Honor Roll for the Iraq and Afghanistan war

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No. 1069-07
August 31, 2007
 

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty


The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Jason M. Butkus, 34, of West Milford, N.J., died Aug. 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.
For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Riley public affairs office at (785) 239-3410.

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No. 1070-07
September 01, 2007
 

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty


The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Andrew P. Nelson, 22, of Moorhead, Minn., died Aug. 29 in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
The circumstances surrounding the death are under investigation.
For more information related to this release, the media may contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at (910) 432-0661.

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No. 1071-07
September 01, 2007
 

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty


The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel E. Scheibner, 40, of Muskegon, Mich., died Aug. 30 in Al Noor, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Striker Brigade Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152 or (253) 967-0147. After duty hours, call (253) 967-0015.

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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
Cpl. Graham M. McMahon, 22, of Corvallis, Ore., died Sept. 19 in Balad, Iraq, from a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Lewis, Wash.
 
               For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152, (253) 967-0147 or after hours at (253) 967-0015 (ask for the Public Affairs Officer on call).

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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
Pfc. Luigi Marciante Jr., 25, of Elizabeth, N.J., died Sept. 20 in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Lewis, Wash.
 
For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152, (253) 967-0147 or after hours at (253) 967-0015 (ask for the Public Affairs Officer on call).

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty


The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
Spc. John J. Young, 24, of Savannah, Ga., died Sept. 21 in Camp Stryker, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
 
The circumstances surrounding the death are under investigation.
 
                For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Drum public affairs office at (315) 772-8286.

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty


The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
            Capt. (Dr.) Roselle M. Hoffmaster, 32, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Sept. 20 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. She was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
 
The circumstances surrounding the death are under investigation.
 
            For more information related to this release, the media may contact the Fort Drum public affairs office at (315) 772-8286.

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DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
Story Number: NNS071003-24
Release Date: 10/3/2007 6:12:00 PM


From the Department of Defense

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Department of Defense announced Oct. 3 the death of a Sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Mark R. Cannon, 31, of Lubbock, Texas died Oct. 2 while conducting combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Cannon was a hospital corpsman assigned to 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

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 DoD Indentifies Navy Casualty
Story Number: NNS071005-02
Release Date: 10/5/2007 12:23:00 PM


From the Department of Defense

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Department of Defense announced Oct. 5 the death of a Sailor who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Seaman Apprentice Shayna Ann Schnell, 19, of Tell City, Ind., died as a result of injuries suffered from a vehicle accident. Schnell was serving as a master-at-arms assigned to Naval Security Force Bahrain, Jebel Ali Detachment, United Arab Emirates.

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The Department of Defence regrets to announce the death of Special Air Service Regiment patrol commander; Sergeant Matthew Locke M.G. on the 25 of October 2007. Sergeant Locke died after suffering fatal wounds from small arms fire during an egament with anti-coalition forces in the Tarin Kowt province of Afghanistan.

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It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Captain John McDermid of The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, yesterday, Wednesday 14 November 2007, in southern Afghanistan.

Captain McDermid, who was serving with 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, was leading a joint UK and Afghan National Army patrol to the south of the district centre of Sangin in Helmand Province, during which he was also mentoring an Afghan National Army officer in the leadership and infantry skills that platoon commanders need.

At approximately 1130 hours local time an Improvised Explosive Device detonated, which sadly resulted in the death of Captain McDermid and serious injury to the Afghan interpreter who was accompanying him.

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Lance Corporal Jake Alderton of 36 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan
10 Nov 07

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Lance Corporal Jake Alderton of 20 Field Squadron, 36 Engineer Regiment in southern Afghanistan yesterday, Friday 9 November 2007.

Shortly before 0400 hours local time, British Forces were taking part in an operation in support of the Afghan National Army near the district centre of Sangin in Helmand Province.  The vehicle LCpl Alderton was travelling in left the road and rolled off a bridge.

Sadly, LCpl Alderton was declared dead at the scene.  Another soldier and an interpreter were also injured and were evacuated by helicopter to the field hospital at Camp Bastion. Their injuries are not life threatening. There were no enemy forces involved

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RIP     both of you.....sympathy to your loved ones

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The Ministry of Defence regrets to announce that Lance Corporal Sarah Holmes died in the UK on 14 October 2007 from injuries that she sustained in a road traffic accident in Al Udeid, Qatar, on 3 October 2007.

Lance Corporal Holmes was from 29 Postal Courier and Movement Regiment and was serving on Operation TELIC attached to 3 Logistic Support Regiment. She was working at the Al Udeid airfield when the car in which she was a passenger was involved in a collision with a truck.

Lance Corporal Holmes was taken by ambulance to hospital and from there back to the UK but unfortunately she later died from her injuries. Her next of kin were at her bedside.

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SOTG SOLDIER KILLED DURING ASSAULT ON TALIBAN EXTREMISTS

 

An Australian Commando serving with the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) in Afghanistan was killed earlier today by Taliban extremists.

 

?Private Luke Worsley, 26 years of age from Sydney, was killed by small arms fire at about 7:30 this morning, Canberra time, while participating in a planned and deliberate attack by our forces against Taliban leaders and their supporters in Oruzgan Province,? Air Chief Marshal Houston said.

 

?This is a tragic day for the Australian Defence Force and most especially for Private Worsley?s family and friends. I extend my deepest sympathies to them on behalf of all members of the Defence Organisation.

 

?Defence is providing assistance to the family and will continue to support them through this very difficult time.

 

?The action in which Private Worsley died only concluded in the last few hours and was characterised by heavy, close quarter fighting.  The SOTG was conducting an operation to clear an identified Taliban bomb making facility in Oruzgan Province, when the soldier was hit by small arms fire.

 

Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston said the SOTG assault followed several weeks of monitoring and intelligence gathering by Australian and ISAF elements.

 

?No other Australian troops were killed or wounded in this protracted engagement, during which our soldiers acquitted themselves magnificently. Further details of the SOTG operation will not be released at this time.? Air Chief Marshal Houston said.


Rest In Peace; We pray that your family and Brothers in Arms are warmed by the presence of our Lord.

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RIP Mate...the pipes will play Inverbrackie  to see you home

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Guardsman Stephen Ferguson 1st Battalion Scots Guards dies in Selly Oak
14 Dec 07

It is with deep sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Guardsman Stephen Ferguson 1st Battalion Scots Guards in Selly Oak Hospital yesterday, Thursday 13 December 2007.
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Guardsman Stephen Ferguson
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Gdsm Ferguson was being treated in Selly Oak Hospital in the UK for injuries sustained in a non-battle incident whilst serving in Basra. He had been driving a Warrior Armoured Vehicle on a routine patrol north east of the UK military?s Contingency Operating Base near Basra City on the night of 12 December 2007.

His patrol was tasked with protecting his fellow Scots Guards and the Contingency Operating Base. Whilst manoeuvring in the dark, his Warrior slid into a canal. His fellow soldiers freed him from the vehicle and gave first aid. He was later flown back to the UK for medical treatment, but sadly he did not recover from his injuries.

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RIP Guardsman,  job well done

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our thoughts and prayers

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Corporal Darryl Gardiner killed in Afghanistan
22 Jan 08

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Corporal Darryl Gardiner, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), in southern Afghanistan on Sunday 20th January 2008. He was serving attached to 5th Regiment Royal Artillery and 52 Brigade's Reconnaissance Force.
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Corporal Gardiner was taking part in an operation to disrupt enemy forces and reassure local Afghans three kilometres north of Musa Qala district centre in Helmand Province. Shortly after 1530 hours local time the vehicle he was travelling in was hit by a roadside mine strike.

Corporal Gardiner was evacuated by helicopter to the field hospital at Camp Bastion for medical treatment but sadly he did not survive. Five other soldiers were injured in the explosion and they are now receiving medical care. There were no enemy forces involved.

Corporal Darryl Gardiner

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RIP

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     No. 0056-08
January 23, 2008
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
            Lance Cpl. James M. Gluff, 20, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., died Jan. 19 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
 
            Media with questions about this Marine can contact the II MEF public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)


DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:00:00 -0600

IMMEDIATE RELEASE    No. 0058-08
January 23, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
            Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant, 20, of Conway, Ark., died Jan. 22 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 431st Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
 
            For more information media may contact the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command at (910) 689-3199.
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:15:00 -0600

IMMEDIATE RELEASE    No. 0056-08
January 23, 2008
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
            Lance Cpl. James M. Gluff, 20, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., died Jan. 19 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
 
            Media with questions about this Marine can contact the II MEF public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)



DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:00:00 -0600

IMMEDIATE RELEASE    No. 0058-08
January 23, 2008
DoD Identifies Army Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
            Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant, 20, of Conway, Ark., died Jan. 22 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 431st Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
 
            For more information media may contact the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command at (910) 689-3199.

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
            Staff Sgt. Joseph D. Gamboa, 34, of Yigo, Guam, died Mar. 25 of wounds suffered when he came under indirect fire in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
 
            For more information media may contact the U.S. Army, Europe, public affairs office at 011-49-6221-57-5816 or 8694, or email: ocpa.pi@eur.army.mil .

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE    No. 233-08
March 24, 2008


DoD Identifies Army Casualty

            The Department of Defense today announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
 
            Staff Sgt. William R. Neil Jr., 38, of Holmden, N.J., died in Sperwan Ghar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
 
            For more information in regard to this release the media can contact the U.S. Army Special Operations Command public affairs office at (910) 432-6005.

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

                The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

 

                Sgt. Nicholas A. Robertson, 27, of Old Town, Maine, died April 3 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered April 2 while conducting dismounted combat operations in the Zahn Khan District, Afghanistan.

 

                He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

 

                For more information related to this release, the media may contact the U.S. Army Special Operations Command public affairs office at (910) 432-6005 or visit http://news.soc.mil.