U.S. Casualties in Operation Iraqi Freedom
June 2008
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| Monthly Summaries |
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References |
| 30 |
Total Casualties |
| # |
Service Member |
Age |
Date |
Unit |
Details |
| 1 |
Spc. Justin R. Mixon
| 22
| 01 Jun 2008
| 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, MND-Baghdad
| Killed when an explosively formed penetrator detonated in northeastern Baghdad June 1 / DoD Release: Died June 1 in Baghdad Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an IED
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| 2 |
Spc. Christopher D. McCarthy
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| 01 Jun 2008
| U.S. Joint Forces Command, Joint Reserve Unit, assigned to MNF-West Soldier
| Died as the result of a non-combat related incident June 1
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| 3 |
Spc. Quincy J. Green
| 26
| 02 Jun 2008
| 601st Aviation Support Bn, 1st Combat Aviation BDE, 1st Infantry Division
| Died June 2 in Tikrit, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident
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| 4 |
Pfc. Joshua E. Waltenbaugh
| 19
| 03 Jun 2008
| 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, MND-Baghdad
| Died from a non-battle related cause at approximately 8 a.m. June 3 / DoD Release: Died June 3 in Taji, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related injury
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| 5 |
Sgt. Shane P. Duffy
| 22
| 04 Jun 2008
| 1st Bn, 87th Infantry, 1st BCT, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), MND-North
| Killed as a result of a small-arms fire attack in Al Hawijah near Kirkuk June 4 / DoD Release: Died June 4 in Tikrit, Iraq, of wounds suffered in Sharqat, Iraq, when unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and hand grenades
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| 6 |
Spc. Jonathan D. A. Emard
| 20
| 04 Jun 2008
| 1st Bn, 87th Infantry, 1st BCT, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), MND-North
| Killed as a result of a small-arms fire attack in Al Hawijah near Kirkuk June 4 / DoD Release: Died June 4 in Tikrit, Iraq, of wounds suffered in Sharqat, Iraq, when unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and hand grenades
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| 7 |
Sgt. Cody R. Legg
| 23
| 04 Jun 2008
| 1st Bn, 87th Infantry, 1st BCT, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), MND-North
| Killed as a result of a small-arms fire attack in Al Hawijah near Kirkuk June 4 / DoD Release: Died June 4 in Tikrit, Iraq, of wounds suffered in Sharqat, Iraq, when unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and hand grenades
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| 8 |
U/I pending notification of next-of-kin
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| 04 Jun 2008
| Coalition force Soldier
| Killed by small arms fire June 4 during a patrol south of Baghdad
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| 9 |
Sgt. 1st Class David R. Hurst
| 31
| 08 Jun 2008
| 2nd Bn, 30th Infantry, 4th BCT, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry)
| DoD Release: Died June 7 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an IED
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| 10 |
U/I pending notification of next-of-kin
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| 08 Jun 2008
| Coalition force Soldier
| Killed when SVBIED exploded near a patrol base in the Ta'Mim province, June 8
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| 11 |
Staff Sgt. Tyler E. Pickett
| 28
| 08 Jun 2008
| 2nd Bn, 22nd Infantry, 1st BCT, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry)
| DoD Release: Died June 8 in Kirkuk Province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using IED
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| 12 |
Pfc. Thomas F. Duncan, III
| 21
| 09 Jun 2008
| 2nd Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment
| DoD Release: Died June 9 in Sinjar, Iraq, of wounds suffered during combat operations
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| 13 |
Sgt. Steve A. McCoy
| 23
| 11 Jun 2008
| 4th Bn, 64th Armor, 4th BCT, 3rd Infantry Division
| DoD Release: Died died June 10 at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of wounds suffered on March 23 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his vehicle encountered an IED
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| 14 |
Sgt. 1st Class Gerard M. Reed
| 40
| 11 Jun 2008
| 86th Combat Support Hospital, MNC-Iraq
| Died of non-battle related causes in Baghdad, June 11 / DoD Release: Died June 11 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident
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| 15 |
Pvt. Eugene D. M. Kanakaole
| 19
| 11 Jun 2008
| 87th Engineer Co., 8th Engineer Bn, 36th Engineer BDE
| DoD Release: Died June 11 in Balad Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident
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| 16 |
Lance Cpl. Javier Perales Jr.
| 19
| 11 Jun 2008
| 3rd Bn, 6th Marines, 2nd MARDIV, II MEF, MNF-West
| Died as the result of a non-combat related incident June 11 / DoD Release: Died June 11, from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq
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| 17 |
Lance Cpl. Kelly E. C. Watters
| 19
| 11 Jun 2008
| 3rd Bn, 6th Marines, 2nd MARDIV, II MEF
| DoD Release: Died June 11, from wounds suffered while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq
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| 18 |
Sgt. John D. Aragon
| 22
| 12 Jun 2008
| 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry, 2nd BCT, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), MND-Baghdad
| Killed from wounds sustained when vehicle was struck by an IED in west Baghdad at approximately 3:30 p.m. June 12 / DoD Release: Died June 12 in Kadamiyah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an IED
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| 19 |
Spc. Jason N. Cox
| 21
| 16 Jun 2008
| 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st BCT, 82nd Airborne Division, MND-Center
| Killed in an IED attack southeast of Hillah, Iraq June 16 / DoD Release: Died June 16 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered near Hillah, when his vehicle encountered an IED
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| 20 |
Cpt. Gregory T. Dalessio
| 30
| 23 Jun 2008
| 2nd Bn, 6th Infantry, 2nd BCT, 1st Armored Division, MND-Center
| Killed as a result of a small arms fire attack near Salman Pak, Iraq June 23. The attack occurred shortly before 1 pm as the Coalition forces were leaving the Salman Pak Nahia Council meeting facility / DoD Release: Died June 23 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered in Salman Pak, Iraq, when his patrol encountered small arms fire during combat operations
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| 21 |
Pfc. Bryan M. Thomas
| 22
| 23 Jun 2008
| 2nd Bn, 6th Infantry, 2nd BCT, 1st Armored Division, MND-Center
| Killed as a result of a small arms fire attack near Salman Pak, Iraq June 23. The attack occurred shortly before 1 pm as the Coalition forces were leaving the Salman Pak Nahia Council meeting facility / DoD Release: Died June 23 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered in Salman Pak, Iraq, when his patrol encountered small arms fire during combat operations
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| 22 |
Chief Warrant Officer Robert C. Hammett
| 39
| 24 Jun 2008
| 3rd BCT, 4th Infantry Division
| Killed in an explosion inside the District Advisory Council building in a southern neighborhood of Sadr City district at approximately 9:30 a.m. / DoD Release: Died June 24 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from a bomb blast.
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| 23 |
Maj. Dwayne M. Kelley
| 48
| 24 Jun 2008
| 432nd Civil Affairs Bn
| Killed in an explosion inside the District Advisory Council building in a southern neighborhood of Sadr City district at approximately 9:30 a.m. / DoD Release: Died June 24 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from a bomb blast.
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| 24 |
Sgt. Alejandro A. Dominguez
| 24
| 24 Jun 2008
| 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, MND-North
| Killed in an IED explosive device attack in Ninewah Province at 10:45 p.m., June 24 / DoD Relese: Died June 25 in Mosul, Iraq, from wounds suffered when vehicle encountered an IED on June 24
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| 25 |
Spc. Joel A. Taylor
| 20
| 24 Jun 2008
| 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, MND-North
| Killed in an IED explosive device attack in Ninewah Province at 10:45 p.m., June 24 / DoD Relese: Died June 25 in Mosul, Iraq, from wounds suffered when vehicle encountered an IED on June 24
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| 26 |
Pfc. James M. Yohn
| 25
| 24 Jun 2008
| 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, MND-North
| Killed in an IED explosive device attack in Ninewah Province at 10:45 p.m., June 24 / DoD Relese: Died June 25 in Mosul, Iraq, from wounds suffered when vehicle encountered an IED on June 24
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| 27 |
Spc. Joshua L. Plocica
| 20
| 25 Jun 2008
| 1st Bn, 66th Armor, 1st BCT, 4th Infantry Division, MND-Baghdad
| Killed as a result of an EFP attack at approximately 9 a.m., June 25, in eastern Baghdad / DoD Release: Died June 25 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an IED
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| 28 |
Lt. Col. Max A. Galeai
| 42
| 26 Jun 2008
| 2d Bn, 3d Marines, 3rd MARDIV, MNF-West
| Killed in action against an enemy force in Anbar Province June 26
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| 29 |
Capt. Philip J. Dykeman
| 38
| 26 Jun 2008
| 2d Bn, 3d Marines, 3rd MARDIV, MNF-West
| Killed in action against an enemy force in Anbar Province June 26
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| 30 |
Cpl. Marcus W. Preudhomme
| 23
| 26 Jun 2008
| 2d Bn, 3d Marines, 3rd MARDIV, MNF-West
| Killed in action against an enemy force in Anbar Province June 26
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