A Salute to Our Fallen Heroes from Texas
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 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 a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq. |
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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 in Samarra by an improvised bomb that detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Alexander was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga. |
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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 |
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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, 1stCavalry 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 to the Army National Guard's 112th Armor Regiment, 56th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Worth. |
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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 he was on foot patrol. Britt was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. |
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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. He was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. |
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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. He was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 west of Baghdad. He was assigned to the Marine Reserve's 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio. |
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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 |
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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 SouthwestAsia. 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. Cox was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood. |
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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 in Baghdad. He was assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo. |
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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 device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations. |
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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 forces using indirect fire. Dones was assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif. |
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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 will be remembered for his willingness to give his life to serve others. "He was a jokester and a prankster. Most importantly, he had accepted Jesus Christ so we know where he is today. He's in heaven where there's no more pain or worry." Driggers enlisted in the Marines on Oct. 20, 2006, and graduated from recruit training Jan. 19. He graduated from Basic Engineer Equipment Mechanic Course in April and was promoted to lance corporal Oct. 2, 2007. |
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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 his foot patrol. Durbin was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. |
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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 Army National Guard's 56th Brigade Combat Team, Arlington |
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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, 23rdMarine 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 near their Mine Protected Vehicle (RG-31) during combat operations. |
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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
of improvised bombs detonated near his
Humvee during convoy operations. Folks was
assigned to the Army National Guard's
56th Brigade Combat Team,
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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 ArmoredDivision, 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 details and said the incident is under investigation. He was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky. |
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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 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his convoy encountered small arms fire received while returning from an explosive ordnance mission. |
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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 InfantryDivision, 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 assigned to the Marine Reserve's 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division in San Antonio. |
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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, Iraq3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division |
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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 rolled over in Balad. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 124th Cavalry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, Fort Worth. |
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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 explosive device detonated near their Humvee. Hasse was assigned to the 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan. |
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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 detonated near their HMMWV. |
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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 CorpsAir 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 a combat mission. Hinton was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. |
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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 near their vehicle during combat operations. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 bomb detonated near their position. He was assigned to the Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C. |
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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. Kathiria was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. |
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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 Taji when an improvised explosive device detonated near their armored vehicle. Kesinger was assigned to the 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan. |
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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 |
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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 along the western Iraqi border. Longoria was assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. |
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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 deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. |
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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 |
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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 a foot patrol near Fallujah. Martinez was assigned to the 1st Marine Division, Twentynine Palms, Calif. |
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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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DAVID PHILLIP Army Cpl. David Phillip McCormick, 26, of Bay City, TX  Cpl. David Phillip McCormick, 26, of Bay City, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008, in Baghdad, Iraq while proudly serving his country in the United States Army. David was born in Bay City on April 10, 1982 to parents, Leo William McCormick Jr. and Anna June Staten McCormick. David grew up in Bay City and was a graduate of Bay City High School's Class of 2000. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, America was attacked by enemies of freedom. David put aside his studies to answer the call of his country to fight a war against terror and hatred. He joined the Army because he was firmly committed to the service of our nation and he wanted to safeguard our liberties. He was serving in his second tour of duty and had just returned to Iraq after spending time at home with his family in early April. While he was home he had applied and was accepted into the business school at Texas State University where he had hoped to attend next fall to study for a bachelor's degree in business and eventually obtain a masters degree in business administration. He also had dreams of continuing his service to his country by becoming a commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. David was a hero, and like so many others, his life was cut tragically short by forces of oppression, racism and hatred. |
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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 U.S. offensive against insurgents along the western Iraqi border. McCrackin was assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. |
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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 conducting convoy escort duties near Taji. He was assigned to the 3rd Security Forces Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. |
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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 operations. He was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. |
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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 20 June 2006 in Youssifiyah, Iraq. |
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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 MarineDivision, 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 device struck his convoy. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Division, based in Giessen, Germany |
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MORENO,
GERARDO
Army Sgt, 23, of Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 06 APR 2004 in Ashula, Iraq, when his unit was ambushed by individuals who fired a rocket-propelled grenade. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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MORIN,
STEVE, JR.
Army Sgt, 34, of Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX Was killed 28 SEP 2005 west of Umm Qasr when an improvised explosive device went off, overturning the military vehicle he was riding in. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 111th Engineer Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, Mineral Wells. |
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MORNINGSTAR,
CHRISTOPHER R.
Army Staff Sgt. 27, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Died 05 FEB 2006 when an explosive detonated near his vehicle in Husayniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 562nd Engineer Company, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. |
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MORRIS,
RICKY A., JR.
Marine Pfc, 20, of Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 18 MAR 2004 as a result of enemy action in Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, CA |
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MOSS,
KEELAN L.
Army Sgt, 23, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Moss was on board a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter when it went down in Al Fallujah, Iraq. The cause of the incident is unknown and an investigation is underway. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, OK. Died on 02 NOV 2003 |
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MOSS,
WALTER M., JR.
Air Force Tech. Sgt, 37, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Moss died 29 MAR 2006 near Baghdad when an improvised explosive device detonated. He was assigned to the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. |
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MULDOON,
JAMES P.
Sgt., 23, of Bells, Grayson Co., TX Died on June 29, 2005 in Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Baquba, Iraq. |
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NAHVI,
RUSSELL H.
Army Spc, 24, of Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX Was one of three soldiers killed 19 OCT 2005 in Balad when indirect enemy fire struck their military vehicle. Nahvi was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. Marine Cpl. Jacob H. Neal, while serving in the Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division died when his vehicle hit a roadside bomb on Friday, Jan. 19, 2007. He was a 2001 graduate of Crockett High School. |
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NEAL,
JACOB H.
Marine Cpl., Houston Co., TX 
While serving in the Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division died when his vehicle hit a roadside bomb on Friday, Jan. 19, 2007. He was a 2001 graduate of Crockett High School. |
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NORQUIST,
JOSEPH C.
Army Spc, 26, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Norquist was in a convoy that came under attack from rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire in Baqubah, Iraq. Norquist was fatally injured in the incident. He was assigned to the 588th Engineer Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas. Died on 09 OCT 2003 |
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NORWOOD,
BYRON WAYNE
Marine Sgt, 25, of Pflugerville, Travis Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 13 NOV 2004 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st MarineDivision, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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PALIWODA,
ERIC T.
Army Capt, 28, of Texas. Operation Iraqi Freedom Paliwoda was in his command post in Balad, Iraq when it came under mortar attack. He was assigned to 4th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Carson, Colorado. Died on 02 JAN 2004 |
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PARKER,
JAMES D.
Army Pfc, 20, of Bryan, Brazos Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 21 JAN 2004 in a mortar attack on a forward operating base near Ba'qubah. He was assigned to the 588th Engineer Battalion (Heavy), 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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PERALEZ,
JOHNNY J., JR.
Army Sgt, 25, of Kingsville, Kleberg Co., TX Killed 05 JAN2005, was one of five soldiers killed in Najaf when an improvised bomb exploded near their Humvee during convoy operations. Peralez was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood. |
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PEREZ,
HECTOR R.
Army Staff Sgt, 40, of Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed 24 JUL 2003 north of Al Hawd, Iraq, when his military convoy came under enemy fire. Perez was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY |
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PEREZ,
JOSE A., III
Army Spc, 22, of San Diego, Duval Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Perez was in a convoy that was ambushed in Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to 6th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Died on 28 MAY 2003 |
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PEREZ.
NICHOLAS
Marine Lance Corp., 19, Austin, Travis Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 03 SEP 2004 due to 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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JASON T.
Marine Pfc, 20, of San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 12 SEP 2004 due to 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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PEREZ,
STEPHEN J.
Lance Cpl., 22, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Died April 13, 2006 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. |
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POLLEY,
LARRY E.
Army Spc, 20, of Center, Shelby Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Polley was killed 17 JAN 2004 when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle struck an improvised explosive device and overturned north of Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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PRIEST,
TINA M.
Army Pfc. , 20, of Austin, Travis Co., TX Priest died 01 MAR 2006 in Taji from a non-combat related injury. Priest was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood. |
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PUCKETT,
MATHEW D.
Marine Lance Cpl, 19, of Mason, Mason Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 13 SEP 2004 due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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QUALLS,
LOUIS W.
Marine Lance Cpl, 20, of Temple, Bell Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 16 NOV 2004 as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve's 2nd Battalion, 14thMarine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Grand Prairie, TX |
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RAIRDAN,
RHONALD DAIN
Marine Lance Cpl E03, 20, of San Antonio, Bexar 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 C Co 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 31st MEU 1st Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii |
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RAMIREZ,
BENITO A.
Lance Cpl., 22, of Edinburgh, Hidalgo Co., TX Died May 27, 2006 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. |
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RAMIREZ,
CHRISTOPHER
Army Sgt, 34, of McAllen, Hidalgo Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 14 APR 2004 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from injuries sustained during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas |
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RAMIREZ,
GENE
Marine Staff Sgt, 28, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 10 NOV 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, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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RAMIREZ,
REYES
Sgt., 23, of Willis, Montgomery Co., TX Died June 17, 2006, along with Spc. Robert L. Jones of Milwaukie, OR, in Ar Ramadi, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle duringcombat operations. |
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RANGEL,
RAY
Air Force Staff Sgt, 29, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 13 FEB 2005 while performing a canal rescue mission in Balad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 7th Civil Engineering Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, TX |
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RICHARDSON,
WILLIAM D.
Marine Staff Sgt., 30, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Died 30 NOV 2005 of injuries sustained in a non-hostile vehicle accident near Taqaddum. He was assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Camp Pendleton, Calif. |
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RICO,
ARIEL
Army Sgt, 25, of El Paso, El Paso Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 28 NOV 2003 of injuries sustained during an enemy mortar attack in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY |
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RIGGS,
WESLEY R.
Army Pfc, 19, Baytown, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 17 MAY 2005 in Tikrit, Iraq 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division |
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ROARK,
TIMOTHY J.
Army Staff Sgt., 29, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Died 02 OCT 2005 in Balad from a non-combat related injury. Roark was assigned to the 123rd Aviation Regiment, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. |
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RODRIGUEZ,
VELASCO JUAN RODRIGO
Marine Lance Cpl E03, 23, of El Cenizo, Webb 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 C Co 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, (31st MEU 1st Mar Div) 4th Marine Division, Corpus Christi, TX |
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ROZIER,
JONATHAN D.
Army 1st Lt, 25, of Katy, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Rozier's unit was fired upon by rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire while manning a vehicle checkpoint in Baghdad, Iraq. Rozier was assigned to B Company, 2-70th Armor Battalion (1st Armored Division), Fort Riley, Kansas. Died on 19 JUL 2003 |
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RUBALCAVA,
ISELA
Army Spc, 25, of El Paso, El Paso Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 08 MAY 2004 in Mosul, Iraq, when a mortar round hit near her. She was assigned to the 296th Combat Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade,2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Washington |
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RUIZ,
LORENZO PONCE
Army Sgt, 26, of El Paso, El Paso Co., TX Was one of two soldiers killed 12 OCT 2005 in Balad when their vehicle collided with a civilian vehicle and overturned. He was assigned to the 541st Maintenance Battalion, Fort Riley, Kan. |
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RUSSELL,
BLAKE H.
Captain, 35, of Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Died 22 JUL 2006 in Iraq, after being hit by enemy fire. He was investigating a possible mortar cache during combat operations in Baghdad. Russell was assigned ti the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. |
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RUSSELL,
JOHN W.
Army Sgt, 26, of Portland, San Patricio Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 15 NOV 2003 when two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters crashed in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division(Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky |
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SALTER,
RICHARD M.
Army Chief Warrant Officer, 44, of Cypress, Harris Co., TX Died 26 DEC 2005 in Baghdad when his Apache helicopter crashed after colliding with another military aircraft in midair. Salter was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood. |
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SANCHEZ,
ALBERTO V.
Staff Sgt., 33, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Died June 2006 in Balad, Iraq of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. |
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SANDERS,
RYAN T.
1st Lt.., 27, of College Station, Brazos Co., TX Died June 4, 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their M1A2 tank during combat operations. |
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SANDOVAL,
LEROY, JR.
Marine Pfc, 21, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 26 MAR 2004 due to hostile fire in the 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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SCHULZ,
CHRISTIAN C.
Army Spc, 20, of Colleyville, Tarrant Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 11 JUL 2003 as a result of non-combat injuries in Baqubah, Iraq. Schulz was assigned to the 3rd Troop, 67th Armor Battalion, Fort Hood, TX |
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SEKULA,
DUSTIN M.
Marine Lance Cpl, 18, of Edinburg, Hidalgo Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 01 APR 2004 due to injuries sustained from enemy fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, CA |
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SERRANO,
NAZARIO
Marine Lance Cpl, 20, of Irving, Dallas Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 30 JAN 2005 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Combat Service Support Battalion 1, CombatService Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
SHANK, MICHAEL ALLEN  Birth: 10 Jun 1975 - Fairbault, Rice Co., MN - Obituary - Michael Allen Shank Bonham, Texas -- Funeral services for Staff Sgt. Michael Allen Shank, age 31 of Bonham will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 10, 2006 at Boyd Baptist Church under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will follow in Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, TX. Rev. Normous Free, Rev. Lyn Holly and Rev. Richard Danner will officiate. Michael was killed Tuesday, November 28, 2006 when his Humvee ran over a land mine in Afghanistan. Michael was born June 10, 1975 in Fairbault, Minnesota, son of Thomas M. Shank and Jettye Lynn Starr Colbert. He was a graduate of Dodd City High School and joined the Army ten years ago. Michael always wanted to be a soldier and planned to make the Army his career. He spent a years in Iraq and had been stationed in Germany for the past three years prior to going to Afghanistan earlier this year. Michael was an MP (military police) and was looking forward to submitting his paperwork to become a drill sergeant. Michael married Brandy Nicole Guffee, April 18, 1997 at the Congregational Methodist Church in Bonham. He was a member of Boyd Baptist Church. Michael is survived by: |
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SIMS,
SEAN P.
Army Capt, 32, of El Paso, El Paso Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 13 NOV 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq, when his unit received small arms fire while clearing a building. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany |
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SLAY,
RUSSELL L.
Marine Staff Sgt, 28, of Humble, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 09 NOV 2004 as a 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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SMART,
ALBERT E.
Army Lt. Col, 41, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 28 MAY 2005 in Doha, Qatar 321st Civil Affairs Brigade |
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SMITH,
BRIAN D.
Army 2nd Lt, 30, of McKinney, Collin Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 02 JUL 2004 in Habbaniyah, Iraq when he was shot while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 34th Armor, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas |
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SMITH,
JEREMY R.
Army Sgt, 22, Spring, Harris Co.,TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 13 FEB 2004 Outside of Ft. Hood, Texas 961st QM Co, 319th Corps Support Battalion, 172nd Corps Support Group He was laid to rest in Houston National Cemetery. |
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SOLORIO,
JUAN M.
Army Staff Sgt, 32, of Dallas, Dallas Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 04 MAR 2005 in Mosul, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle as his unit was being attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 3rdBattalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington |
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SORIANO,
ARMANDO
Army Pfc, 20, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Soriano was traveling in a two-vehicle convoy on a supply route when weather conditions caused his vehicle to slide off the road and roll over. He died as a result of his injuries in Haditha, Iraq. Soriano was assigned to the howitzer battery, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment,Fort Carson, Colorado; The unit is currently attached to the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC. Died on 01 FEB 2004 |
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SOTELO,
TOMAS, JR.
Army Cpl, 20, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Sotelo was traveling in a convoy when a rocket propelled grenade struck his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. Sotelo was assigned to Headquarters Troop, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, LA. Died on 27 JUN 2003 |
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STALVEY,
JOHN R.
Marine Cpl., 22, of Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX Died 03 OCT 2005 from wounds received when a roadside bomb exploded during combat in Karabilah. Stalvey was a member of the 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C. |
STOCK,
JOHN
Marine Staff Sgt., 26, of Longview, Gregg Co., TX Staff Sergeant John Stock was born February 26, 1981, in Longview. He joined the United States Marine Corps at MCRD San Diego, Calif. After his graduation Recruit Training, he went on to complete Marine Combat Training before continuing his MOS training to become AAV Mechanic (2141). During his time as a 2141 with 3d AABN, Staff Sgt. Stock deployed on a UDP to Okinawa, Japan, for 15 months. After his initial four years of service, Staff Sgt. Stock tried his hand at civilian life before he reenlisted into the U.S. Marine Cops, where he was then assigned as the platoon sergeant of Headquarters and Services Platoon. After volunteering to join a line company knowing he would deploy to Iraq, Staff Sgt. Stock was appointed to Second Platoon Bravo Company, where he was the maintenance chief. Staff Sgt. Stock participated in the pre-deployment training program with Second Platoon to include Mojave Viper before deploying to Operation Iraqi Freedom in support of First Battalion, 3d Marines. While serving with Bravo Company
Second Platoon, Staff Sgt. Stock acted as a section leader.
His awards include the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the National
Defense Service Medal, the Iraqi
Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal,
the Navy and Marine Corps
Achievement Medal and the Sea Service
Staff Sgt. Stock was a graduate of Longview High School, a member of LHS Varsity Swim Team, became an Eagle Scout at age 15, and an avid soccer player, having played for the U.S. Marine Corps team. He was a devoted father and husband who would spend a lot of time talking about his family and enjoyed lifting weights and cooking, mostly barbecue. His platoon commander noted that he wanted to put hot sauce on absolutely everything. Staff Sgt. Stock is survived by
his wife, Lindsey of Longview; sons, Levin Still and
Wyatt Stock of Longview; parents, Gwen
and Jerry Stock of Longview; brother,
Tony Stock of Cibolo, Texas; sisters,
Megan Palla of Clovis, New Mexico, Erin
Memorial contributions may be made to the John Stock Family Fund, c/o Spring Hill State Bank, 3700 Gilmer Rd., Longview, TX 75604. Burial, with full military honors, will be at Rosewood Park, under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. |
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SUELL,
JOSEPH D.
Army Spc, 24, of Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 16 JUN 2003 from a non-combat related cause in Todjie, Iraq. Suell was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters and Service Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, OK |
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SWEGER,
FRANKLIN A.
Marine Lance Cpl, 24, of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 16 DEC 2004 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base HI |
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TAPIA,
SAMUEL
Marine Lance Cpl., 20, of San Benito, Cameron Co., TX Was killed 18 DEC 2005 by small-arms fire during combat operations in Ramadi. Tapia was assigned to the 1st Marine Division, Twentynine Palms, Calif. |
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TAYLOR,
JOHN E.
Army Sgt. 1st Class, 31, of Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Taylor suffered a heart attack after completing physical training in Kabul, Afghanistan. Taylor was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Died on 17 MAY 2003 |
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TAYLOR,
MICHAEL C.
Army Sgt., 23, of Hockley, Harris Co., TX Was killed 07 DEC 2005 when an improvised explosive device exploded near his truck during combat operations in Balad. Taylor was assigned to the 214th Field Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, Okla. |
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TEAL,
JOHN
Air Force Staff Sgt, 29, of Dallas, Dallas Co., TX Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Died 23 MAR 2003 in an HH-60 Pave Hawk accident in Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, GA |
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TERRAZAS,
MIGUEL
Marine Lance Cpl., 20, of El Paso, El Paso Co., TX Died 19 NOV 2006 near Hadithah from an improvised bomb explosion during a U.S. combat mission against enemy foces. Terrazas was assigned to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. |
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TORRES,
DANIEL
Army Sgt, 23, of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 04 FEB 2005 in Bayjii, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA |
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TORRES,
JUAN M.
Army Spc, 25, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Died 12 JUL 2004 in Bagram, Afghanistan, of non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the 453rd Transportation Company, U.S. Army Reserve, Houston, TX |
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TORRES,
MICHAEL S.
Marine Lance Cpl, 21, of El Paso, El Paso Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 05 JUL 2004 as a 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, Twentynine Palms, CA |
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TORREZ,
ELIAS, III
Marine Lance Cpl, 21, of Veribest, Tom Green Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 09 APR 2004 from hostile fire in Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, CA |
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TRIBBLE,
BRETT L.
Spc., 20, of Lake Jackson, Brazoria Co., TX Died in Ar Ramadi of injuries sustained in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on June 2, 2006 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. |
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TROTTER,
JOHN B.
Army Sgt, 25, of Marble Falls, Burnet Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 09 NOV 2004 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when he was on patrol and his unit came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Howze, Korea |
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TROVILLION,
TYLER S.
Marine Cpl, 23, Richardson, Dallas Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 15 JUN 2005 in Ramadi, Iraq 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division |
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TUCKER,
STEVEN C.
Army Pfc, 19, Grapevine, Tarrant Co., TX Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Died 21 MAY 2005 in Shinkay, Afghanistan 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade |
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VALDEZ,
RUBEN, JR.
Marine Lance Cpl, 21, of San Diego, Duval Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 17 APR 2004 due to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, CA |
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VALLES,
MELISSA
Army Sgt, 26, of Eagle Pass, Maverick Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 09 JUL 2003 in Balad, Iraq as a result of non-combat injuries. She was assigned to B Company, 64th Forward Support Battalion, Fort Carson, CO |
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VANDERTULIP,
JOSIAH H.
Army Spc, 21, of Irving, Dallas Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 14 OCT 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol came under enemy fire. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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VELEZ,
JOSE A.
Army Spc, 23, of Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 13 NOV 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq, while clearing an enemy strongpoint when his unit came under fire. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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VILLANUEVA,
JAVIER A.
Army Spc, 25, of Temple, Bell Co., TX Died 24 NOV 2005 in Al Asad, a day after a homemade bomb detonated near him while he was on foot patrol in Hit. Villanueva was assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif. |
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WAFFORD,
MICHAEL B.
Marine Lance Cpl, 20, of Spring, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 08 APR 2004 due to injuries received from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA |
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WALKER,
LAURA M.
Army 1st Lt., 24, no hometown given, TX Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Died 18 AUG 2005 when her Humvee struck a land mine in Kandahar. Laura was assigned to the 864th Engineer Combat Battalion, 555th Manuever Enhancement Brigade |
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WALLER,
RICHARD P.
Cpl., 22, of Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX Died April 7, 2006 from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. |
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WALTER,
GARY W.
Army Spc, 31, Victoria, Victoria Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 24 APR 2005 in Baghdad 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division |
| WARD.JOSHUA ALLEN Army Sgt. 30, Matagorda, TX  Operation Iraqi Freedom A Matagorda family lost their son, Sgt. Joshua Ward, as a casualty in Operation Iraqi Freedom Monday, Feb. 9. According to a news release from the Multi-National Corps - Iraq, Joshua was one of four U.S. Coalition Soldiers killed when a suicide vehicle borne improvised explosive devise detonated near their vehicle in Mosul, Iraq. He is survived by his parents John and Patti Ward, sister Brandi Ward and brother Johnny Ward, all residents of Matagorda, and older brothers Ben and Eric, of the Houston area. Joshua also leaves behind his two sons Joshua Allen Ward Jr., 9, Zane Tyler Ward, 7, and their mother Misty Ward of Scottsville, Ky. Other survivors are his girlfriend Diana Gunderson and a third son who is expected in July, residents of Fort Hood. The family suffered the loss of his maternal grandmother Margaret Lyles of Matagorda just four months ago. Joshua, a member of the Third Armored Cavalry Regiment Mosul, Iraq based in Fort Hood, was serving the beginning of his third deployment to Iraq that was scheduled to last for 16 months when he became the victim of a suicide bomber. A nine-year Army veteran, he was serving his second term and due to get out of the military for good in September. "When 9-11 happened, I remember him telling his mother that he wanted to make his boys proud and he just needed to (enlist)," said Brandi. Patti was visiting a family member Monday morning in Needville when she received word from the Army that Joshua had been killed. "At first she just couldn't believe it," said Tammy Smith, Joshua's aunt. "We made several calls to make sure the news had come from a reliable source." According to Brandi, Joshua was "such a family man." "He loved his brothers in the Army - they were like another family for him," she said. Joshua's father John was working as an operations supervisor for KBR in Afghanistan when he received the unwelcome news. He is expected to arrive in Texas today. Joshua was a 1997 graduate of Needville High School where he was a star football player - even recruited to play in the Way Down Under Bowl in Australia. As a teenager he spent free time as a rodeo clown bullfighter. When asked what one thing that the family would like for people to most remember about Joshua, his heroic sacrifice was the answer. "My son gave his life for his country, he is a hero and will always be a hero," said Patti. "The family is very proud of him and we want everyone in America to be proud of him - he did not die in vain," said Brandi. |
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WEGER,
MICHAEL S.
Army Spc, 30, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 12 OCT 2004 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol vehicle. He was assigned to 20th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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WESTHUSING,
THEODORE S.
Army Col., 44, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 05 JUN 2005 in Baghdad Multinational Security Transition Command-Iraq |
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WHITE,
NATHAN D.
Navy Lt, 30, of Abilene, Taylor Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Killed in action 02 APR 2003. White was the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet lost over Iraq. He was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Five (VFA 195), based in Atsugi, Japan, and currently deployed with Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW 5) aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) |
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WHITE,
STEVEN W.
Army Sgt, 29, of Fruitvale, Van Zandt Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 13 AUG 2003 of injuries sustained when his M113 armored personnel carrier hit an antitank mine in Tikrit, Iraq. White was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Hood, TX |
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WORRELL,
MATTHEW W.
Maj., 34, of Lewisville, Denton Co., TX Died May 14, 2006 in Yusufiyah, Iraq, when their aircraft was shot down during combat operations. |
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WRIGHT,
JAMES C.
Army Spc, 27, of Morgan, Bosque Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom 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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WYATT,
STEPHEN E.
Army Pfc, 19, of Kilgore, Gregg Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Wyatt was in a convoy that was hit by an improvised explosive device and small arms fire in Balad, Iraq. Wyatt was assigned to C Battery, 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Died on 13 OCT 2003. |
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YBARRA,
HENRY, III
Army Staff Sgt, 32, of Austin, Travis Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Ybarra was changing the tire on a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck in Balad, Iraq when the tire exploded. Ybarra died of his injuries. Ybarra was assigned to D Troop, 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry, Illesheim, Germany. Died on 11 SEP 2003 |
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YOLKIN,
VIKTAR V.
Army Spc., 24, of Spring Branch, Comal 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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ZAPATA,
MARK ANTHONY
Army Spc., 27, of Edinburg, Hidalgo Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 15 AUG 2004 in Najaf, Iraq as a result of hostile fire. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX |
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ZAPP,
THOMAS J.
Marine Lance Cpl., 20, of Houston, Harris Co., TX Operation Iraqi Freedom Died 08 NOV 2004 as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, Camp Pendleton, CA |
