U.S. Casualties in Iraq reported 12/8/05

Cpl. Jimmy L. Shelton, 21, of Lehigh Acres, Fla. , died in Bayji, Iraq on Dec. 3, when his forward operating base was attacked by enemy forces using mortars. Shelton was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Pfc. Thomas C. Siekert, 20, of Lovelock, Nev. , died in Bayji, Iraq on Dec. 6, from non-combat related injuries. Siekert was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
The incident is under investigation.

Spc. Brian A. Wright, 19, of Keensburg, Ill. , died in Ramadi, Iraq on Dec. 6, when his HMMWV struck a mine during combat operations. Wright was assigned to the Army National Guard's 135th Engineer Company, Lawrenceville, Ill.