Monday, May 22, 2006

U.S. Casualties in Iraq & Afghanistan reported 5/15-5/22/06

Marine Killed in Iraq; DoD Identifies Earlier Casualties
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2006 – A Marine was killed in Iraq yesterday, and the Defense Department has identified four soldiers and a sailor killed while supporting operations in Iraq.
A Marine killed yesterday was assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5 and died due to enemy action in Anbar province. No further details were available. The Marine's name is being withheld pending notification of the family.

The four soldiers died in Baghdad May 18 from injuries suffered when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee. Killed were:
Lt. Col. Daniel E. Holland, 43, of San Antonio; First Lt. Robert A. Seidel III, 23, of Gettysburg, Pa.; Sgt. Lonnie C. Allen Jr., 26, of Bellevue, Neb.; and Pfc. Nicholas R. Cournoyer, 25, of Gilmanton, N.H.
Holland was assigned to the 352nd Civil Affairs Command, Fort Bragg, N.C. Seidel, Allen and Cournoyer were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.


The sailor killed was Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Lee Hamilton Deal, 23, of West Monroe, La. He died May 17 as a result of enemy action in Anbar province. He was operationally assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and permanently assigned to 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Petty Officer Third Class Lee Hamilton Deal, 23, of West Monroe, La., died May 17, 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.

Lt. Col. Daniel E. Holland, 43, of San Antonio, Texas 1st. Lt. Robert A. Seidel III, 23, of Gettysburg, Pa. Sgt. Lonnie C. Allen Jr., 26, of Bellevue, Neb. & Pfc. Nicholas R. Cournoyer, 25, of Gilmanton, N.H. died on May 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained on May 18, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations. Holland was assigned to the 352nd Civil Affairs Command, Fort Bragg, N.C. Seidel, Allen and Cournoyer were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

One Soldier Killed, Six Wounded in Afghanistan; Iraq Casualties Identified
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2006 – One U.S. Servicemember was killed and six wounded in combat in Afghanistan yesterday, and the Defense Department recently identified four previous casualties. The servicemember was killed and six others were wounded when coalition forces made contact with enemy fighters while conducting operations to improve security in southern Uruzgan province. A joint Afghan and coalition force was on patrol in the Cahar Cineh district in Uruzgan province when they encountered enemy forces. The six wounded service members were evacuated to a nearby medical facility and are in stable condition.
"We are very sad to report the death of one of our courageous soldiers," said Army Maj. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley, commander, Combined Joint Task Force 76. "They were performing an extremely difficult mission, working to improve conditions and create a positive future for the people of Uruzgan province. Their bravery and honor stand in stark contrast to the intentions of those who intimidate and abuse the Afghan people and their values."
The names of those involved are being withheld pending family notification.
Meanwhile, the Defense Department has identified a Marine and three soldiers killed while supporting operations in Iraq:
Marine Cpl. William B. Fulks, 23, of Culloden, W.Va., died May 18, at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province on May 1. He was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Army Staff Sgt. Santiago M. Halsel, 32, of Bowling Green, Ky., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad on May 16 when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting a dismounted clearance mission during combat operations. Halsel was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Army Chief Warrant Officer 4, John W. Engeman, 45, of East North Port, N.Y., and Army Master Sgt. Robert H. West, 37, of Elyria, Ohio, died in Baghdad on May 14 when an IED detonated near their Humvee during combat operations. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 312th Training Support Battalion, 4th Brigade, 78th Division (Training Support), Fort Bragg, N.C.


Chief Warrant Officer 4, John W. Engeman, 45, of East North Port, N.Y. & Master Sgt. Robert H. West, 37, of Elyria, Ohio died in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 14, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 312th Regiment, 30th Enhanced Separate Brigade, Clinton, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Santiago M. Halsel, 32, of Bowling Green, Ky., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 16, when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was conducting a dismounted clearance mission during combat operations. Halsel was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sailor, Four Soldiers Killed in Iraq; Previous Casualties Identified
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2006 – Four soldiers and a sailor were killed in two separate incidents in Iraq yesterday and today. The Defense Department also has identified six previous casualties.
Four Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers died today when a roadside bomb struck their vehicle northwest of Baghdad. Their Iraqi interpreter also died in the blast.
A sailor assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5 died yesterday as a result of enemy action while operating in Anbar province.
The soldiers' and sailor's names are being withheld pending notification of the family.
The Defense Department has announced the identities of six soldiers who died supporting operations in Iraq.
Capt. Shane R. Mahaffee, 36, of Alexandria, Va., died May 15 in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, of injuries sustained May 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee in Hillah. Mahaffee was assigned to the Army Reserve's 489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Knoxville, Tenn.
Staff Sgt. Marion Flint Jr., 29, of Baltimore, Md., and Pfc. Grant A. Dampier, 25, of Merrill, Wis., died in Baghdad May 15 when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, Fort Carson, Colo.
Maj. Matthew W. Worrell, 34, of Lewisville, Texas, and Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jamie D. Weeks, 47, of Daleville, Ala., died May 14, in Yusufiyah when their aircraft was shot down during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.


Spc. Brandon L. Teeters, 21, of Lafayette, La., died May 12, in Ludwigshafen, Germany, of injuries sustained April 20, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Baghdad. Teeters was assigned to the 8th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Hood, Texas.


Capt. Shane R. Mahaffee, 36, of Alexandria, Va., died on May 15, in Ludwigshafen, Germany, of injuries sustained on May 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat patrol operations in Al Hillah, Iraq. Mahaffee was assigned to the Army Reserve's 489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Knoxville, Tenn.

Maj. Matthew W. Worrel, 34, of Lewisville, Texas. & Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jamie D. Weeks, 47 of Daleville, Ala. were killed on May 14, in Yusufiyah, Iraq, when their aircraft was shot down during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Marion Flint Jr., 29, of Baltimore, Md. and Pfc. Grant A. Dampier, 25, of Merrill, Wis. were killed in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 15, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle during combat patrol operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, Fort Carson, Colo.

Spc. Brandon L. Teeters, 21, of Lafayette, La., died on May 12, 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. Teeters was assigned to the 8th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Hood, Texas.

Three Soldiers Killed in Iraq; DoD Identifies Casualties
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2006 – Three soldiers were killed in two separate incidents in Iraq today and yesterday, and the Defense Department released the names of earlier casualties.
A roadside bomb explosion in southern Baghdad today killed a Multinational Division Baghdad soldier who was conducting a dismounted patrol.
Two Task Force Band of Brothers soldiers from 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, were killed near Balad yesterday when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device.
The soldiers' names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Meanwhile, the Defense Department has announced the identities of eight Marines and five soldiers who died supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Marine Lance Cpls. Jose S. Marin Dominguez Jr., 22, of Liberal, Kan.; and Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby, 21, of Overbrook, Okla., died May 14 in Anbar province. They were both assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Army Spc. Ronald W. Gebur, 23, of Delavan, Ill., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad May 13 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee. Gebur was assigned to 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Z. James, 20, of Seaford, Del., died May 13 in Anbar province. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Marine Lance Cpl. Adam C. Conboy, 21, of Philadelphia, Pa., died May 12 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Army Spc. Armer N. Burkart, 26, of Rockville, Md., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad May 11 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee. Burkart was assigned to 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Army Pfcs. Eric D. Clark, 22, of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; and Stephen P. Snowberger III, 18, of Lopez, Pa., were killed in Baghdad May 11 when an improvised explosive device detonated near their Humvee. Both soldiers were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
Army Staff Sgt. Emmanuel L. Legaspi, 38, of Las Vegas died of injuries sustained in Tal Afar 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.
Four Marines died May 11 as a result of a vehicle accident in Anbar province. All four were assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Killed were:
Second Lt. Michael L. Licalzi, 24, of Garden City, N.Y.;
Cpl. Steve Vahaviolos, 21, of Airmont, N.Y.;
Lance Cpl. Jason K. Burnett, 20, of St. Cloud, Fla.; and
Lance Cpl. David J. GramesSanchez, 22, of Fort Wayne, Ind.


Lance Cpl. Jose S. MarinDominguez Jr., 22, of Liberal, Kan.& Lance Cpl. Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby, 21, of Overbrook, Okla. were killed May 14, while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. They were both assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Pfc. Eric D. Clark, 22, of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.and Pfc. Stephen P. Snowberger III, 18, of Lopez, Pa. were killed in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 11, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat patrol operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Lance Cpl. Adam C. Conboy, 21, of Philadelphia, Pa., died May 12, 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.

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