A Salute to Our Fallen Heroes from Texas
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Updated 20 OCT 2007
 AGUILAR,
ANDRES, JR.
Cpl., 21, of Victoria, Victoria Co., TX Died April 1, 2006 when the seven-ton
truck they were riding in rolled over in
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ALANIZ,
PAUL C.
Marine Capt., 32, of Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 26 JAN 2005 when the CH-53E helicopter he was in crashed near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA |
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ALDRICH,
NICKALOUS N.
Marine Lance Cpl., 21, of Austin, Travis Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 27 AUG 2004 from a non-hostile vehicle accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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ALEXANDER,
GEORGE T., JR.
Army Staff Sgt., 34, of Killeen, Bell Co., TX Died 22 OCT 2005 at Brooke Army
Medical Center five days after being injured
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ALLMON,
JEREMY O.
Army Spc., 22, of Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 06 FEB 2005 in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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ALLTON,
ERIC L.
Army Capt. , 34, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 26 SEP 2004 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when he was struck by a mortar round. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Korea |
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AMAYA,
DANIEL R.
Marine Cpl. , 22, of Odessa, Ector Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 11 APR 2004 from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, CA |
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AMUNDSON,
WILLIAM M., JR.
Army Cpl., 21, of The Woodlands Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Died 19 OCT 2004 in Afghanistan when the vehicle in which he was riding rolled over. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA |
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ANDERSON,
DANNY L.
Army Pfc, 29, of Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 27 FEB 2005 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained from small arms fire. Anderson was assigned to 26th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA |
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ANGUIANO,
EDWARD J.
Army Spc, 24, of Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Spc. Anguiano was in a six-vehicle convoy on Highway 7 in Iraq when enemy forces ambushed them on March 23, 2003. His remains were recovered on April 24, 2003. Anguiano was assigned to 3rd Forward Support Battalion, Fort Stewart, GA |
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ARIZOLA,
ROBERTO
Army Sgt, 31, Laredo, Webb Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 08 JUN 2005 in Baghdad 297th Military Intelligence Battalion, 513th Military Intelligence Brigade More Info & Guestbook |
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ARNOLD,
ANDREW TODD
Marine CWO, 30, of Spring, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed 22 APR 2003 in a non-hostile accident with two other soldiers when a rocket-propelled grenade launcher they were firing for familiarization malfunctioned on a firing range near the city of Al Kut, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina |
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ARRIAGA,
RICHARD
Army Spc., 20, of Ganado, Jackson Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Arriaga was killed 18 SEP 2003 in an ambush by small arms fire and rocket propelled grenade in Tikrit, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Hood, TX |
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ARSIAGA,
ROBERT R.
Army Spc., 25, of Midland, Midland Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 04 APR 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his unit was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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ASTON,
TREVOR D.
Marine Lance Cpl., 32, of Austin, Travis Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 22 FEB 2005 as a result of a non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Force Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Austin, TX |
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AUSTIN,
AARON C.
Marine Lance Cpl., 21, of Sunray, Moore Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 26 APR 2004 due to hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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BABBITT,
TRAVIS A.
Army Spc., 24, of Uvalde, Uvalde Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 09 NOV 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using a rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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BALES,
CHAD E.
Marine Pfc., 20, of Coahoma, Howard Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed 03 APR 2003 in a non-hostile vehicle accident during convoy operations east of Ash Shahin, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Transportation Support Battalion, 1st Force Service Support Group, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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BARRERA,
MICHAEL PAUL
Army SSG E05, 26, of Von Ormy, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Fatally injured 28 OCT 2003, when his tank was hit with an improvised explosive device in Baqubah, Iraq. Barrera was assigned to the Co A, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, Fort Hood, TX |
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BATTLES,
MICHAEL, SR.
Army Sgt. 1st Class, 38, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 28 OCT 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his checkpoint. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft Hood, TX |
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BERRY,
SEAN B.
Army Sgt., 26, of Mansfield Tarrant Co., TX Died 03 OCT 2005 26 from non-combat
related injuries in Taqaddum. Berry was assigned
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BLANCO,
ERNESTO M.
Army Capt., 28, of Texas. Operation Iraqi Freedom Blanco was conducting a support mission when an improvised explosive device hit his vehicle in Qaryat Ash Shababi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Died on 28 DEC 2003 |
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BOATRIGHT,
MICHAEL L.
Army Sgt, 24, of Whitesboro, Grayson Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 04 DEC 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq, when he was struck by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 20th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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BOLDING,
TODD J.
Marine Lance Cpl., 23, of Manvel, Brazoria Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 03 JUN 2004 of wounds received due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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BONILLA,
ORALANDO ANTONIO
Army Capt 003, 27, of Killeen, Bell Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 29 JAN 2005 in Baghdad, Iraq, in a helicopter accident. He was assigned to the F Troop 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, (TF Baghdad), Fort Hood, TX |
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BOONE,
CLARENCE E.
Army CW4 , 50, of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 02 DEC 2003 as a result of a non-combat related injury in Kuwait City, Kuwait. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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BRADFIELD,
HOBY F.
Army Spc, 22 Operation Iraqi Freedom Died JUL 2005 in Tel Afar, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment |
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BRITT,
BENJAMIN T.
Army 1st Lt. 24, of Wheeler, Wheeler Co., TX Died 22 DEC 2005 in Baghdad when
an improvised explosive device detonated near him while
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BROWN,
DOMINIC C.
Marine Lance Cpl., 19, of Austin, Travis Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 13 SEP 2004 due to a non-combat related incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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BURK,
TAYLOR J.
Army Spc, 21, of Amarillo, Taylor Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 26 JAN 2005 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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BYLER,
WILLIAM J.
Army Spc, 23, of Ballinger Co., TX Died 31 OCT 2005 when an explosive
detonated near his vehicle south of Baghdad.
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CALDERON,
JUAN, JR.
Marine Sgt, 26, of Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 02 AUG 2004 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expaditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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CANNING,
WESLEY J.
Marine Lance Cpl, 21, of Friendswood, Galveston Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 10 NOV 2004 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, NC |
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CARBALLO,
ADOLFO C.
Army Spc, 20, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 10 APR 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq, when shrapnel struck him. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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CARRILLO,
RAFAEL A., JR.
Army Spc, 21, of Boys Ranch, Oldham Co., TX Was killed 28 JUN 2005 in Baghdad,
when a mortar detonated near his vehicle.
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CASPER,
JAMES A.
Marine Lance Cpl, 20, of Coolidge, Limestone Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 25 MAR 2004 due to a non-combat related incident at Al Asad, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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CASTILLO,
MARIO A.
Marine Lance Corp., 20, Brownwood, Brown Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 10 JUN 2005 in Saqlawiyah, Iraq 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division More Info & Guestbook |
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CASTLE,
SAMUEL T.
Army Staff Sgt, 26, Naples, Morris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 11 MAY 2005 in Asad, Iraq 327th Signal Battalion, 35th Signal Brigade More Info & Guestbook |
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CASTLEBERRY,
ROGER D.
Marine Lance Cpl. 26, of Cedar Park, TX Died 01 AUG 2005; was among six
reservists killed in an exchange of small-arms fire
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CASTRO,
ROLAND L.
Army Staff Sgt, 26, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 16 JAN 2004 of a non-hostile gunshot wound in Camp Cedar II, Iraq. He was assigned to Battery A, 1st Battalion, 12th Field Artillery, Fort Sill, OK |
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CEPEDA,
AARON N.
Marine Sgt, 22, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 07 MAY 2005 in Anbar province, Iraq 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division More Info & Guestbook |
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CHAPMAN,
JOHN A.
Air Force Tech. Sgt, 36, of Waco, McLennan Co., TX Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Killed in action in eastern Afghanistan during Operation Anaconda. Died on 04 MAR 2002 |
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CHAPMAN,
NATHAN R.
Army Sgt. 1st Class, 31, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Died 04 JAN 2002 in Afghanistan |
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CISNEROS-ALVAREZ,
JULIO C.
Marine Lance Cpl, 22, of Pharr, Hidalgo Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 06 JAN 2005 as result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, CA |
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COLLINS,
GARY L.
Army Staff Sgt, 32, of Hardin, Liberty Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Collins was riding in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle when it hit an improvised explosive device in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assignedto 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas. Died on 08 NOV 2003 |
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COLUNGA,
ZEFERINO E.
Army Spc, 20, of Bellville, Austin Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Colunga was initially evacuated to the 28th Combat Support Hospital in Iraq on August 4, 2003. He was then evacuated to Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center and later to Homburg University Hospital in Germany for further evaluation. He remained at Homburg until his death. His death was unrelated to the recent cases of pneumonia in Southwest Asia. Colunga was assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Armored Calvary Regiment, Fort Polk, Louisiana. Died on 06 AUG 2003 |
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CONTRERAS,
PEDRO
Marine Lance Cpl, 27, of Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 21 JUN 2004 from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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COONS,
JAMES CURTIS
Army MSG E08, 35, Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 04 JUL 2003 385th Signal Co 54th Signal Bat Kuwait City, Kuwait |
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COPE,
WILLARD
US Army SSG, Upton Co., TX  |
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COX,
SIMON T., JR.
Army First Lt., 30, of Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX Died 02 FEB 2006in Taji when an
improvised explosive device detonated near his tank.
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CRAIG,
BRIAN T.
Army Staff Sgt, 27, of Texas. Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Died 15 APR 2002 as the result of an explosion during explosive clearing operations in Qandahar, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 710th Explosive Ordnance Detachment, San Diego, CA |
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CUERVO,
REY D.
Army Pfc, 24, of Laguna Vista, Cameron Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Cuervo was on a mounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq when an improvised explosive device hit his vehicle. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, Louisiana. Died on 28 DEC 2003 |
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DALLAS,
ERNEST, JR.
Army Spc., 21, of Denton, Denton Co., TX Dallas was killed 24 JUL 2005 when
an explosion went off near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle
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DANIEL,
JASON B.
Sgt Cpl., 21, of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Died April 23, 2006 of injuries
sustained in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive
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DAS,
ERIC B.
Air Force Capt, 30, of Amarillo, Potter Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Das was the pilot of an F-15E that went down during a combat mission in Iraq. He was assigned to the 333rd Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Died on 07 APR 2003 |
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DELEON,
LAURO G., JR.
Army Spc, 20, of Floresville, Wilson Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 08 SEP 2004 in Balad, Iraq, when improvised explosive devices detonated near his convoy. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 644th Transportation Company, Beaumont, TX |
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DERVISHI,
ERVIN
Army Pfc, 21, of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 24 JAN 2004 in Baji, Iraq, during a combat patrol when a rocket-propelled grenade hit the Bradley Fighting Vehicle in which he was traveling. He was evacuated to the 28th Combat Support Hospital where he later died. Dervishi was assigned the Company B, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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DIAZ,
ISAAC E.
Army Spc, 26, of Rio Hondo, Cameron Co., TX Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Died 01 DEC 2004 in Sharona, Afghanistan, when his military vehicle rolled over. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii |
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DONES,
JACOB D.
Army Sgt., 21, of Dimmitt, Castro Co., TX Died 20 OCT 2005 in Hit when his
forward operating base was attacked by enemy
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DRAKE,
CHAD H.
Army Spc, 23, of Garland, Dallas Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 07 SEP 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol vehicle came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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DRIGGERS,
DARREN E.
Marine Lance Cpl., 19, of Hughes Springs, TX Died OCT. 6, 2007, in Camp Pendleton,
CA, during training exercises--he
"He was a jokester and a prankster.
Most importantly, he had accepted Jesus Christ so we
Driggers enlisted in the Marines
on Oct. 20, 2006, and graduated from recruit training
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DUNIGAN,
JOE L.
Army Staff Sgt, 37, of Belton, Bell Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 11 MAR 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq, when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas |
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DURBIN,
JERRY M., JR.
Army Staff Sgt, of 26, of Spring, Harric Co.,TX Died 25 JAN 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device exploded near
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EASON,
CARL A.
Spc., 29, Lovelady, Houston Co., TX 
Operation Iraqi Freedom Died Oct. 23, 2006 in Baghadad, Iraq from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated near his vehicle. Eason was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Divison, Baumholder, Germany. He was working with the MITT team when the vehicle he was riding in struck the IED. |
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ECKHART,
WILLIAM C.
Army Sgt, 25, of Rocksprings, Edwards Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 10 APR 2004 in Baqubah, Iraq when he was on an anti-mortar mission and there was an explosion of unknown origin. He was assigned to 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany |
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EGGERS,
KYLE A.
Army Staff Sgt, 27, of Euless, Tarrant Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 05 DEC 2004 in Habbaniyah, Iraq, when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea |
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ESPARZA-GUTIERREZ,
ANALAURA
Army Pfc, 21, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Esparza-Gutierrez was in a convoy that was hit by an improvised explosive device and rocket propelled grenades in Tikrit, Iraq. Esparza-Gutierrez died of her injuries. She was assigned to A Company, 4th Forward Support Battalion, Fort Hood, TX. Died on 01 OCT 2003 |
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ESTRELLA-SOTO,
RUBEN
Army Pvt., 18, of El Paso, El Paso Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed in action after his convoy was ambushed in Iraq on 23 MAR 2003. He was assigned to the 507th Maintenance Company, Ft Bliss, TX |
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EVERETT,
CHRISTOPHER L.
Army Staff Sgt., 23, of Huntsville, Walker Co., TX Killed 07 SEP 2005 in a motor pool
accident in Taqqadum. He was assigned to the
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FERNANDEZ,
GEORGE ANDY
Army Master Sgt, 36, of El Paso, El Paso Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed in action in northern Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Died on 02 APR 2003 |
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FITE,
JOSEPH E.
Marine Cpl, 23, of Round Rock, Williamson Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 09 JAN 2005 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Austin, TX |
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FLORES,
JONATHAN R.
Marine Lance Cpl, 18, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 15 JUN 2005 in Ramadi, Iraq 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division |
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FLORES,
OMAR D.
Staff Sgt., 27, Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX Died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on July
8 2006, when an improvised explosive device detonated
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FOLKS,
TOMMY, I.. JR.
Army Staff Sgt., 31, of Amarillo, Potter Co., TX Died 19 OCT 2005 from injuries suffered
a day earlier in Iskandariyah when a number
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FOLMAR,
TIMOTHY
Marine Sgt, 21, of Sonora, Sutton Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 24 SEP 2004 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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FORTENBERRY,
WESLEY C.
Army Chief Warrant Officer, 38, of Woodville, Tyler Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 11 APR 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq when his helicopter was shot down. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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FRANTZ,
ROBERT L.
Army Pvt, 19, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Frantz was on guard duty when a local resident threw a grenade over the wall. Frantz died of his injuries in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Ray Barracks, Germany. Died on 17 JUN 2003 |
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FRY,
JOHN D.
Marine Gunnery Sgt. 28, of Lorena, McLennan Co., TX Fry died 09 MAR 2006 in Al Anbar province when an improvised explosive device detonated. He was assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. |
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FUNKHOUSER,
JAMES A.
Capt., 35, of Katy, Harris Co., TX Died May 29, 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during reconnaissance patrol operations. |
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GARCES,
TOMAS
Army Spc, 19, of Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 06 SEP 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1836th Transportation Company, Fort Bliss, TX |
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GARCIA,
ANTHONY R.
Army Capt., 48, of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Garcia died 17 FEB 2006 from a gunshot
wound in Tikrit. The Army didn't release other
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GARCIA,
J. ADAN
Cpl., 20, of Irving, Dallas Co., TX Died in the National Naval Medical
Center in Bethesda, Md., of injuries sustained May 22, 2006
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GARZA,
ISRAEL
Army Spc, 25, of Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 04 APR 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his unit was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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GARZA,
JOE J.
Army 1st Sgt, 43, of Robstown, Nueces Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Garza was riding in a HMMWV that swerved to avoid a civilian vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. Graza fell out and was struck by a civilian vehicle. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia. Died on 28 APR 2003 |
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GEORGE,
PHILLIP
Marine Lance Cpl., of Pasadena, TX Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Shot & killed in battle 17 AUG 2005 in Afghanistan. He was a third generation soldier. His father was in Vietnam & his grandfather was in World War II |
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GERTSON,
CLINTON ROSS
Army Spc, 26, of Eagle Lake, Colorado Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 19 FEB 2005 in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries sustained from enemy forces small arms fire. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Washington |
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GIBBS,
TODD C.
Army Sgt. 1st Class, 37, of Angelina Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 07 DEC 2004 in Khalidiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while his unit was on a dismounted patrol. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Greaves, Korea |
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GILL,
STEVEN P.
Marine Cpl., 24, of Round Rock, Williamson Co., TX Was killed 18 JUL 2005near
Zaidon when an improvised explosive went off. He was
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GOINS,
JAMES MICHAEL
Army 2LT 001, 23, Copperas Cove, Coryell Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 15 AUG 2004 A Co 2D Bat 12th Cavalry (1CD) Ft Hood, TX |
GOLDMAN,
SHANE L.
Marine Lance Cpl, 20, of Orange, Orange Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 05 APR 2004 due to injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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GONZALEZ-GARZA,
RODRIGO
Army Spc, 26, of Texas. Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Died in Kuwait. Died on 24 FEB 2003 |
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GORDON,
LYLE L.
Marine Capt, 30, of Midlothian, Ellis Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 26 JAN 2005 when the CH-53E helicopter he was in crashed near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA |
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GRAHAM,
LANCE T.
Marine Lance Cpl, 26, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 07 MAY 2005 in Anbar province, Iraq 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division More Info & Guestbook |
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GRAHAM,
SHAWN
Army Sgt., 34, of Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX Died 25 SEP 2005 from injuries he
sustained after the vehicle he was riding in accidentally
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GRANT,
BRIAN K.
Army Pvt, 31, of Dallas, Dallas Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 26 NOV 2004 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Camp Howze, Korea |
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GREEN,
JEFFREY G.
Marine Cpl, 20, of Dallas, Dallas Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Green was found deceased on 05 MAY 2004 in the Euphrates River, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Cause of death is under investigation. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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GUERECA,
JOSE, JR.
Army Sgt, 24, of Missouri City, Fort Bend Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 30 NOV 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft Hood, TX |
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HARRINGTON,
FOSTER L.
Marine Sgt, 31, of Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 20 SEP 2004 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve's 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Mobile, AL |
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HARRIS,
ADAM J.
Army Pfc, 21, of Abilene, Taylor Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 22 SEP 2004 in Mosul, Iraq, when he was shot by a sniper while on patrol. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington |
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HASSE,
DONALD J.
Army Sgt., 28, of Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX Died 29 NOV 2005; was one of two
soldiers who died in Taji when an improvised
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HENSON,
CLAYTON W.
Army Pfc, 20, of Stanton, Tom GreenCo., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 17 APR 2004 when his convoy was ambushed in Dwaniyan, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, LA |
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HERLEM,
BRYANT A.
Staff Sgt., 37, of Copperas Cove, Coryell Co., TX Died April 28, 2006 in Baghdad,
Iraq, when an improvised explosive device
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HERNANDEZ,
TONY L.
Marine Lance Cpl, 22, of Canyon Lake, Comal Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 26 JAN 2005 when the CH-53E helicopter he was in crashed near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA |
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HINTON,
DOMINIC J.
Army Spc., 24, of Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX Died 19 NOV 2005 in Bayji when an
improvised bomb exploded near his Humvee during
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HOLLAND,
DANIEL E.
Lt. Col., 43, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Died May 18, 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when an improvised explosive device detonated
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HOLLOWAY,
MATTHEW W.
Marine Lance Cpl, 21, of Fulton, Aransas Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 13 JAN 2005 from injuries received as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Corpus Christi, TX |
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HOLTER,
PAUL C., III
Marine Cpl, 21, of Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 14 JAN 2005 due to a non-combat related incident at Camp Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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HORNBECK,
KELLY L.
Army Master Sgt, 36, of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Hornbeck sustained injuries on January 16 when an improvised explosive device hit his vehicle, south of Samarra, Iraq. He was initially evacuated to the 21st Combat Support Hospital and then moved to the 28th CSH for further treatment where he later died. Hornbeck was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, Fort Carson, Colorado. Died on 18 JAN 2004 |
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HORRIGAN,
ROBERT M.
Army Master Sgt., 40, Austin, Travis Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 17 JUN 2005, Qaim, Iraq Special Operations Command More Info & Guestbook |
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HOUGHTON,
ANDREW R.
Operation Iraqi Freedom Army Capt, 25, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Died 09 AUG 2004 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained on July 10, 2004 in Ad Dhuha, Iraq, when a rocket propelled grenade detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. |
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HUDSON,
AARON M.
Army Pvt. , 20, Highland Village, Denton Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 16 APR 2005 in Camp Taji, Iraq 401st Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion More Info & Guestbook |
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HUFSTEDLER,
DOYLE M.
Army 1st Lt, 25, of Abilene, Taylor Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 31 MAR 2004 in Habbaniyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit his armored personnel carrier. He was assigned to the 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, KS |
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HUSTON,
SETH
Marine Lance Cpl, 19, of Perryton, Ochiltree Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 21 AUG 2004 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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HUTCHINSON,
RAY J.
Army Spc, 20, of League City, Galveston Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Hutchinson was returning from a patrol when an improvised explosive device hit his vehicle in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Died on 07 DEC 2003 |
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JAFARKHANI-TORSHIZI,
SAEED, JR.
Marine Lance Cpl, 24, of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 26 JAN 2005 when the CH-53E helicopter he was in crashed near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base HI |
JAMAR,
SCOTT
Army CW2, 32, of Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed 02 APR 2003 when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed in central Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, GA |
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JERAK,
IVICA
Army Master Sgt., 42, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Was among three soldiers killed
25 AUG 2005 in Husaybah when an homemade
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JOHNSON,
JOHN P.
Army Spc, 24, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 22 OCT 2003 of non-combat related injuries in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany |
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JORDAN,
PHILLIP ANDRES
Marine GYSGT E06, 42, Danbury, Brazoria Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 23 MAR 2003 HQSVCCO 1st Bn 2D MAR 2D MEB Camp LeJeune, NC |
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KARR,
MICHAEL G., JR.
Army Spc, 23, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 31 MAR 2004 in Habbaniyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit his armored personnel carrier. He was assigned to the 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, KS |
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KATHIRIA,
HATIM S.
Army Spc, 23, of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Died 22 AUG 2005 in Baghdad
when an enemy rocket exploded near him.
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KENNEDY,
BRIAN MATTHEW
Marine Cpl, 25, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed 20 MAR 2003 in a CH-46E helicopter crash in Kuwait. He was assigned to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron —268, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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KESINGER,
JAMES C.
Army Spc., 32, of Pharr, Hidalgo Co., TX Killed 13 DEC 2005; was among four
soldiers killed conducting combat operations in
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KIEHL,
JAMES M.
Army Spc, 22, of Comfort, Kendall Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed in action after his convoy was ambushed in Iraq on 23 MAR 2003. He was assigned to the 507th Maintenance Company, Ft Bliss, TX |
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KILPATRICK,
CHRISTOPHER R.
Army Pfc., 18, of Columbus, Colorado Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 20 JUN 2005 in Tal Afar, Iraq Unit: 603rd Transportation Company, 142nd Corps Support Battalion, Warrior Brigad More Info & Guestbook |
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KIMBLE,
DEXTER S.
Marine Staff Sgt, 30, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 26 JAN 2005 when the CH-53E helicopter he was in crashed near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA |
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KOLDA,
ZACHARY A.
Marine Cpl, 23, of Corpus Christi, Nueces co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 01 DEC 2004 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Houston, TX |
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LARSON,
SCOTT Q., JR.
Army Spc, 22, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 05 APR 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his convoy was ambushed. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armor Division, Ray Barracks, Friedberg, Germany |
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LATIMER,
AARON P.
Spc., 25, of Ennis, Ellis Co., TX Died May 9, 2006 in Mosul, Iraq. |
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LEDESMA,
RENE
Army Staff Sgt, 34, of Abilene, Taylor Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 15 MAY 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft Hood, TX |
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LEON-PEREZ,
JESUS A.
Army Pfc, 20, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 24 JAN 2005 in Mohammed Sacran, Iraq, when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle overturned. He was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 2d Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany |
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LONGORIA,
JOHN M1
Marine Cpl., 20, of Nixon, Gonzales Co., TX Was killed 14 NOV 2005 by small-arms
fire during a U.S. offensive against insurgents
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LOPEZ,
HILARIO F.
Marine Lance Cpl, 22, of Ingleside, San Patricio Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 12 DEC 2004 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA |
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LOSANO,
RAYMOND
Air Force Airman 1st Class, 24, of Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Losano was a tactical air command and control specialist assigned to the 14th Air Support Operation Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina. Died on 25 APR 2003 |
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LUDLAM,
JASON C.
Army Pfc, 22, of Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 19 MAR 2004 in Ba’qubah, Iraq, when he was electrocuted while laying telephone wires. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, based in Vilseck, Germany |
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LUGO,
JACOB R.
Marine Lance Cpl, 21, of Flower Mound, Coryell Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 24 AUG 2004 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA |
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MACIEL,
FRED L.
Marine Lance Cpl, 20, of Spring, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 26 JAN 2005 when the CH-53E helicopter he was in crashed near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii |
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MACRUM,
ROBERT
Navy Seaman Apprentice, 22, of Sugar Land, Firt Bend Co., TX Was last seen 12 SEP 2005 on his
ship, the USS Princeton. The vessel is currently
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MARIN,
JAVIER, JR.
Army Sgt, Jr., 29, of Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 24 JAN 2005 in Mohammed Sacran, Iraq, when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle overturned. He was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 2d Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany |
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MARTINEZ,
FRANCISCO G.
Army Spc., 20, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 20 MAR 2005 in Tamin, Iraq 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division More Info & Guestbook |
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MARTINEZ,
ROBERT A.
Marine Lance Cpl., 20, of Splendora, Montgomery Co., TX Was among 10 Marines killed 01 DEC
2005 when a roadside bomb exploded during
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MASON,
JOHNNIE V.
Army Staff Sgt., 32, of Rio Vista, Johnson Co., TX Killed 19 DEC 2005 in Mahmudiyah when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. Mason was assigned to the 52nd Ordnance Group, Fort Campbell, Ky. |
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MATA,
JOHNNY VILLAREAL
Army Chief Warrant Office, 35, of Pecos, Reeves Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed in action after his convoy was ambushed in Iraq on 23 MAR 2003. He was assigned to the 507th Maintenance Company, Ft Bliss, TX |
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MATULA,
MATTHEW E.
Marine Cpl, 20, of Spicewood, Travis Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 09 APR 2004 from hostile fire in Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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MCCAULEY,
RYAN M.
Army Pfc, 20, of Lewisville, Denton Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 05 SEP 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq when his patrol came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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MCCRACKIN,
CHRISTOPHER M,
Marine Lance Cpl., 20, of Liverpool, Brazoria Co., TX Died 14 NOV 2005 in New Ubaydi from
an improvised bomb explosion during a
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MCELROY,
BRIAN
Air Force Staff Sgt., 28, of San Antonio Bexar Co., TX Died 22 JAN 2006; was one of two
airmen killed by an improvised explosive device while
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MEDELLIN,
JESUS MARTIN ANTONIO
Marine Cpl, 21, of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed 07 APR 2003 in Central Iraq when an enemy artillery round struck the Amphibious Assault Vehicle in which he was riding. He was assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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MEEUWSEN,
WILLIAM B.
Army Sgt., 21, of Kingwood, Harris Co., TX Killed 23 NOV 2005 in Baghdad when
his unit came under direct fire during combat
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MENCHACA,
KRISTIAN
Pfc., 23, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Missing, along with PFC Thomas L.
Tucker of Madras, OR-- both found dead
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METHVIN,
DANIEL K.
Army Sgt, 22, of Belton, Bell Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Methvin was killed 26 JUL 2003 as a result of a grenade being thrown from a window of an Iraqi civilian hospital that he was guarding in Ba'qubah, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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MEZA,
BARRY KENNETH
Army Sgt E05, 23, of League City, Galveston Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 19 DEC 2004 in Shuaybah, Kuwait, when a vehicle struck him. He was assigned to the 96th Transportation Co, 180th Transportation Battalion, 13th Corps Support Command, Fort Hood, TX |
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MILLER,
ANTHONY S.
Army Pfc, 19, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed 07 APR 2003 by enemy indirect fire in Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Infantry Division, 2nd Brigade, Fort Stewart, GA |
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MILLER,
WILLIAM L.
Marine Lance Cpl, 22, of Pearland, Brazoria Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 15 NOV 2004 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina |
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MOORE,
HORST G.
Army Major, 38, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 09 NOV 2004 in Mosul, Iraq, when enemy mortar rounds detonated within his unit living area. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Washington |
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MOORE,
STUART W.
Army Pfc, 21, of Livingston, Polk Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 22 DEC 2003 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive < |