Iraq

Gerrie, John D.
Air Force Major

John D. Gerrie, age 43, from Nickerson, Kansas.

Service era: Iraq

Spouse: Amy Gerrie (married 13 years)

Children: Emily, John (Jack), Kaitlyn

Parents: John W. Gerrie (preceded in death) and Deborah Gerrie

Military history: 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas

Date of death: Saturday, January 16, 2016
Death details: Died in Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, from a non-combat related injury

Source: Department of Defense, Porter Loring Mortuaries

Wheeler, Joshua L.
Army Master sergeant

Joshua L. Wheeler, age 39, from Roland, Oklahoma.

Service era: Iraq
Schools: Muldrow High (1994)

Date of death: Thursday, October 22, 2015
Death details: Died in Kirkuk Province, Iraq from wounds received by enemy small-arms fire during an operation.
Cemetery: Arlington National

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Cortez, Cesar
Army Private 1st class

Cesar Cortez, age 24, from Oceanside, California, San Diego county.

Service era: Iraq
Military history: 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army Air and Missle Defense Command, Fort Bliss, Texas.

Date of death: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Death details: Died in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Iraq in a vehicle accident

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Hickman, David E.
Army Specialist

David E. Hickman, age 23, from Greensboro, North Carolina, Guilford county.

Service era: Iraq
Military history: 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Date of death: Monday, November 14, 2011
Death details: Died in Baghdad, Iraq of injuries suffered after encountering an improvised explosive device.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Vincent, Dustin D.
Army 1st lieutenant

Dustin D. Vincent, age 25, from Mesquite, Texas, Dallas county.

Service era: Iraq
Military history: 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.

Date of death: Thursday, November 3, 2011
Death details: Died in Kirkuk Province, Iraq of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Shapiro, Steven F.
Army Private 1st class

Steven F. Shapiro, age 29, from Hidden Valley Lake, California, Lake county.

Service era: Iraq
Military history: 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Date of death: Friday, October 21, 2011
Death details: Died in Tallil, Iraq.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Leep, James R. Jr.
Army Staff sergeant

James R. Jr. Leep, age 44, from Richmond, Virginia.

Service era: Iraq
Military history: 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Brigade Combat Team, Portsmouth, Virginia.

Date of death: Monday, October 17, 2011
Death details: Died in Babil Province, Iraq.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Morales, Andy C.
Army Sergeant

Andy C. Morales, age 32, from Longwood, Florida. Their last known residence was in Seminole.

Service era: Iraq
Military history: 143rd Sustainment, Command (Expeditionary), Orlando, Florida.

Date of death: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Death details: Died in Baghdad, Iraq while supporting operation New Dawn.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times

Altamirano, Estevan
Army Staff sergeant

Estevan Altamirano, age 30, from Edcouch, Texas, Hidalgo county.

Parents: Lorenzo and Juanita (Gamez) Altamirano
Spouse: Pamela (Gutierrez) Altamirano
Children: Kayla, Ayana, Justin, Dominic, Leandra

Service era: Iraq
Schools: Edcouch Elsa High (1999)
Military history: 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas

Date of death: Sunday, September 18, 2011
Death details: Died in Tikrit, Iraq of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident.
Cemetery: Rio Grande Valley State Veteran’s Cemetery in Mission

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times, River Funeral Homes

Colfield, Mark Adams
Army Sergeant

Mark Adams Colfield, age 25, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, El Paso county.

Parents: John Adams Cofield and Tariena (Tari) Dragoo Cofield
Spouse: None
Children: None

Service era: Iraq
Military history: Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Entered Army in 2009.

Date of death: Sunday, July 17, 2011
Death details: Died in Baghdad of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident.
Cemetery: Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs

Source: Department of Defense, Colorado Springs Gazette, Military Times, Washington Post

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