We Will Remember

 

      Never forget those that gave their lives    

   for freedom.

Freedom.

Fallen Heroes 2004 - 2006

 

The war against Iraq begins 5:30 a.m. Baghdad time

(9:30 p.m. EST, March 19, 2003), when the U.S. launches Operation Iraqi Freedom

 

2006

Dec. 31

Pfc. Alan R. Blohm , 21, of Kenai, Alaska, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit while on combat patrol. He was assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Seaman Sandra S. Grant , 23, of Linwood, N.C., died from natural in the Arabian Sea. She was assigned to the USS Eisenhower.

Cpl. Jonathan E. Schiller , 20, of Ottumwa, Iowa, died in Baqubah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting a combat patrol. He was assigned to the 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Cpl. Richard A. Smith, 20, of Grand Prairie, Texas, died in Baqubah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting a combat patrol. He was assigned to the 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Dec. 30

Sgt. John M. Sullivan , 22, of Hixon, Tenn., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while on combat patrol. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Dec. 29

Sgt. Lawrance J. Carter , 25, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Pvt. David E. Dietrich , 21, of Marysville, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire while on combat patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

Pfc. William R. Newgard, 20, of Arlington Heights, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Dec. 28

Spc. Luis G. Ayala , 21, of South Gate, Calif., died in Taji, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit while on combat patrol. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Aron C. Blum , 22, of Tucson, Ariz., died at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, Calif., of a non-hostile cause after being evacuated from Anbar province, Iraq, on Dec. 8. He was assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.

Cpl. Christopher E. Esckelson, 22, of Vassar, Mich., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Saginaw, Mich.

Lance Cpl. Nicholas A. Miller, 20, of Silverwood, Mich., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Saginaw, Mich.

Lance Cpl. William D. Spencer, 20, of Paris, Tenn., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Nashville, Tenn.

Dec. 27

Lance Cpl. William C. Koprince Jr., 24, of Lenoir City, Tenn., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Pvt. Clinton T. McCormick, 20, of Jacksonville, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Dec. 26

Sgt. John T. Bubeck, 25, of Collegeville, Pa., died of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 25. He was assigned to the 9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany. He later died Dec. 26.

Cpl. Joshua M. Schmitz, 21, of Spencer, Wis., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Spc. Joseph A. Strong, 21, of Lebanon, Ind., died of injuries suffered when the vehicle in which he was ridding was involved in a rollover incident in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Spc. Douglas L. Tinsley, 21, of Chester, S.C., died of injuries suffered when the vehicle in which he was ridding was involved in a rollover incident in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Dec. 25

Capt. Hayes Clayton, 29, of Georgia, died in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the 842nd Military Training and Transition team, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

Sgt. Jason C. Denfrund, 24, of Cattaraugus, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit while on patrol. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Sgt. 1st Class Dexter E. Wheelous, 37, of Winder, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 842nd Military Training and Transition team, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

Sgt. Jae S. Moon, 21, of Levittown, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while on patrol Dec. 14 in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Pfc. Andrew H. Nelson, 19, of Saint Johns, Mich., died of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Spc. Aaron L. Preston, 29, of Dallas, died of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Pfc. Eric R. Wilkus, 20, of Hamilton, N.J., died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of a non-combat related injury in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 57th Military Police Company, 8th Military Police Brigade, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Dec. 24

Pvt. Evan A. Bixler, 21, of Racine, Wis., died in Hit, Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy indirect fire during security operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Lance Cpl. Stephen L. Morris, 21, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Dec. 23

Pfc. Wilson A. Algrim, 21, of Howell, Mich., died in Salman Pak, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry, Big Rapids, Mich.

Spc. John Barta, 25, of Corpus Christi, Texas, died in Buhritz, Iraq, of wounds suffered from indirect enemy fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Michael J. Crutchfield, 21, of Stockton, Calif., died in Balad, Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Spc. Elias Elias, 27, of Glendora, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while on patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Pvt. Bobby Mejia II, Saginaw, Mich., died in Salman Pak, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry, Big Rapids, Mich.

Sgt. Curtis L. Norris, 28, of Dansville, Mich., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 210th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Spc. Chad J. Vollmer, 24, of Grand Rapids, Mich., died in Salman Pak, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry, Big Rapids, Mich.

Dec. 22

Spc. Joshua D. Sheppard, 22, of Quinton, Okla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his patrol came in contact with the enemy using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 642nd Engineer Support Company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Dec. 21

Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Burgess, 21, of Sanford, Mich., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Ryan L. Mayhan, 25, of Hawthorne, Calif., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Hospitalman Kyle A. Nolen, 21, of Ennis, Texas, died in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, as a result of enemy action. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Fernando S. Tamayo, 19, of Fontana, Calif., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Dec. 20

Sgt. Scott D. Dykman, 27, of Helena, Mont., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Staff Sgt. Jacob G. McMillan, 25, of Lafayette, La., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle and was followed by enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Lance Cpl. Myles C. Sebastien, 21, of Opelousas, La., died from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Spc. Robert J. Volker, 21, of Big Spring, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Dec. 19

Spc. Andrew P. Daul, 21, of Brighton, Mich., died in Hit, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Abrams tank during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

Cpl. Joshua D. Pickard, 20, of Merced, Calif., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Dec. 18

Capt. Kevin M. Kryst, 27, of West Bend, Wis., died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Light-Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Staff Sgt. Brian L. Mintzlaff, 34, of Fort Worth, Texas, died in Taji, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled over. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Dec. 16

Pfc. Joe L. Baines, 19, of Newark, N.J., died at Taji, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Lance Cpl. Nicklas J. Palmer, 19, of Leadville, Colo. Palmer died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Staff Sgt. David R. Staats, 30, of Pueblo, Colo, died in Taji, Iraq, died of injuries suffered when their HMMWV struck an improvised explosive device while on mounted patrol in Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Matthew J. Stanley, 22, of Wolfeboro Falls, N.H., died in Taji, Iraq, died of injuries suffered when their HMMWV struck an improvised explosive device while on mounted patrol in Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Pfc. Seth M. Stanton, 19, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died in Balad, Iraq, died of injuries suffered when their HMMWV struck an improvised explosive device while on mounted patrol in Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Dec. 15

Pfc. Paul Balint Jr., 22, of Willow Park, Texas, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with the enemy using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Staff Sgt. Henry K. Kahalewai, 43, of Hilo, Hawaii, died at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, of wounds suffered Nov. 21 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Dec. 14

Lance Cpl. Matthew W. Clark, 22, of St. Louis, Mo., died due to injuries suffered from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Sgt. 1st Class Theodore A. Spatol, 59, of Thermopolis, Wyo., died of a non-combat related illness in Thermopolis on Dec. 14. He was assigned to the 1041st Engineer Company, Rock Springs, Wyo.

Lance Cpl. Luke C. Yepsen, 20, of Kingwood, Texas, died due to injuries suffered from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Dec. 12

Maj. Gloria D. Davis, 47, of St. Louis, Mo., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. She was assigned to the Defense Security Assistance Agency, Washington, D.C.

Sgt. Brent W. Dunkleberger, 29, of New Bloomfield, Pa., died of injuries suffered when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle during a convoy security mission in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.

Dec. 11

Lance Cpl. Budd M. Cote, 21, of Marana, Ariz., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.

Cpl. Matthew V. Dillon, 25, of Aiken, S.C., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.

Master Sgt. Brian P. McAnulty, 39, of Vicksburg, Miss., died when the CH-53 helicopter he was riding in crashed just after takeoff in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Clinton J. Miller, 23, of Greenfield, Iowa, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.

Dec. 10

Staff Sgt. Thomas W. Clemons, 37, of Leitchfield, Ky., died in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, from a non-combat health-related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 123rd Armor, Leitchfield, Ky.

Sgt. Brennan C. Gibson, 26, of Tualatin, Ore., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Spc. Philip C. Ford, 21, of Freeport, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Spc. Shawn M. Murphy, 24, of Fort Bragg, N.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Spc. Nicholas P. Steinbacher, 22, of La Crescenta, Calif., died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Dec. 9

1st Lt. Nathan M. Krissoff, 25, of Reno, Nev., died from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters and Service Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

Dec. 7

Lance Cpl. Brent E. Beeler, 22, of Jackson, Mich., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing, Mich.

Staff Sgt. Kristofer R. Ciraso, 26, of Bangor, Maine, died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Micah S. Gifford, 27, of Redding, Calif., died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit while on patrol during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Staff Sgt. Henry W. Linck, 23, of Manhattan, Kan., died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit while on patrol during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Dec. 6

Sgt. Jesse J.J. Castro, 22, of Chalan Pago, Guam, died in Hawijah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while on patrol. He was were all assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Spc. Nicholas R. Gibbs, 25, of Stokesdale, N.C., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when he came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire while conducting observation and security operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Giessen, Germany.

Cpl. Jason I. Huffman, 23, of Conover, N.C., died in Hawijah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while on patrol. He was were all assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Pfc. Travis C. Krege, 24, of Cheektowaga, N.Y., died in Hawijah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while on patrol. He was were all assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Cpl. Dustin J. Libby, 22, of Presque Isle, Maine, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Spc. Joshua B. Madden, 21, of Sibley, La., died in Hawijah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while on patrol. He was were all assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Maj. Megan M. McClung, 34, of Coupeville, Wash., died while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. She was assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I MEF, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Cpl. Yari Mokri, 26, of Pflugerville, Texas, died in Hawijah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while on patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.

Capt. Travis L. Patriquin, 32, of Texas, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

Spc. Vincent J. Pomante III, 22, of Westerville, Ohio, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Giessen, Germany.

Sgt. Yevgeniy Ryndych, 24, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit while on patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Lance Cpl. Cody G. Watson, 21, of Oxford, Ala., died from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Dec. 5

Spc. Jordan W. Hess, 26, of Marysville, Wash., died at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries suffered on Nov. 11 in Ta'Meem, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his combat patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Spc. Marco L. Miller, 36, of Longwood, Fla., died at Landstuhl Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered Dec. 3 in Taji, Iraq, from enemy indirect fire while conducting an escort mission. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion Support Company, 20th Special Forces Group, Camp Blanding, Fla.

Dec. 4

Hospitalman Christopher A. Anderson, 24, of Longmont, Colo., died as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was a Navy Corpsman assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, based in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Thomas P. Echols, 20, of Shepherdsville, Ky., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Jay R. Gauthreaux, 26, of Thibodaux, La., died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered in Baqubah, Iraq, when in improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while on patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Pfc. Ross A. McGinnis, 19, of Knox, Pa., died of injuries suffered when a grenade was thrown into his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Pfc. Albert M. Nelson, 31, of Philadelphia, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered from small arms fire while conducting security and observation operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Pfc. Roger A. Suarez-Gonzalez, 21 of Miami, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered from small arms fire while conducting security and observation operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Pfc. Nicholas D. Turcotte, 23, of Maple Grove, Minn., died in An Nasiriyah, Iraq, from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry, West St. Paul, Minn.

Dec. 3

Spc. Dustin M. Adkins, 22, of Finger, Tenn., has been unaccounted for since the CH-46 helicopter he was in made an emergency landing in Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to the Group Support Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Pvt. Troy D. Cooper, 21, of Amarillo, Texas, died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Balad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Capt. Shawn L. English, 35, of Westerville, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 577th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Capt. Kermit O. Evans, 31, of Hollandale, Miss. died when the U.S. Marine Corps CH-46 helicopter in which he was riding made an emergency water landing in western Al Anbar Province. He was assigned to the 27th Civil Engineer Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. and was deployed with the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Balad Air Base, Iraq.

Cpl. Billy B. Farris, 20, of Bapchule, Ariz., died in Taji, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while conducting escort operations. He was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Spc. Kenneth W. Haines, 25, of Fulton, N.Y., died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while on patrol in Abu Hishma, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Maj. Joseph T. McCloud, 39, of Grosse Pointe Park, Mich., died when the CH-46 helicopter in which he was riding crashed in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Cpl. Joshua C. Sticklen, 24, of Virginia Beach, Va., died when the CH-46 helicopter in which he was riding crashed in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Dec. 2

Sgt. Keith E. Fiscus, 26, of Townsend, Del., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Spc. Bryan T. McDonough, 22, of Maplewood, Minn., died in Fallujah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during security operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry, Crookston, Minn.

Spc. Corey J. Rystad, 20, of Red Lake Falls, Minn., died in Fallujah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during security operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry, Crookston, Minn.

Lance Cpl. Jesse D. Tillery, 19, of Vesper, Wis., died from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Dec. 1

Staff Sgt. Robert L. Love Jr., 28, of Meridian, Miss., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 16th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Giessen, Germany.

Nov. 30

Staff Sgt. John L. Hartman Jr., 39, of Tampa, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Staff Sgt. Jeremy W. Mulhair, 35, of Omaha, Neb., died in Taji, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during reconnaissance operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Nov. 29

Pfc. Theodore M. West, 23, of Richmond, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Nov. 28

Cpl. Jonerik Loney, 21, of Hartselle, Ala., died in Hit, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Spc. Christopher E. Mason, 32, of Mobile, Ala., died in Bayji, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire while on patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Nov. 27

Maj. Troy L. Gilbert, 34, of Litchfield Park, Ariz., died when his F-16C fighter crashed 20 miles northwest of Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.

Lance Cpl. Michael A. Schwarz, 20, of Carlstadt, N.J., died from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Nov. 26

Pvt. Joshua C. Burrows, 20, of Bossier City, La., died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Bridade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Jeannette T. Dunn, 44, of Bronx, N.Y., died in Taji, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related injury. She was assigned to the 15th Sustainment Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

1st Lt. David M. Fraser, 25, of Texas, died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Capt. Jason R. Hamill, 31, of New Haven, Conn., died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Nov. 25

Cpl. Michael C. Ledsome, 24, of Austin, Texas, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Daniel M. Morris, 28, of Clinton, Tenn., died in Al Judiah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Lance Cpl. Jeromy D. West, 20, of Aguanga, Calif., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Nov. 24

Pvt. Reece D. Moreno, 19, of Prescott, Ariz., died of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident in Balad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 92 Engineer Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Cpl. Nicholas P. Rapavi, 22, of Springfield, Va., died from wounds sustained while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Nov. 23

Sgt. 1st Class James D. Priestap, 39, of Harwood, Mich., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when he came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during checkpoint operations. He was assigned to the 46th Military Police Company, Kingsford, Mich.

Nov. 22

Lance Cpl. Joshua C. Alonzo, 21, of Dumas, Texas, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Lance Cpl. James R. Davenport, 20, of Danville, Ind., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Pvt. Heath D. Warner, 19, of Canton, Ohio, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Nov. 21

Command Sgt. Maj. Donovan E. Watts, 46, of Atlanta, Ga., died in Bayji, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Siniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sgt. James P. Musack, 23, of Riverside, Iowa, died of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident in Samarra, Iraq. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Eric Vizcaino, 21, of New Mexico, died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered Nov. 20 in Samarra, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Nov. 19

Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Shock, 22, of Tiffin, Ohio, died from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Perrysburg, Ohio.

Nov. 18

Spc. Bradley N. Shilling, 22, of Stanwood, Mich., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Big Rapids, Mich.

Nov. 16

Capt. Rhett W. Schiller, 26, of Wisconsin, died in Balad Ruz, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Nov. 15

Cpt. John R. Dennison, 24, of Ijamsville, MD, died on in Balad, Iraq, as a result of small arms fire. He was assigned to 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sgt. 1st Class Schuyler B. Haynes, 40, of New York, died in Baquba, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Mitchel T. Mutz, 23, of Falls City, Texas, died in Baquba, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Nov. 14

Lance Cpl. Timothy W. Brown, 21, of Sacramento, Calif., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Col. Thomas H. Felts Sr., 45, of Sandston, Va. died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Military Studies, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.

Spc. Justin R. Garcia, 26, of Elmhurst, N.Y. died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Lance Cpl. Mario D. Gonzalez, 21, of La Puente, Calif., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Sgt. 1st Class Tung M. Nguyen, 38, of Tracy, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Spc. Eric G. Palacios Rivera, 21, of Atlantic City, N.J., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Lance Cpl. Michael D. Scholl, 21, of Lincoln, Neb., died from wounds sustained while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Nov. 13

Pfc. Daniel J. Allman II, 20, of Canon, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Pfc. Jang H. Kim, 20, of Placentia, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Nov. 12

1st Lt. Michael A. Cerrone, 24, of Clarksville, Tenn., died in Samarra, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Pfc. Harry A. Winkler III, 32, of Clarksville, Tenn., died in Samarra, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Nov. 11

Staff Sgt. Misael Martinez, 24, of Chapel Hill, N.C., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 16th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Giessen, Germany.

Sgt. Angel De Jesus Lucio Ramirez, 22, of Pacoima, Calif., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 16th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Giessen, Germany.

Staff Sgt. William S. Jackson II, 29, of Saginaw, Mich., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 16th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Giessen, Germany.

Nov. 9

Sgt. Bryan K. Burgess, 35, of Garden City, Mich., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Perrysburg, Ohio.

Sgt. Courtland A. Kennard, 22, of Starkville, Miss., died in Baghdad, Iraq, after an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. He was assigned to the Army's 410th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Gregory W. G. McCoy, 26, of Webberville, Mich., died in Baghdad, Iraq, after an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. He was assigned to the Army's 410th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. 1st Class Rudy A. Salcido, 31, of Ontario, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, after an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1114th Transportation Company, Bakersfield, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Kristopher C. Warren, 19, of Resaca, Ga., died from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 4th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Nov. 7

Staff Sgt. Richwell A. Doria, 25, of San Diego, Calif., died in Kirkuk, Iraq, after being struck by small arms fire during an air assault mission. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Regiment, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Lance Cpl. Ryan T. McCaughn, 19, of Manchester, N.H., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Nov. 6

Chief Warrant Officer Miles P. Henderson, 24, of Amarillo, Texas, died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Chief Warrant Officer John R. Priestner, 42, of Penn., died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sgt. Lucas T. White, 28, of Moses Lake, Wash., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces while on patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Nov. 5

Spc. Douglas C. DesJardins, 24, of Mesa, Ariz., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Ray Barracks, Giessen, Germany.

Cpl. Jose A. Galvan, 22, of San Antonio, Texas, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Nov. 4

Spc. James L. Bridges, 22, of Buhl, Idaho, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Ala.

2nd Lt. Mark C. Gelina, 33, of Moberly, Mo., died from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Kyle W. Powell, 21, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Nov. 2

Pvt. Michael P. Bridges, 23, of Placentia, Calif., died in Taji, Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Lance Cpl. James E. Brown, 20, of Owensville, Ind., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lt. Col. Paul J. Finken, 40, of Earling, Iowa, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an IED detonated near his vehicle. He was were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Gage, 28, of Modesto, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an IED detonated near his vehicle. He was were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler, 21, of Bulverde, Texas, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas.

Lt. Col. Eric J. Kruger, 40, of Garland, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an IED detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.

Cpl. Michael H. Lasky, 22, of Sterling, Alaska, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.

Staff Sgt. Jason D. Whitehouse, 27, of Phoenix, Ariz., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Nov. 1

Pfc. Kevin J. Ellenburg, 20, of Middleburg, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Lance Cpl. Minhee Kim, 20, of Ann Arbor, Mich., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing, Mich.

Cpl. Gary A. Koehler, 21, of Ypsilanti, Mich., died 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.

Oct. 31

Pfc. Jason Franco, 18, of Corona, Calif., died from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Miramar, Calif.

Sgt. Michael R. Weidemann, 23, of Newport, R.I., died in Hit, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Light Medium Tactical Vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Giessen, Germany.

Oct. 30

Sgt. Kenneth E. Bostic, 21, of Hawthorne, Nev., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered from contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during check point operations. He was assigned to the 204th Military Police Company, 519th Military Police Battalion, 1st Combat Support Brigade, Fort Polk, La.

Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck, 26, of Skokie, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Sgt. Michael T. Seeley, 27, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Oct. 29

Lance Cpl. Troy D. Nealey, 24, of Eaton Rapids, Mich., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing, Mich.

Oct. 27

Sgt. Luke J. Zimmerman, 24, of Luxemburg, Wis., died from injuries suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Oct. 26

First Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis, 42, of Hamilton, Ohio, died in Balad, Iraq, from injuries suffered that same day in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Oct. 25

Pfc. Donald S. Brown, 19, of Succasunna, N.J., died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Pfc. Daniel B. Chaires, 20, of Tallahassee, Fla., died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Sgt. Thomas M. Gilbert, 24, of Downers Grove, Ill., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles V. Komppa, 35, of Belgrade, Mont., died from enemy action while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was serving with the 3rd Naval Construction Regiment, Multi-National Corps – Iraq, and was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 18, Detachment 0618 in Billings, Mont.

Lance Cpl. Jonathan B. Thornsberry, 22, of McDowell, Ky., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Johnson City, Tenn.

Oct. 23

1st Lt. Amos C. R. Bock, 24, of New Madrid, Mo., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Lance Cpl. Richard A. Buerstetta, 20, of Franklin, Tenn., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Nashville, Tenn.

Spc. Carl A. Eason, 29, of Lovelady, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Lance Cpl. Tyler R. Overstreet, 22, of Gallatin, Tenn., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Nashville, Tenn.

Seaman Charles O. Sare, 23, of Hemet, Calif., died from enemy action while conducting combat operations in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was a Hospital Corpsman assigned to Naval Ambulatory Care Center, Port Hueneme, Calif. and was currently serving with Multi-National Corps – Iraq.

Oct. 22

Spc. Nathaniel A. Aguirre, 21, of Carrollton, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his patrol came in contact with enemy forces. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Matthew W. Creed, 23, of Covina, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his patrol came in contact with enemy forces. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Willsun M. Mock, 23, of Harper, Kan., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Spc. Nicholas K. Rogers, 27, of Deltona, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his patrol came in contact with enemy forces during combat operations. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Maj. David G. Taylor, 37, of North Carolina, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Oct. 21

Lance Cpl. Clifford R. Collinsworth, 20, of Chelsea, Mich., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Nathan R. Elrod, 20, of Salisbury, N.C., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Eric W. Herzberg, 20, of Severna Park, Md., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. 1st Class Tony L. Knier, 31, of Sabinsville, Pa., died in Bayji, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Manoukian, 22, of Lathrup Village, Mich., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins, 25, of Jacksonville, Fla., He was assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Oct. 20

Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Witte, 27, of Beardsley, Minn., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during a combat patrol. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Oct. 19

Pvt. Edwardo J. Lopez, 21, of Aurora, Ill., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Oct. 18

Staff Sgt. Patrick O. Barlow, 42, of Greensboro, N.C., died in San Antonio, Texas, from a non-combat-related medical condition. He was assigned to the 50th Engineer Company, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel A. Brozovich, 42, of Greenville, Pa., died in Ashraf, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Armored Security Vehicle while on combat patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 213th Air Defense Artillery, Spring City, Pa.

Staff Sgt. Jesus M. Montalvo, 46, of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Jose R. Perez, 21, of Ontario, Calif., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Oct. 17

2nd Lt. Joshua L. Booth, 23, of Fiskdale, Mass., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Cpl. Russell G. Culbertson III, 22, of Amity, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Joseph C. Dumas Jr., 25, of New Orleans, La., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Pfc. Nathan J. Frigo, 23, of Kokomo, Ind., died in Baqubah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Staff Sgt. Ryan E. Haupt, 24, of Phoenix, Ariz., died in Baqubah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

2nd Lt. Christopher E. Loudon, 23, of Brockport, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Ronald L. Paulsen, 53, of Vancouver, Wash., died in Tarmiya, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 414th Civil Affairs Battalion, Utica, N.Y.

Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore, 31, of Mount Sterling, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his patrol came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Sgt. Norman R. Taylor III, 21, of Blythe, Calif., died in Baqubah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Cpl. David M. Unger, 21, of Leavenworth, Kan., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Daniel W. Winegeart, 23, of Kountze, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained when his Light Medium Tactical Vehicle drove off an overpass. He was assigned to the 5th Group Support Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Oct. 15

Sgt. Brock A. Babb, 40, of Evansville, Ind., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division, Terre Haute, Ind.

1st Lt. Joshua Deese, 25, of North Carolina, died in Balad, Iraq, following died of injuries suffered earlier in Kirkuk, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Hines, 26, of Olney, Ill., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division, Terre Haute, Ind.

Sgt. Jonathan E. Lootens, 25, of Lyons, N.Y., died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Kirkuk, Iraq, during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Capt. Mark C. Paine, 32, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., died in Taji, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Oct. 14

Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Kane, 35, of Darby, Pa., died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

1st Sgt. Charles M. King, 48, of Mobile, Ala., died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Timothy J. Lauer, 25, of Saegertown, Pa., died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Airman 1st Class Leebernard E. Chavis, 21, of Hampton, Va., died while performing duties as a turret gunner with the Iraqi police in the vicinity of Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 824th Security Forces Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga.

Pfc. Keith J. Moore, 28, of San Francisco, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Sgt. Jonathan J. Simpson, 25, of Rockport, Texas, died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Oct. 13

2nd Lt. Johnny K. Craver, 37, of McKinney, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Pfc. Kenny F. Stanton Jr., 20, of Hemet, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 57th Military Police Company, Waegwan, Korea.

Private 1st Class Thomas J. Hewett, 22, of Temple, Texas, died at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., from injuries sustained during a Sept. 26 incident in Baghdad, Iraq, during which an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Oct. 12

Sgt. Gene A. Hawkins, 24, of Orlando, Fla., died in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle. He was assigned to the 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Combat Support Brigade (Maneuver Enhancement), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Oct. 11

Capt. Shane T. Adcock, 27, of Mechanicsville, Va., died in Hawijah, Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy grenade fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Sgt. Nicholas R. Sowinski, 25, of Tempe, Ariz., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Sgt. Justin T. Walsh, 24, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died at National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Md., from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Oct. 5. He was assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Oct. 9

Sgt. Julian M. Arechaga, 23, of Oceanside, N.Y., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Jon E. Bowman, 21, of Dubach, La., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Pfc. Shelby J. Feniello, 25, of Connellsville, Pa., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Pfc. Phillip B. Williams, 21, of Gardnerville, Nev., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy contact during combat operations. He was assigned to the 4th Brigade Troop Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Oct. 8

Pfc. Shane R. Austin, 19, of Edgerton, Kan., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, from injuries suffered by enemy grenade fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armor Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Spec. Timothy A. Fulkerson, 20, of Utica, Ky., who died in Tikrit, Iraq, when a landmine detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 82nd Aviation Reconnaissance Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Stephen F. Johnson, 20, of Marietta, Ga., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Derek W. Jones, 21, of Salem, Ore., died from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe, 20, of Chinook, Mont., died from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Capt. Robert M. Secher, 33, of Germantown, Tenn., died from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

Oct. 7

Sgt. Brandon S. Asbury, 21, of Tazewell, Va., who died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 4th Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Cpl. Carl W. Johnson II, 21, of Philadelphia, Pa., died in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Staff Sgt. Lawrence L. Parrish, 36, of Lebanon, Mo., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 110th Engineer Battalion, Kansas City, Mo.

Spec. John E. Wood, 37, of Humboldt, Kan., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 891st Engineer Battalion, Garnett, Kan.

Oct. 6

Cpl. Nicholas A. Arvanitis, 22, of Salem, New Hampshire, died in Bayji, Iraq, from injuries suffered when he encountered enemy fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Lance Cpl. John E. Hale, 20, of Shreveport, La., died from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Bradford H. Payne, 24, of Montgomery, Ala., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Oct. 4

Pfc. Dean R. Bright, 32, of Roseburg, Oregon, died in Taji, Iraq, after being attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and other weapons. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Timothy R. Burke, 24, of Hollywood, Fla., died in Taji, Iraq, after being attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and other weapons. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Lance Cpl. Edward M. Garvin, 19, of Malden, Mass., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Christopher O. Moudry, 31, of Baltimore, Md., died in Taji, Iraq, after being attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and other weapons. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. George R. Obourn Jr., 20, of Creve Coeur, Ill., died in Taji, Iraq, after being attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and other weapons. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Cpl. Benjamin S. Rosales, 20, of Houston, Texas, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Oct. 3

Staff Sgt. Daniel Isshak, 25, of Alta Loma, Calif., died in Tikrit, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his vehicle received enemy small arms fire at Hawija, Iraq, during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Rojas, 27, of Hammond, Ind., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy small arms fire while performing security operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Ala.

Oct. 2

Spc. Raymond S. Armijo, 22, of Phoenix, Ariz., died in Taji, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Staff Sgt. James D. Ellis, 25, of Valdosta, Ga., died in Taji, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Pfc. Satieon V. Greenlee, 24, of Pendleton, S.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq, as a result of injuries suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Spc. Justin R. Jarrett, 21, of Jonesboro, Ga., died in Taji, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Joe A. Narvaez, 25, of San Antonio, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, after being shot by enemy forces. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Cpl. Michael K. Oremus, 21, of Highland, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, after being shot by enemy forces. He was assigned to the 57th Military Police Company, 8th Military Police Brigade, Seoul, Korea.

Sgt. Joseph W. Perry, 23, of Alpine, Calif., died in Muhallah, Iraq, when his mounted patrol came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 21st Military Police Company, 16th Military Police Brigade, XVIIIth Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Spc. Kristofer C. Walker, 20, of Creve Coeur, Ill., died in Taji, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Oct. 1

Lance Cpl. Christopher B. Cosgrove III, 23, of Cedar Knolls, N.J., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Dover, N.J.

Sgt. Chase A. Haag, 22, of Portland, Ore., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Denise A. Lannaman, 46, of Bayside, N.Y., died at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1569th Transportation Company, Newburgh, N.Y.

Sgt. Mario Nelson, 26, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died in Hit, Iraq, from injuries suffered when a rocket-propelled grenade detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

Capt. Justin D. Peterson, 32, of Davisburg, Mich., died from a non-hostile vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Cpl. Aaron L. Seal, 23, of Elkhart, Ind., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Sound Bend, Ind.

Sept. 30

Sgt. 1st Class Scott E. Nisely, 48, of Marshalltown, Iowa, died in Al Asad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when their vehicle received small arms fire during security operations. He was assigned to the National Guard's 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry, Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Sgt. Kampha B. Sourivong, 20, of Iowa City, Iowa, died in Al Asad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when their vehicle received small arms fire during security operations. He was assigned to the National Guard's 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry, Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Cpl. Luis E. Tejeda, 20, of Huntington Park, Calif., died in Al Asad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Cpl. Robert F. Weber, 22, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died near the Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, as a result of a vehicle roll-over. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Sept. 29

Pfc. Christopher T. Blaney, 19, of Winter Park, Fla., died in Taji, Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor, 25, of Garden Grove, Calif., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ramadi, Iraq. He was a SEAL assigned to a West-Coast based command.

Sept. 28

Lance Cpl. James Chamroeun, 20, of Union City, Ga., died of wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Sept. 27

1st Lt. James N. Lyons, 28, of Rochester, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his mounted patrol came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sept. 26

Staff Sgt. Jose A. Lanzarin, 28, of Lubbock, Texas, was killed in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Pfc. Henry Paul, 24, of Kolonia Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled over while maneuvering. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Edward C. Reynolds Jr., 27, of Groves, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled over while maneuvering. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Pfc. Christopher T. Riviere, 21, of Cooper City, Fla., died of wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Sept. 25

Cpl. Casey L. Mellen, 21, of Huachuca City, Ariz., died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his mounted patrol came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Sept. 24

Lance Cpl. Howard S. March Jr., 20, of Buffalo, N.Y., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Rene Martinez, 20, of Miami, Fla., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sept. 23

Staff Sgt. Carlos Dominguez, 57, of Savannah, Ga., died of injuries suffered in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 414th Civil Affairs Battalion, Utica, N.Y.

Sgt. Velton Locklear III, 29, of Lacey, Wash., died in Riyadh, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was from the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Pfc. Kenneth E. Kincaid, IV, 25, of Lilburn, Ga., died in Riyadh, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was from the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Cpl. Windell J. Simmons, 20, of Hopkinsville, Ky., died of injuries suffered in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sept. 21

Sgt. Allan R. Bevington, 22, of Beaver Falls, Pa., died of injuries suffered in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near him during combat operations. He was assigned to the 40th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Sept. 20

Sgt. 1st Class Charles J. Jones, 29, of Lawrenceburg, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the National Guard's 149th Brigade Combat Team, Louisville, Ky.

Pvt. Eric M. Kavanagh, 20, of Glen Burnie, Md., died of injuries suffered in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Master Sgt. Robb G. Needham, 51, of Vancouver, Wash., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his patrol came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 1st Battalion, 356th Regiment (Logistical Support), 4th Brigade, 91st Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Cpl. Yull Estrada Rodriguez, 21, of Alegre Lajas, Puerto Rico, died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Sgt. Christopher M. Zimmerman, 28, of Stephenville, Texas, died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sept. 19

Cpl. Bobby T. Callahan, 22, of Jamestown, N.C., died on in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his HMMWV rolled over while maneuvering. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

1st Lt. Ashley L. (Henderson) Huff, 23, of Belle Mead, N.J., died of injuries suffered in Mosul, Iraq, when a homicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near her mounted patrol during combat operations. She was assigned to the 549th Military Police Company, 385th Military Police Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Spc. Jared J. Raymond, 20, of Swampscott, Mass., died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A2 Abrams Tank during combat operations in Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sept. 18

Sgt. James R. Worster, 24, of Broadview Heights, Ohio, died from a non-combat related incident in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 10th Combat Support Hospital, 43rd Area Support Group, Fort Carson, Colo.

Sept. 17

Sgt. David J. Davis, 32, of Mount Airy, Md., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker Armored Vehicle during combat operations in Sadr City, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army's 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Sgt. Adam L. Knox, 21, of Columbus, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his patrol encountered enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army Reserve 346th Psychological Operations Company, Columbus, Ohio.

Sept. 16

Petty Officer 2nd Class David S. Roddy, 32, of Aberdeen, Md., died while his unit was conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Two in Norfolk, Va., and was serving with Multi-National Corps - Iraq.

Sept. 15

Cpl. Cesar A. Granados, 21, of Le Grand, Calif., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sept. 14

Cpl. Marcus A. Cain, 20, of Crowley, La., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated in the vicinity of a West Baghdad Substation where he was located. He was assigned to the 4th Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Jennifer M. Hartman, 21, of New Ringgold, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated in the vicinity of a West Baghdad Substation where she was located. She was assigned to the 4th Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Russell M. Makowski, 23, of Union, Mo., died of injuries suffered in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Lance Cpl. Ryan A. Miller, 19, of Pearland, Texas, died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Sgt. Aaron A. Smith, 31, of Killeen, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated in the vicinity of a West Baghdad Substation where he was located. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Sgt. Clint E. Williams, 24, of Kingston, Okla., died of injuries suffered in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. David T. Weir, 23, of Cleveland, Tenn., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered on Sept. 13 when he encountered enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sept. 13

Capt. Matthew C. Mattingly, 30, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, died in Mosul, Iraq, when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Pfc. Jeffrey P. Shaffer, 21, of Harrison, Ark., died of injuries sustained in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Bamberg, Germany.

Sept. 12

2nd Lt. Emily J.T. Perez, 23, of Texas, died of injuries sustained in Al Kifl, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her HMMWV during combat operations. She was assigned to the 204th Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sept. 11

Spc. Harley D. Andrews, 22, of Weimar, Calif., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Warner Barracks, Bamberg, Germany.

Sept. 10

Cpl. Alexander Jordan, 31, of Miami, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Sept. 9

Cpl. Johnathan L. Benson, 21, of North Branch, Minn., died from wounds suffered on June 17 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Pfc. Anthony P. Seig, 19, of Sunman, Ind., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when he encountered indirect fire from enemy forces while on base. He was assigned to the Army's 118th Military Police Company, 519th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sept. 8

Sgt. David W. Gordon, 23, of Williamsfield, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood Texas.

Sept. 7

Pfc. Vincent M. Frassetto, 21, of Toms River, N.J., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Luis A. Montes, 22, of El Centro, Calif., died in Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries suffered on Sept. 1 in Abu Ghraib, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. David J. Ramsey, 27, of Tacoma, Wash., died from a non-combat related incident in Spanaway, Wash., after he was medically evacuated from Iraq on Aug. 24. He was assigned to the 47th Combat Support Hospital, 62nd Medical Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Sept. 6

Sgt. John A. Carroll, 26, of Ponca City, Okla., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries sustained when he came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during a dismounted security patrol. He was assigned to the Army 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Pfc. Jeremy R. Shank, 18, of Jackson, Mo., died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered in Hawijah, Iraq, when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire during a dismounted security patrol. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Sept. 4

Sgt. Germaine L. Debro, 33, of Omaha, Neb., died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard 1st Squadron, 167th Cavalry Regiment, Fremont, Neb.

Pfc. Hannah L. Gunterman, 20, of Redlands, Calif., died in Taji, Iraq, from injuries suffered when she was struck by a vehicle. She was assigned to the 542nd Maintenance Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Lt. Col. Marshall A. Gutierrez, 41, of New Mexico, died in Camp Virginia, Kuwait, from non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the Area Support Group, Arijan, Kuwait.

Cpl. Jared M. Shoemaker, 29, of Tulsa, Okla., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Broken Arrow, Okla.

Lance Cpl. Eric P. Valdepenas, 21, of Seekonk, Mass., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Ayer, Mass.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher G. Walsh, 30, of St. Louis, Mo. died while his unit was conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was serving as a corpsman with Multi National Corps Iraq. He was assigned to the Navy Reserve 3rd Battalion, 24th Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Bridgetown, Mo.

Sept. 3

PFC Edwin A. Andino II, 23, of Culpeper, Va., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Wurzburg, Germany.

Lance Cpl. Shane P. Harris, 23, of Las Vegas, N.M., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Henkes II, 32, of Portland Ore., died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Lance Cpl. Philip A. Johnson, 19, of Hartford, Conn., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Pfc. Nicholas A. Madaras, 19, of Wilton, Conn., died in Baqubah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations. He was assigned to the 168th Combined Arms Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Sgt. Jason L. Merrill, 22, of Mesa, Ariz., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Wurzburg, Germany.

Pvt. Ryan E. Miller, 21, of Gahanna, Ohio, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sept. 2

Staff Sgt. Eugene H.E. Alex, 32, of Bay City, Mich., died in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered on Aug. 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Pfc. Justin W. Dreese, 21, of Northumberland, Pa., died in Yusifiyah, Iraq, of injuries suffered from mortar fire during dismounted combat operations. He was were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sgt. Ralph N. Porras, 36, of Merrill, Mich., died in Yusifiyah, Iraq, of injuries suffered from mortar fire during dismounted combat operations. He was were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sept. 1

Lance Cpl. Cliff K. Golla, 21, of Charlotte, N.C., died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Angel D. Mercado-Velazquez, 24, died in Yusifiyah, Iraq, of injuries suffered from mortar fire during dismounted combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Aug. 31

Staff Sgt. Michael L. Deason, 28, of Farmington, Mo., died in Ad War, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Aug. 30

Sgt. Joshua R. Hanson, 27, of West St. Paul, Minn., died in Khaldea, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the National Guard 2nd Battalion, 136th Infantry, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Lance Cpl. Colin J. Wolfe, 19, of Manassas, Va., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Aug. 29

Sgt. Matthew J. Vosbein, 30, of Metairie, La., died in Sadr Al Yusifiyah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Cpl. Christopher T. Warndorf, 21, of Burlington, Ky., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Aug. 28

Lance Cpl. Donald E. Champlin, 28, of Natchitoches, La., died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Spc. Matthew E. Schneider, 23, of Gorham, N.H., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the 141st Signal Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Wiesbaden, Germany.

Cpl. Shannon L. Squires, 25, of Virginia Beach, Va., died in Brooke Army Medial Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained along Main Supply Route Tampa, Iraq, on Apr. 21, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 321 Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, XVIIIth Airborne Corps Artillery, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Aug. 27

Sgt. David J. Almazan, 27, of Van Nuys, Calif., died in Hit, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

Sgt. Darry Benson, 46, of Winterville, N.C., died in Camp Virginia, Kuwait, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned the Army National Guard's 730th Quartermaster Battalion, Ahoskie, N.C.

Spc. Kenneth M. Cross, 21, of Superior, Wis., died during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, when their M1126 Stryker Vehicle came in contact with enemy forces using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Pfc. Daniel G. Dolan, 19, of Roy, Utah, died during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, when their M1126 Stryker Vehicle came in contact with enemy forces using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey J. Hansen, 31, of Cairo, Neb., died in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered on Aug. 21 from a vehicle accident in Balad, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army National Guard 1st Squadron, 167th Cavalry Regiment, Lincoln, Neb.

Spc. Seth A. Hildreth, 26, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Moises Jazmin, 25, of Providence, R.I., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A3 Bradley Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

CPL Joshua D. Jones, 24, of Pomeroy, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his HMMWV came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Qixing Lee, 20, of Minneapolis, Minn., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A3 Bradley Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Shaun A. Novak, 21, of Two Rivers, Wis., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A3 Bradley Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Tristan C. Smith, 23, of Bryn Athyn, Pa., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A3 Bradley Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Aug. 26

Cpl. David G. Weimortz, 28, of Irmo, S.C. died from injuries suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

CPL Edgardo Zayas, 29, of Dorchester, Mass., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Aug. 25

Cpl. Jordan C. Pierson, 21, of Milford, Conn., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Plainville, Conn.

Aug. 24

Sgt. Jeremy E. King, 23, of Meridian, Idaho, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained by enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 8th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Gordon G. Solomon, 35, of Fairborn, Ohio, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Pfc. William E. Thorne, 26, of Hospers, Iowa, died of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Dwayne E. Williams, 28, of Baltimore, Md., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

Aug. 23

Spc. Thomas J. Barbieri, 24, of Gaithersburg, Md., died south of Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol encountered enemy forces small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Lance Cpl. James D. Hirlston, 21, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Aug. 22

Chief Petty Officer Paul J. Darga, 34, of Alpena, Mich., died when his Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team was struck by an improvised explosive device while responding to a previous strike. His unit was conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the Al Anbar province, Iraq.

Aug. 21

Master Sgt. Brad A. Clemmons, 37, of Chillicothe, Ohio, died when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle, which was part of a transportation convoy en route to Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.

Aug. 20

Hospitalman Chadwick T. Kenyon, 20, of Tucson, Ariz., died of injuries suffered when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Sgt. Gabriel G. DeRoo, 25, of Paw Paw, Mich., died in Mosul, Iraq, of injuries suffered when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Cpl. Adam A. Galvez, 21, of Salt Lake City, Utah, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Randy L. Newman, 21, of Bend, Ore., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Aug. 19

Sgt. Marquees A. Quick, 28, of Hoover Ala., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered while conducting security and observation operations, when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using multiple grenades. He was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

Aug. 18

Sgt 1st Class Ruben J. Villa Jr., 36, of El Paso, Texas, died in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the Area Support Group (CFLCC), Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

 

Aug. 17

Pfc. James J. Arellano, 19, of Cheyenne, Wyo., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his patrol encountered enemy forces using improvised explosive devices and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Aug. 16

Lance Cpl. Michael D. Glover, 28, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Albany, N.Y.

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey S. Loa, 32, of Waianae, Hawaii, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Capt. John J. McKenna IV, 30, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Albany, N.Y.

Sgt. John P. Phillips, 29, of St. Stephen, S.C., died at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on March 7. He was assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

Aug. 12

Staff Sgt. Kenneth A. Jenkins, 25, of Fouke, Ark., died in Balad, Iraq of injuries sustained when he came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Michael C. Lloyd, 24, of San Antonio, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq of injuries sustained on Aug. 12, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Kevin L. Zeigler, 31, of Overland Park, Kan., died in Baghdad, Iraq of injuries sustained on Aug. 12, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Aug. 10

Lance Cpl. Jeremy Z. Long, 18, of Sun Valley, Nev., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Aug. 9

1st. Sgt. Aaron D. Jagger, 43, of Hillsdale, Mich., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

Spc. Ignacio Ramirez, 22, of Henderson, Nev., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

Spc. Shane W. Woods, 23, of Palmer, Alaska, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

Aug. 8

Sgt. Jeffery S. Brown, 25, of Trinity Center, Calif., died when the UH-60 Blackhawk in which he was riding crashed into a lake in the vicinity of Korean Village in Rubtbah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 82nd Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Fort Riley, Kan.

Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer, 26, of Granite City, Ill., died when the UH-60 Blackhawk in which he was riding crashed into a lake in the vicinity of Korean Village in Rubtbah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 82nd Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Fort Riley, Kan.

Aug. 6

Sgt. Carlton A. Clark, 22, of South Royalton, Vt., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while conducting a combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Brigade Troop Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Tracy L. Melvin, 31, of Seattle, Wash., died of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Staff Sgt. Stephen A. Seale, 25, of Grafton, W.V., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while conducting a combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Brigade Troop Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Cpl. Jose Zamora, 24, of Sunland Park, N.M., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while conducting a combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Brigade Troop Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Aug. 5

Spc. Brian J. Kubik, 20, of Harker Heights, Texas, died in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered on Aug. 2 when his unit encountered enemy small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Aug. 4

Sgt. Bradley H. Beste, 22, of Naperville, Ill., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while conducting combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Calvary Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

Sgt. Leroy Segura Jr., 23, of Clovis, N.M., died in Habbaniyah, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a HMMWV accident. He was assigned to the 362nd Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, Fort Benning, Ga.

Staff Sgt. Clint J. Storey, 30, of Enid, Okla., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while conducting combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Calvary Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

Aug. 3

Lance Cpl. Kurt E. Dechen, 24, of Springfield, Vt., died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, while attached to Regimental Combat Team 5, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Sgt. George M. Ulloa Jr., 23, of Austin, Texas, died from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Aug. 2

Sgt. Ryan D. Jopek, 20, of Merrill, Wis., died in Tikrit, Iraq of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, Waupun, Wis.

Sgt. Dustin D. Laird, 23, of Martin, Tenn., died in Al Qaim, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMMV during combat operations in Rawah, Iraq, on Aug. 1. He was assigned to the Army National Guard 913th Engineer Company, 46th Engineer Battalion, Union City, Tenn.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc A. Lee, 28, of Hood River, Ore., died during combat operations while on patrol in Ramadi, Iraq. He was an aviation ordnanceman and a member of a West Coast-based SEAL Team.

Cpl. Joseph A. Tomci, 21, of Stow, Ohio, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Aug. 1

Spc. Hai Ming Hsia, 37, of New York, N.Y., died during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

July 31

Sgt. Joshua A. Ford, 20, of Wayne, Neb., died during combat operations in Al Numaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army National Guard 189th Transportation Company, 485th Corps Support Battalion, Norfolk, Neb.

July 29

Cpl. Phillip E. Baucus, 28, of Wolf Creek, Mont., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Anthony E. Butterfield, 19, of Clovis, Calif., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Pfc. Jason Hanson, 21, of Forks, Wash., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Lance Cpl. James W. Higgins, 22, of Frederick, Md., died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Adam R. Murray, 21, of Cordova, Tenn., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Timothy D. Roos, 21, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Pfc. Enrique C. Sanchez, 21, of Garner, N.C., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Christian B. Williams, 27, of Winter Haven, Fla., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

July 26

Petty Officer 2nd Class Edward A. Koth, 30, of Towson, Md., died at Camp Victory, Iraq, after ordnance exploded during a disposal operation. He was assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight, serving with Multinational Corps Iraq in Baghdad.

July 25

Spc. Joseph A. Graves, 21, of Discovery Bay, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his convoy encountered enemy fire. He was assigned to the 110th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

July 24

Spc. Stephen W. Castner, 27, of Cedarburg, Wis., died of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMMV during combat operations in Tallil, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery, Milwaukee, Wis.

Spc. Dennis K. Samson Jr., 24, of Hesperia, Mich., died in Taqaddum, Iraq, of injuries sustained by enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Capt. Jason M. West, 28, of Pittsburg, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

July 22

Cpl. Adam J. Fargo, 22, of Ruckersville, Va., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his convoy encountered enemy forces small arms fire. He was assigned to the 4th Brigade Troop Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Capt. Blake H. Russell, 35, of Forth Worth, Texas died of injuries sustained from enemy forces munitions while investigating a possible mortar cache during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Christopher W. Swanson, 25, of Rose Haven, Md., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his patrol encountered enemy forces small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

July 21

Capt. Christopher T. Pate, 29, of Hampstead, N.C., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Command Element, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Matthew P. Wallace, 22, of Lexington Park, Md., died in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 16. He was assigned to the 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

July 20

Pfc. Derek J. Plowman, 20, of Everton, Ark., died on in Baghdad, Iraq, from a gunshot wound. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 142nd Fires Brigade, Rogers, Ark.

Cpl. Julian A. Ramon, 22, of Flushing, N.Y., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

July 18

Lance Cpl. Geofrey R. Cayer, 20, of Fitchburg, Mass., died from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Sgt. Mark R. Vecchione, 25, of Tucson Ariz, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

July 17

Cpl. Nathaniel S. Baughman, 23, of Monticello, Ind., died of injuries in Bayji, Iraq, when his HMMWV encountered enemy forces rocket-propelled grenades during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Michael A. Dickinson II, 26, of Battle Creek, Mich., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol encountered enemy forces small arms fire. He was assigned to the 9th Psychological Operations Battalion, 4th Psychological Operations Group, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Kenneth I. Pugh, 39, of Houston Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his M1A2 Abrams tank encountered enemy forces small arms fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. 1st Class Scott R. Smith, 34, of Punxsutawney, Pa., died in Al Iskandariyah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated during a controlled ordnance clearing mission. He was assigned to the 737th Explosive Ordnance Detachment, 52nd Ordnance Group, Fort Belvoir, Va.

July 16

Staff Sgt. Jason M. Evey, 29, of Stockton, Calif., died of injuries sustained when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 10th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Hood, Texas.

July 15

Sgt. Andres J. Contreras, 23, of Huntington Park, Calif., died of injuries sustained when his HMMWV encountered an improvised explosive device in Baghdad, Iraq during combat operations. He was assigned to the 519th Military Police Battalion, 1st Combat Support Brigade, Fort Polk, La.

Spc. Manuel J. Holguin, 21, of Woodlake, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his dismounted patrol encountered enemy small arms fire and an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

July 13

Sgt. Alkaila T. Floyd, 23, of Grand Rapids, Mich., died in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on July 8 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Mine Protected Vehicle in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Bamberg, Germany.

Sgt. Thomas B. Turner Jr., 31, of Cottonwood, Calif., died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on July 13 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Al Muqdadiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

July 12

Sgt. Irving Hernandez Jr., 28, of New York, N.Y., died in Mosul, Iraq, when he encountered enemy small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry A. Tharp, 44, of Aledo, Ill., died as a result of enemy action when his dismounted patrol was struck by an improvised explosive device while operating in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. He was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25, Rock Island, Ill.

July 10

Sgt. Duane J. Dreasky, 31, of Novi, Mich., died in the Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV in Habbaniyah, Iraq, on Nov. 21. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Lansing, Mich.

July 9

Spc. Damien M. Montoya, 21, of Holbrook, Ariz., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

July 8

Staff Sgt. Omar D. Flores, 27, of Mission, Texas, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Mine Protected Vehicle (RG-31) during combat operations. He was assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Warner Barracks, Bamberg, Germany.

Spc. Troy C. Linden, 22, of Detroit Lakes, Minn., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Mine Protected Vehicle (RG-31) during combat operations. He was assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Warner Barracks, Bamberg, Germany.

Spc. Joseph P. Micks, 22, of Rapid River, Mich., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Mine Protected Vehicle (RG-31) during combat operations. He was assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Warner Barracks, Bamberg, Germany.

July 3

Staff Sgt. Paul S. Pabla, 23, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died in Mosul, Iraq, of injuries sustained from enemy small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 139th Field Artillery, Kempton, Ind.

July 2

Spc. Collin T. Mason, 20, of Staten Island, N.Y., died in Taji, Iraq, when he encountered indirect fire while manning a checkpoint in his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX.

Sgt. Justin L. Noyes, 23, of Vinita, Okla., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

July 1

Airman 1st Class Carl Jerome Ware Jr., 22, of Glassboro, N.J., died from a non-combat related cause at Camp Bucca, Iraq. He was assigned to the 15th Security Forces Squadron, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.

June 30

Sgt. Chad M. Mercer, 25, of Waycross, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled over while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, Fitzgerald, Ga.

June 28

Spc. Rafael A. Carrillo Jr., 21, of Boys Ranch, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an enemy mortar detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Spc. Robert E. Hall Jr., 30, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died in Ad Dujayl, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted position at the gate of his forward operating base. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 467th Engineer Battalion, Greenwood, Miss.

Sgt. Manny Hornedo, 27, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died in Tikrit, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while conducting convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1569th Transportation Company, New York, N.Y.

June 27

2nd Lt. Matthew S. Coutu, 23, of North Kingstown, R.I., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when enemy forces engaged his convoy with small arms fire. He was assigned to the 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

Chief Warrant Officer Keith R. Mariotti, 39, of Texas, died on near Taji, Iraq, when his AH-64D Apache helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Chief Warrant Officer Steven E. Shephard, 30, of Purcell, Okla., died on near Taji, Iraq, when his AH-64D Apache helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

June 26

Spc. Charles A. Kaufman, 20, of Fairchild, Wis., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, Arcadia, Wis.

June 24

Cpl. Carlos Pineda, 23, Los Angeles, Calif., died as a result of wounds sustained from enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Falluhah, Iraq. He was assigned to 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

June 23

Petty Officer 1st Class Regina R. Clark, 43, of Centralia, Wash., died in a convoy that was attacked by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device in Fallujah. She was a culinary specialist deployed with Naval Construction Regiment Detachment 30, Port Hueneme, Calif., and was temporarily assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette, 21, from Cranston, R.I., died from wounds sustained when a homicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device struck her vehicle in Fallujah, Iraq. She was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Veashna Muy, 20, of Los Angeles, Calif., died while traveling in a convoy that was attacked by a homicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. 1st Class Christopher W. Phelps, 39, of Louisville, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Cpl. Chad W. Powell, 22, of West Monroe, La., died while traveling in a convoy that was attacked by a homicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Joseph M. Tackett, 22, of Whitehouse, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Cpl. Ramona M. Valdez, 20, of Bronx, N.Y., died while traveling in a convoy that was attacked by a homicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device in Fallujah, Iraq. She was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

June 22

Maj. Duane W. Dively, 43, of Rancho California, Calif., died in Southwest Asia, in the crash of a U-2 aircraft. He had completed flying a mission and was returning to his base when the crash occurred. He was assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif.

Sgt. Arnold Duplantier II, 26, of Sacramento, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when he was providing cordon security and was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Auburn, Calif.

June 21

Spc. Christopher L. Hoskins, 21, of Danielson, Conn., died in Ramadi, Iraq, when his unit was conducting combat operations and was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Spc. Nicholas R. Idalski, 23, of Crown Point, Ind., died in Ramadi, Iraq, when his unit was conducting combat operations and was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Sgt. James D. Stewart, 29, of Chattanooga, Tenn., died in Ar Rutbah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military cargo truck. He was assigned to the 57th Transportation Company, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Spc. Brian A. Vaughn, 23, of Pell City, Ala., died in Ramadi, Iraq, when his unit was conducting combat operations and was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

June 20

Pfc. Christopher R. Kilpatrick, 18, of Columbus, Texas, died in Tal Afar, Iraq, during convoy operations when enemy forces attacked his HMMWV with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 603rd Transportation Company, 142nd Corps Support Battalion, Warrior Brigade, Fort Polk, La.

June 18

Lance Cpl. Adam J. Crumpler, 19, from Charleston, W.Va., died as a result of small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Spear in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

1st Lt. Noah Harris, 23, of Ellijay, Ga., died in Baqubah, Iraq, from injuries sustained on June 17 in Buritz, Iraq, when he was conducting a mounted patrol and his HMMWV was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Cpl. William A. Long, 26, of Lilburn, Ga., died in Baqubah, Iraq, from injuries sustained on June 17 in Buritz, Iraq, when he was conducting a mounted patrol and his HMMWV was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

June 17

Master Sgt. Robert M. Horrigan, 40, of Austin, Texas, died in Al Qaim, Iraq, while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Master Sgt. Michael L. McNulty, 36, of Knoxville, Tenn., died in Al Qaim, Iraq, while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

June 16

 

Spc. David J. Babineau, 25, of Springfield, Mass., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when the checkpoint he was manning came under enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Brent W. Koch, 22, of Morton, Minn., died in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 136th Infantry Combined Arms Battalion, Hutchinson, Minn.

Pfc. Kristian Menchaca, 23, of San Marcos, Texas, died in the vicinity of Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained on or about June 16 when he was kidnapped by enemy forces after being attack while manning a checkpoint during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Pfc. Thomas L. Tucker, 25, of Madras, Ore., died in the vicinity of Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained on or about June 16 when he was kidnapped by enemy forces after being attack while manning a checkpoint during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

June 15

Spc. Jeremiah S. Santos, 21, of Minot, N.D., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

June 14

Cpl. Michael A. Estrella, 20, of Hemet, Calif., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

June 9

Hospitalman Zachary M. Alday, 22, of Donalsonville, Ga., died from injuries sustained earlier in the day when the vehicle in which he was riding struck a land mine while hHis unit was conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 7th Regimental Combat Team, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Salvador Guerrero, 21, of Los Angeles, Calif., died of wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Pvt. Benjamin J. Slaven, 22, of Plymouth, Neb., died on in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army Reserve 308th Transportation Company, Lincoln, Neb.

Sgt. Jose M. Velez, 35, of Bronx, N.Y., died in Kirkuk, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army Reserve 773rd Transportation Company, Fort Totten, N.Y.

Lance Cpl. Brent B. Zoucha, 19, of Merrick, Neb., died of wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

June 8

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel B. Crabtree, 31, of Canton, Ohio, died in Al Kut, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion,19th Special Forces Group, Columbus, Ohio.

Sgt. 1st Class Clarence D. McSwain, 31, of Meridian, Miss., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Cpl. Luis D. Santos, 20, of Rialto, Calif., died in Buritz, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

June 7

Pfc. David N. Crombie, 19, of Winnemucca, Nev., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, Baumholder, Germany.

1st Lt. Scott M. Love, 32, of Knoxville, Tenn., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, Baumholder, Germany.

2nd Lt. John S. Vaughan, 23, of Edwards, Colo., died in Mosul, Iraq, when he encountered enemy small arms fire during dismounted combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

June 6

Cpl. Andy D. Anderson, 24, of Falls Church, Va., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his camp received indirect enemy fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 46th Engineer Battalion, Fort Rucker, Ala.

Staff Sgt. Richard A. Blakley, 34, of Plainfield, Ind., died in Al Khalidiyah, Iraq, when he was hit by enemy small arms fire during dismounted combat patrol operations. He was assigned to the National Guard's 38th Main Support Battalion, Indianapolis, Ind.

Sgt. Carlos E. Pernell, 25, of Munford, Ala., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his camp received indirect enemy fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 46th Engineer Battalion, Fort Rucker, Ala.

Sgt. Mark T. Smykowski, 23, of Mentor, Ohio, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

June 5

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jaime S. Jaenke, 29, of Bay City, Wis., died as a result of enemy action when her HMMWV was struck by an improvised explosive device in Al Anbar province, Iraq. She was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25, Fort McCoy, Wis.

Sgt. 1st Class. Issac S. Lawson, 35, of Sacramento, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the National Guard's 49th Military Police Brigade, Fairfield, Calif.

Petty Officer 1st Class Gary T. Rovinski, 44, of Roseville, Ill., died in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, when his HMMWV was struck by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25, Fort McCoy, Wis.

June 4

Sgt. Daniel R. Gionet, 23, of Pelham, N.H., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A2 tank during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

1st Lt. Ryan T. Sanders, 27, of College Station, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A2 tank during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

June 3

Cpl. Ryan J. Cummings, 22, of Streamwood, Ill., died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Staff Sgt. Darren Harmon, 44, of Newark Del., died in Haditha, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the Army Reserves 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 205th Military Intelligence Brigade, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.

Maj. Michael D. Stover, 43, of Mansfield, Ohio, died from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Marine Wing Support Group-37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.

Spc. Brett L. Tribble, 20, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries sustained there a say earlier when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

May 31

Spc. Brock L. Bucklin, 28, of Grand Rapids, Mich., died in Balad, Iraq, of a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Cpl. Alexander J. Kolasa, 22, of White Lake, Mich., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of non-combat related causes. He was assigned to the 704th Main Support Battalion, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Benjamin E. Mejia, 25, of Salem, Mass., died in Marez, Iraq, of non-combat related causes. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

May 30

Cpl. Richard A. Bennett, 25, of Girard, Kan., died following a non-hostile helicopter accident near Al Taqaddum, Iraq on May 27. He was assigned to Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron-169, Marine Aircraft Group-39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Capt. Nathanael J. Doring, 31, of Apple Valley, Minn., died following a non-hostile helicopter accident near Al Taqaddum, Iraq on May 27. He was assigned to Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron-169, Marine Aircraft Group-39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Cpl. Bobby R. West, 23, of Beebe, Ark., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated during dismounted patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

May 29

Capt. James A. Funkhouser, 35, of Katy, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during reconnaissance patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Cpl. Jeremy M. Loveless, 25, of Estacada, Ore., died in Mosul, Iraq, when his Stryker came under enemy small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

May 27

Cpl. J. Adan Garcia, 20, of Irving, Texas, died in the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., of injuries sustained May 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his convoy encountered small arms fire received while returning from an explosive ordnance mission. He was assigned to the 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

May 26

Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Lucas, 20, of Greensboro, N.C., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

May 25

Spc. Robert E. Blair, 22, of Ocala, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Capt. Douglas A. Dicenzo, 30, of Plymouth, N.H., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Pfc. Caleb A. Lufkin, 24, of Knoxville, Ill., died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained on May 4, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

May 24

Spc. Michael L. Hermanson, 21, of Fargo, N.D., died in AL Abayachi, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle came under improvised explosive device, rocket propel grenade and enemy small arms fire while on a route-clearing mission during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 164th Engineer Battalion, Minot, N.D.

May 23

Pfc. Steven W. Freund, 20, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died May while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Robert G. Posivio III, 22, of Sherburn, Minn., died May while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

May 22

Sgt. David R. Christoff, 25, of Rossford, Ohio, died from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Lance Cpl. William J. Leusink, 21, of Maurice, Iowa, died from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

May 21

Lance Cpl. Benito A. Ramirez, 21, of Edinburg, Texas, died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

May 18

Sgt. Lonnie C. Allen Jr., 26, of Bellevue, Neb.. died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained on May 18, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Pfc. Nicholas R. Cournoyer, 25, of Gilmanton, N.H., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained on May 18, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Cpl. William B. Fulks, 23, of Culloden, W.Va., died at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on May 1. He was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lt. Col. Daniel E. Holland, 43, of San Antonio, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained on May 18, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 352nd Civil Affairs Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

1st. Lt. Robert A. Seidel III, 23, of Gettysburg, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained on May 18, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

May 17

Petty Officer Third Class Lee Hamilton Deal, 23, of West Monroe, La., died as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was operationally assigned to Regimental Combat Team-5, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and permanently assigned to 2nd Marine Division Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

May 16

Staff Sgt. Santiago M. Halsel, 32, of Bowling Green, Ky., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting a dismounted clearance mission during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

May 15

Pfc. Grant A. Dampier, 25, of Merrill, Wis., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, Fort Carson, Colo.

Staff Sgt. Marion Flint Jr., 29, of Baltimore, Md., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, Fort Carson, Colo.

Capt. Shane R. Mahaffee, 36, of Alexandria, Va., died in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on May 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat patrol operations in Al Hillah, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Knoxville, Tenn.

May 14

Chief Warrant Officer 4, John W. Engeman, 45, of East North Port, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 312th Training Support Battalion, 4th Brigade, 78th Division (Training Support) , Fort Bragg, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Jose S. MarinDominguez Jr., 22, of Liberal, Kan., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jamie D. Weeks, 47 of Daleville, Ala., died in Yusufiyah, Iraq, when his aircraft was shot down during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Master Sgt. Robert H. West, 37, of Elyria, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 312th Training Support Battalion, 4th Brigade, 78th Division (Training Support) , Fort Bragg, N.C.

Maj. Matthew W. Worrell, 34, of Lewisville, Texas, died in Yusufiyah, Iraq, when his aircraft was shot down during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Lance Cpl. Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby, 21, of Overbrook, Okla., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

May 13

Spc. Ronald W. Gebur, 23, of Delavan, Ill., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Lance Cpl. Richard Z. James, 20, of Seaford, Del., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

May 12

Lance Cpl. Adam C. Conboy, 21, of Philadelphia, Pa., died as a result of a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Spc. Brandon L. Teeters, 21, of Lafayette, La., died on in Ludwigshafen, Germany, of injuries sustained on April 20, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 8th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Hood, Texas.

May 11

Pfc. Eric D. Clark, 22, of Pleasant Prairie, Wis., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat patrol operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Spc. Armer N. Burkart, 26, of Rockville, Md., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Lance Cpl. Jason K. Burnett, 20, of St. Cloud, Fla., died as a result of a vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. David J. GramesSanchez, 22, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died as a result of a vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

2nd Lt. Michael L. Licalzi, 24, of Garden City, N.Y., died as a result of a vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Pfc. Stephen P. Snowberger III, 18, of Lopez, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat patrol operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Cpl. Steve Vahaviolos, 21, of Airmont, N.Y., died as a result of a vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

May 10

Sgt. Alessandro Carbonaro, 28, of Bethesda, Md., died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on May 1. He was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

May 9

Spc. Aaron P. Latimer, 26, of Ennis, Texas, was found dead at his forward operating base in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 562nd Engineer Company, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

May 8

Staff Sgt. Gregory A. Wagner, 35, of Mitchell, S.D., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised fire projectile struck his HMMWV during combat operation. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery, Yankton, S.D.

May 7

Staff Sgt. Emmanuel L. Legaspi, 38, of Las Vegas, Nev., died of injuries sustained in Tal Afar, Iraq, when his unit came under enemy small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

May 6

Lance Cpl. Leon B. Deraps, 19, of Jamestown, Mo., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Staff Sgt. Dale J. Kelly Jr., 48, of Richmond, Maine, died in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1083 cargo truck during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry (Mountain), Brewer, Maine.

Cpl. Cory L. Palmer, 21, of Seaford, Del., died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on May 1. He was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Staff Sgt. David M. Veverka, 25, of Jamestown, Pa., died in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1083 cargo truck during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry (Mountain), Brewer, Maine.

May 5

Pfc. Alva L. Gaylord, 25, of Carrollton, Mo., died of injuries sustained in Qasr Ar Riyy, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle during a combat clearing operation. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 110th Engineer Battalion, Kansas City, Mo.

Sgt. Matthew J. Fenton, 24, of Little Ferry, N.J., died at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq on April 26. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s Inspector and Instructor Staff, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Fort Devens, Mass.

Sgt. Elisha R. Parker, 21, of Taberg, N.Y., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Spc. Bryan L. Quinton, 24, of Sand Springs, Okla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Staff Sgt. Gavin B. Reinke, 32, of Pueblo, Colo., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

1st. Sgt. Carlos N. Saenz, 46, of Las Vegas, Nev., died in Baghdad, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, Abilene, Texas. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

Spc. Teodoro Torres, 29, of Las Vegas, Nev., died in Baghdad, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, Abilene, Texas. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

Sgt. Nathan J. Vacho, 29, of Janesville, Wis., died in Baghdad, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Knoxville, Tenn. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

May 3

Cpl. Stephen R. Bixler, 20, of Suffield, Conn., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Pfc. Christopher M. Eckhardt, 19, of Phoenix, Ariz., died in Taji, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Capt. Brian S. Letendre, 27, of Woodbridge, Va., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve’s Inspector and Instructor Staff, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Plainville, Conn.

Sgt. Joseph E. Proctor, 38, of Indianapolis, Ind., died in Tammin, Iraq when a homicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device detonated near his observation post during dismounted combat patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 638th Battalion (Aviation), Shelbyville, Ind.

Pfc. Benjamin T. Zieske, 20, of Concord, Calif., died of injuries sustained in Kirkuk, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated during a dismounted combat patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

May 1

Cpl. Robbie G. Light, 21, of Kingsport, Tenn., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A2 Abrams tank during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Lance Cpl. Robert L. Moscillo, 21, of Salem, N.H., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

April 29

Sgt. Steve M. Sakoda, 29, of Hilo, Hawaii, died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

April 28

Sgt. Edward G. Davis III, 31, of Antioch, Ill., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Sgt. Jose Gomez, 23, of Corona, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 10th Cavalry, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Cpl. Brandon M. Hardy, 25, of Cochranville, Pa., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was both assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Staff Sgt. Bryant A. Herlem, 37, of Copperas Cove, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 10th Cavalry, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Lea R. Mills, 21, of Brooksville, Fla., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was both assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

April 27

1st Sgt. Bobby Mendez, 38, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Mark A. Wall, 27, of Alden, Iowa, died in Mosul, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Sgt. Matthew A. Webber, 23, of Kalamazoo, Mich., died in the Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Habbaniyah, Iraq, on Nov.21, 2005. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Saginaw, Mich.

April 26

Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford, 19, of New Bedford, Mass., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

April 25

Pfc. Raymond L. Henry, 21, of Anaheim, Calif, died in Mosul, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. Herrema, 27, of Jackson, Tenn., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when he came under enemy fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

April 24

Lance Cpl. Aaron W. Simons, 20, of Modesto, Calif., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

April 23

Cpl. Jason B. Daniel, 21, of Fort Worth, Texas, died of injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Robert W. Ehney, 26, of Lexington, Ky., died of injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Cpl. Shawn T. Lasswell Jr., 21, of Reno, Nev., died of injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

April 22

Pfc. Jacob H. Allcott, 21, of Caldwell, Idaho, died of injuries sustained in Baghad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV causing a fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Pvt. Michael E. Bouthot, 19, of Fall River, Mass., died of injuries sustained in Baghad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV causing a fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, 23, of Arcadia, Calif., died of injuries sustained in Baghad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV causing a fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Eric D. King, 29, of Vancouver, Wash., died of injuries sustained in Baghad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV causing a fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Cpl. Eric R. Lueken, 23, of Dubois, Ind., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Pvt. Travis C. Zimmerman, 19, of New Berlinville, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his observation post during dismounted combat reconnaissance operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

April 20

Staff Sgt. Jason C. Ramseyer, 28, of Lenoir, N.C., died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

April 19

Pfc. Robert J. Settle, 25, of Owensboro, Ky., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Patrick A. Tinnell, 25, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., died in As Siniyah, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated during a dismounted combat patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

April 18

Capt. Ian P. Weikel, 31, of Colorado, died in Balad, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Baghdad. He was assigned to the 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

April 16

Master Sgt. Clinton W. Cubert, 38, of Lawrenceburg, Ky., died in the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lexington, Ky., of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Samarra, Iraq, on Sept. 11, 2005. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2113th Transportation Company, Paducah, Ky.

April 15

Lance Cpl. Derrick J. Cothran, 21, of Avondale, La., died in two separate attacks on vehicles during combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Pablo V. Mayorga, 33, of Margate, Fla., died in two separate attacks on vehicles during combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Spc. Mark W. Melcher, 34, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died in Al Taqaddum, Iraq, when his M1A1 Abrams tank came under enemy small-arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the National Guard's 1st Battalion, 103rd Armor, Friedens, Pa.

Lance Cpl. Justin D. Sims, 22, of Covington, Ky., died in two separate attacks on vehicles during combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Pfc. Ryan G. Winslow, 19, of Jefferson, Ala., died in two separate attacks on vehicles during combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

April 14

Lance Cpl. Darin T. Settle, 23, of Henley, Mo., died from a non-hostile motor vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

April 13

Cpl. Salem Bachar, 20, of Chula Vista, Calif., was killed due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Perez, 22, of San Antonio, Texas, was killed due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Spc. Andrew K. Waits, 23, of Waterford, Mich., died in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

April 12

Cpl. Scott M. Bandhold, 37, of North Merrick, N.Y., died of injuries sustained in Misiab, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Roland E. Calderon-Ascencio, 21, of Miami, Fla., died of injuries sustained in Misiab, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Lance Cpl. Marcus S. Glimpse, 22, of Huntington Beach, Calif., died as the result of an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

April 11

Sgt. Joseph A. Blanco, 25, of Bloomington, Calif., died of injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle and he subsequently came under small-arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. James F. Costello III, 27, of St. Louis, Mo., died of injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle and he subsequently came under small-arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Cpl. Kenneth D. Hess, 26, of Asheville, N.C., died in Rawah, Iraq, as the result of a homicide bomb attack while he was conducting a dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Pfc. George R. Roehl Jr., 21, of Manchester, N.H., died of injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle and he subsequently came under small-arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

April 10

Spc. James W. Gardner, 22, of Glasgow, Ky., died in Tal Afar, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sgt. 1st Class Randall L. Lamberson, 36, of Springfield, Mo., died in Balad, died of injuries sustained on April 9 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

April 2

April 9

Sgt. David S. Collins, 24, of Jasper Ga., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, died of injuries sustained in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Pfc. Joseph I. Love, 22, of North Pole, Alaska, died in Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 84th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy), 8th Sustainment Command (Theater), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Sgt. 1st Class Gregory S. Rogers, 42, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

April 8

Cpl. Shawn R. Creighton, 21, of Windsor, N.C., died in Rawah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker vehicle during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Lance Cpl. Philip J. Martini, 24, of Lansing, Ill., died of a gunshot wound while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Pvt. Jody W. Missildine, 19, of Plant City, Fla., died in Tal Afar, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

Lance Cpl. Juana NavarroArellano, 24, of Ceres, Calif., died from wounds received while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. She was assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

April 7

Cpl. Richard P. Waller, 22, of Fort Worth, Texas, died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

April 6

Pfc. Chase A. Edwards, 19, of Lake Charles, La., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Spc. Dustin J. Harris, 21, of Bangor, Maine, died in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised device detonated while he was conducting dismounted patrol operations. He was assigned to the 172nd Brigade Support Battalion, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Spc. Daniel L. Sesker, 22, of Ogden, Iowa, died in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry in LeMars, Iowa.

Lance Cpl. Bryan N. Taylor, 20, of Milford, Ohio, died after being shot by an Iraqi Army soldier on a coalition base near Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

April 4

Spc. Ty J. Johnson, 28, of Elk Grove, Calif., died in Kirkuk, Iraq, when an improvised device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

April 2

Cpl. Andres Aguilar Jr., 21, of Victoria, Texas, died when the seven-ton truck in which he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Hospitalman Geovani Padilla Aleman, 20, of South Gate, Calif., died as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was permanently assigned to Bethesda Naval Hospital, USNS Comfort Detachment and operationally assigned to Third Battalion, Eighth Marine Regiment, 2/28 Brigade Combat Team.

Cpl. David A. Bass, 20, of Nashville, Tenn., died when the
seven-ton truck in which he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq. He was assigned to elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Pfc. Jeremy W. Ehle, 19, of Richmond, Va., died in Hit, Iraq, from wounds sustained when his dismounted patrol came under enemy small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division in Friedberg, Germany.

Lance Cpl. Patrick J. Gallagher, 27, of Jacksonville, Fla., died when the seven-ton truck in which he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq. He was assigned to elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Cpl. Brian R. St. Germain, 22, of Warwick, R.I., died when the seven-ton truck in which he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq. He was assigned to elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Kun Y. Kim, 20, of Atlanta, Ga., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Eric A. McIntosh, 29, of Trafford, Pa., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcques J. Nettles, 22, of Beaverton, Ore., died when the truck in which he was riding rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Combat Logistics Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lance Cpl. Eric A. Palmisano, 27, of Florence, Wis., died after the truck in which he was riding rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Transportation Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Cpl. Scott J. Procopio, 20, of Saugus, Mass., died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Felipe D. Sandoval-Flores, 20, of Los Angeles, Calif., died when the seven-ton truck in which he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq. He was assigned to elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Staff Sgt. Abraham G. Twitchell, 28, of Yelm, Wash., died when the seven-ton truck in which he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq. He was assigned to elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

April 1

Staff Sgt. Darrell P. Clay, 34, of Fayetteville, N.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting a dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Sgt. Israel Devora Garcia, 23, of Clint, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting a dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Chief Warrant Officer Michael L. Hartwick, 37, of Orrick, Mo., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his Apache helicopter crashed while conducting a combat air patrol. He was assigned to the Army's 4th Battalion, 4th Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Capt. Timothy J. Moshier, 25, of Albany, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his Apache helicopter crashed while conducting a combat air patrol. He was assigned to the Army's 4th Battalion, 4th Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

March 31

Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Beisel, 21, of Lackawaxen, Pa., died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

March 30

Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas, 23, of Mesa, Ariz., died in Kirkuk Province, Iraq, from non-combat related injuries while returning from combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101 Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

March 29

Tech. Sgt. Walter M. Moss Jr., 37, of Houston, Texas, was killed in the explosion of an improvised explosive device while conducting safing operations in the vicinity of Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.

March 28

Staff Sgt. Robert Hernandez, 47, of Silver Spring, Md., died in Al Taquaddum, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 318th Regiment, 1st Brigade, 80th Division (Institutional Training), Fort Meade, Md.

Sgt. Michael D. Rowe, 23, New Port Richey, Fla., died in Rutbah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 46th Engineer Battalion, Warrior Brigade, Fort Polk, La.

Pfc. Sean D. Tharp, 21, of Orlando, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his element came under enemy small arms fire while conducting dismounted patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

March 25

Spc. Frederick A. Carlson, 25, Bethlehem, Pa., died in Taqqadum, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 228th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, Bethlehem, Pa.

March 23

Staff Sgt. Brock A. Beery, 30, of White House, Tenn., died in Habbaniyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his LMTV followed by enemy small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 123rd Armor Regiment, Bowling Green, Ky.

Sgt 1st Class Randy D. McCaulley, 44, Indiana, Pa., died in Habbaniyah, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol came under enemy small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Indiana, Pa.

March 21

Cpl. Antoine J. McKinzie, 25, of Indianapolis, Ind., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his HMMWV came under enemy small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

March 18

Staff Sgt. Ricardo Barraza, 24, of Shafter, Calif., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when he came under small arms fire by enemy forces during combat operations. He was were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Sgt. Dale G. Brehm, 23, of Turlock, Calif., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when he came under small arms fire by enemy forces during combat operations. He was were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.

March 16

Spc. Carlos M. Gonzalez, 22, of Middletown, N.Y., died in Tikrit, Iraq, when a mortar round detonated near his position. He was assigned to the 101st Military Intelligence Detachment, 501st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson, 21, of St. Louis, Mo., died in Tikrit, Iraq, when a mortar round detonated near her position. She was assigned to the 101st Military Intelligence Detachment, 501st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Cpl. Nyle Yates III, 22, of Lake Odessa, Mich., died in Bayji, Iraq, when he came under small arms fire by enemy forces during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

March 15

Pfc. Angelo A. Zawaydeh, 19, of San Bruno, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq when his traffic control point came under mortar attack during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

March 13

Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Lewis, 32, of Bunkie, La., died north of Rustamiyah, Iraq, when an improvised device detonated near his HMMWV during a convoy operations. He was assigned to the 519th Military Police Battalion, 49th Military Police Brigade, Fort Polk La.

Sgt. Corey A. Dan, 22, of Norway, Maine, died near Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when he came under small arms fire and an improvised explosive device detonated during combat operations. He was assigned the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Marco A. Silva, 27, of Alva, Fla., died near Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when he came under small arms fire and an improvised explosive device detonated during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

March 12

Lance Cpl. Kristen K. Marino, 20, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

March 11

Pfc. Amy A. Duerksen, 19, of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 11, from a non-combat related injury. She was assigned to the 4th Combat Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

March 10

Lance Cpl. Bunny Long, 22, of Modesto, Calif., died from a homicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

March 8

Gunnery Sgt. John D. Fry, 28, of Lorena, Texas, died in Al Anbar province, Iraq, when an improvised explosive devicedetonate near his position. He was assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

March 7

Gunnery Sgt. Justin R. Martone, 31, of Bedford, Va., died in Al Anbar province, Iraq, when an improvised explosive devicedetonate near his position. He was assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

Pfc. Ricky Salas Jr., 22, of Roswell, N.M., died in Mosul, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle while conducting mounted operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, Friedberg, Germany.

March 6

Cpl. Adam O. Zanutto, 26, of Caliente, Calif., died at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., from wounds received as a result of an improvised explosive device in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on Feb. 25. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

March 5

Sgt. 1st Class Kevin P. Jessen, 28, of Paragould, Ark., died in Rawah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 22nd Chemical Battalion (Technical Escort), Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.

March 3

Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Snyder, 20, of Finksburg, Md., died from a non combat-related vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support Group-1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

March 1

Spc. Christopher S. Merchant, 32, of Hardwick, Vt., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his HMMWV came under attack by enemy forces using a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device and rocket-propelled grenades. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment, Jericho, Vt.

Pfc. Tina M. Priest, 20, of Austin, Texas, died in Taji, Iraq, from a non-combat related injury. She was assigned to the 4th Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Divison, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Joshua V. Youmans, 26, of Flushing, Mich., died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, from injuries sustained on Nov. 21 in Habbaniyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw, Mich.

Feb. 27

Staff Sgt. Dwayne P. R. Lewis, 26, of New York City, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire during a dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Feb. 26

Spc. Clay P. Farr, 21, of Bakersfield, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near hus HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division of Fort Drum, N.Y.

Spc. Joshua U. Humble, 21, of Appleton, Maine, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near hus HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division of Fort Drum, N.Y.

Spc. Joshua M. Pearce, 21, of Guymon, Okla., died in Mosul, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker military vehicle during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Schornak, 28, of Hoover, Ala., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol was engaged by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Feb. 25

Pfc. Benjamin C. Schuster, 21, of Williamsville, N.Y., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, from a gunshot wound. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 101st Cavalry Regiment, Buffalo, N.Y.

Lance Cpl. John J. Thornton, 22, of Phoenix, Ariz., died of wounds received as a result of an enemy mortar attack in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Adam J. Vanalstine, 21, of Superior, Wis., died from an improvised explosive device in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Feb. 24

Sgt. Dimitri Muscat, 21, of Aurora, Colo., died in Balad, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries sustained earlier that day in Samarra, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Pvt. Joshua F. Powers, 21, of Skiatook, Okla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, from a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Feb. 22

Staff Sgt. Curtis T. Howard II, 32, of Ann Arbor, Mich., died near Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Staff Sgt. Gregson G. Gourley, 38, of Salt Lake City, Utah, died in Al Hawijah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sgt. Rickey E. Jones, 21, of Kokomo, Ind., died in Al Hawijah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Pfc. Christopher L. Marion, 20, of Pineville, Mo., died in Al Hawijah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sgt. Gordon F. Misner II, 23, of Sparks, Nev., died near Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Pfc. Allan A. Morr, 21, of Shiawassee County, Mich., died in Al Hawijah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Thomas J. Wilwerth, 21, of Mastic, N.Y., died near Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Feb. 21

2nd Lt. Almar L. Fitzgerald, 23, of Lexington, S.C., died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany from wounds received Feb. 18 as a result of an improvised explosive device received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Feb. 20

Staff Sgt. Jay T. Collado, 31, of Columbia, S.C., died from an improvised explosive device near Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron-267, Marine Aircraft Group-39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to the U.S. Army’s 4th Infantry Division.

Sgt. Jessie Davila, 29, of Greensburg, Kan., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry, Lawrence, Kan.

Daniel J. Kuhlmeier, 30, of Omaha, Neb., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device struck the convoy in which he was traveling. He was assigned to Detachment 204, 2nd Field Investigations Region, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.

Feb. 18

Cpl. Matthew D. Conley, 21, of Killen, Ala., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his vehicle was attacked with an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Sgt. Charles E. Matheny IV, 23 of Stanwood, Wash., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 704th Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Feb. 17

Sgt. 1st Class Amos C. Edwards Jr., 41, of Savannah, Ga., died in Ar Rutbah, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 118th Field Artillery Regiment, 48th Brigade Combat Team, Savannah, Ga.

Cpt. Anthony R. Garcia, 48, of Fort Worth, Texas, died in Tikrit, Iraq, from a gunshot wound. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Feb. 14

Lance Cpl. Matthew R. Barnes, 20, of West Monroe, La., died when a homicide car bomber attacked his vehicle near Al Qa’im, Iraq. He assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division; II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Michael S. Probst, 26, of Irvine, Calif., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Abu Ghraib, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Cpl. Rusty L. Washam, 21, of Huntsville, Tenn., died when a homicide car bomber attacked his vehicle near Al Qa’im, Iraq. He assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division; II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Feb. 12

Cpl. Andrew J. Kemple, 23, of Cambridge, Minn., died in Tikrit, Iraq, when his HMMWV came under small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Felipe J. Garcia Villareal, 26, of Burke, Va., died at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained in Ramadi, Iraq on Feb. 9, when his tent caught fire. He was assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Warner Barracks, Bamberg, Germany.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Wilson, 25, of Newark Valley, N.Y., died as a result of an improvised explosive device in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three, based in San Diego, Calif.

Feb. 9

Pfc. Javier Chavez Jr., 19, of Cutler, Calif., died from wounds received as a result of an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Cpl. Ross A. Smith, 21, of Wyoming, Mich., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Feb. 7

Spc. Allen D. Kokesh Jr., 21, of Yankton, S. D., died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, on of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 4 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery, Yankton, S. D.

Lance Cpl. Steven L. Phillips, 27, of Chesapeake, Va., died from a non-hostile vehicle accident while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Feb. 6

Cpl. Orville Gerena, 21, of Virginia Beach, Va., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Spc. Patrick W. Herried, 29, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died in Rawah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker military vehicle during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army's 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Lance Cpl. David S. Parr, 22, of Benson, N.C., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Brandon S. Schuck, 21, of Safford, Ariz., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Pfc. Jacob D. Spann, 21, of Columbus, Ohio, died from wounds sustained as a result of an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Feb. 5

Sgt. Jeremiah J. Boehmer, 22, of Parkston, S.D., died in Al Husayniyah, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker Engineer Squad Vehicle. He was assigned to the 562nd Engineer Company, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Spc. William S. Hayes III, 23, of St. Tammany, La., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Christopher R. Morningstar, 27, of San Antonio, Texas, died in Al Husayniyah, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker Engineer Squad Vehicle. He was assigned to the 562nd Engineer Company, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Spc. Sergio A. Mercedes Saez, 23, of New York, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when the HMMWV in which he was riding accidentally rolled over into a canal. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Feb. 4

Spc. Roberto L. Martinez Salazar, 21, of Long Beach, Calif., died in Mosul, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his up-armored HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to Company A, 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Feb. 3

Sgt. 1st Class Lance S. Cornett, 33, of London, Ky., died in the vicinity of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries sustained while engaging enemy forces. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Cpl. Jesse M. Zamora, 22, of Las Cruces, N.M., died in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Feb. 2

1st. Lt. Simon T. Cox Jr., 30, of Texas, died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A3 Bradley. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Cpl. Walter B. Howard II, 35, of Rochester, Mich., died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in Ashraf, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1 Abrams tank. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Pfc. Scott A. Messer, 26, of Ashland, Ky., died in Ashraf, Iraq, when his HMMWV accidentally rolled over during convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Feb. 1

1st Lt. Garrison C. Avery, 23, of Lincoln, Neb., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Marlon A. Bustamante, 25, of Corona, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli, 20, of Downers Grove, Ill., died from enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Spc. Anthony C. Owens, 21, of Conway, S.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using grenades and small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Pfc. Caesar S. Viglienzone, 21, of Santa Rosa, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Jan. 28

Cpl. Felipe C. Barbosa, 21, of High Point, N.C., died from a non-hostile vehicle accident in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. David L. Herrera, 26, of Oceanside, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Cpl. Brian J. Schoff, 22, of Manchester, Tenn., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Jan. 27

Lance Cpl. Hugo R. Lopezlopez, 20, of La Habra, Calif., died at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, from wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Rawah, Iraq on Nov. 20, 2005. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, (Forward).

Jan. 25

Staff Sgt. Jerry M. Durbin Jr., 26, of Spring, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his dismounted patrol during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sgt. Joshua A. Johnson, 24, of Richford, Vt., died in Ramadi, Iraq, when a rocket propelled grenade struck his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Jericho, Vt.

Jan. 24

Sgt. Sean H. Miles, 28, of Midlothian, Va., was killed in action Jan. 24 from small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Jan. 23

Staff Sgt. Lance M. Chase, 32, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained that day when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A2 Abrams tank during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Pfc. Peter D. Wagler, 18, of Partridge, Kan., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained that day when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A2 Abrams tank during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Jan. 23

Pvt. Lewis T. D. Calapini, 21, of Waipahu, Hawaii, died from a non-hostile vehicle accident near Al Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Matthew D. Hunter, 31, of Valley Grove, W.Va., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Lance Cpl. Joshua A. Scott, 24, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., died from a non-hostile vehicle accident near Al Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Jan. 22

Staff Sgt. Brian McElroy, 28, of San Antonio, Texas, died when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device while conducting convoy escort duties in the vicinity of Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Security Forces Squadron, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.

Tech. Sgt. Jason L. Norton, 32, of Miami, Okla., died when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device while conducting convoy escort duties in the vicinity of Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Security Forces Squadron, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.

Jan. 20

Cpl. Carlos Arrelanopandura, 22, of Los Angeles, Calif., died from a homicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in Haqlaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Brandon Dewey, 20, of San Joaquin, Calif., died from a homicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in Haqlaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Sgt. Dennis J. Flanagan, 22, of Inverness, Fla., died in Al Huwijah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Matthew C. Frantz, 23, of Lafayette, Ind. , died in Al Huwijah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Rickey Scott, 30, of Columbus, Ga., died in Al Huwijah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Clifton J. Yazzie, 23, of Fruitland, N.M., died in Al Huwijah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Jan. 17

Pfc. Adam R. Shepherd, 21, of Somerville, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from a non-combat-related illness. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Jan. 16

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ruel M. Garcia, 34, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his AH64D (Apache) helicopter was shot down while he were conducting aerial patrols. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment (Attack), Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Rex C. Kenyon, 34, of El Segundo, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his AH64D (Apache) helicopter was shot down while he were conducting aerial patrols. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment (Attack), Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Jan. 15

Pfc. Kasper A. Dudkiewicz, 22, of Mangilao, Guam, died in Mosul, Iraq, when his HMMWV was involved in a vehicle collision. He was assigned to the 511th Military Police Company, 91st Military Police Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Spc. Dustin L. Kendall, 21, of Conway, Mo., died in Baqubah, Iraq, when his HMMVW accidentally struck an M1A2 Abrams tank and rolled over. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Jan. 14

Cpl. Justin J. Watts, 20, of Crownsville, Md., died from an apparent non-hostile gunshot wound in Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Jan. 13

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mitchell K. Carver Jr., 31, of Charlotte, N.C., died near Al Sukar, Iraq, when his OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kyle E. Jackson, 28, of Sarasota, Fla., died near Al Sukar, Iraq, when his OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Petty Officer First Class Michael Anthony Jordan, 35, of Augusta, Ga., died in an automobile accident in Manama, Bahrain. He was assigned to Destroyer Squadron 50, Bahrain.

Lance Cpl. Jonathan K. Price, 19, of Woodlawn, Ill., died from wounds received as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Jan. 10

Sgt. Michael J. McMullen, 25, of Salisbury, Md., died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on of injuries sustained in Ramadi, Iraq on Dec. 24, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position. McMullen was assigned to the Army National Guard's 243rd Engineer Company, Baltimore, Md.

Jan. 7

Maj. Stuart M. Anderson, 44, of Peosta, Iowa died near Tal Afar, Iraq, when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 3rd Corps Support Command, Des Moines, Iowa.

Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Brown, 22, of Newport News, Va., died as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Radhames Camilomatos, 24, of Carolina, Puerto Rico, died in Taji, Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

1st Lt. Jaime L. Campbell, 25, of Ephrata, Wash., died near Tal Afar, Iraq, when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Anchorage, Alaska.

1st Lt. Joseph D. deMoors, 36, of Jefferson, Ala., died near Tal Afar, Iraq, when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Sgt. Nathan R. Field, 23, of Lehigh, Iowa, died in Umm Qasr, Iraq, when his HMMWV was hit by a civilian vehicle. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 4249th Port Security Company, Pocahontas, Iowa.

Lance Cpl. Jeriad P. Jacobs, 19, of Clayton, N.C., died as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Spc. Robert T. Johnson, 20, of Erwin, N.C., died in Umm Qasr, Iraq, when his HMMWV was hit by a civilian vehicle. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 805th Military Police Company, Raleigh, N.C.

Maj. Douglas A. La Bouff, 36, of California. died near Tal Afar, Iraq, when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Lance Cpl. Jason T. Little, 20, of Climax, Mich., died when his tank was attacked with an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ferris, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Brett L. Lundstrom, 22, of Stafford, Va., died as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Maj. Michael R. Martinez, 43, of Missouri. died near Tal Afar, Iraq, when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Spc. Jacob E. Melson, 22, of Wasilla, Alaska, died near Tal Afar, Iraq, when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Anchorage, Alaska.

Lance Cpl. Raul Mercado, 21, of Monrovia, Calif., died when his vehicle was attacked with an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Chester W. Troxel, 45, of Anchorage, Alaska, died near Tal Afar, Iraq, when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Anchorage, Alaska.
Spc. Michael I. Edwards, 26, of Fairbanks, Alaska, died near Tal Afar, Iraq, when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Anchorage, Alaska.

Spc. Clinton R. Upchurch, 31, of Garden City, Kansas, died in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV and enemy forces attacked using small arms fire during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Jan. 5

Sgt. Adam L. Cann, 23, of Davie, Fla., died when a homicide bomber attack an Iraqi police recruitment center in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to Security Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Cpl. Albert P. Gettings, 27, of New Castle, Pa., died from wounds received as a result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Maj. William F. Hecker, III, 37, of St. Louis, Mo., died in An Najaf, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Jason Lopezreyes, 29, of Hatillo, Puerto Rico, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Pvt. Robbie M. Mariano, 21, of Stockton, Calif., died in An Najaf, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Lance Cpl. Ryan S. McCurdy, 20, of Baton Rouge, La., died from wounds received as a result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters Company, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lt. Col. Michael E. McLaughlin, 44, of Mercer, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, died when an homicide bomber detonated near his position while he was conducting a dismounted patrol at an Iraqi police recruiting. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Washington, Pa.

Sgt. Johnny J. Peralez Jr., 25, of Kingsville, Texas, died in An Najaf, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Capt. Christopher P. Petty, 33, of Vienna, Va., died in An Najaf, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Ryan D. Walker, 25, of Stayton, Ore., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Sgt. 1st Class Stephen J. White, 39, of Talladega, Ala., died in An Najaf, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Jan. 1

Sgt. 1st Class Jason L. Bishop, 31, ofWilliamstown, Ky., died in As Siniyah, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Vanderhorn, 37, of Pierce, Wash., died in As Sinia, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

 

Dec. 31

Spc. Marcelino R. Corniel, 23, of La Puente, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an enemy mortar attack occurred in the vicinity of his observation post. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Fullerton, Calif.

Dec. 30

Sgt. 1st Class Shawn C. Dostie, 32, of Granite City, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Pvt. Jonathan R. Pfender, 22, of Evansville, Ind., died in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Ayman A. Taha, 31, ofVienna, Va., died in Balad, Iraq, when he was preparing a munitions cache for demolition and it exploded. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Dec. 29

Pfc. George A. Lutz II, 25, of Virginia Beach, Va., died in Fallujah, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army's 9th Psychological Operations Battalion, 4th Psychologial Operations Group, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Spc. Prince K. Teewia, 27, ofDurham, N.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Dec. 28

Spc. Aaron M. Forbes, 24, of Oak Island, N.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Dec. 27

Pvt. Joshua M. Morberg, 20, of Sparks , Nev., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Spc. Lance S. Sage, 26, of Hempstead , N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Dec. 26

Spc. Dane O. Carver, 20, of Freeport, Mich., died in Khalidiyah, when his HMMWV came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw, Mich.

Sgt. Dominic R. Coles, 25, of Jesup, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his HMMWV came under attack during combat operations by enemy forces using small arms fire, rocket-propelled grenades and mortars. He was assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Chief Warrant Officer Richard M. Salter, 44, of Cypress, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his Apache helicopter collided with another military aircraft in mid-air and then crashed. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Chief Warrant Officer Isaias E. Santos, 28, of Ancon, Panama, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his Apache helicopter collided with another military aircraft in mid-air and then crashed. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Dec. 25

Spc. Anthony O. Cardinal, 20, of Muskegon, Mich., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Spc. Sergio Gudino, 22, of Pomona, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A1 tank during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Dec. 24

Master Sgt. Joseph J. Andres Jr., 34, of Seven Hills, Ohio, died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Baqubah, Iraq, when enemy forces attacked him during combat operations. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sgt. Myla L. Maravillosa, 24, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, died in Kirkuk, Iraq, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Al Hawijah, Iraq, when her HMMWV was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades. She was assigned to the C Company, 301st Military Intelligence Battalion,Honolulu, Hawaii.

Dec. 23

Sgt. Regina C. Reali, 25, of Fresno, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her HMMWV. She was assigned to the Army Reserve's 351st Civil Affairs Command, Mountain View, Calif.

Sgt. Cheyenne C. Willey, 36, of Fremont, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her HMMWV. She was assigned to the Army Reserve's 351st Civil Affairs Command, Mountain View, Calif.

Dec. 22

1st Lt. Benjamin T. Britt, 24, of Wheeler, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position during a dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. William Lopez-Feliciano, 33, of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position during a dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Dec. 20

1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary, 24, of Dallas, Pa., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Spc. Richard Junior D. Naputi, 24, of Talofofo, Guam, died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Dec. 19

Staff Sgt. Johnnie V. Mason, 32, of Rio Vista, Texas, died in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 717th Ordnance Company, 184th Ordnance Battalion, 52nd Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Detachment), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Dec. 18

Lance Cpl. Samuel Tapia, 20, of San Benito, Texas, died in Ar Ramadi,Iraq, from small-arms fire while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms,Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Dec. 16

Cpl. Adam R. Fales, 21, of Cullman, Ala., died from a non-hostile gunshot wound in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support Detachment-21, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.

Dec. 15

Sgt. Timothy R. Boyce, 29, of North Salt Lake, Utah, died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the Maintenance Troop, Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Spc. Joseph A. Lucas, 23, of Augusta, Ga., died in Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Dec. 14

Staff Sgt. Kenneth B. Pospisil, 35, of Andover, Minn., died in the vicinity of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces. He was assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Michael B. Presley, 21, of Batesville, Miss., died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany of wounds sustained from a homicide, vehicle-borne improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq, on Dec. 12. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Dec. 13

Sgt. Brian C. Karim, 22, of Talcott, W. Va., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he was conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Riley, Kan.

Spc. James C. Kesinger, 32, of Pharr, Texas., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he was conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Riley, Kan.

Spc. Peter J. Navarro, 20, of Wildwood, Mo., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he was conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Riley, Kan.

Staff Sgt. Michael S. Zyla, 32, of Elgin, Ore., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he was conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Riley, Kan.

Dec. 12

Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Mitchell, 28, of McConnelsville, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Dec. 11

Sgt. 1st Class James S. Moudy, 37, of Newark, Del., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Dec. 10

Sgt. Julia V. Atkins, 22, of Bossier City, La., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her HMMWV during patrol operations. She was assigned to the 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Kenith Casica, 32, of Virginia Beach, Va., died in Baghdad, Iraq, as a result of enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sgt. Clarence L. Floyd Jr., 28, of Newark, N.J., died in Taji, Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Travis L. Nelson, 41, of Anniston, Ala., died in Baghdad, Iraq, as a result of enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Dec. 9

Sgt. Adrian N. Orosco, 26, of Corcoran, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted position during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.

Dec. 8

Sgt. Spencer C. Akers, 35, of Traverse City, Mich., died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained in Habbaniyah, Iraq, on Nov. 21, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw, Mich.

Staff Sgt. Milton Rivera-Vargas, 55, of Boqueron, Puerto Rico, died in Kalsu, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause while on guard duty. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment, Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico.

1st Lt. Kevin J. Smith, 28, of Brandon, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Dec. 7

Cpl. Joseph P. Bier, 22, of Centralia, Wash., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Sgt. Michael C. Taylor, 23, of Hockley, Texas, died in Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck while his unit was conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery, 214th Field Artillery Brigade, III Corps Artillery, Fort Sill, Okla.

Dec. 6

Pfc. Thomas C. Siekert, 20, of Lovelock, Nev., died in Bayji, Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Brian A. Wright, 19, of Keensburg, Ill., died in Ramadi, Iraq, when his HMMWV struck a mine during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 135th Engineer Company, Lawrenceville, Ill.

Dec. 4

Staff Sgt. Daniel M. Cuka, 27, of Yankton, S.D., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when improvised explosive devices detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery, Yankton, S.D.

Sgt. 1st Class Richard L. Schild, 40, of Tabor, S.D., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when improvised explosive devices detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery, Yankton, S.D.

Dec. 3

Cpl. Jimmy L. Shelton, 21, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., died in Bayji, Iraq, when enemy forces using mortars attacked his forward operating base. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Dec. 2

Sgt. Philip A. Dodson Jr., 42, of Forsyth, Ga., died at Tallil Air Base, Iraq, of injuries sustained earlier that day when his truck accidentally rolled over. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 148th Forward Support Battalion, 48th Brigade Combat Team, Forsyth, Ga.

Spc. Marcus S. Futrell, 20, of Macon, Ga., died at Tallil Air Base, Iraq, of injuries sustained earlier that day when his truck accidentally rolled over. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 148th Forward Support Battalion, 48th Brigade Combat Team, Forsyth, Ga.

Staff Sgt. Philip L. Travis, 41, of Snellville, Ga., died at Tallil Air Base, Iraq, of injuries sustained earlier that day when his truck accidentally rolled over. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 148th Forward Support Battalion, 48th Brigade Combat Team, Forsyth, Ga.

Dec. 1

Sgt. 1st Class Brent A. Adams, 40, of West View, Pa., died in Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military five-ton truck during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Washington, Pa.

Staff Sgt. Daniel J. Clay, 27, of Pensacola, Fla., died from an improvised explosive device exploded at an abandoned flour factory being used as a patrol base outside Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. John M. Holmason, 20, of Suprise, Ariz., died from an improvised explosive device exploded at an abandoned flour factory being used as a patrol base outside Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. David A. Huhn, 24, of Portland, Mich., died from an improvised explosive device exploded at an abandoned flour factory being used as a patrol base outside Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Adam W. Kaiser, 19, of Naperville, Ill., died from an improvised explosive device exploded at an abandoned flour factory being used as a patrol base outside Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Robert A. Martinez, 20, of Splendora, Texas, died from an improvised explosive device exploded at an abandoned flour factory being used as a patrol base outside Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Cpl. Anthony T. McElveen, 20, of Little Falls, Minn., died from an improvised explosive device exploded at an abandoned flour factory being used as a patrol base outside Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Scott T. Modeen, 24, of Hennepin, Minn., died from an improvised explosive device exploded at an abandoned flour factory being used as a patrol base outside Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Andrew G. Patten, 19, of Byron, Ill., died from an improvised explosive device exploded at an abandoned flour factory being used as a patrol base outside Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Sgt. Andy A. Stevens, 29, of Tomah, Wis., died from an improvised explosive device exploded at an abandoned flour factory being used as a patrol base outside Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Craig N. Watson, 21, of Union City, Mich., died from an improvised explosive device exploded at an abandoned flour factory being used as a patrol base outside Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Nov. 30

Sgt. Grzegorz Jakoniuk, 25, of Schiller Park, Ill., died in Taji, Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. William D. Richardson, 30, of Houston, Texas, died of wounds sustained from a non-hostile vehicle accident near Al Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron-372, Marine Wing Support Group-37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Cpl. Joshua D. Snyder, 20, of Hampstead, Md., died of wounds sustained from small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. William G. Taylor, 26, of Macon, Ga., died from small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Nov. 29

Sgt. Donald J. Hasse, 28, of Wichita Falls, Texas, died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, Fort Riley, Kan.

Sgt. Jerry W. Mills Jr., 23, of Arkansas City, Kan., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, Fort Riley, Kan.

Nov. 26

Master Sgt. Brett E. Angus, 40, of St. Paul, Minn., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Camp Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron-372, Marine Wing Support Group-37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Nov. 25

Sgt. Gregory L. Tull, 20, of Pocahontas, Iowa, died in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 194th Field Artillery, Storm Lake, Iowa.

Nov. 24

Spc. Marc A. Delgado, 21, of Lithia, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV causing it to flip into a canal. He was assigned to the Army's 170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Sgt. 1st Class Eric P. Pearrow, 40, of Peoria, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on when his M1A2 Abrams tank accidentally rolled over into a canal. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Staff Sgt. Steven C. Reynolds, 32, of Jordan, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV causing it to flip into a canal. He was assigned to the Army's 170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Spc. Javier A. Villanueva, 25, of Temple, Texas, died in Al Asad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in Hit, Iraq, on Nov. 23, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.

Nov. 23

Staff Sgt. Aram J. Bass, 25, of Niagara Falls, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when their unit came under direct fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Allen J. Knop, 22, of Willowick, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sgt. William B. Meeuwsen, 24, of Kingwood, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when their unit came under direct fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Nov. 22

Sgt. Denis J. Gallardo, 22, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died in Tal Afar, Iraq, from a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Nov. 21

Pfc. John W. Dearing, 21, of Hazel Park, Mich., died in Habbaniyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw, Mich.

Nov. 20

Sgt. Dominic J. Sacco, 32, of Albany, N.Y., died in Taji, Iraq, when his M1A1 Abrams tank was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Emory J. Turpin, 23, of Dahlonega, Ga., died when he drowned in the Seychelles. He was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 currently deployed to the Seychelles.

Nov. 19

Pfc. Christopher M. Alcozer, 21, of DeKalb, Ill., died in Mosul, Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and grenades. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Cpl. Jonathan F. Blair, 21, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Dominic J. Hinton, 24, of Jacksonville, Texas, died in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Michael J. Idanan, 21, of Chula Vista, Calif., died in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Edward Karolasz, 25, of Powder Springs, N.J., died in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Lance Cpl. Miguel Terrazas, 20, of El Paso, Texas died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Hadithah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Troyer, 21, of Tangent, Ore., died from wounds received as a result of small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Master Sgt. Anthony R. C. Yost, 39, of Flint, Mich., died in Mosul, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his position during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.

1st Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, 23, of Freehold, N.J., died in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Nov. 18

Pfc. Anthony A. Gaunky, 19, of Sparta, Wis., at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, died of injuries sustained in Bayji, Iraq, on Nov. 17, when a local national crossed the median and struck his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sgt. Luis R. Reyes, 26, of Aurora, Colo., died en route to Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, on Nov. 18, when the bus in which he was riding rolled over. Reyes was assigned to the Army National Guard's 947th Engineer Company, Durango, Colo.

Nov. 17

Staff Sgt. Ivan V. Alarcon, 23, of Jerome, Idaho, died in Tal Afar, Iraq, when his HMMWV accidentally rolled over during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 473rd Quartermaster Company, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.

Cpl. Vernon R. Widner, 34, of Redlands, Calif., in Tikrit, Iraq, died of injuries sustained in Bayji, Iraq, when a local national crossed the median and struck his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Nov. 16

Spc. Alexis Roman-Cruz, 33, of Brandon, Fla., in Balad, Iraq, died of injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq, on Nov. 15, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Lance Cpl. Roger W. Deeds, 24, of Biloxi, Miss., died as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. John A. Lucente, 19, of Grass Valley, Calif., died from wounds sustained from an enemy hand grenade while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

2nd Lt. Donald R. McGlothlin, 26, of Lebanon, Va., died from small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. His unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray, 27, of Atwater, Ohio, died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Hadithah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Pvt. Dylan R. Paytas, 20, of Freedom, Pa., died in Baqubah, Iraq, from injuries sustained from multiple gunshot wounds. He was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Cpl. Jeffry A. Rogers, 21, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Cpl. Joshua J. Ware, 20, of Apache, Okla., died as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Ubaydi, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Nov. 15

Staff Sgt. James E. Estep, 26, of Leesburg, Fla., in Taji, Iraq, died of injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Pfc. Travis J. Grigg, 24, of Inola, Okla., in Taji, Iraq, died of injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Matthew J. Holley, 21, of San Diego, Calif., in Taji, Iraq, died of injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Lance Cpl. Nickolas D. Schiavoni, 26, of Haverhill, Mass., died from a homicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Nov. 14

Lance Cpl. Christopher M. McCrackin, 20, of Liverpool, Texas, died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in New Ubaydi, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Maj. Ramon J. Mendoza Jr., 37, of Columbus, Ohio, died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in New Ubaydi, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Cpl. John M. Longoria, 21, of Nixon, Texas, died of wounds sustained from small arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in New Ubaydi, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Nov. 12

Lance Cpl. David A. Mendez Ruiz, 20, of Cleveland, Ohio, died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Amiriyah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Sutherland, 33, of West Deptford, N.J., died in Al Qadisiyah, Iraq, when his Stryker military vehicle accidentally rolled over. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Lance Cpl. Scott A. Zubowski, 20, of Manchester, Ind., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Amiriyah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Nov. 11

Sgt. Tyrone L. Chisholm, 27, of Savannah, Ga., died in Tal Afar, Iraq, when multiple improvised explosive devices detonated near his M1A2 Abrams Tank. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Cpl. Donald E. Fisher II, 21, of Avon, Mass., died in Kirkut, Iraq, when his convoy vehicle was involved in a collision. He was were assigned to the 40th Transportation Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion, 593rd Corps Support Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Pfc. Antonio Mendezsanchez, 22, of Rincon, Puerto Rico, died in Kirkut, Iraq, when his convoy vehicle was involved in a collision. He was were assigned to the 40th Transportation Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion, 593rd Corps Support Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Nov. 10

Pfc. Ryan D. Christensen, 22, of Spring Lake Heights, N.J., died at the Medical University of Charleston in Charleston, S.C., of a non-combat related illness identified in Balad, Iraq, on Nov. 10. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Staff Sgt. Michael C. Parrott, 49, of Timnath, Colo., died in Balad, Iraq, died of injuries sustained on Nov. 10 in Al Khalidiyah, Iraq, where his M1A1 Abrams tank was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's Joint Forces Headquarters, Cheyenne, Wyo.

Lance Cpl. Daniel F. Swaim, 19, of Yadkinville, N.C., died of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Steel Curtain in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Joshua A. Terando, 27, of Morris, Ill., who died in Al Taqaddum, Iraq, died of injuries sustained on Nov. 10 in Al Khalidiyah, Iraq, where his M1A1 Abrams tank was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was a Reservist assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Washington, Pa.

Nov. 8

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe, 35, of Oviedo, Fla., died at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX from wounds suffered Oct. 17 in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised explosive devise detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle while he was on patrol. He was assigned to 1st Battallion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, based in Fort Benning, Ga.

Lance Cpl. Jeremy P. Tamburello, 19, of Denver, Colo., died from wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations just west of Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Nov. 7

Staff Sgt. Brian L. Freeman, 27, of Lucedale, Miss., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Spc. Robert C. Pope II, 22, of East Islip, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Pfc. Mario A. Reyes, 19, of Las Cruces, N.M., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

1st Lt. Justin S. Smith, 28, of Lansing, Mich., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Nov. 6

Capt. Joel E. Cahill, 34, of Norwood, Mass., died in Ad Dawr, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Sgt. 1st Class James F. Hayes, 48, of Barstow, Calif., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Sorensen, 26, of Boca Raton, Fla., died from enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations during Operation Steel Curtain in Husaybah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Nov. 5

Lt. Col. Thomas A. Wren, 44, of Lorton, Va., died in Tallil, Iraq, when a civilian vehicle pulled in front of his HMMWV causing it to roll over. He was an Army Reservist assigned to the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq in Tallil, Iraq.

Nov. 4

Gunnery Sgt. Darrell W. Boatman, 38, of Fayetteville, N.C., died at Landstuhl Reginal Medical Center, Germany, from wounds sustained on Nov. 2 from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Habbaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Spc. Timothy D. Brown, 23, of Cedar Springs, Mich., died in Habbaniyah, Iraq, when a land mine detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, Saginaw, Mich.

Staff Sgt. Jason A. Fegler, 24, of Virginia Beach, Va., died in Baghdad, Iraq, during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Capt. James M. Gurbisz, 25, of Eatontown, N.J., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 26th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Pfc. Dustin A. Yancey, 22, of Goose Creek, S.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 26th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Nov. 3

Spc. Darren D. Howe, 21, of Beatrice, Neb., died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained in Samarra, Iraq, on Oct. 17, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel J. Pratt, 48, of Youngstown, Ohio, died in An Nasiriyah, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 211th Maintenance Company, Newark, Ohio.

Capt. Jeffrey P. Toczylowski, 30, of Upper Moreland, Pa., died in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from injuries sustained during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, Panzer Kaserne, Germany.

Staff Sgt. Kyle B. Wehrly, 28, of Galesburg, Ill., died in Ashraf, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery, Macomb, Ill.

Nov. 2

Maj. Gerald M. Bloomfield II, 38, of Ypsilanti, Mich., died when his AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter crashed while flying in support of security and stabilization operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was with Marine Light-Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II MEF (Forward).

Spc. Dennis J. Ferderer Jr., 20, of New Salem, N.D., died in Ad Duluiyah, Iraq, when enemy forces threw a hand grenade at his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Pfc. Tyler R. MacKenzie, 20, of Evans, Colo., died near Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Capt. Michael D. Martino, 32, of Fairfax, Va., died when his AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter crashed while flying in support of security and stabilization operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was with Marine Light-Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II MEF (Forward).

Spc. Joshua J. Munger, 22, of Maysville, Mo., died near Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

2nd Lt. Mark J. Procopio, 28, of Stowe, Vt., died when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment, Jericho, Vt.

Spc. Benjamin A. Smith, 21, of Hudson, Wis., died near Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Nov. 1

Petty Officer 2nd Class Allan M. Cundanga Espiritu, 28, of Oxnard, Calif., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Force Service Support Group (Forward), II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Sgt. Daniel A. Tsue, 27, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Force Service Support Group, II MEF (Forward).

Oct. 31

Spc. William J. Byler, 23, of Ballinger, Texas., died in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Derence W. Jack, 31, of Saipan, Marinas Islands of the Pacific, died in Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, 29th Brigade Combat Team, Barrigada, Guam.

Pfc. Adam R. Johnson, 22, of Clayton, Ohio, died in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sgt. 1st Class Matthew R. Kading, 32, of Madison, Wis., died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained near Tikrit, Iraq, on Oct. 19, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 983rd Engineer Battalion, Monclova, Ohio.

Staff Sgt. Wilgene T. Lieto, 28, of Saipan, Marianas Islands of the Pacific, died in Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, 29th Brigade Combat Team, Barrigada, Guam.

Pfc. David J. Martin, 21, of Edmond, Okla., died in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

1st Lt. Robert C. Oneto-Sikorski, 33, of Bay St. Louis, Miss., died in Iskandariyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry, Biloxi, Miss.

Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Tessar, 36, of Simi Valley, Calif., died in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Oct. 30

Staff Sgt. Joel P. Dameron, 27, of Ellabell, Ga., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Al Amiriyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Michael P. Hodshire, 25, of North Adams, Mich., died of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device during combat operations near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq on Oct. 29. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Oct. 29

Sgt. Shakere T. Guy, 23, of Pomona, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Modesto, Calif.

Capt. Raymond D. Hill II, 39, of Turlock, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Modesto, Calif.

Spc. Kenny D. Rojas, 21, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., died near Bayji, Iraq, when his unit was conducting a combat patrol and a landmine exploded near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Oct. 28

1st Lt. Debra A. Banaszak, 35, of Bloomington, Ill., died at Camp Victory, Kuwait, from non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1035th Maintenance Company, Jefferson Barracks, Mo.

Pfc. Dillon M. Jutras, 20, of Fairfax Station, Va., died in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from injuries sustained while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.

Oct. 27

Lance Cpl. Robert F. Eckfield Jr., 23, of Cleveland, Ohio, died at a medical center near Saqlawiyah, Iraq, from wounds sustained in an indirect fire explosion. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Jared J. Kremm, 24, of Hauppage, N.Y., died from an indirect fire explosion in Saqlawiyah, Iraq, He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Lightner Jr., 28, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Washington, Pa.

Capt. Michael J. Mackinnon, 30, of Helena, Mont., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was a regular Army soldier assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Modesto, Calif.

Col. William W. Wood, 44, of Panama City, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when he was directing security operations in response to the detonation of an improvised explosive device and a second improvised explosive device detonated near his position. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Modesto, Calif.

Oct. 26

Sgt. 1st Class Ramon A. Acevedoaponte, 51, of Watertown, N.Y., died in Rustamiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Forward Support Battalion, Division Support Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Staff Sgt. Lewis J. Gentry, 48, of Detroit, Mich., died in Mosul, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the Army's 94th Engineer Battalion, Vilseck, Germany.

Master Sgt. Thomas A. Wallsmith, 38, of Carthage, Mo., died in Rustamiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Forward Support Battalion, Division Support Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Sgt. James Witkowski, 32, of Surprise, Ariz., died near Ashraf, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 729th Transportation Company, Fresno, Calif.

Oct. 25

Cpl. Benjamin D. Hoeffner, 21, of Wheat Ridge, Colo., died in Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, of a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 324th Psychological Operations Company, Aurora, Colo.

Spc. Christopher T. Monroe, 19, of Kendallville, Ind., died in Basra, Iraq, when his 5-ton truck was involved in an automobile accident with a civilian vehicle. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 785th Military Police Battalion, Fraser, Mich.

Oct. 23

Lance Cpl. Jonathan R. Spears, 21, of Molino, Fla., died from enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Oct. 21

Lance Cpl. Kenneth J. Butler, 19, of Rowan, N.C., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Amariyah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Benny G. Cockerham III, 21, of Conover, N.C., died when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device and he was thrown from into a nearby canal while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Amariyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Seamus M. Davey, 25, of Lewis, N.Y., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Haqlaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Force Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Reno, Nev. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Capt. Tyler B. Swisher, 35, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device and he was thrown from into a nearby canal while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Amariyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher W. Thompson, 25, of N. Wilkesboro, N.C., died from an IED explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq. He was assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 8th Regimental Combat Team, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic, based in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Oct. 20

Sgt. Jacob D. Dones, 21, of Dimmitt, Texas, died in Hit, Iraq, when his forward operating base was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.

Staff Sgt. Dennis P. Merck, 38, of Evans, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 878th Engineer Battalion, Augusta, Ga.

Staff Sergeant Richard T. Pummill, 27, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Andrew D. Russoli, 21, of Greensboro, N.C., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Steven W. Szwydek, 20, of Warfordsburg, Pa., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Nasser Wa Salaam, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Oct. 19

Lance Cpl. Norman W. Anderson III, 21, of Parkton, Md., died from a homicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Spc. Daniel D. Bartels, 22, of Huron, S.D., died in Mosul, Iraq, of a non-combat related cause identified there on Oct. 18. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Spc. Kendall K. Frederick, 21, of Randallstown, Md., died near Tikrit, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 983rd Engineer Battalion, Monclova, Ohio.

Staff Sgt. Tommy I. Folks Jr., 31, of Amarillo, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained on Oct. 18, in Iskandariyah, Iraq, when multiple improvised explosive devices detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 56th Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Amarillo, Texas.

Sgt. Arthur A. Mora Jr., 23, of Pico Rivera, Calif., died in Balad, Iraq, on when his HMMWV was struck by enemy indirect fire during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Spc. Russell H. Nahvi, 24, of Arlington, Texas, died in Balad, Iraq, on when his HMMWV was struck by enemy indirect fire during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Spc. Jose E. Rosario, 20, of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, died in Balad, Iraq, on when his HMMWV was struck by enemy indirect fire during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Oct. 18

Spc. Lucas A. Frantz, 22, of Tonganoxie, Kan., died in Mosul, Iraq, when he was hit by enemy fire while performing a combat mission. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Sryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Oct. 17

Staff Sgt. George T. Alexander Jr., 34, of Killeen, Texas, died at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained in Samarra, Iraq, on Oct. 17, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Lance Cpl. Daniel Scott R. Bubb, 19, of Grottoes, Va., died from small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II MEF (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Chad R. Hildebrandt, 22, of Springer, N.M., died from small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II MEF (Forward).

Chief Warrant Officer Paul J. Pillen, 28, of Keystone, S.D., died in Salwa, Kuwait, on Oct. 17, of a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 249th Aviation, Rapid City, S.D.

Lance Cpl. Christopher M. Poston, 20, of Glendale, Ariz., died from a non-hostile vehicle accident in Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Sgt. Michael T. Robertson, 28, of Houston, Texas, died at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of injuries sustained in Samarra, Iraq, on Oct. 17, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Oct. 15

Sgt. Mark P. Adams, 24, of Morrisville, N.C., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Saqlawiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's II Marine Expeditionary Force Augmentation Command Element, Camp Lejeune, N.C. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II MEF (Forward).

Spc. Thomas H. Byrd, 21, of Cochise, Ariz., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Spc. Jeffrey W. Corban, 30, of Elkhart, Ind., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Spc. Richard A. Hardy, 24, of Newcomerstown, Ohio., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Staff Sgt. Vincent E. Summers, 38, of South Haven, Mich., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Spc. Timothy D. Watkins, 24, of San Bernardino, Calif., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Oct. 14

Spc. Samuel M. Boswell, 20, of Elkridge, Md., died in Al Taji, Iraq, when they he was conducting convoy operations and an 18-wheel tractor trailer accidentally struck the rear of his HMWWV, starting a fire and causing ammunition to detonate. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 243rd Engineer Company, Baltimore, Md.

Spc. Bernard L. Ceo, 23, of Baltimore, Md., died in Al Taji, Iraq, when they he was conducting convoy operations and an 18-wheel tractor trailer accidentally struck the rear of his HMWWV, starting a fire and causing ammunition to detonate. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 243rd Engineer Company, Baltimore, Md.

Sgt. Brian R. Conner, 36, of Baltimore, Md., died in Al Taji, Iraq, when they he was conducting convoy operations and an 18-wheel tractor trailer accidentally struck the rear of his HMWWV, starting a fire and causing ammunition to detonate. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 243rd Engineer Company, Baltimore, Md.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Fabricio Moreno, 26, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was killed Oct. 14 in a single-vehicle accident in Manda Bay, Kenya. Moreno was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, Port Hueneme, Calif. He was deployed as part of a Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa construction team.

Oct. 13

Petty Officer 1st Class Howard E. Babcock IV, 33, of Houston, Texas, died in a motorcycle accident in Bahrain. He was assigned to the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station in Bahrain.

Spc. Robert W. Tucker, 20, of Hilham, Tenn., died in Ad Dujayl, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Jamestown, Tenn.

Oct. 12

Sgt. Donald D. Furman, 30, of Burton, S.C., died in Balad, Iraq, on when their military vehicle collided with a civilian vehicle and overturned. He was assigned to the 24th Transportation Company, 541st Maintenance Battalion, Fort Riley, Kan.

Spc. James T. Grijalva, 26, of Burbank, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, Urbana, Ill.

Master Sgt. Kenneth E. Hunt Jr., 40, of Tucson, Ariz., died at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, from wounds received July 24 when the vehicle he was riding in struck an anti-tank mine while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.

Sgt. Lorenzo Ponce Ruiz, 26, of El Paso, Texas, died in Balad, Iraq, on when their military vehicle collided with a civilian vehicle and overturned. He was assigned to the 24th Transportation Company, 541st Maintenance Battalion, Fort Riley, Kan.

Oct. 11

Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Kimmell, 30, of Paxton, Ind., died in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Oct. 10

Staff Sgt. Jerry L. Bonifacio Jr., 28, of Vacaville, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his checkpoint. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Dublin, Calif.

Spc. Jeremy M. Hodge, 20, of Ridgeway, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 612th Engineer Battalion, Tiffin, Ohio.

Sgt. Leon M. Johnson, 28, of Jacksonville, Fla., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Sgt. 1st Class Brandon K. Sneed, 33, of Norman, Okla., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Oct. 9

Lance Cpl. Sergio H. Escobar, 18, of Pasadena, Calif., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Staff Sgt. Gary R. Harper Jr., 29, of Virden, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his reconnaissance mission was attacked by enemy forces. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Oct. 7

Sgt. Eric A. Fifer, 22, of Knoxville, Tenn. Fifer died in Al Asad, Iraq, died of injuries sustained in Haqlaniyah, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Pfc. Nicholas J. Greer, 21, of Monroe, Mich. Greer died in Haqlaniyah, Iraq, died of injuries sustained in Haqlaniyah, Iraq, when his dismounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Oct. 6

Pfc. Shayne M. Cabino, 19, of Canton, Mass., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Nicholas O. Cherava, 21, of Ontonagon, Mich., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Jason L. Frye, 19, of Landisburg, Pa., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Patrick B. Kenny, 20, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Daniel M. McVicker, 20, of Alliance, Ohio, died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support Detachment 21, 2nd Force Service Support Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Cherry Point, N.C. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Carl L. Raines II, 20, of Coffee, Ala, died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Qaim, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Service Support Detachment 21, 2nd Force Service Support Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Cherry Point, N.C. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Spc. Jeremiah W. Robinson, 20, of Mesa, Ariz., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained there on Oct. 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 860th Military Police Company, Phoenix, Ariz.

Oct. 4

Lance Cpl. Andrew D. Bedard, 19, of Missoula, Mont., died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian K. Joplin, 32, of Hugo, Okla., died when he fell out of a U.S. Navy MH-53 helicopter during a regularly scheduled training mission in the Central Arabian Gulf. He was assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, based in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Oct. 3

Pfc. Roberto C. Baez, 19, of Tampa, Fla., died in Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Sean B. Berry, 26, of Mansfield, Texas, died in Taqaddum, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 112th Armor, 56th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Worth, Texas.

Sgt. Bryan W. Large, 31, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died in Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sgt. Larry W. Pankey Jr., 34, of Morrison, Colo., died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., of non-combat related injuries sustained in Balad, Iraq, on Sept. 23. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 467th Engineer Battalion, Greenwood, Miss.

Cpl. John R. Stalvey, 22, of Conroe, Texas, died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Iron Fist in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Spc. Jacob T. Vanderbosch, 21, of Vadnais Heights, Minn., died in Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Oct. 2

Staff Sgt. Timothy J. Roark, 29, of Houston, Texas, died in Balad, Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to the Army's 4th Battalion, 123rd Aviation Regiment, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Oct. 1

Cpl. Joshua J. Kynoch, 23, of Santa Rosa, Calif., died in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during convoy operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Staff Sgt. Jens E. Schelbert, 31, of New Orleans, La., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his forward operating base was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Sgt. Marshall A. Westbrook, 43, of Farmington, N.M., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 126th Military Police Company, Albuquerque, N.M.

Sept. 28

Staff Sgt. Daniel L. Arnold, 27, of Montrose, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, New Milford, Pa.

Spc. Oliver J. Brown, 19, of Carbondale, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, New Milford, Pa.

Airman 1st Class Elizabeth N. Jacobson, 21, of Riviera Beach, Fla., died near Camp Bucca, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her convoy vehicle. She was assigned to the 17th Security Forces Squadron, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas.

Sgt. Steve Morin Jr., 34, of Arlington, Texas, died west of Umm Qasr, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated, overturning the HMMWV in which he was riding. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 111th Engineer Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, Mineral Wells, Texas.

Staff Sgt. George A. Pugliese, 39, of Carbondale, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, New Milford, Pa.

Sgt. Eric W. Slebodnik, 21, of Greenfield Township, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, New Milford, Pa.

Spc. Lee A. Wiegand, 20, of Hallstead, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, New Milford, Pa.

Sept. 27

Staff Sgt. Jason A. Benford, 30, of Toledo, Ohio, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Sept. 26

Sgt. Howard P. Allen, 31, of Mesa, Ariz., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 860th Military Police Company, Phoenix, Ariz.

Sgt. 1st Class Casey E. Howe, 32, of Philadelphia, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained near Ar Rustimayah, Iraq, on Sept. 26 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 314th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Lt. Col. Leon G. James II, 46, of Sackets Harbor, N.Y., died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 314th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Pvt. Elijah M. Ortega, 19, of Oxnard, Calif., died as result of a non-hostile gunshot wound at Camp Baharia, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Master Sgt. Tulsa T. Tuliau, 33, of Watertown, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained near Ar Rustimayah, Iraq, on Sept. 26 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 314th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Sgt. Andrew P. Wallace, 25, of Oshkosh, Wis., died in Shaibah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations and was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Brigade, Fond du Lac, Wis.

Spc. Michael J. Wendling, 20, of Mayville, Wis., died in Shaibah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during convoy operations and was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Brigade, Fond du Lac, Wis.

Sept. 25

Sgt. Shawn A. Graham, 34, of Red Oak, Texas, died in Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Baghdad, Iraq, when the vehicle in which he was riding accidentally rolled over. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 124th Cavalry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, Fort Worth, Texas.

Sept. 24

Sgt. Brian E. Dunlap, 34, of Vista, Calif., died when an improvised explosive device exploded while he was conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Taqaddum, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Los Alamitos, Calif. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Scheile, 37, of Antioch, Calif., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 23, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M113 armored personnel carrier and he was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Oakdale, Calif.

Sept. 23

Sgt. Andrew J. Derrick, 25, of Columbia, S.C., died near Baghdad, Iraq when his dismounted team came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 411th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

Sgt. Paul C. Neubauer, 40, of Oceanside, Calif., died when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M113 armored personnel carrier and he was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Oakdale, Calif.

Sept. 22

Spc. Kevin M. Jones, 21, of Washington, N.C., died near Al Taqaddum, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 181st Transportation Battalion, 7th Corps Support Group, 3rd Corps Support Command, Mannheim, Germany.

Spc. Scott P. McLaughlin, 29, of Hardwick, Vt., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, as a result of enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 172nd Armor Regiment, 42nd Armor Division, St. Albans, Vt.

Spc. Mike T. Sonoda Jr., 34, of Fallbrook, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M113 Armored Personnel Carrier on Sept. 21. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Fullerton, Calif.

Sept. 21

Sgt. Travis M. Arndt, 23, of Bozeman, Mont., died in Kirkuk, Iraq, as a result of a vehicle accident during convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 163rd Cavalry Troop, 116th Brigade Combat Team, 42nd Infantry Division, Missoula, Mont.

Sept. 20

Staff Sgt. William A. Allers III, 28, of Leitchfield, Ky., died in the vicinity of Khalis, north of Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 198th Military Police Battalion, 75th Troop Command, Louisville, Ky.

Sgt. Pierre A. Raymond, 28, of Lawrence, Mass., died at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained in Ramadi, Iraq, on Sept. 15, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 228th Forward Support Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, Harrisburg, Pa.

Sept. 19

1st Lt. Mark H. Dooley, 27, of Wallkill, N.Y., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), 42nd Infantry Division, Jericho, Vt.

Sgt. Michael Egan, 36, of Philadelphia, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Philadelphia, Pa.

Spc. William L. Evans, 22, of Hallstead, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Williamsport, Pa.

Spc. William V. Fernandez, 37, of Reading, Pa., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Philadelphia, Pa.

Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence E. Morrison, 45, of Yakima, Wash., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 19, of injuries sustained earlier that day in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Morrison was a reservist assigned to the U.S. Army Civil and Psychological Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sept. 17

Staff Sgt. Regilio E. Nelom, 45, of Queens, N.Y., died near Al Asad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during an escort mission. He was assigned to the 249th Quartermaster Company, 1st Corps Support Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sept. 16

Sgt. Matthew L. Deckard, 29, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Spc. David H. Ford IV, 20, of Ironton, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

1st Sgt. Alan N. Gifford, 39, of Tallahassee, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1A1 Abrams tank during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Sept. 15

Lance Cpl. Shane C. Swanberg, 24, of Kirkland, Wash., from an explosion resulting from indirect fire at Forward Operating Base, Camp Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Sgt. Alfredo B. Silva, 35, of Calexico, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, Modesto, Calif.

Sept. 12

Seaman Apprentice Robert D. Macrum, 22, of Sugarland, Texas, was lost at sea. He was last seen the evening of Sept. 12 while the ship was underway. He was assigned to the USS Princeton, currently deployed to the Arabian Gulf conducting maritime security operations as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group.

Sept. 11

Spc. Jeremy M. Campbell, 21, of Middlebury, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 108th Military Police Company, 503rd Military Police Battalion (Airborne), 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sgt. Kurtis D. K. Arcala, 22, of Palmer, Alaska, died in Tikrit, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his position during convoy escort operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Sept. 7

Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Everett, 23, of Huntsville, Texas, died in Al Taqqadum, Iraq, when an accident occurred in the motor pool. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 112th Armor Regiment, 56th Brigade Combat Team, Arlington, Texas.

Sept. 6

Staff Sgt. Jude R. Jonaus, 27, of Miami, Fla., died on in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV causing it to rollover. He was were assigned to the Brigade Troops Battalion, Division Support Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Hospitalman Robert N. Martens, 20, of Queen Creek, Ariz., died from injuries sustained as a passenger when his HMMWV rolled over in Al Qaim, Iraq. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was assigned to II Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Franklin R. Vilorio, 26, of Miami, Fla., died on in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV causing it to rollover. He was were assigned to the Brigade Troops Battalion, Division Support Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Sept. 5

Sgt. Matthew C. Bohling, 22, of Eagle River, Alaska, died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Spc. Jeffrey A. Williams, 20, of Warrenville, Ill., died in Tal Afar, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his combat patrol. He was assigned to the Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Spc. Luke C. Williams, 35, of Knoxville, Tenn., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when the HMMWV he was riding in accidentally rolled over into a ditch. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Sept. 2

Sgt. 1st Class Lonnie J. Parson, 39, of Norcross, Ga., died on Sept. 2, 2005, in Baghdad, Iraq, when his M3A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was struck by an enemy explosive device. Parson was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Sept. 1

Staff Sgt. George R. Draughn Jr., 29, of Decatur, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 108th Cavalry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Griffin, Ga.

Sgt. 1st Class Robert L. Hollar Jr., 35, of Griffin, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 108th Cavalry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Griffin, Ga.

Aug. 31

Spc. Jason E. Ames, 21, of Cerulean, Ky., died in Mosul, Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Capt. Lowell T. Miller, II, 35, of Flint, Mich., died in Iskandariyah, Iraq, when his military training team was conducting operations with the Iraqi Army and they came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment, McComb, Miss.

Sgt. Monta S. Ruth, 26, of Winston-Salem, N.C., died in Samarra, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle during security patrol operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Aug. 30

Maj. Gregory J. Fester, 41, of Grand Rapids, Mich., died in Iskandariyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was a reservist assigned to the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Aug. 29

Chief Warrant Officer Dennis P. Hay, 32, of Valdosta, Ga., died in Tal Afar, Iraq, where his OH-58D Kiowa helicopter came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

2nd Lt. Charles R. Rubado, 23, of Clearwater, Fla., died in Tal Afar, Iraq, when his M1A2 Abrams tank came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Aug. 28

Sgt. 1st Class Obediah J. Kolath, 32, of Louisburg, Mo., died in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained on Aug. 25, 2005, in Husaybah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Aug. 27

Spc. Joseph L. Martinez, 21, of Las Vegas, Nev., died in Tal Afar, Iraq, where his dismounted patrol was engaged by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Aug. 25

Sgt. 1st Class Trevor J. Diesing, 30, of Plum City, Wis., died in Husaybah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position. He was assigned the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Master Sgt. Ivica Jerak, 42, of Houston, Texas, died in Husaybah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Cpl. Timothy M. Shea, 22, of Sonoma, Calif., died in Husaybah, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.

Aug. 23

Master Sgt. Chris S. Chapin, 39, of Proctor, Vt., died in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, during combat operations when he was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion (General Studies), 124th Regiment (Regional Training Institute), Colchester, Vt.

1st Lt. Carlos J. Diaz, 27, of Juana Diaz, P.R., died in Baqubah, Iraq, when enemy forces detonated an explosive near his position. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Aug. 22

Sgt. Joseph D. Hunt, 27, of Sweetwater, Tenn., died in Samarra, Iraq, when they he was conducting patrol operations and an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Sparta, Tenn.

Spc. Hatim S. Kathiria, 23, of Fort Worth, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, where an enemy rocket impacted near his position. He was assigned to the 703rd Forward Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Staff Sgt. Victoir P. Lieurance, 34, of Seymour, Tenn., died in Samarra, Iraq, when they he was conducting patrol operations and an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Sparta, Tenn.

Pfc. Ramon Romero, 19, of Huntington Park, Calif., died when the vehicle he was in was struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Aug. 21

Pfc. Elden D. Arcand, 22, of White Bear Lake, Minn., died in Mosul, Iraq, where his M915A1 tractor pulling a 7,500-gallon tanker accidentally rolled over. He was assigned to the Army's 360th Transportation Company, 68th Corps Support Battalion, 43rd Area Support Group, Fort Carson, Colo.

2nd Lt. James J. Cathey, 24, of Reno, Nev., died of injuries caused by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Brian L. Morris, 38, of Centreville, Mich., died in Mosul, Iraq, where his M915A1 tractor pulling a 7,500-gallon tanker accidentally rolled over. He was assigned to the Army's 360th Transportation Company, 68th Corps Support Battalion, 43rd Area Support Group, Fort Carson, Colo.

Sgt. Joseph C. Nurre, 22, of Wilton, Calif., died near Samarra, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his M916 tractor during convoy operations. He was assigned to the Reserve's 463rd Engineer Battalion, Weirton, W. Va.

Aug. 20

Sgt. Willard T. Partridge, 35, of Ferriday, La., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 170th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Aug. 18

Sgt. Nathan K. Bouchard, 24, of Wildomar, Calif., died on in Samarra, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV following a mine assessing mission. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Staff Sgt. Jeremy W. Doyle, 24, of Chesterton, Md., died on in Samarra, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV following a mine assessing mission. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Spc. Ray M. Fuhrmann, II, 28, of Novato, Calif., died on in Samarra, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV following a mine assessing mission. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Pfc. Timothy J. Seamans, 20, of Jacksonville, Fla., died on in Samarra, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV following a mine assessing mission. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Aug. 16

Sgt. Michael J. Stokely, 23, of Sharpsburg, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 108th Armor Regiment, 48th Brigade Combat Team, Griffin, Ga.

Aug. 15

Spc. Joshua P. Dingler, 19, of Hiram, Ga., died on in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, when his HMMWV accidentally rolled over into a canal. He ws assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 108th Armor Regiment, Calhoun, Ga.

Spc. Jose L. Ruiz, 28, of Brentwood, N.Y., died on in Mosul, Iraq, when he was conducting security operations and enemy forces using small arms fire drove by his position in a civilian vehicle. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Sgt. Paul A. Saylor, 21, of Norcross, Ga., died on in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, when his HMMWV accidentally rolled over into a canal. He ws assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 108th Armor Regiment, Calhoun, Ga.

Sgt. Thomas J. Strickland, 27, of Douglasville, Ga., died on in Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, when his HMMWV accidentally rolled over into a canal. He ws assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 108th Armor Regiment, Calhoun, Ga.

Aug. 14

Spc. Toccara R. Green, 23, of Rosedale, Md., died on in Al Asad, Iraq, where multiple improvised explosive devices detonated near her unit during convoy operations. She was assigned the Army's 57th Transportation Company, 548th Corps Support Battalion, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Staff Sgt. Asbury F. Hawn, II, 35, of Lebanon, Tenn., died on in Tuz, Iraq, of injuries sustained on Aug. 13, 2005, in Tuz, Iraq, where he was conducting a mounted patrol and his HMMWV came under attack by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, McMinnville, Tenn.

Sgt. Gary L. Reese Jr., 22, of Ashland City, Tenn., died on in Tuz, Iraq, of injuries sustained on Aug. 13, 2005, in Tuz, Iraq, where he was conducting a mounted patrol and his HMMWV came under attack by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, McMinnville, Tenn.

Sgt. Shannon D. Taylor, 30, of Smithville, Tenn., died on in Tuz, Iraq, of injuries sustained on Aug. 13, 2005, in Tuz, Iraq, where he was conducting a mounted patrol and his HMMWV came under attack by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, McMinnville, Tenn.

Aug. 13

Spc. Brian K. Derks, 21, of White Cloud, Michigan, died on in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on mounted patrol. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Calvary Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.

Aug. 12

Spc. Rusty W. Bell, 21, of Pocahontas, Ark., died on in Taji, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the Army's 603rd Aviation Support Battalion, Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.

1st Lt. David L. Giaimo, 24, of Waukegan, Ill., died in Tikrit, Iraq, where his HMMWV hit a land mine. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Aug. 10

Sgt. 1st Class Michael A. Benson, 40, of Winona, Minn., died on at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of injuries sustained on Aug. 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device struck his convoy. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 314th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Lance Cpl. Evenor C. Herrera, 22, of Gypsum, Colo., died from wounds received from the detonation of an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Aug. 9

Spc. Miguel Carrasquillo, 25, of River Grove, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Pfc. Nathaniel E. Detample, 19, of Morrisville, Pa., died in Bayji, Iraq, when a mine exploded and enemy forces attacked using small arms fire while the he was investigating a rocket-propelled grenade incident. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Philadelphia, Pa.

Spc. John Kulick, 35, of Harleysville, Pa., died in Bayji, Iraq, when a mine exploded and enemy forces attacked using small arms fire while the he was investigating a rocket-propelled grenade incident. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Philadelphia, Pa.

Staff Sgt. Ryan S. Ostrom, 25, of Liberty, Pa., died on in Taqaddum, Iraq, from injuries sustained from enemy small arms fire earlier in Habbaniya, Iraq. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, Williamsport, Pa.

Spc. Gennaro Pellegrini Jr., 31, of Philadelphia, Pa., died in Bayji, Iraq, when a mine exploded and enemy forces attacked using small arms fire while the he was investigating a rocket-propelled grenade incident. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Philadelphia, Pa.

Sgt. Francis J. Straub Jr., 24, of Philadelphia, Pa., died in Bayji, Iraq, when a mine exploded and enemy forces attacked using small arms fire while the he was investigating a rocket-propelled grenade incident. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Philadelphia, Pa.

Aug. 8

Staff Sgt. Ramon E. Gonzales Cordova, 30, of Davie, Fla., died as a result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Spc. Anthony N. Kalladeen, 26, of Purchase, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq from injuries sustained on Aug. 7, when his HMMWV was struck by two improvised explosive devices and was attacked with small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team, New York, N.Y.

Pfc. Hernando Rios, 29, of Queens, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq from injuries sustained on Aug. 7, when his HMMWV was struck by two improvised explosive devices and was attacked with small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team, New York, N.Y.

Aug. 7

Spc. Seferino J. Reyna, 20, of Phoenix, Ariz., died on in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. He was assigned to the 70th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

Aug. 6

Lance Cpl. Chase J. Comley, 21, of Lexington, Ky., died as a result of an explosion from a homicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Al Amiriyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Brahim J. Jeffcoat, 25, of Philadelphia, Pa., died near Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he was conducting convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Philadelphia, Pa.

Spc. Kurt E. Krout, 43, of Spinnerstown, Pa., died near Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he was conducting convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), Philadelphia, Pa.

Aug. 5

Gunnery Sgt. Terry W. Ball Jr., 36, of East Peoria, Ill., died from wounds received as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Karmah, Iraq, on June 12. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. 1st Class Robert V. Derenda, 42, of Ledbetter, Ky., died in Rubiah, Iraq, when a civilian fuel truck collided with his HMMWV while performing a convoy mission. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve's 1st Brigade, 98th Division, Rochester, N.Y.

Sgt. 1st Class Brett E. Walden, 40, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died in Rubiah, Iraq, when a civilian fuel truck collided with his HMMWV while performing a convoy mission. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Aug. 4

Staff Sgt. Chad J. Simon, 32, of Madison, Wis., died while under hospice care in Madison, Wis., from wounds he received on Nov. 8, 2004 from an explosion while conducting combat operations in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Madison, Wis.

Pvt. 1st Class Nils G. Thompson, 19, of Confluence, Pa., died in Mosul, Iraq, when he was struck by enemy fire while on a routine patrol at an Iraqi police station. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Aug. 3

Lance Cpl. Timothy M. Bell Jr., 22, of West Chesterfield, Ohio, died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was attacked by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Eric J. Bernholtz, 23, of Grove City, Ohio, died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was attacked by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Nicholas William B. Bloem, 20, of Belgrade, Mont., died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was attacked by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Billings, Mont.

Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Dyer, 19, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died when an improvised explosive device hit the Amphibious Assault Vehicle in which he was riding while his unit was conducting combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Michael J. Cifuentes, 25, of Fairfield, Ohio, died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device during combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Grant B. Fraser, 22, of Anchorage, Alaska, died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device during combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska.

Sgt. Bradley J. Harper, 25, of Dresden, Ohio, died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was attacked by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Norfolk, Va.

Sgt. Justin F. Hoffman, 27, of Delaware, Ohio, died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was attacked by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Sgt. Jerry L. Ganey Jr., 29, of Folkston, Ga., when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted security patrol. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 648th Engineer Battalion, 48th Infantry Brigade, Statesboro, Ga.

Spc. Mathew V. Gibbs, 21, of Ambrose, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his armored personnel carrier. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 648th Engineer Battalion, 48th Infantry Brigade, Statesboro, Ga.

Cpl. David Kenneth J. Kreuter, 26, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was attacked by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Aaron H. Reed, 21, of Chillicothe, Ohio, died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device during combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Edward A. Schroeder II, 23, of Columbus, Ohio, died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device during combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Cpl. David S. Stewart, 24, of Bogalusa, La., died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was attacked by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Gulfport, Miss.

Lance Cpl. Adam J. Strain, 20, of Smartsville, Calif., died as result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Sgt. 1st Class Charles H. Warren, 36, of Duluth, Ga., when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted security patrol. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 648th Engineer Battalion, 48th Infantry Brigade, Statesboro, Ga.

Lance Cpl. Kevin G. Waruinge, 22, of Tampa, Fla., died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device during combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Gulfport, Miss.

Lance Cpl. William B. Wightman, 22, of Sabina, Ohio, died when his Amphibious Assault Vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device during combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Aug. 2

Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull, 41, of Princeton, Ill., died on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Arabian Gulf after being medically evacuated to the carrier for a non-combat related incident. He was an operations specialist assigned to the USS Princeton, homeported in San Diego, Calif.

Staff Sgt. James D. McNaughton, 27, of Middle Village, N.Y., died in Baghdad, Iraq, where he was struck by sniper fire while he was in a guard tower. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 306th Military Police Battalion, 800th Military Police Brigade, Uniondale, N.Y.

Aug. 1

Cpl. Jeffrey A. Boskovitch, 25, of Seven Hills, Ohio, died as result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Brookpark, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Roger D. Castleberry Jr., 26, of Austin, Texas, died as result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Sgt. David J. Coullard, 32, of Glastonbury, Conn., died as result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Brookpark, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Daniel N. Deyarmin Jr., 22, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died as result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Brookpark, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Sgt. James R. Graham III, 25, of Coweta, Okla., died as result of a homicide, vehicle-born, improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Reserve's 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Broken Arrow, Okla. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Brian P. Montgomery, 26, of Willoughby, Ohio, died as result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Brookpark, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Sgt. Nathaniel S. Rock, 26, of Toronto, Ohio, died as result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Brookpark, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

July 31

Sgt. James D. Carroll, 23, of McKenzie, Tenn., died near Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 230th Engineer Battalion, McKenzie, Tenn.

July 30

Sgt. 1st Class Victor A. Anderson, 39, of Ellaville, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he were on patrol. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Albany, Ga.

Sgt. Jonathon C. Haggin, 26, of Kingsland, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he was on patrol. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Albany, Ga.

Staff Sgt. David R. Jones Sr., 45, of Augusta, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he were on patrol. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Albany, Ga.

Pfc. Jason D. Scheuerman, 20, of Lynchburg, Va., died in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Sgt. Ronnie L. Shelley Sr., 34, of Valdosta, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he were on patrol. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Albany, Ga.

Spc. Robert A. Swaney, 21, of West Jefferson, Ohio, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol HMMWV. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

July 29

Pvt. Ernesto R. Guerra, 20, of Long Beach, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained on July 28 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his HMMWV was involved in an accident. He was assigned to the Army's 4-3rd Brigade Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

July 28

Lance Cpl. Christopher P. Lyons, 24, of Shelby, Ohio, died when his unit came under attack by enemy small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades while conducting combat operations in Cykla, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Cpl. Andre L. Williams, 23, of Galloway, Ohio, died when his unit came under attack by enemy small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades while conducting combat operations in Cykla Village, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

July 27

Spc. Adrian J. Butler, 28, of East Lansing, Mich., died in Ashraf, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during a patrol. He was assigned to the 411th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

Capt. Benjamin D. Jansky, 28, of Oshkosh, Wis., died in Al Taqaddum, Iraq, where his HMMWV was accidentally struck by another military vehicle. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 983rd Engineer Battalion, Monclova, Ohio.

Spc. Edward L. Myers, 21, of St. Joseph, Mo., died in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while his unit was conducting patrol operations. Hewas assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Spc. John O. Tollefson, 22, of Fond du Lac, Wis., died in Ashraf, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during a patrol. He was assigned to the 411th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

July 25

Spc. Adam J. Harting, 21, of Portage, Ind., died in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 42nd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

July 24

Spc. Jacques E. Brunson, 30, of Americus, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he was on patrol. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Albany, Ga.

Spc. Ernest W. Dallas Jr., 21, of Denton, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Staff Sgt. Carl R. Fuller, 44, of Covington, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he was on patrol. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Albany, Ga.

Sgt. James O. Kinlow, 35, of Thomson, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he was on patrol. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Albany, Ga.

Staff Sgt. Jason W. Montefering, 27, of Parkston, S.D., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Sgt. Milton M. Monzon Jr., 21, of Los Angeles, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Sgt. Christopher J. Taylor, 22, of Opelika, Ala., died in Balad, Iraq, when he was hit by mortar rounds while he was exiting a bunker. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Sgt. John F. Thomas, 33, of Valdosta, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while he was on patrol. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade, Albany, Ga.

Pfc. Ramon A. Villatoro Jr., 19, of Bakersfield, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

July 23

Sgt. Bryan J. Opskar, 32, of Princeton, Minn., died when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

July 21

Cpl. Steven P. Gill, 24, of Round Rock, Texas, died from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Zaidon, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Reserve's 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas. During Operation Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to Regimental Combat Team-8, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis L. Youngblood, 26, of Surrency, Ga., died of wounds received July 15 from an improvised explosive device during combat operations in Hit, Iraq. He was a hospital corpsman assigned to Naval Hospital Great Lakes, Great Lakes, Ill., and deployed with the II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

July 19

Staff Sgt. Jefferey J. Farrow, 28, of Birmingham, Ala., died in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, of non-combat related injuries. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 146th Quartermaster Company, Fort Totten, N.Y.

Pfc. Lavena L. Johnson, 19, of Florissant, Mo., died in Balad, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. She was assigned to the Army's 129th Corps Support Battalion, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sgt. Arthur R. McGill, 25, of Gravette, Ark., died in Baghdad, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on mounted patrol in a HMMWV. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

July 17

Lance Cpl. Efrain Sanchez Jr., 26, of Port Chester, N.Y., died as result of a non-hostile incident at Camp Blue Diamond, in Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Frank Tiai, 45, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, Fort Shafter, Hawaii.

Spc. Ronnie D. Williams, 26, of Erlanger, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained on July 16 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his M1A2 Abrams tank left the road and entered a canal during patrol operations. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

July 16

Sgt. Travis S. Cooper, 24, of Macon, Miss., died in Balad, Iraq, from wounds sustained the previous day in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near the vehicle he was searching. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 114th Field Artillery Regiment, Starkville, Miss.

Staff Sgt. Jorge L. Penaromero, 29, of Fallbrook, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while his unit was conducting a mounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, Calif.

Sgt. 1st Class Ronald T. Wood, 28, of Cedar City, Utah, died in Kirkuk, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 148th Field Artillery, Brigham City, Utah.

July 15

Spc. Jared D. Hartley, 22, of Newkirk, Okla., died in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 125th Forward Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

July 14

Pfc. Timothy J. Hines Jr., 21, of Fairfield, Ohio, died at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., from wounds sustained on June 19 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Tricia L. Jameson, 34, of Omaha, Neb., died in Trebil, Iraq. Jameson, a health care specialist was responding to a casualty incident when a secondary improvised explosive device detonated near her location. She was assigned to 313th Medical Company, Army National Guard, Lincoln, Neb.

Cpl. Clifton B. Mounce, 22, of Pontotoc, Miss., died when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Trebil, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. During Operation Iraqi Freedom he was assigned to 2nd Light Amored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Cpl. Christopher D. Winchester, 23, of Flomaton, Ala., died when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Trebil, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. During Operation Iraqi Freedom he was assigned to 2nd Light Amored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

July 13

Spc. Benyahmin B. Yahudah, 24, of Bogart, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

July 11

Sgt. Timothy J. Sutton, 22, of Springfield, Mo., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his HMMWV struck a land mine. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

July 10

Staff Sgt. Joseph P. Goodrich, 32, of Allegheny, Pa., died from indirect enemy fire while conducting combat operations in Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Moundsville, W.Va. During Operation Iraqi Freedom He was attached to Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Kovacicek, 22, of Washington, Pa., died from indirect enemy fire while conducting combat operations in Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Moundsville, W.Va. During Operation Iraqi Freedom He was attached to Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

July 9

Spc. Hoby F. Bradfield Jr., 22, of The Woodlands, Texas, died in Tal Afar, Iraq while he was conducting a dismounted cordon search. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Pfc. Eric P. Woods, 26, of Omaha, Neb., died in Tal Afar, Iraq. His HMMWV struck an improvised explosive device that caused the vehicle to overturn. He was in the area to evacuate another soldier who had been wounded. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

July 8

Sgt. Deyson K. Cariaga, 20, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Al Hammadi, Iraq, when the HMMWV in which he was riding struck a land mine. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 229th Military Intelligence Company, 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, Oahu, Kalaeloa, Hawaii.

July 5

Staff Sgt. Scottie L. Bright, 36, of Jackson, Miss., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Cpl. Lyle J. Cambridge, 23, of Shiprock, N.M., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Spc. Christopher W. Dickison, 26, of Seattle, Wa., died in Baqubah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

Pvt. Anthony M. Mazzarella, 22, of Blue Springs, Mo., died in Taji, Iraq, when the HMMWV in which he was riding accidentally rolled over. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment, 1st Armor Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

July 3

Staff Sgt. Jeremy A. Brown, 26, of Mabscott, W.Va., died in Mosul Iraq, from injuries sustained earlier that day in Tal Afar, Iraq, when the HMMWV in which he was riding accidentally rolled over. He was assigned to the Army's 66th Military Intelligence Company, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Sgt. Ryan J. Montgomery, 22, of Greensburg, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while his unit was conducting convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery Regiment, Campbellsville, Ky.

 

June 30

Sgt. Chad M. Mercer, 25, of Waycross, Ga., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled over while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, Fitzgerald, Ga.

June 28

Spc. Rafael A. Carrillo Jr., 21, of Boys Ranch, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an enemy mortar detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Spc. Robert E. Hall Jr., 30, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died in Ad Dujayl, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted position at the gate of his forward operating base. He was assigned to the Army Reserve's 467th Engineer Battalion, Greenwood, Miss.

Sgt. Manny Hornedo, 27, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died in Tikrit, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV while conducting convoy operations. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1569th Transportation Company, New York, N.Y.

June 27

2nd Lt. Matthew S. Coutu, 23, of North Kingstown, R.I., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when enemy forces engaged his convoy with small arms fire. He was assigned to the 64th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

Chief Warrant Officer Keith R. Mariotti, 39, of Texas, died on near Taji, Iraq, when his AH-64D Apache helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Chief Warrant Officer Steven E. Shephard, 30, of Purcell, Okla., died on near Taji, Iraq, when his AH-64D Apache helicopter crashed. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

June 26

Spc. Charles A. Kaufman, 20, of Fairchild, Wis., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, Arcadia, Wis.

June 24

Cpl. Carlos Pineda, 23, Los Angeles, Calif., died as a result of wounds sustained from enemy small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Falluhah, Iraq. He was assigned to 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

June 23

Petty Officer 1st Class Regina R. Clark, 43, of Centralia, Wash., died in a convoy that was attacked by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device in Fallujah. She was a culinary specialist deployed with Naval Construction Regiment Detachment 30, Port Hueneme, Calif., and was temporarily assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Holly A. Charette, 21, from Cranston, R.I., died from wounds sustained when a homicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device struck her vehicle in Fallujah, Iraq. She was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Veashna Muy, 20, of Los Angeles, Calif., died while traveling in a convoy that was attacked by a homicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. 1st Class Christopher W. Phelps, 39, of Louisville, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

Cpl. Chad W. Powell, 22, of West Monroe, La., died while traveling in a convoy that was attacked by a homicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device in Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Joseph M. Tackett, 22, of Whitehouse, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Cpl. Ramona M. Valdez, 20, of Bronx, N.Y., died while traveling in a convoy that was attacked by a homicide, vehicle-borne, improvised explosive device in Fallujah, Iraq. She was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

June 22

Maj. Duane W. Dively, 43, of Rancho California, Calif., died in Southwest Asia, in the crash of a U-2 aircraft. He had completed flying a mission and was returning to his base when the crash occurred. He was assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif.

Sgt. Arnold Duplantier II, 26, of Sacramento, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when he was providing cordon security and was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Auburn, Calif.

June 21

Spc. Christopher L. Hoskins, 21, of Danielson, Conn., died in Ramadi, Iraq, when his unit was conducting combat operations and was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Spc. Nicholas R. Idalski, 23, of Crown Point, Ind., died in Ramadi, Iraq, when his unit was conducting combat operations and was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Sgt. James D. Stewart, 29, of Chattanooga, Tenn., died in Ar Rutbah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military cargo truck. He was assigned to the 57th Transportation Company, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Spc. Brian A. Vaughn, 23, of Pell City, Ala., died in Ramadi, Iraq, when his unit was conducting combat operations and was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

June 20

Pfc. Christopher R. Kilpatrick, 18, of Columbus, Texas, died in Tal Afar, Iraq, during convoy operations when enemy forces attacked his HMMWV with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 603rd Transportation Company, 142nd Corps Support Battalion, Warrior Brigade, Fort Polk, La.

June 18

Lance Cpl. Adam J. Crumpler, 19, from Charleston, W.Va., died as a result of small-arms fire while conducting combat operations against enemy forces during Operation Spear in Karabilah, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

1st Lt. Noah Harris, 23, of Ellijay, Ga., died in Baqubah, Iraq, from injuries sustained on June 17 in Buritz, Iraq, when he was conducting a mounted patrol and his HMMWV was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Cpl. William A. Long, 26, of Lilburn, Ga., died in Baqubah, Iraq, from injuries sustained on June 17 in Buritz, Iraq, when he was conducting a mounted patrol and his HMMWV was attacked by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

June 17

Master Sgt. Robert M. Horrigan, 40, of Austin, Texas, died in Al Qaim, Iraq, while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Master Sgt. Michael L. McNulty, 36, of Knoxville, Tenn., died in Al Qaim, Iraq, while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.

June 16

Spc. Anthony S. Cometa, 21, of Las Vegas, Nev., died in Safwan, Kuwait, when his HMMWV rolled over. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1864th Transportation Company, 106th Transportation Battalion, Henderson, Nev.

Lance Cpl. Erik R. Heldt, 26, of Hermann, Mo., died when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Capt. John W. Maloney, 36, of Chicopee, Mass., died when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom his unit was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Staff Sgt. Christopher N. Piper, 43, of Marblehead, Mass., died at the Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from injuries sustained on June 3 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle in Orgun-E, Afghanistan. He was assigned the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.

June 15

Petty Officer 2nd Class Cesar O. Baez, 37, of Pomona, Calif., died as a result of enemy small arms fire while conducting combat operations in al-Anbar province, Iraq. He was a Hospital Corpsman assigned to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Jonathan R. Flores, 18, of San Antonio, Texas, died when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was operating with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, which was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Cpl. Jesse Jaime, 22, of Henderson, Nev., died when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was operating with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, which was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Chad B. Maynard, 19, of Montrose, Colo., died when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was operating with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, which was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Cpl. Tyler S. Trovillion, 23, of Richardson, Texas, died when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was operating with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, which was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Lance Cpl. Dion M. Whitley, 21, of Los Angeles, Calif., died when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was operating with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, which was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

June 14

Pfc. Nathan B. Clemons, 20, of Winchester, Tenn., died from wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Ar Rutbah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Spc. Michael R. Hayes, 29, of Morgantown, Ky., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade hit his HMMWV while he was providing security cordon for an improvised explosive device found earlier. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 617th Military Police Company, Richmond, Ky.

Sgt. Anthony G. Jones, 25, of Greenville, S.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. He was assigned to the 104th Transportation Company, 36th Engineer Group, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Benning, Ga.

Pfc. Joshua P. Klinger, 21, from Easton, Pa., died as a result of an explosion from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations against enemy forces near Fallujah, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

June 13

Spc. Anthony D. Kinslow, 21, of Westerville, Ohio, died in Ramadi, Iraq, when his military vehicle came under a grenade attack while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Sgt. Larry R. Kuhns Jr., 24, of Austintown, Ohio, died in Ramadi, Iraq, when his military vehicle came under a grenade attack while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Lance Cpl. John J. Mattek Jr., 24, of Stevens Point, Wis., died from wounds received as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on June 8. He was assigned to the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

June 11

Sgt. Larry R. Arnold Sr., 46, of Carriere, Miss., died in Owesat Village, Iraq, when his armored personnel carrier was hit by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 150th Combat Engineer Battalion, 155th Brigade Combat Team, Lucedale, Miss.

Spc. Casey Byers, 22, of Schleswig, Iowa, died in Al Taqaddum, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 224th Engineer Battalion, Ottumwa, Iowa.

Spc. Terrance D. Lee Sr., 25, of Moss Point, Miss., died in Owesat Village, Iraq, when his armored personnel carrier was hit by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 150th Combat Engineer Battalion, 155th Brigade Combat Team, Lucedale, Miss.

Sgt. 1st Class Neil A. Prince, 35, of Baltimore, Md., died in Al Taqaddum, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. He was assigned to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

June 10

Lance Cpl. Mario A. Castillo, 20, of Brownwood, Texas, died as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations in Saqlawiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. Andrew J. Kilpela, 22, of Fowerville, Mich., died as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations in Saqlawiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

June 9

Lance Cpl. Dustin V. Birch, 22, of Saint Anthony, Idaho, died as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations with 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Haqlaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Boise, Idaho.

Lance Cpl. Daniel Chavez, 20, of Seattle, Wash., died as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations with 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Haqlaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Staff Sgt. Mark O. Edwards, 40, of Unicoi, Tenn., died at his forward operating base near Tuz, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Erwin, Tenn.

Lance Cpl. Thomas O. Keeling, 23, of Strongsville, Ohio, died as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations with 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Haqlaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Akron, Ohio.

Lance Cpl. Devon P. Seymour, 21, of St. Louisville, Ohio, died as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations with 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Haqlaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Akron, Ohio.

Cpl. Brad D. Squires, 26, of Middleburg Heights, Ohio, died as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations with 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Haqlaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Akron, Ohio.

June 8

Sgt. Roberto Arizola, Jr., 31, of Laredo, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the Army's 297th Military Intelligence Battalion, 513th Military Intelligence Brigade, Fort Gordon, Ga.

1st Lt. Michael J. Fasnacht, 25, of Columbus, Ga., died in Tikrit, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Pfc. Douglas E. Kashmer, 27, of Sharon, Pa., died in Nippur, Iraq, when the wrecker in which he was a passenger was involved in a non-combat related rollover. He was assigned to the Army's 70th Transportation Company, Mannheim, Germany.

Lance Cpl. Marc L. Tucker, 24, of Pontotoc, Miss., died as a result of a non-hostile vehicle accident near Hit, Iraq. He was assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Force Service Support Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to 2nd FSSG, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

June 7

1st Lt. Louis E. Allen, 34, of Milford, Pa., died in Tikrit, Iraq, of injuries sustained on June 7 in Tikrit, Iraq, when an explosion of unknown origin occurred near his location.