U.S. Casualties in Iraq & Afghanistan 5/12-5/15/06
from D.O.D. and American Forces Press Service releases dated 5/12-5/15/06
Spc. Armer N. Burkart, 26, of Rockville, Md., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 11, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat patrol operations. Burkart was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Spc. Ronald W. Gebur, 23, of Delavan, Ill., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 13, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Gebur was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Six Servicemembers Killed in Iraq, Previous Casualty IdentifiedAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 15, 2006 – Six servicemembers were killed in various incidents throughout Iraq yesterday, military officials in Iraq reported.
Two soldiers died when their helicopter was shot down during fighting in Yusifiyah.
Two Marines assigned to Regimental Combat Team 7 died due to enemy action in Anbar province.
Two Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Baghdad.
The names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Defense Department also identified a soldier who was killed recently while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Army Staff Sgt. Emmanuel L. Legaspi, 38, of Las Vegas died of injuries suffered in Tal Afar on May 7, when his unit came under enemy small-arms fire. Legaspi was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines - Lance Cpl. Jason K. Burnett, 20, of St. Cloud, Fla., Lance Cpl. David J. Grames Sanchez, 22, of Fort Wayne, Ind., 2nd Lt. Michael L. Licalzi, 24, of Garden City, N.Y. and Cpl. Steve Vahaviolos, 21, of Airmont, N.Y.All four Marines died May 11 as a result of a vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. All four Marines were assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Roadside Bomb Kills Soldier; Previous Casualties Identified
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2006 – A Multinational Division Baghdad soldier was killed today at about 4 a.m. when his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb in southern Baghdad, military officials in Iraq reported. The name of the soldier is being withheld until the family is notified.
The Defense Department also identified two soldiers recently killed in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, May 6, when an improvised-explosive device detonated near their cargo truck. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry (Mountain), Brewer, Maine. Killed were Staff Sgt. Dale J. Kelly Jr., 48, of Richmond, Maine; and Staff Sgt. David M. Veverka, 25, of Jamestown, Pa.
Four Marines Killed in Vehicle Accident; Earlier Casualty Identified
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2006 – Four Marines died yesterday when their tank rolled off a bridge in Iraq's Anbar province. The Defense Department also has identified a Marine killed May 10. The Marines, all assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5, drowned when the U.S. M1A1 main battle tank they were traveling in rolled into a canal near Karmah.
"We are a close-knit family, and this loss affects us all," said Col. Larry D. Nicholson, commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of these Marines during this difficult period."
The accident is under investigation, but the deaths were not a result of enemy action, U.S. officials said. The names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of the families.
Sgt. Alessandro Carbonaro, 28, of Bethesda, Md., died May 10 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from wounds received in Anbar province May 1. He was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Spc. Armer N. Burkart, 26, of Rockville, Md., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 11, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat patrol operations. Burkart was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Spc. Ronald W. Gebur, 23, of Delavan, Ill., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 13, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Gebur was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Six Servicemembers Killed in Iraq, Previous Casualty IdentifiedAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 15, 2006 – Six servicemembers were killed in various incidents throughout Iraq yesterday, military officials in Iraq reported.
Two soldiers died when their helicopter was shot down during fighting in Yusifiyah.
Two Marines assigned to Regimental Combat Team 7 died due to enemy action in Anbar province.
Two Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Baghdad.
The names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Defense Department also identified a soldier who was killed recently while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Army Staff Sgt. Emmanuel L. Legaspi, 38, of Las Vegas died of injuries suffered in Tal Afar on May 7, when his unit came under enemy small-arms fire. Legaspi was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines - Lance Cpl. Jason K. Burnett, 20, of St. Cloud, Fla., Lance Cpl. David J. Grames Sanchez, 22, of Fort Wayne, Ind., 2nd Lt. Michael L. Licalzi, 24, of Garden City, N.Y. and Cpl. Steve Vahaviolos, 21, of Airmont, N.Y.All four Marines died May 11 as a result of a vehicle accident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. All four Marines were assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Roadside Bomb Kills Soldier; Previous Casualties Identified
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2006 – A Multinational Division Baghdad soldier was killed today at about 4 a.m. when his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb in southern Baghdad, military officials in Iraq reported. The name of the soldier is being withheld until the family is notified.
The Defense Department also identified two soldiers recently killed in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq, May 6, when an improvised-explosive device detonated near their cargo truck. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry (Mountain), Brewer, Maine. Killed were Staff Sgt. Dale J. Kelly Jr., 48, of Richmond, Maine; and Staff Sgt. David M. Veverka, 25, of Jamestown, Pa.
Four Marines Killed in Vehicle Accident; Earlier Casualty Identified
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2006 – Four Marines died yesterday when their tank rolled off a bridge in Iraq's Anbar province. The Defense Department also has identified a Marine killed May 10. The Marines, all assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5, drowned when the U.S. M1A1 main battle tank they were traveling in rolled into a canal near Karmah.
"We are a close-knit family, and this loss affects us all," said Col. Larry D. Nicholson, commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of these Marines during this difficult period."
The accident is under investigation, but the deaths were not a result of enemy action, U.S. officials said. The names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of the families.
Sgt. Alessandro Carbonaro, 28, of Bethesda, Md., died May 10 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from wounds received in Anbar province May 1. He was assigned to 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
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