Tuesday

Oct 31

Afghanistan

IED Blast Claims Three Soldiers

Three members of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team died of injuries suffered when an IED detonated near their vehicle October 31 in Wygal Valley, Afghanistan. The Soldiers were traveling in a convoy when they were attacked. One other Soldier was seriously wounded in the attack. The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, also known as the Spartan Brigade, deployed to Afghanistan in February 2006. The unit's 3,500 members have conducted full spectrum operations on Afghanistan's eastern border with Pakistan.

Killed were:

Two members of the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.  They were:

Pfc. Alex Oceguera, 19, of San Bernardino, California was an infantryman assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI).  He enlisted in the Army in June 2005 and trained at Fort Benning, Georgia, to be an infantryman. His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Oceguera is survived by his parents and a sister.  Source: 10th Mtn. Division Release

Maj. Douglas E. Sloan, 40, of Evans Mills, New York, was an infantry officer assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI). He had previously served in Iraq.  Sloan was commissioned into the Army in June 1996 after graduating from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.  He completed several assignments before being assigned to 1-32 Infantry, in 2004, as the assistant operations officer and company commander.  Prior to becoming a commissioned officer, Sloan served with the 2nd Armored Division as a mortarman following basic and advanced individual training at Fort Benning, Georgia, in 1987. In 1989 he left active duty and served with the 38th Infantry Division, an Army National Guard unit.  His many awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Expert Infantryman Badge, and Senior Parachutist Badge - to name a few. Sloan is survived by his wife and four children.  Source: 10th Mtn. Division Release

Also killed in the attack was:

Sgt. Charles J. McClain, 26, of Fort Riley, Kansas. He later died in Asadabad, Afghanistan. McClain was a combat engineer assigned to the 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.  Originally from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Mcclain joined the Army in January 2001 and competed basic and advanced individual training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. In February 2002 he was assigned to the 70th Engineer Battalion, based at Fort Riley, Kansas. There he served in combat engineering positions and as a track vehicle driver.  Mcclain was reassigned to Fort Drum in October 2004 and joined the newly created 3rd Brigade Combat Team. His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and the Combat Action Badge. McClain is survived by a son and his parents. Source: 10th Mtn. Division Release

Marine Dies from a Non-Hostile Incident

Pfc. Jason Franco, 18, of Corona, California, died October 31 from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Franco was assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Miramar, California.

IED Blast Kills Soldier in Hit

Sgt. Michael R. Weidemann, 23, of Newport, Rhode Island, died October 31 in Hit, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Light Medium Tactical Vehicle. Weidemann was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Giessen, Germany.

Monday

Oct 30

Afghanistan

Small Arms Fire Claims Soldier in Afghanistan

Spc. Isaiah Calloway, 23, of Jacksonville, Florida, died October 30 in Marah, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Calloway was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany.

IED Blast Kills Soldier in Baghdad

Sgt. Michael T. Seeley, 27, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, died October 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Seeley was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Soldier Killed by Enemy Action in Baghdad

Enemy Fire Claims Soldier in Baghdad

Sgt. Kenneth E. Bostic, 21, of Hawthorne, Nevada, died October 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered from contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during check point operations. Bostic was assigned to the 204th Military Police Company, 519th Military Police Battalion, 1st Combat Support Brigade, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Sunday

Oct 29

Marine Reservist Killed in Al Anbar Province

Lance Cpl. Troy D. Nealey, 24, of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, died October 29 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Nealy was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing, Michigan.

Saturday

Oct 28

Afghanistan

IED Blast Kills Soldier in Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Kyu H. Chay, 34, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, died on October 28 in the Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his combat patrol. Chay was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Friday

Oct 27

Afghanistan

Soldier Dies from Non-Combat Related Injuries

Pvt. Michael V. Bailey, 20, of Waldorf, Maryland, died on October 27 in Salerno, Afghanistan, from non-combat related injuries. Bailey was assigned to 4th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York.

Marine Dies from Injuries Received in Al Anbar Province

Sgt. Luke J. Zimmerman, 24, of Luxemburg, Wisconsin, died October 27 from injuries suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Zimmerman was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Thursday

Oct 26

Roadside Bomb Kills Soldier on Patrol

Army 1st Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis, 42, of Hamilton, Ohio, died October 26 in Balad, Iraq, when a roadside bomb detonated near his dismounted patrol in Muqdadiyah, Iraq. McGinnis was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Wednesday

Oct 25

Fighting Claims Four Marines in Al Anbar Province

Four Marines died October 25 as a result of combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  They included two members of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Killed were:

Pfc. Donald S. Brown, 19, of Succasunna, New Jersey.

Pfc. Daniel B. Chaires, 20, of Tallahassee, Florida.

Also killed were two Reservists.  They were:

Lance Cpl. Jonathan B. Thornsberry, 22, of McDowell, Kentucky, died while conducting combat operations. Thornsbery was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Johnson City, Tennessee.

Enemy Action Claims Sailor in Al Anbar Province

Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles V. Komppa, 35, of Belgrade, Montana, died October 25 from enemy action while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Komppa 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, Montana.

Monday

Oct 23

Two Reservists Killed in Al Anbar Province

Two members of the Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Nashville, Tennessee died October 23 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  Killed were:

Lance Cpl. Richard A. Buerstetta, 20, of Franklin, Tennessee.

Lance Cpl. Tyler R. Overstreet, 22, of Gallatin, Tennessee.

IED Blast Claims Soldier in Baghdad

Spc. Carl A. Eason, 29, of Lovelady, Texas, died October 23 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Eason was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Enemy Action Claims Two Soldiers in Baghdad 

Two members of the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas died October 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when their patrol came in contact with enemy forces.  Killed were:

Spc. Nathaniel A. Aguirre, 21, of Carrollton, Texas.

Spc. Matthew W. Creed, 23, of Covina, California.

Soldier Dies in Baghdad from IED Blast

1st Lt. Amos C. R. Bock, 24, of New Madrid, Missouri, died on October 23 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Bock was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Sailor Killed in Al Anbar Province

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

Sunday

Oct 22

IED Blasts Claim Four Soldiers in Baghdad

Four soldiers died October 22 from IED blasts in Baghdad.  Two of the four soldier killed were members of the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas October 22 in Baghdad of injuries suffered when their patrol came in contact with enemy forces. They were:

Army Spc. Nathaniel A. Aguirre, 21, of Carrollton, Texas.

Army Spc. Matthew W. Creed, 23, of Covina, California.

Also killed were:

Sgt. Willsun M. Mock, 23, of Harper, Kansas, died October 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Mock was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Maj. David G. Taylor, 37, of North Carolina, died October 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Taylor is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Soldier Killed in Combat in Baghdad

Saturday

Oct 21

Five Marines Killed in Al Anbar Province

Five Marines died October 21 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Killed were:

Three of the Marines were members of the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.  They were:

Lance Cpl. Clifford R. Collinsworth, 20, of Chelsea, Michigan.

Lance Cpl. Nathan R. Elrod, 20, of Salisbury, North Carolina.

Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Manoukian, 22, of Lathrup Village, Michigan.

Also killed were:

Cpl. Joshua C. Watkins, 25, of Jacksonville, Florida.  Watkins was assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Lance Cpl. Eric W. Herzberg, 20, of Severna Park, Maryland.  Herzberg was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Friday

Oct 20

IED Blast Kills Soldier in Baghdad

Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Witte, 27, of Beardsley, Minnesota, died on October 20 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during a combat patrol. Witte was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Thursday

Oct 19

Fighting Claims Marine in Al Anbar Province

Wednesday

Oct 18

IED Blast Claims Soldier in Mosul

Spc. Jose R. Perez, 21, of Ontario, California, died October 18 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy small arms fire. Perez was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Four Soldiers Killed in Baghdad by IED Blast

Four members of the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas died October 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. Killed were:

Cpl. Russell G. Culbertson III, 22, of Amity, Pennsylvania.

Spc. Joseph C. Dumas Jr., 25, of New Orleans.

2nd Lt. Christopher E. Loudon, 23, of Brockport, Pennsylvania.

Cpl. David M. Unger, 21, of Leavenworth, Kansas.

Soldier Killed by IED in Ashraf

Enemy Action Claims Soldier in Baghdad

Staff Sgt. Jesus M. Montalvo, 46, of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, died October 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy small arms fire during combat operations. Montalvo was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Tuesday

Oct 17

Marine Killed in Combat in Al Anbar Province

Enemy Fire Claims Soldier in Baghdad

Staff Sgt. Garth D. Sizemore, 31, of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, died October 17 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his patrol came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Sizemore was assigned to 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Soldier Dies of Injuries from Vehicle Incident

Spc. Daniel W. Winegeart, 23, of Kountze, Texas, died October 17 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained when his Light Medium Tactical Vehicle drove off an overpass. Winegeart was assigned to the 5th Group Support Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Three Soldiers Killed by IED in Baqubah 

Three members of the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado died October 17 in Baqubah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.  Killed were:

Pfc. Nathan J. Frigo, 23, of Kokomo, Indiana.

Staff Sgt. Ryan E. Haupt, 24, of Phoenix, Arizona.

Sgt. Norman R. Taylor III, 21, of Blythe, California.

IED Blast Kills Reservist in Tarmiya

Staff Sgt. Ronald L. Paulsen, 53, of Vancouver, Washington, died on October 17 in Tarmiya, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Paulsen was assigned to the Army Reserve's 414th Civil Affairs Battalion, Utica, New York.

Sunday

Oct 15

Enemy Action in Al Anbar Province Claims Two Marine Reservists

Two Marines died October 15 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. They were:

Sgt. Brock A. Babb, 40, of Evansville, Indiana. Babb was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division, Terre Haute, Indiana.

IED Claims Soldier in Taji

Capt. Mark C. Paine, 32, of Rancho Cucamonga, California, died October 15 in Taji, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Paine was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

IED Blast Kills Two Soldiers in Kirkuk 

Two members of the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii died October 15 of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle in Kirkuk, Iraq, during combat operations. Killed were:

1st Lt. Joshua Deese, 25, of North Carolina. He died in Balad, Iraq, following the incident.

Sgt. Jonathan E. Lootens, 25, of Lyons, New York.

Land Mines Claim Two Soldiers in Samarra

Two members of the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, died October 15 in Samarra, Iraq, of injuries suffered when two land mines detonated near their HMMWV.  Killed were:

Sgt. Lester D. Baroncini, Jr., 33, of Bakersfield, California.

Pfc. Stephen D. Bicknell, 19, of Prattville, Alabama.

Saturday

Oct 14

Marine Killed in Al Anbar Province

Sgt. Jonathan J. Simpson, 25, of Rockport, Texas, died October 14 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Simpson was assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California.

Soldier Dies of a Non-Combat Related Injury

IED Blast Kills Three Soldiers in Baghdad

Three members of the 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas died October 14 of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq. Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Kane, 35, of Darby, Pennsylvania.

1st Sgt. Charles M. King, 48, of Mobile, Alabama.

Spc. Timothy J. Lauer, 25, of Saegertown, Pennsylvania.

Airman Killed in Baghdad

Airman 1st Class Leebenard E. Chavis, 21, of Hampton, Virginia, died October 14 while performing duties as a turret gunner with the Iraqi police in the vicinity of Baghdad, Iraq. Chavis was assigned to the 824th Security Forces Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia.

Friday

Oct 13

Afghanistan

Suicide Bomber Kills Soldier in Kandahar

Soldier Dies from Injuries Received in IED Blast

IED Blast Kills Soldier in Baghdad

IED Blast Kills MP in Baghdad

Pfc. Kenny F. Stanton, Jr., 20, of Hemet, California, died on October 13 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Stanton was assigned to the 57th Military Police Company, Waegwan, Korea.

Thursday

Oct 12

IED Blast Claims Soldier in Mosul

Sgt. Gene A. Hawkins, 24, of Orlando, Florida, died on October 12 in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his RG-31 Mine Protected Vehicle. Hawkins was assigned to the 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Combat Support Brigade (Maneuver Enhancement), Fort Lewis, Washington.

Wednesday

Oct 11

Afghanistan

Enemy Action Claims Soldier in Afghanistan

Chief Warrant Officer Scott W. Dyer, 38, of Cocoa Beach, Florida, died October 11 in Banditemur, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered during combat operations. Dyer was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Three Marines Killed in Al Anbar Province

Sgt. Justin T. Walsh, 24, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died October 11 at National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland, from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on October 5. He was assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Soldier Falls to Enemy Fire in Baghdad

IED Blast Kills Soldier in Baghdad 

Sgt. Nicholas R. Sowinski, 25, of Tempe, Arizona, died on October 11 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Sowinski was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Monday

Oct 9

Three Marines Killed in Al Anbar Province

Three members of the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina died October 9 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Killed were:

Sgt. Julian M. Arechaga, 23, of Oceanside, New York.

Lance Cpl. Jon E. Bowman, 21, of Dubach, Louisiana.

Pfc. Shelby J. Feniello, 25, of Connellsville, Pennsylvania.

Soldier Falls to Enemy Fire in Baghdad

Pfc. Phillip B. Williams, 21, of Gardnerville, Nevada, died October 9 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy contact during combat operations. Williams was assigned to the 4th Brigade Troop Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Sunday

Oct 8

Four Marines Killed in Al Anbar Province

Four Marines died October 8 from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  Two of the Marines were members of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, They were:

Lance Cpl. Derek W. Jones, 21, of Salem, Oregon.

Lance Cpl. Jeremy S. Sandvick Monroe, 20, of Chinook, Montana.

A third Marine killed was:

Capt. Robert M. Secher, 33, of Germantown, Tennessee, died October 8 from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Secher was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

The fourth Marine to die was:

Lance Cpl. Stephen F. Johnson, 20, of Marietta, Georgia.  Johnson was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Landmine Claims Soldier in Tikrit

Spec. Timothy A. Fulkerson, 20, of Utica, Kentucky, who died October 8 in Tikrit, Iraq, when a landmine detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Fulkerson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 82nd Aviation Reconnaissance Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Enemy Fire Kills Soldier in Ar Ramadi

Pfc. Shane R. Austin, 19, of Edgerton, Kansas, died October 8 in Ramadi, Iraq, from injuries suffered by enemy grenade fire.  Johnson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armor Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Saturday

Oct 7

Two Soldier Killed by IED Blast in Baghdad

Two soldiers died October 7 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat operations. Killed were:

Sgt. Lawrence L. Parrish, 36, of Lebanon, Missouri, who was assigned to the 110th Engineer Battalion, Kansas City, Missouri.

Spec. John E. Wood, 37, of Humboldt, Kansas, who was assigned to the 891st Engineer Battalion, Garnett, Kansas.

Enemy Fire Claims Soldier in Baghdad

Sgt. Brandon S. Asbury, 21, of Tazewell, Virginia, who died on October 7 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Asbury was assigned to the 4th Support Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Soldier Falls to IED Blast in Mosul

Cpl. Carl W. Johnson II, 21, of Philadelphia, died October 7, in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.  Johnson was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington.

Friday

Oct 6

Two Marines Killed in Al Anbar Province

Two members of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, died October 8 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Killed were:

Lance Cpl. John E. Hale, 20, of Shreveport, Louisiana.

Cpl. Bradford H. Payne, 24, of Montgomery, Louisiana.

Enemy Fire Claims Soldier in Bayji

Cpl. Nicholas A. Arvanitis, 22, of Salem, New Hampshire, died October 6 in Bayji, Iraq, from injuries suffered when he encountered enemy fire.  Arvanitis was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Wednesday

Oct 4

Two Marines Killed in Al Anbar Province

Two members of the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina died October 4 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.  They were:

Lance Cpl. Edward M. Garvin, 19, of Malden, Massachusetts.

Cpl. Benjamin S. Rosales, 20, of Houston, Texas.

Enemy Fire Claims Four in Taji

Four members of the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas died in Taji, Iraq, on October 4, after being attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire and other weapons.  Killed were:

Pfc. Dean R. Bright, 32, of Roseburg, Oregon.

Spc. Timothy R. Burke, 24, of Hollywood, Florida.

Staff Sgt. Christopher O. Moudry, 31, of Baltimore, Maryland.

Spc. George R. Obourn, Jr., 20, of Creve Coeur, Illinois.

Tuesday

Oct 3

Enemy Fire Claims Soldier in Hawija

Soldier Killed by Enemy Fire in Baghdad

Monday

Oct 2

Afghanistan

Enemy Fire Claims Two Soldiers in Korengal

Two members of the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York died on October 2 in separate incidents.  Killed were:

IED Blast Kills Four Soldiers in Taji

Four members of the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas died in Taji, Iraq, on October 2, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.  Killed were: