillery: Hostile - hostile fire - sniper fire [died Lakenheath Treatment Facility]

2005 -- 4

Civilian Barbara Heald, 60; Stamford, Connecticut; U.S. Dept. of the Army Project and Contracting Office - Finance: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Baghdad (U.S. embassy compound)

Lcdr. Edward E. Jack, 51; Detroit, Michigan; U.S. Navy Commander, Destroyer Squadron Seven: Non-hostile - unspecified cause USS Bonhomme Richard

Sgt. Lindsey T. James, 23; Urbana, Missouri; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 14th INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part)

Lcdr. Keith Edward Taylor, 47; Irvine, California; U.S. Navy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command: Hostile - hostile fire - rocket attack -- Baghdad (U.S. embassy compound)

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 1

Lcpl. Adam Q. Emul, 19; Vancouver, Washington; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 4th Marine Reg, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Asad

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/28/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 28th, 2003 - 2009
Twenty-one
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 10

Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla, 27; Killeen, Texas; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (SW part)

Pfc. Stephen A. Castellano, 21; Long Beach, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 14th INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - unspecified injury Mosul

Sgt. Michael S. Evans II, 22; Marrero, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 1088th Engineer BN, 256th Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part)

Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar Jr., 31; Weymouth, Massachusetts; U.S. Marine Headquarters & Service BN, 2nd Force Service Support Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - electrocution Al Anbar Province

CWO Charles S. Jones, 34; Lawtey, Florida; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (SW part)

Sgt. Christopher J. Ramsey, 20; Batchelor, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 1088th Engineer BN, 256th Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part)

Ssg. Jonathan Ray Reed, 25; Krotz Springs/Opelousa, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 1088th Engineer BN, 256th Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part)

Ssg. Joseph E. Rodriguez, 25; Las Cruces, New Mexico; U.S. Army 8th Engineer BN, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part)

Spc. Lyle W. Rymer II, 24 Fort Smith, Arkansas; U.S. Army National Guard 239th Engineer Company, 39th INF Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - sniper fire -- Baghdad (northern part)

Sfc. Mickey E. Zaun, 27; Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; U.S. Army Special Operations Command: Non-hostile - vehicle accident Mosul

2006 -- 3

Cpl. Felipe C. Barbosa, 21; High Point, North Carolina; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - vehicle accident Fallujah

Sgt. David L. Herrera, 26; Oceanside, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 506th INF REG, 4th Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (central part)

Pfc. Brian J. Schoff, 22; Manchester, Tennessee; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 506th INF REG, 4th Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

2007 -- 3

CWO Cornell C. Chao, 36; Orange City, California; U.S. Army 4th BN, 227th Aviation Reg, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Najaf (north of)

Capt. Mark T. Resh, 28; Fogelsville, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 4th BN, 227th Aviation Reg, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Najaf (north of)

Spc. Carla Jane Stewart, 37; Sun Valley, California; U.S. Army Reserve 250th Transportation Company: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover (M-1114 HMMWV) Tallil

2008 -- 5

Sgt. James E. Craig, 26; Hollywood, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 8th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Ssg. Gary W. Jeffries, 37; Roscoe, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 8th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Spc. Evan A. Marshall, 21; Athens, Georgia; U.S. Army 1st BN, 8th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Pfc. Brandon A. Meyer, 20; Orange, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 8th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Pvt. Joshua A. R. Young, 21; Riddle, Oregon; U.S. Army 1st BN, 8th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/27/03 - 09

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

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 6

Capt. Matthew J. August, 28; North Kingstown, Rhode Island; U.S. Army B Company, 1st Engineer BN, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Khaldiyah

Sfc. James T. Hoffman, 41; Whitesburg, Kentucky; U.S. Army B Company, 1st Engineer BN, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Khaldiyah

2Lt. Luke S. James, 24; Oklahoma; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 505th INF: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Iskandariyah (near)

Ssg. Lester O. Kinney II, 27; Zanesville, Ohio; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 505th INF: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Iskandariyah (near)

Sgt. Cory R. Mracek, 26; Hay Springs, Nebraska; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 319th Field Artillery: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Iskandariyah (near)

Sgt. Travis A. Moothart, 23; Brownsville, Oregon; U.S. Army B Company, 1st Engineer BN, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Khaldiyah

2005 -- 2

Cpl. Jonathan S. Beatty, 22; Streator, Illinois; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Iskandariyah (near)

Pfc. Kevin M. Luna, 26; Oxnard, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 63rd Armor REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - weapon discharge FOB Normandy (nr. Muqdadiyah)

2006 -- 1

Lcpl. Hugo R. Lopez Lopez, 20; La Habra, California; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX]

2007 -- 5

Sgt. Mickel D. Garrigus, 24; Elma, Washington; U.S. Army 543rd Military Police Company, 91st Police BN, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji

Cpl. Anthony C. Lance Melia, 20; Thousand Oaks, California; U.S. Marine BN Landing Team 2nd BN, 4th Marine Reg, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi

Pfc. Jon B. St. John II, 25; Neenah, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 8th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji

Cpl. Timothy A. Swanson, 21; San Antonio, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 8th Cavalry Re, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji

Pfc. David T. Toomalatai, 19; Long Beach, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 8th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji

2008 -- 2

Sgt. Mikeal W. Miller, 22; Albany, Oregon; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Divis: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack [died National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda]

Maj. Alan G. Rogers, 40; Hampton, Florida; U.S. Army Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northeastern part), Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/26/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 26th, 2003 - 2009
Forty-four
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 37

Spc. Taylor J. Burk, 21; Amarillo, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 8th Cavalry REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

Capt. Paul C. Alaniz, 32; Corpus Christi, Texas; U.S. Marine Marine Heavy Helicopter Sqd 361, MAG 16, 3rd Marine Air Wing: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Ssg. Brian D. Bland, 26,, Newcastle/Weston Wyoming; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Cpl. Jonathan W. Bowling, 23; Patrick, Virginia; U.S. Marine Reserve C Company, 4th Combat Engineer BN, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Haditha

Lcpl. Jonathan Edward Etterling, 22; Wheelersburg, Ohio; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Sgt. Michael W. Finke Jr., 28; Wadsworth/Huron, Ohio; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

1Lt. Travis J. Fuller, 26 Granville, Massachusetts; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Cpl. Timothy M. Gibson, 23; Merrimack/Hillsborough, New Hampshire; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Cpl. Richard A. Gilbert Jr., 26; Dayton/Montgomery, Ohio; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Capt. Lyle L. Gordon, 30; Midlothian, Texas; U.S. Marine Marine Heavy Helicopter Sqd 361, MAG 16, 3rd Marine Air Wing: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Cpl. Kyle J. Grimes, 21; Northampton, Pennsylvania; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Lcpl. Tony L. Hernandez, 22; Canyon Lake, Texas; U.S. Marine Marine Heavy Helicopter Sqd 361, MAG 16, 3rd Marine Air Wing: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Lcpl. Brian C. Hopper, 21; Wynne, Arkansas; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

PO3 John Daniel House, 28; Ventura, California; U.S. Navy Naval Medical Clinic, Marine Corp Units Detachment: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Lcpl. Saeed Jafarkhani-Torshizi Jr., 24; Fort Worth, Texas; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Cpl. Stephen P. Johnson, 24; Covina, California; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Cpl.. Sean P. Kelly, 23; Pitman/Gloucester, New Jersey; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Ssg. Dexter S. Kimble, 30; Houston, Texas; U.S. Marine Marine Heavy Helicopter Sqd 361, MAG 16, 3rd Marine Air Wing: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Sgt. William S. Kinzer Jr., 27; Hendersonville, North Carolina; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Ad Duluiyah (near, nr. Balad)

Lcpl. Allan Klein, 34; Clinton Township, Michigan; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Cpl. Timothy A. Knight, 22; Brooklyn, Ohio; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Lcpl. Karl R. Linn, 20; Chesterfield, Virginia; U.S. Marine Reserve C Company, 4th Combat Engineer BN, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Haditha

Lcpl. Fred L. Maciel, 20; Spring, Texas; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Cpl. James Lee Moore, 24; Roseburg, Oregon; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Cpl. Nathaniel K. Moore, 22; Champaign, Illinois; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Lcpl. Mourad Ragimov, 20; San Diego, California; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Lcpl. Rhonald Dain Rairdan, 20; Castroville/San Antonio, Texas; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Lcpl. Hector Ramos, 20; Aurora, Illinois; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Lcpl. Gael Saintvil, 24; Orlando/Orange, Florida; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Cpl. Nathan A. Schubert, 22; Cherokee, Iowa; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Lcpl. Darrell J. Schumann, 25; Hampton, Virginia; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

1Lt. Dustin M. Shumney, 30; Benicia/Vallejo, California; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Cpl. Matthew R. Smith, 24; West Valley City, Utah; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Lcpl. Joseph B. Spence, 24; Scotts Valley, California; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Lcpl. Michael L. Starr Jr., 21; Baltimore, Maryland; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Ar Rutbah (near)

Sgt. Jesse W. Strong, 24; Irasburg, Vermont; U.S. Marine Reserve C Company, 4th Combat Engineer BN, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Haditha

Cpl. Christopher L. Weaver, 24; Fredericksburg, Virginia; U.S. Marine Reserve C Company, 4th Combat Engineer BN, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Haditha

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 2

Pfc. Nathan P. Fairlie, 21; Candor, New York; U.S. Army Squadron, 9th Cavalry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ba'qubah

Maj. Alan R. Johnson, 44; Yakima, Washington; U.S. Army Reserve 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Muqdadiyah (Died in Balad)

2008 -- 1

Ssg. Robert J. Wilson, 28; Boynton Beach, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 502nd Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2009 -- 4

CWO Matthew G. Kelley, 30; Cameron, Missouri; 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Reg, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - helicopter crash -- At-Tamim, Kirkuk (near), Iraq

CWO Joshua M. Tillery, 31; Beaverton, Oregon; 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Reg, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - helicopter crash -- At-Tamim, Kirkuk (near), Iraq

CWO Benjamin H. Todd, 29; Colville, Washington; 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Reg, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - helicopter crash -- At-Tamim, Kirkuk (near), Iraq

CWO Philip E. Windorski, Jr., 35; Bovey, Minnesota; 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Reg, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - helicopter crash -- At-Tamim, Kirkuk (near), Iraq

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

Monday, January 25, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/25/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 25th, 2003 - 2009
Twelve
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 4

Ssg. Christopher Bunda, 29; Bremerton, Washington; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 3rd INF: Non-hostile - drowning Mosul

CWO Patrick D. Dorff, 32; Buffalo, Minnesota; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Mosul

Pfc. Ervin Dervishi, 21; Fort Worth, Texas; U.S. Army B Company, 1st BN, 22nd INF REG, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Bayji

1Lt. Adam G. Mooney, 28; Cambridge, Maryland; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Mosul

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 2

Ssg. Jerry M. "Michael" Durbin Jr., 26; Spring, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 502nd INF REG, 2nd BCT, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (south of)

Sgt. Joshua Allen Johnson, 24; Richford, Vermont; U.S. Army National Guard 3rd BN, 172nd INF REG (Mountain), 42nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Ramadi

2007 -- 4

Pfc. Michael Balsley, 23; Hayward, California; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (east of)

Sgt. Alexander H. Fuller, 21; Centerville,; Massachusetts U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part)

Cpl. Mark D. Kidd, 26; Milford, Michigan; U.S. Marine Reserve 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Al Anbar Province

Pfc. Darrell W. Shipp, 25; San Antonio, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 5th Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad

2008 -- 2

Sgt. Tracy Renee Birkman, 41; New Castle, Virginia; U.S. Army 626th Brigade Support BN, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division Non-hostile - injury Owaset, Iraq

Pfc. Duncan Charles Crookston, 19; Denver, Colorado; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 16th Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX]

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/24/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 24th, 2003 - 2009
Seventeen
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 5

Spc. Jason K. Chappell, 22; Hemet, California; U.S. Army B Company, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Khaldiyah

Ssg. Kenneth W. Hendrickson, 41; Bismarck, North Dakota; U.S. Army National Guard 957th Engineer Company, 130th Engineer Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (N of)

Sgt. Randy S. Rosenberg, 23; Berlin, New Hampshire; U.S. Army B Company, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Khaldiyah

Sgt. Keith L. Smette, 25; Makoti, North Dakota; U.S. Army National Guard 957th Engineer Company, 130th Engineer Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah (N of)

Spc. William R. Sturges Jr., 24; Spring Church, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army B Company, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Khaldiyah

2005 -- 7

Sgt. Leonard W. Adams, 42; Mooresville, North Carolina; U.S. Army National Guard 105th Military Police BN, 18th Military Police Brigade: Non-hostile - illness - heart attack -- Camp Bucca (nr. Um Qasr)

Sgt. Michael C. Carlson, 22; St. Paul, Minnesota; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 2nd INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident Khan Bani Saad (near)

Pfc. Jesus A. Leon-Perez, 20; Houston, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 2nd INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident Khan Bani Saad (near)

Sgt. Javier Marin Jr., 29; Mission, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 2nd INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident Khan Bani Saad (near)

Sgt. Brett D. Swank, 21; Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st BN, 509th INF REG: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (western part)

Ssg. Joseph W. Stevens, 26; Sacramento, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 2nd INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident Khan Bani Saad (near)

Spc. Viktar V. Yolkin, 24; Spring Branch, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 2nd INF REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident Khan Bani Saad (near)

2006 -- 1

Sgt. Sean H. Miles, 28; Midlothian, Virginia; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Al Karmah [nr. Fallujah]

2007 -- 2

Sfc. Keith A. Callahan, 31; McClure, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 325th Airborne Infantry Reg, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (South of)

Ssg. Hector Leija, 27; Houston, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 23rd Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade, (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 2

Pvt. Grant A. Cotting, 19; Corona, California; 515th Sapper Company, 5th Engineer BN, 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade: Non-hostile Wasit (Al Kut Province), Iraq

Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington, 24; Swansea, Massachusetts; 542nd Maintenance Company, 80th Ordnance Battalion, 593rd Sustainment Brigade: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Salah Ad Din (Balad), Iraq

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

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/23/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 23rd, 2003 - 2009
Eleven
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 2

CWO2 Michael T. Blaise, 29; Tennessee; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 17th Cavalry REG, 101st Aviation Brigade: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Qayyarah (NW of)

CWO2 Brian D. Hazelgrove, 29; Fort Rucker, Alabama; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 17th Cavalry REG, 10th Av. Brigade, 10th Mnt. Division: Non-hostile - helicopter crash -- Qayyarah (NW of)

2005 -- 1

Ssg. Jose C. Rangel, 43; Fresno, California; U.S. Army National Guard 1106th Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot: Non-hostile - illness - sudden collapse Camp Arifjan

2006 -- 5

Pvt. Lewis T. D. Calapini, 21; Waipahu, Hawaii; U.S. Marine Anti-Terrorism BN, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - vehicle accident Al Taqaddum (near)

Ssg. Lance M. Chase, 32; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; U.S. Army 1st BN, 12th INF REG, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southeast part)

Sgt. Matthew D. Hunter, 31; Valley Grove, West Virginia; U.S. Army 1st BN, 502nd INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southwest part)

Lcpl. Joshua A. Scott, 24; Tunnel Hill, Georgia; U.S. Marine Anti-Terrorism BN, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - vehicle accident Al Taqaddum (near)

Pfc. Peter D. Wagler, 18; Partridge, Kansas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 12th INF REG, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southeast part)

2007 -- 3

Sgt. Gary S. Johnston, 21; Windthorst, Texas; U.S. Marine 3rd Reconnaissance BN, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Sgt. Michael M. Kashkoush, 24; Chagrin Falls, Ohio; U.S. Marine 3rd Intelligence BN, III Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Taqaddum, Iraq

Ssg. Michael J. Wiggins, 26; Cleveland, Ohio; U.S. Army 79th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion: Non-hostile - injury -- Balad, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Friday, January 22, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/22/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 22nd, 2003 - 2009
Eight
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 11

Lt. Nainoa K. Hoe, 27; Not reported, Hawaii; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 21st INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Mosul (eastern part)2006 -- 2

Ssg. Brian McElroy, 28; San Antonio, Texas; U.S. Air Force 3rd Security Forces Squadron: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (near) [NW of Baghdad]

Tsg. Jason L. Norton, 32; Miami, Oklahoma; U.S. Air Force 3rd Security Forces Squadron: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (near) [NW of Baghdad]

2007 -- 2

Spc. Nicholas P. Brown, 24; Huber Heights, Ohio; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 7th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul

Ssg. Jamie D. Wilson, 34; San Diego, California; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Infantry Reg(Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Karmah (died in Fallijah)

2008 -- 1

Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant, 20; Conway, Arkansas; U.S. Army 431st Civil Affairs BN, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Kirkuk, Iraq

2009 -- 1

Pfc. Matthew M. Pollini, 21; Rockland, Massachusetts; U.S. Army National Guard 772nd Military Police Company: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover -- Wasit FOB Delta (near al-Kut), Iraq

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

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/21/03 - 09

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

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 3

Spc. Gabriel T. Palacios, 22; Lynn, Massachusetts; U.S. Army 588th Engineer BN (Heavy), 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Ba'qubah

Pfc. James D. Parker, 20; Bryan, Texas; U.S. Army 588th Engineer BN (Heavy), 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Ba'qubah

Rfm. (Rifleman) Vincent Calvin Windsor, 23; Oxfordshire, England; 2nd BN, The Royal Green Jackets: Non-hostile - vehicle accident Al Amarah

2005 -- 3

Sgt. Kyle William Childress, 29; Terre Haute, Indiana; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ad Duluiyah (near, nr. Balad)

Maresciallo Simone Cola, 32; Tivoli, Italy; 1st "Idra" Aviation Support Regt.: Hostile - hostile fire -- An Nasiriyah

Capt. Joe Fenton Lusk II, 25; Reedley, California; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 3rd Aviation REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Non-hostile - unspecified injury Camp Buehring

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 4

Lcpl. Andrew G. Matus, 19; Chetek, Wisconsin; U.S. Marine BN Landing Team 2nd BN, 4th Marine Reg, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Al Anbar Province

Lcpl. Emilian D. Sanchez, 20; Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico; U.S. Marine BN Landing Team 2nd BN, 4th Marine Reg, 15th Marine Exp Unit (Special Operations Capable), I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Asad

Spc. Brandon L. Stout, 23; Grand Rapids, Michigan; U.S. Army National Guard 46th Military Police Company, Michigan Army National Guard: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (north of)

Pte. Michael Tench, 18; Sunderland, England; A Company, 2nd Battalion The Light Infantry: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Basra (northern part)

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/20/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 20th, 2003 - 2009
Thirty-one
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 6

Cpl. Carlos Arrelano Pandura, 22; Los Angeles/Rosemead, California; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Haqlaniyah, Iraq

Lcpl. Brandon Christopher Dewey, 20; Tracy/San Joaquin, California; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide car bomb -- Haqlaniyah, Iraq

Sgt. Dennis J. Flanagan, 22; Inverness, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 327th INF REG, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Hawijah (SW of Kirkuk), Iraq

Spc. Matthew C. Frantz, 23; Lafayette, Indiana; U.S. Army 1st Special Troops BN, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Hawijah (SW of Kirkuk), Iraq

Ssg. Rickey Scott, 30; Columbus, Georgia; U.S. Army 1st BN, 327th INF REG, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Hawijah (SW of Kirkuk), Iraq

Sgt. Clifton J. Yazzie, 23,Fruitland, New Mexico; U.S. Army 1st BN, 327th INF REG, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Hawijah (SW of Kirkuk), Iraq

2007 -- 25

Pfc. Ryan J. Hill, 20; Keizer, Oregon; U.S. Army 1st BN, 26th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Sgt. Jonathan P. C. Kingman, 21; Nankin, Ohio; U.S. Army 41st Engineer Company, 1st Engineer BN, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Bayji, Iraq

Cpl. Darrel J. Morris, 21; Spokane, Washington; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 10th Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Spc. Jeffrey D. Bisson, 22; Vista, California; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Karmah, Iraq

Sgt. Sean P. Fennerty, 26; Corvallis, Oregon; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Karmah, Iraq

Sgt. Phillip D. McNeill, 22; Sunrise, Florida; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Karmah, Iraq

Spc. Toby R. Olsen, 28; Manchester, New Hampshire; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Karmah, Iraq

1Lt. Jacob N. Fritz, 25; Vernon, Nebraska; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, grenades -- Karbala, Iraq

Spc. Johnathan Bryan Chism, 22; Gonzales, Louisiana; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, grenades -- Karbala, Iraq

Pvt. Shawn Patrick Falter, 25. Cortland, New York; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, grenades -- Karbala, Iraq

Capt. Brian Scott Freeman, 31; Temecula, California; U.S. Army Reserve 412th Civil Affairs Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar, small arms fire -- Karbala, Iraq

Pfc. Jonathan Millican, 20; Trafford, Alabama; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, grenades -- Karbala, Iraq

Col. Brian D. Allgood, 46; Altus, Oklahoma; U.S. Army 30th Medical Brigade, European Regional Medical Command: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Ssg. Daryl D. Booker, 37; Midlothian, Virginia; U.S. Army National Guard 29th Infantry Division, Virginia Army National Guard: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Sfc. John G. Brown, 43; Little Rock, Arkansas; U.S. Army National Guard 1st Bn, 185th Aviation Reg (Air Assault), 77th Aviation Brigade: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Ltc. David C. Canegata, 50; St. Croix, Virgin Islands; U.S. Army National Guard Virgin Islands Army National Guard: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Sgm. Marilyn L. Gabbard, 46; Polk City, Iowa; U.S. Army National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters, Iowa Army National Guard: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Csm. Roger W. Haller, 49; Davidsonville, Maryland; U.S. Army National Guard 70th Regiment, Regional Training Institute - Maryland, Maryland Army National Guard: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Pfc. Allen B. Jaynes, 21; Henderson, Texas; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (northern part), Iraq

Col. Paul M. Kelly, 45; Stafford, Virginia; U.S. Army National Guard Joint Force Headquarters of the Virginia Army National Guard: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Ssg. Floyd E. Lake, 43; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; U.S. Army National Guard Virgin Islands Army National Guard: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Cpl. Victor M. Langarica, 29; Decatur, Georgia; U.S. Army 86th Signal Battalion: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Capt. Sean E. Lyerly, 31; Pflugerville, Texas; U.S. Army National Guard Texas Army National Guard’s 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, 36th Infantry Division: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Maj. Michael Taylor, 40; Little Rock, Arkansas; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 185th Aviation Regiment (Air Assault), 77th Aviation Brigade: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

Sfc. William T. Warren, 48; Little Rock, Arkansas; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 185th Aviation Reg (Air Assault), 77th Aviation Brigade: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/19/03 - 09

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

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 3

Sfc. Russell P. Borea, 38; El Paso, Texas; U.S. Army 2d BN, 7th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Cpl. Luis J. Lance Castillo, 20; Lawton, Michigan; U.S. Marine Reserve 1st BN, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Cpl. Jacob H. Neal, 23; San Marcos, Texas; U.S. Marine Reserve 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

2008 -- 4

Spc. Richard B. Burress, 25; Naples, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 30th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Arab Jabour, Iraq

Lcpl. James M. Gluff, 20; Tunnel Hill, Georgia; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 8th Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Spc. Jon M. Schoolcraft III, 26; Wapakoneta, Ohio; U.S. Army 1st BN, 27th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji, Iraq

Ssg. Justin R. Whiting, 27; Hancock, New York; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne): Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Monday, January 18, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/18/03 - 09

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

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 1

Msg. Kelly L. Hornbeck, 36; Fort Worth, Texas; U.S. Army C Company, 3rd BN, 10th Special Forces Group: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2005 -- 1

Capt. Christopher J. Sullivan, 29; Princeton, Massachusetts; U.S. Army 1st BN, 5th Cavalry REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq2006 -- 0None Reported

2007 -- 1

Cpl. William J. Rechenmacher, 24; Jacksonville, Florida; U.S. Army 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 1

Ssgt. Roberto Andrade Jr., 26; Chicago, Illinois; 1st BN, 66th Armor, First Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

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

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/17/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 17th, 2003 - 2009
Eleven
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 3

Spc. Larry E. Polley Jr., 20; Center, Texas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 20th Field Artillery REG, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (north of), Iraq

Sgt. Edmond Lee Randle Jr., 26; Carol City, Florida; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 20th Field Artillery REG, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (north of), Iraq

Pfc. Cody J. Orr, 21 Ruskin, Florida; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 20th Field Artillery REG, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (north of), Iraq

2005 -- 4

Pfc. Jesus Fonseca, 19; Marietta, Georgia; U.S. Army 1st BN, 503rd INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Ramadi, Iraq

Pfc. George R. Geer, 27; Cortez, Colorado; U.S. Army 1st BN, 503rd INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Ramadi, Iraq

Pfc. Francis C. Obaji, 21; Queens Village, New York; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 69th INF REG: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Baghdad (military hospital), Iraq

Ssg. Thomas E. Vitagliano, 33; New Haven, Connecticut; U.S. Army 1st BN, 503rd INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- Ramadi, Iraq

2006 -- 1

Pfc. Adam R. Shepherd, 21; Somerville, Ohio; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 502nd INF REG, 2nd BCT, 101st Airborne Division: Non-hostile - illness -- Baghdad, Iraq

2007 -- 2

PO2 Joseph D. Alomar, 22; Brooklyn, New York; U.S. Navy Navy Provisional Detention Battalion: Non-hostile - in hostile fire zone -- Camp Bucca

PO1 Jennifer A. Valdivia, 27; Cambridge, Illinois; U.S. Navy Naval Support Activity: Non-hostile -- Bahrain

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 1

Airman Omar J. McKnight, 22; Marrero, Louisiana; USAF 6th Security Forces Squadron: Non-hostile -- Salah Ad Din (Balad), Iraq

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

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/16/03 - 09

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

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 1

Ssg. Roland L. Castro, 26; San Antonio, Texas; U.S. Army Battery A, 1st BN, 12th Field Artillery: Non-hostile - weapon discharge -- Diwaniyah (near), Iraq

2005 -- 1

Spc. Alain L. Kamolvathin, 21; Blairstown, New Jersey; U.S. Army National Guard 1st BN, 69th INF REG: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Baghdad (western part), Iraq

2006 -- 2

CWO2 Garcia, 34; Wahiawa, Hawaii; U.S. Army 1st BN, 4th Aviation REG, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - helicopter crash (missile attack) -- Mishahda (N. of Baghdad), Iraq

CWO3 Rex C. Kenyon, 34; El Segundo, California; U.S. Army 1st BN, 4th Aviation REG, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - helicopter crash (missile attack) -- Mishahda (N. of Baghdad), Iraq

2007 -- 1

Spc. Schockmel, 19; Richwood, Texas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 9th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - grenade -- Ramadi, Iraq

2008 -- 3

Pfc. Danny L. Kimme, 27; Fisher, Illinois; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, grenade -- Balad, Iraq

Pfc. David H. Sharrett II, 27; Oakton, Virginia; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, grenade -- Balad, Iraq

Spc. John P. Sigsbee, 21; Waterville, New York; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire, grenade -- Balad (died in Pallouata), Iraq

2009 -- 1

Pfc. Ricky L. Turner, 20; Athens, Alabama; 3rd Brigade Special Troops BN, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

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

Friday, January 15, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/15/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 15th, 2003 - 2009
Nine

2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 2

Sgt. Jayton D. Patterson, 26; Wakefield/Sedley, Virginia; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Babil Province, Iraq

Sgt. Nathaniel T. Swindell, 24; Bronx, New York; U.S. Army 1st BN, 24th INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - unspecified injury -- Mosul, Iraq

2006 -- 2

Pfc. Kasper Allen Dudkiewicz, 22; Chalan Pago/Mangilao, Guam; U.S. Army 511th Military Police Company, 91st Military Police BN, 10th Mountain Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Mosul, Iraq

Cpl. Dustin L. Kendall, 21; Conway, Arkansas; U.S. Army 1st BN, 68th Armor REG, 3rd Heavy Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Ba'qubah, Iraq

2007 -- 5

Sgt. Ian C. Anderson, 22; Prairie Village, Kansas; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Sgt. John E. Cooper, 29; Ewing, Kentucky; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Spc. Jason J. Corbett, 23; Casper, Wyoming; U.S. Army 1st BN, 501st Parachute Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Karmah, Iraq

2Lt. Mark J. Daily, 23; Irvine, California; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

Cpl. Matthew T. Grimm, 21; Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/14/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 14th, 2003 - 2009
Four
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 1

Cpl. Paul C. Holter III, 21 Corpus Christi Texas U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force Non-hostile - unspecified accident -- Camp Ramadi, Iraq

2006 -- 1

Cpl. Justin J. Watts, 20 Crownsville Maryland U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force Non-hostile - weapon discharge -- Haditha Dam (FOB), Iraq

2007 -- 2

Sgt. James D. Riekena, 22 Redmond Washington U.S. Army 145th Brigade Support Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Paul T. Sanchez, 32 Irving Texas U.S. Army 543rd Military Police Co, 91st Military Police BN, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (north of), Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/13/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 13th, 2003 - 2009
Eleven
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 1

Sgt. Keicia M. Hines, 27; Citrus Heights, California; U.S. Army 108th Military Police, Combat Support Company: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Mosul, Iraq

2005 -- 4

Pfc. Gunnar D. Becker, 19; Forestburg, South Dakota; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 63rd Armor REG, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - unspecified injury Mosul (near), Iraq

Lcpl. Matthew W. Holloway, 21; Fulton, Texas; U.S. Marine Reserve 1st BN, 23rd Marine REG, 4th Marine Division:: Hostile - hostile fire -- Hit, Iraq

Sfc. Brian A. Mack, 36; Phoenix, Arizona; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 21st INF REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division:: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Mosul (SE part), Iraq

Lcpl. Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez Velasco, 23; Laredo/El Cenizo, Texas; U.S. Marine Reserve 1st BN, 23rd Marine REG, 4th Marine Division:: Hostile - hostile fire -- Hit, Iraq

2006 -- 4

CWO3 Mitchell K. Carver Jr., 31; Charlotte, North Carolina; U.S. Army 1st BN, 10th Aviation REG, 10th Mountain Division:: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Mosul, Iraq

CWO2 Kyle E. Jackson, 28; Sarasota, Florida; U.S. Army 1st BN, 10th Aviation REG, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Mosul, Iraq

Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Anthony Jordan, 35; Augusta, Georgia; U.S. Navy Destroyer Squadron 50: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Manama, Iraq

Lcpl. Jonathan Kyle Price, 19; Woodlawn, Illinois; U.S. Marine 3rd BN, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

2007 -- 2

Pte. Alexander William Kingsman Green, 21; Warrington, England; British Army, Duke of Lancasters Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Basra, Iraq

Sgt. Gregroy A. Wright, 28; Boston, Massachusetts; U.S. Army 1st Engineer BN, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Muqdadiyah, Iraq

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/12/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 12th, 2003 - 2009
Two

2003 -- Hostilities yet to commence


2004 -- 1

Ssg. Ricky L. Crockett, 37; Broxton, Georgia; U.S. Army D Company, 51st Signal BN, XVIII Airborne Corps: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 1

Pfc. Keith E. Lloyd, 26; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - IED Tall Afar, Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Monday, January 11, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/11/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 11th, 2003 - 2009
Four
2003 -- 0


Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 1

Spc. Michael J. Smith, 24; Media, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 1st BN, 503rd INF REG, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Ramadi, Iraq

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 1

Lcpl. Curtis A. Christensen Jr., 29; Collingswood, New Jersey; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 8th Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile -- Al Anbar Province, Iraq

2009 -- 2

Pvt. Sean P. McCune, 20; Euless, Texas; 2nd BN, 35th Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - manslaughter -- Salah Ad Din, Iraq

Sgt. Marquis R. Porter, 28; Brighton, Massachusetts; 2nd BN, 10th Marine Reg, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile -- Al Asad, Iraq

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

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/10/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 10th, 2003 - 2009
Four
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 2

Ssg. William F. Manuel, 34 Kinder Louisiana U.S. Army National Guard 3rd BN, 156th INF REG, 256th INF Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (SW part), Iraq

Sgt. Robert Wesley Sweeney III, 22; Pineville, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 3rd BN, 156th INF REG, 256th INF Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (SW part), Iraq

2006 -- 1

Ssg. Michael Joseph McMullen, 25; Salisbury, Maryland; U.S. Army National Guard 243rd Engineer Company: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack [died Walter Reed Medical Ctr.]

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 1

Ssg. Justin L. Bauer, 24; Loveland, Colorado; 2nd BN, 505th Parachute Infantry Reg, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (eastern part), Iraq

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

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/9/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 9th, 2003 - 2009
Seventeen
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 11

Capt. Sergyi Andrushchienko, 28,Oziornoye, Ukraine; Ukrainian Army 72 SeparateMechanized Bat., 7 Separate Mechanized Brig.: Hostile -hostile fire - IED attack -- As Suwayrah (6 mi. S of), Iraq

Capt. Valeriy Brazhevskyi, 31; Zhytomyr,Ukraine; Ukrainian Army 72 Separate Mechanized Bat., 7Separate Mechanized Brig.: Hostile - hostile fire - IEDattack -- As Suwayrah (6 mi. S of), Iraq

Cpl. Joseph E. Fite, 23; Round Rock, Texas;U.S. Marine Reserve 1st BN, 23rd Marine REG, 4thMarine Division: Hostile - hostile fire -- Hit, Iraq

Warrant Officer Oleksandr Katsarskyi, 35,Bolgrad [Odessa Dist.], Ukraine; Ukrainian Army 72Separate Mechanized Bat., 7 Separate Mechanized Brig.: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- As Suwayrah (6 mi.S of), Iraq

Capt. Kayrat Kudabayev, 29; Katon-KaragaiDist., Kazakhstan; Kazakh Army Kazbat Battalion: Hostile- hostile fire - IED attack -- As Suwayrah (6 mi. S of), Iraq

Lt. Col. Oleg Matizhev, 40; Kovel, Ukraine;Ukrainian Army 72 Separate Mechanized Bat., 7 SeparateMechanized Brig.: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack --As Suwayrah (6 mi. S of), Iraq

Spc. Dwayne James McFarlane Jr., 20; CassLake, Minnesota; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 15th Field ArtilleryREG, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire -IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sr. Sgt. Vira Pietrik, 37; Panievich,Ukraine; Ukrainian Army 72 Separate Mechanized Bat., 7Separate Mechanized Brig.: Hostile - hostile fire - IEDattack -- As Suwayrah (6 mi. S of), Iraq

Chief Warrant Officer Volodimir Sedoy,36; Vysokaya Piechi, Ukraine; Ukrainian Army 72 SeparateMechanized Bat., 7 Separate Mechanized Brig.: Hostile -hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (military hospital), Iraq

Sr. Sgt. Andriy Sitnikov, 33, Pervomais'kyi [Kharkiv D.], Ukraine; Ukrainian Army 72Separate Mechanized Bat., 7 Separate Mechanized Brig.: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- As Suwayrah (6 mi.S of), Iraq

Captain Yuriy Zagray, 29; Khmielnitskyi Distr., Ukraine; Ukrainian Army 72 Separate MechanizedBat., 7 Separate Mechanized Brig.: Hostile - hostilefire - IED attack -- As Suwayrah (6 mi. S of), Iraq

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 6

Spc. Todd E. Davis, 22; Raymore, Missouri; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Reg, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack (house borne) -- Sinsil, Iraq

Ssg. Jonathan Kilian Dozier, 30; Rutherford, Tennessee; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Reg, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack (house borne) -- Sinsil, Iraq

Ssg. Sean M. Gaul, 29; Reno, Nevada; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Reg, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED (house borne) -- Sinsil, Iraq

Sgt. Zachary W. McBride, 20; Bend, Oregon; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Reg, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack (house borne) -- Sinsil, Iraq

Sfc. Matthew I. Pionk, 30; Superior, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Reg, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED (house borne) -- Sinsil, Iraq

Sgt. Christopher A. Sanders, 22; Roswell, New Mexico; U.S. Army 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Reg, 1st Armored Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack (house borne) -- Sinsil, Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Friday, January 8, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/8/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 8th, 2003 - 2009
Twelve
2003 -- 0
Hostilities yet to comence
2004 -- 9
Ssg. Craig Davis, 37; Opelousas, Louisiana; U.S. Army 603rd Transportation Company, 142nd Corps Support Battalion: Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq
Sgt. Michael A. Diraimondo, 22; Simi Valley, California; U.S. Army 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance): Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq
Sgt. Christopher A. Golby, 26; Johnstown, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance): Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq
Sfc. Gregory B. Hicks, 35; Duff, Tennessee; U.S. Army B Company, 1st BN, 9th Cavalry REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq
Spc. Nathaniel H. Johnson, 22; Augusta, Georgia; U.S. Army D Company (Aviation), 82nd Support BN, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq
CWO Ian D. Manuel, 23; Jacksonville, Florida; U.S. Army 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance): Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq
Sgt. Jeffrey C. Walker, 33; Havre de Grace, Maryland; U.S. Army C Company, 782nd Main Support BN, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq
CWO Aaron A. Weaver, 32; Inverness, Florida; U.S. Army C Troop, 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry REG, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq
CWO Philip A. Wilson Jr., 31; Mobile, Alabama; U.S. Army 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance): Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq
2005 -- 0
None Reported
2006 -- 0
None Reported
2007 -- 0
None Reported
2008 -- 3
Sgt. David J. Hart, 22; Lake View Terrace, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 327th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Samarra (died in Balad), Iraq
Pfc. Ivan E. Merlo, 19; San Marcos, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 327th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Samarra, Iraq
Pfc. Phillip J. Pannier, 20; Washburn, Illinois; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 327th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Samarra, Iraq
2009 -- 0
None Reported
* Source: icasualties.org via The Iraq Memorial Portal .

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/7/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 7th, 2003 - 2009
Twelve
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yest to comence

2004 -- 9

Ssg. Craig Davis, 37; Opelousas, Louisiana; U.S. Army 603rd Transportation Company, 142nd Corps Support Battalion: Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq

Sgt. Michael A. Diraimondo, 22; Simi Valley, California; U.S. Army 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance): Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq

Sgt. Christopher A. Golby, 26; Johnstown, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance): Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq

Sfc. Gregory B. Hicks, 35; Duff, Tennessee; U.S. Army B Company, 1st BN, 9th Cavalry REG, 1st Cavalry Division: Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq

Spc. Nathaniel H. Johnson, 22; Augusta, Georgia; U.S. Army D Company (Aviation), 82nd Support BN, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq

CWO Ian D. Manuel, 23; Jacksonville, Florida; U.S. Army 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance): Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq

Sgt. Jeffrey C. Walker, 33; Havre de Grace, Maryland; U.S. Army C Company, 782nd Main Support BN, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq

CWO Aaron A. Weaver, 32; Inverness, Florida; U.S. Army C Troop, 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry REG, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq

CWO Philip A. Wilson Jr., 31; Mobile, Alabama; U.S. Army 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance): Hostile - helicopter shot down Fallujah (near), Iraq

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 3

Sgt. David J. Hart, 22; Lake View Terrace, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 327th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Samarra (died in Balad), Iraq

Pfc. Ivan E. Merlo, 19; San Marcos, California; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 327th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Samarra, Iraq

Pfc. Phillip J. Pannier, 20; Washburn, Illinois; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 327th Infantry Reg, 1st Brigade Combat Team, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Samarra, Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/6/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 6th, 2003 - 2009
Thirteen
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 9

Sgt. Christopher J. Babin, 27; Houma, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 256th INF Brigade (Mechanized): Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (NW part), Iraq

Sgt. Bradley J. Bergeron, 25; Houma, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 256th INF Brigade (Mechanized): Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (NW part), Iraq

Sfc. Kurt J. Comeaux, 34; Raceland, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 256th INF Brigade (Mechanized): Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (NW part), Iraq

Sgt. Huey P. L. Fassbender, 24; LaPlace, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 256th INF Brigade (Mechanized): Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (NW part), Iraq

Sgt. Armand L. Frickey, 20; Houma, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 256th INF Brigade (Mechanized): Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (NW part), Iraq

Sgt. Warren A. Murphy, 29; Marrero, Louisiana; U.S. Army National Guard 256th INF Brigade (Mechanized): Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (NW part), Iraq

Pfc. Kenneth G. Vonronn, 20; Bloomingburg, New York; U.S. Army National Guard H&H Company, 1st BN, 69th INF REG, 42nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (NW part), Iraq

Lcpl. Julio C. Cisneros-Alvarez, 22; Pharr, Texas; U.S. Marine 1st BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Al Qaim, Iraq

Sgt. Zachariah Scott Davis, 25; Spiro, Oklahoma; U.S. Marine 3rd Light Armd Recon BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Ramadi, Iraq

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 2

Cpl. Jeremiah Johnson, 23; Vancouver, Washington; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 509th Parachute Infantry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle rollover Baghdad (south of), Iraq

Spc. Raymond N. Mitchell, III, 21; West Memphis, Arkansas; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 14th Infantry Reg, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

2008 -- 1

Spc. James D. Gudridge, 20; Carthage, New York; U.S. Army 4th BN, 64th Armor Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

2009 -- 1

Ssg. Anthony D. Davis, 29; Daytona Beach, Florida; 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- location undisclosed/classified, Northern Iraq

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

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/5/03 - 09

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

2003

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 1

Spc. Luke P. Frist, 20; Brookston, Indiana; U.S. Army Reserve 209th Quartermaster Company: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX], Iraq

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 11

Cpl. Albert Pasqual Gettings, 27. New Castle. Pennsylvania; U.S. Marine 2nd BN, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Lcpl. Ryan S. McCurdy, 20; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; U.S. Marine Headquarters Company, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Fallujah, Iraq

Sgt. Jason Lopezreyes, 29; Hatillo, Puerto Rico; U.S. Army 1st BN, 76th Field Artillery REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Spc. Ryan D. Walker, 25; Stayton, Oregon; U.S. Army 1st BN, 76th Field Artillery REG, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad, Iraq

Sgt. Adam Leigh Cann, 23; Davie, Florida; U.S. Marine Security Battalion: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Ramadi, Iraq

Lt. Col. Michael E. McLaughlin, 44; Mercer, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army National Guard 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - suicide bomber -- Ramadi, Iraq

Maj. William F. Hecker III, 37; St. Louis, Missouri; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 16th Field Artillery REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Najaf, Iraq

Pvt. Robbie M. Mariano, 21; Stockton, California; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 16th Field Artillery REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Najaf, Iraq

Capt. Christopher P. Petty, 33; Vienna, Virginia; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 16th Field Artillery REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Najaf, Iraq

Sgt. Johnny J. Peralez Jr., 25; Kingsville, Texas; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 16th Field Artillery REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Najaf, Iraq

Sfc. Stephen J. White, 39; Talladega, Alabama; U.S. Army 3rd BN, 16th Field Artillery REG, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Najaf, Iraq

2007 -- 1

Maj. Michael Lewis Mundell, 47; Brandenburg, Kentucky; U.S. Army Reserve 1st Brigade, 108th Division (Institutional Training): Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Fallujah, Iraq

2008 -- 1

Pfc. Jason F. Lemke, 30; West Allis, Wisconsin; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 23rd Infantry Reg, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Ibrahim Al Adham, Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Monday, January 4, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/4/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 4th, 2003 - 2009
Eight

2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 - 0

None Reported

2005 -- 6

Cpl. Jimmy D. Buie, 44; Floral, Arkansas; U.S. Army National Guard 3rd BN, 153rd INF REG, 39th INF Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Pvt. Cory R. Depew, 21; Beech Grove, Indiana; U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry REG, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack -- Tall Afar (nr. Mosul), Iraq

Sgt. Joshua S. Marcum, 33; Evening Shade, Arkansas; U.S. Army National Guard 3rd BN, 153rd INF REG, 39th INF Brigade Combat Team: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Spc. Jeremy W. McHalffey, 28; Mabelvale, Arkansas; U.S. Army National Guard B Company, 3rd BN, 39th INF Brigade: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Taji (NW of Baghdad), Iraq

Sgt. Bennie J. Washington, 25; Atlanta, Georgia; U.S. Army 44th Engineer BN, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack [died Brooke Army Med Center, TX], Iraq

Pfc. Curtis L. Wooten III, 20; Spanaway, Washington; U.S. Army 1st BN, 77th Armored REG, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Balad (near), Iraq2006 -- 0None Reported

2007 -- 1

Ssg. Charles D. Allen, 28; Wasilla, Alaska; U.S. Army 296th Brigade Support BN, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Baghdad, Iraq

2008 -- 1

PO2 Menelek M. Brown, 24; Roswell, New Mexico; U.S. Navy USS Hopper Non-hostile - drowning Arabian Gulf Int'l waters

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/3/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 3rd, 2003 - 2009
Four

2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 0

None Reported

2005 -- 1

Sgt. Thomas E. Houser, 22; Council Bluffs, Iowa; U.S. Marine 2nd Force RECON Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Fallujah (near), Iraq

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 2

Capt. Thomas J. Casey, 32; Albuquerque, New Mexico; U.S. Army Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Sadiyah, Iraq

Maj. Andrew J. Olmsted, 37 Colorado Springs, Colorado; U.S. Army Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - small arms fire -- Sadiyah, Iraq

2009 -- 1

Lcpl. Chadwick A. Gilliam, 29; Mayking, Kentucky; 2nd Bn, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Non-hostile - apparant cardiac arrest -- Camp Buehring, Kuwait

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

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/2/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 2nd, 2003 - 2009
Seven
2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 5

Spc. Solomon C. "Kelly" Bangayan, 24; Jay, Vermont; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 325th Airborne INF REG, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (South of)

Capt. Eric Thomas Paliwoda, 28; Farmington, Connecticut; U.S. Army 4th Engineer BN, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - mortar attack -- Balad (near)

Spc. Marc S. Seiden, 26; Brigantine, New Jersey; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 325th Airborne INF REG, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (South of)

Capt. Kimberly N. Hampton, 27; Easley, South Carolina; U.S. Army 1st BN, 82nd Aviation REG, 82nd Airborne Division: Hostile - helicopter crash -- Fallujah (near)

Sgt. Dennis A. Corral, 33; Kearney, Nebraska; U.S. Army 1st Engineer BN, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division: Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Lake Habbaniyah (S of)

2005 -- 0

None Reported

2006 -- 0

None Reported

2007 -- 0

None Reported

2008 -- 2

Pfc. Joshua R. Anderson, 24 Jordan Minnesota U.S. Army 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Kamasia, Iraq

SSgt. Ryan D. Maseth, 24 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Non-hostile - electrocution -- Baghdad, Iraq

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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

Friday, January 1, 2010

Fallen In Iraq 1/1/03 - 09

U.S. & Coalition Fallen in Iraq
On This Date, January 1st, 2003 - 2009
Seven

2003 -- 0

Hostilities yet to commence

2004 -- 2

Sgt. Norman Patterson, 28; Staffordshire, England; British Army Special Air Services (orig. from Cheshire Reg.): Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Baghdad

Maj. James Stenner, 30; Penallt, Monmouthshire, Wales; British Army Special Air Services (orig. from Welsh Guards): Non-hostile - vehicle accident -- Baghdad

2005 -- 2

Spc. Jeff LeBrun, 21; Buffalo, New York; U.S. Army 2nd BN, 15th Field Artillery REG, 10th Mountain Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (north of)

Lcpl. Brian P. Parrello, 19; West Milford, New Jersey; U.S. Marine Small Craft Co, Hqtrs BN, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force: Hostile - hostile fire -- Haditha

2006 -- 2

Sfc. Jason Lee Bishop, 31; Williamstown, Kentucky; U.S. Army 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry REG, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - car bomb -- As Siniyah

Ssg. Christopher J. Vanderhorn, 37; Pierce, Washington; U.S. Army 1st BN, 187th INF REG, 101st Airborne Division: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- As Siniyah

2007 -- 1

Sgt. Thomas E. Vandling Jr., 26; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; U.S. Army Reserve 303rd Psychological Operations Company: Hostile - hostile fire - IED attack -- Baghdad (south of)

2008 -- 0

None Reported

2009 -- 0

None Reported

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