American Casualties

[WRESTLINGFAN]

I am a former Marine who was assigned to the 7th Marine Regiment between 1992-1995, and I got such a proud feeling when I saw my fellow Marines fighting the good fight in Iraq. I also was upset to hear about the casualties. We all have to think realistic and remember that this is a war and battle deaths and war injuries happen. Not to make light of the amount of casualties so far but during the vietnam war the americans were averaging about 200 casualties a day and during the Invasion of IWO JIMA we lost 5000 men just in the 1st day.
and D Day numbered about 6000.

Of course we want all our troops to make it back alive but war is real and war is deadly and the american people need to realize that sometimes it takes brave souls to make the ultimate sacrifice to achieve victory

Kinda makes you think when the #1 rapper is white and the #1 golfer is black

[Death Metal Moe]

This is a good point to remember.

I've heard people wondering why we're still in Iraq
compaired to last Gulf war.

They dont understand that there's a big diffrence between
liberating a country and just driving troops back into Iraq.




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[FUNKMAN]

I think you make a good point. I've witnessed several News stations trying to characterize these losses as "substantial" and "major".
Which they are to the loved ones but it seems to me they are shooting for the dramatics.

I was thinking today that the US has had more murders each day than there are Serviceman killed in this war. Include all your other causes like drunk driving, drug overdoses, aids, accidental deaths on the job, and the numbers overwhelm the war losses.

tough to keep everything in perspective...

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[TheMojoPin]

Not only are our casualities relatively low...all reports from both sides seem to be indicating that the Iraqi populace also is having a low casuality count. Still less then a hundred dead and approx. 500+ wounded...this truly is a "new kind of war"...

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[A.J.]

The following are confirmed KIAs thus far. This info was released by DoD Public Affairs. I thought it important to acknowledge here the ultimate sacrifice these servicemen have made:

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INDENTIFIES MARINES KILLED IN CH-46 CRASH
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of four U.S. Marines killed in a CH-46E helicopter crash on March 20 in Kuwait.

Killed were:

Maj. Jay Thomas Aubin, 36, of Waterville, Maine

Capt. Ryan Anthony Beaupre, 30, of Bloomington, Ill.

Cpl. Brian Matthew Kennedy, 25, of Houston, Texas

Staff Sgt. Kendall Damon Watersbey, 29, of Baltimore, Md.

Aubin was assigned to the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron - 1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station
Yuma, Ariz. Beaupre, Kennedy and Watersbey were assigned to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron - 268, 3d Marine Aircraft
Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INDENTIFIES MARINES KILLED IN ACTION
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two U.S. Marines killed in action on March 21 in Southern Iraq.

Killed were:

2nd Lt. Therrel S. Childers, 30, Harrison, Miss.

Lance Cpl. Jose Gutierrez, 22, Los Angeles, Calif.

Childers was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Gutierrez was
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IDENTIFIES AMERICAN OFFICER KILLED IN ROYAL NAVY HELICOPTER COLLISION
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of the American officer killed when two Royal Navy Sea King helicopters
collided over international waters March 22.

Killed was Navy Lt. Thomas Mullen Adams, 27, of La Mesa, Calif. Adams had been assigned as an exchange officer with the Royal
Navy's 849 Squadron since October 2002. The squadron's detachment is currently embarked on the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal.

DOD IDENTIFIES SOLDIER KILLED AT CAMP PENNSYLVANIA, KUWAIT
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of an American officer killed by a grenade when he was sleeping in a
tent at Camp Pennsylvania, Kuwait, on March 22.

Killed was Army Capt. Christopher Scott Seifert, 27. No home-of-record is available.
Seifert was assigned to the 1-101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

DOD IDENTIFIES MARINE KILLED IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT

The Department of Defense announced today the identity of a Marine killed in a vehicle accident in Iraq.

Killed was Sgt. Nicolas M. Hodson, 22, of Smithville, Mo.

Hodson was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

DOD IDENTIFIES MARINE KILLED BY ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

The Department of Defense announced today the identity of a Marine killed by an accidental discharge of a .50 cal machine gun in Iraq.

Killed was Lance Cpl. Eric J. Orlowski, 26, of
Buffalo, N.Y.

Orlowski was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

DOD IDENTIFIES ARMY RESERVE SOLDIER KILLED

The Department of Defense announced today the identity of Army Reserve Spc. Brandon S. Tobler, 19. His hometown is not available. Tobler died in a non-hostile vehicle accident
Saturday in Iraq.

Tobler was assigned to the 671st Engineer Brigade, Portland, Ore.


DOD IDENTIFIES MARINES KILLED IN ACTION

The Department of Defense announced today the identities of seven Marines killed in action March 23 in the vicinity of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. Killed were:

Sgt. Michael E. Bitz, 31, Ventura, Calif. He was assigned to the 2nd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Lance Cpl. David K. Fribley, 26, Lee, Fla. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Jose A. Garibay, 21, Orange, Calif. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Expeditionary Brigade,

[King Imp]

I really feel for the servicemen and women lost in battle as well as their families, but I'm starting to get a little discouraged at the reports of how they are dying.

Do you realize that we are killing more of our people than the Iraqis are? We, along with the British troops are getting killed because we're getting sloppy and having accidents left and right. What is it so far, 2 separate helicopter crash incidents, us blowing a UK plane out of the air, a fucked up wannabe Arab who should never have been serving in our armed forces snaps and lobs grenades into a tent. The list goes on, but those are the major ones.

I understand accidents happen and all, but come on guys. Stop killing each other and focus on the task at hand.

[A.J.]

DOD IDENTIFIES MARINES KILLED IN ACTION
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two Marines killed in action March 23 in the vicinity of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. Killed were:

Lance Corporal Brian Rory Buesing, 20, Cedar Key, FL. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Corporal Randal Kent Rosacker, 21, San Diego, CA. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.


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[Se7en]

Do you realize that we are killing more of our people than the Iraqis are? We, along with the British troops are getting killed because we're getting sloppy and having accidents left and right. What is it so far, 2 separate helicopter crash incidents, us blowing a UK plane out of the air, a fucked up wannabe Arab who should never have been serving in our armed forces snaps and lobs grenades into a tent. The list goes on, but those are the major ones.

Well, to be fair, partly the accidents are caused by the weather. Those sandstorms are screwing everything up.

I, like most of us here.....all of us here, really....was very upset hearing of the casualties over the weekend (the POW story really, really demoralized me), but if there is a 'bright side' to this, the casualties HAVE been low, and we ARE trying to win this with as few casualties as possible (to civilians and otherwise).

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I'm not telling you anything that you don't already know.

"I was here before the oceans turned black with life, and when the deserts are white with death I will remain."
---Saint Iago

[King Imp]

Guess what, yet another accident. Thank God this time there were no casualties.

[Aggie]

I was going to start a seperate thread about this but I think it's relevant here.

I just wanted to take time out to thank ALL the armed forces for serving bravely and being willing to die for our country and their families for supporting them and for their bravery also. Especially the families of POWs, those killed in action and those that may die. I am truly grateful for them and all they do for me and everyone here.

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[FUNKMAN]

I just wanted to take time out to thank ALL the armed forces for serving bravely and being willing to die for our country and their families for supporting them and for their bravery also. Especially the families of POWs, those killed in action and those that may die. I am truly grateful for them and all they do for me and everyone here.



Well Said!

Ditto here...

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[LiquidCourage]

Although any American casualties are too many, there's only been about 30. That's roughly 1/10th of the deaths of the first Gulf War, but if you listen to what the media has to say you'd think our troops were driven out of the country.

[FMJeff]

Thank you!

At least someone is putting things into perspective...I mean even a handful casualties are still a profound loss, but in comparison to previous engagements it really doesn't even compare.

I would also like to say that for a soldier to die in battle in defense of your country is a great honor and is well respected. This is not a shallow death, by any means. This is a noble death. I only wish I leav this earth deserving of such respect for my time spent here.

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DOD IDENTIFIES ARMY SOLDIER KILLED

The Department of Defense announced today the identity of an Army soldier who was killed in action March 24 in Iraq. Army Spc. Gregory P. Sanders, 19, of Indiana, was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor, Fort Stewart, Ga.


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[Shecky]

Of course we want all our troops to make it back alive but war is real and war is deadly and the american people need to realize that sometimes it takes brave souls to make the ultimate sacrifice to achieve victory

There was a gentleman on one of the news channels yelling at the President for KILLING HIS SON.
This man's son was more of a man than he will ever be.

I would also like to say that for a soldier to die in battle in defense of your country is a great honor and is well respected. This is not a shallow death, by any means. This is a noble death. I only wish I leave this earth deserving of such respect for my time spent here.


There was a woman on one the channels complaining about how her son joined the MARINES to get an education.

She should have sent her son to county like the rest of us dummies.


WE ARE PROUD OF THOSE WE HAVE LOST AND WISH THE OTHERS A SAFE RETURN!!!

PRAY FOR THE BRAVE ONES!!!!

Later On,
SHECKY

[A.J.]

OFFICER DIES FROM WOUNDS SUFFERED ON MARCH 22ND

The Department of Defense announced today the identity of Air National Guard Maj. Gregory Stone, 40, of Boise, Idaho, who died on March 25th from wounds received by a grenade in a tent at Camp Pennsylvania, Kuwait, on March 22nd.

Stone was assigned to the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, Boise, Idaho.


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[A.J.]

Someone sent me this:



The average age of an Infantryman is 19 years. He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who, under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind the ears, not old enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country. He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own car than wash his father's; but he has never collected unemployment either.

He's a recent High School graduate; he was probably an average student, pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to
be waiting when he returns from half a world away.

He listens to rock and roll or hip hop or rap or jazz or swing and 155mm Howitzers. He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk.

He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less-in the dark.

He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must.

He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional. He can march until he is told to stop or stop until he is told to march.

He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity.

He is self-sufficient.

He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears the other.

He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry.

He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle.

He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes, and fix his own hurts.

If you're thirsty, he'll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food. He'll even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low. He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands. He can save your life - or take it, because that is his job.

He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay and still find ironic humor in it all. He has seen more suffering and death then he should have in his short lifetime.

He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies, and helped to create them. He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and is unashamed.

He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to 'square-away' those around him who haven't bothered to stand, remove their hat, or even stop talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out, far from home, he defends their
right to be disrespectful.

Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, he is paying the price for our freedom.

Beardless or not, he is not a boy. He is the American Fighting Man that has kept this country free for over 200 years. He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding.


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[TheMojoPin]

He's a recent High School graduate: he was probably an average student, pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to
be waiting when he returns from half a world away.

"Jalopy"? What, did he sign up just to get away from Mr. Weatherbee and the rest of Riverdale?

No, this ISN'T an "attack" on our troops...I just love the use of the word "jalopy."

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[Bergalad]

Thank you AJ.

[ShelleBink]

I don't know where this fits in, but I guess I'll say it here.

Through these boards, I met someone a while ago who I deeply care about, and I won't go into the details of the friendship, but let's just say he's a good guy with a good heart and always took time out for me.

Currently, he is in Iraq. Tuesday afternoon I found out 11 Marines from his camp were killed.

I was convinced he was dead, and I have to tell you, it is the worst feeling in the world. I'm no stranger to dealing with deaths of loved ones, but in the last 5 years, there have just been simply too many people leaving my life all too soon.

Thankfully, later than night I found out that he was not among the casualties, but I was torn between joy in knowing that my friend is okay, and a heart wrenching grief that friends and families of those Marines aren't as lucky.

Yes, it is good that we have a low casualty rate, yet please keep in mind that they still are people, not just a handful of numbers or statistics in war. And i'm going to continue to worry about this war, as I said to my friend I would, because I don't want to live my life the way I have since Sept. 11th, I don't want to have to worry about having kids and having them live in a world where at any moment, it can all end. Its what my parents worried about for my siblings and myself, and they never dreamed it would happen once again.

Sorry if this is a bit off topic for this post, but like I said, I didn't know where to say what I wanted to say but I just had to say it.

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DOD IDENTIFIES SAILOR KILLED IN IRAQ

The Department of Defense announced today the identity of a sailor killed in action March 25 in Iraq. Hospital Corpsman Third Class (Fleet Marine Force) Michael Vann Johnson, Jr., 25,
of Little Rock, Ark., was assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego, Third Marine Division Detachment, San Diego.


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WRESTLINGFAN I'm grateful to you for serving our country.
As it was the Marines, I am reminded of the anger that welled up in the US when pictures of dead Marines floating in the surf and strewn all over the beaches of Tarawa.
Those who think there is "fierce fighting" going on now ought to read about what happened in places like Edson's Ridge, Peleliu, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, Chosen Reservoir, to name a few.
The American people need to understand that we will not always have light casualities when we go to war, and the question has arisen in conversations I've had with old vets as to whether they can stand an extended period of heavier casualties.

" and they ask me why I drink"

[high fly]

Oops, "they" being the American people, not the old vets.

" and they ask me why I drink"

[A.J.]

DOD ANNOUNCES MARINE KILLED IN NON-HOSTILE ACCIDENT

The Department of Defense announced today that Marine Major
Kevin G. Nave, 36, of Union Lake, Mich., was killed March 26 in
a non-hostile vehicle accident in Iraq. Major Nave was assigned
to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division,
Camp Pendleton, Calif.

The accident is under investigation.


DOD ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN MARINE CASUALTY STATUS

The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the
status of Marine Sgt. Bradley S. Korthaus from Duty Status
Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN) to killed in action. Sgt. Korthaus
was declared DUSTWUN in the vicinity of the Saddam Canal on
March 24. His remains were recovered on March 25.

Sgt. Korthaus, 28, of Scott, Iowa, was assigned to Engineering
Company C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service
Support Group, based in Peoria, Ill.


DOD IDENTIFIES AIRMAN KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN

The Department of Defense announced today the identity of an
Illinois Air National Guardsman who died from wounds sustained
in an ambush today in Geresk, Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Jacob L.
Frazier, 24, of St. Charles, Ill., was assigned to the 169th Air
Support Operations Squadron, 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Ill.


DOD ANNOUNCES MARINE CASUALTIES

The Department of Defense announced today the identification of
the following Marines who have been killed in action. They are:
Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Menusa, 33, of San Jose, Calif. He was
assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Lance Cpl. Jesus A. Suarez Del Solar, 20, of Escondido, Calif.
He was assigned to the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

The Department of Defense announced today it has changed the
status of the following Marine casualties from missing in action
to killed in action. They are:
Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair, 24, of Wagoner, Okla. He was
assigned to the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine
Air Control Group-28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Cherry Point,
N.C. His unit was engaged in operations on March 24 on the
outskirts of An Nasiriyah in Iraq. His remains were recovered
on March 28.
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Williams, 31, of Yuma, Ariz. He was
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine
Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C. His unit was engaged
in operations on March 23 on the outskirts of An Nasiriyah in
Iraq. His remains were recovered on March 28.

The Department of Defense also announced today the identities of
four Marines whose status has been listed as missing in action.
They are:
Staff Sgt. Donald C. May, Jr., 31, of Richmond, Va.
Lance Cpl. Patrick T. ODay, 20, of Sonoma, Calif.
Pfc. Francisco A. MartinezFlores, 21, of Los Angeles, Calif.

These three Marines are assigned to the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st
Marine Division, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center,
Twenty-nine Palms, Calif. They were last seen while conducting
convoy operations in the vicinity of the Euphrates River on
March 25. A search and rescue effort is continuing.
Sgt. Fernando Padilla-Ramirez, 26, of Yuma, Ariz. He was
assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, Marine Wing
Support Group-37, Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz. He was
last seen conducting convoy operations in the vicinity of Al
Nasiriyah on 28 March. A search and rescue effort is
continuing.

The Department of Defense also announced today that Lance Cpl.
William W. White, 24, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was killed in a
non-hostile vehicle accident on March 29 in Iraq. He was
assigned to the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1st Marine
Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif. The accident is under
investigation.


DOD ANNOUNCES ARMY CASUALTIES

The Department of Defense announced today the identification of
the following four soldiers who were involved in a March 29th
car-bomb incident and were killed in action. They are:
Pfc. Michael Russell Creighton Weldon, 20, of Conyers, Ga. He
was assi

[Recyclerz]

I was listening to Imus this morning and one of his talking head guests said that the families of our military people who get killed over in Iraq get some ridiculously small sum for a death benefit (less than $10K) and if they have kids they will recieve a benefit of a few hundred bucks per month until they are 18.

Obviously, this is a shamefully low amount for somebody who has made the ultimate sacrifice on our collective behalf, regardless of whatever position one has on the war. One thing we all can do to remedy this is to write, e-mail, etc. our senators and congresspeople telling them to raise these paltry amounts to something more befitting the status of these fallen heroes.

Additionally, since some members of the board have served in the military (and some still may be), I'm throwing out the question as to whether there is a charity set up specifically to benefit the families of members of the military killed in action (or on duty), the way the NY cops and firemen do. If there is, please post the info on the board. I just found out what my raise is going to be for the next 12 months and 1/2 of it will go to support the survivors somehow.

Thanks in advance for any info.



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[A.J.]

DOD IDENTIFIES MARINE CASUALTIES

The Department of Defense announced today the identification of the following Marines who have been killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. They are:

Staff Sgt. James W. Cawley, 41, of Roy, Utah, was killed on March 29 during a firefight with enemy forces. He was assigned to F Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Sgt. Michael V. Lalush, 23, of Troutville, Va., was killed on March 30 in a UH-1N Huey helicopter crash in Southern Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA)-169, Marine Air Craft Group-39, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif.

The Department of Defense also announced today it has changed the status of the following Marine casualties from missing in
action to killed in action. They are:

Staff Sgt. Donald C. May, Jr., 31, of Richmond, Va.

Lance Cpl. Patrick T. O'Day, 20, of Sonoma, Calif.

Pfc. Francisco A. Martinez Flores, 21, of Los Angeles, Calif.

These Marines were assigned to the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. They were killed while their unit was
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DOD IDENTIFIES MARINES KILLED IN ACTION

The Department of Defense announced today the identification of the following Marines who have been killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. They are:

Capt. Aaron J. Contreras, 31, of Sherwood, Ore., was killed on March 30 in a UH-1N Huey helicopter crash in Southern Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA)-169, Marine Aircraft Group-39, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Cpl. Robert M. Rodriguez, 21, of Queens, N.Y., was killed in action on March 27 when the tank he was riding in fell into the Euphrates River during combat operations northwest of An
Nasiriyah. His remains were recovered on March 30. He was assigned to the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

The Department of Defense also announced today it has changed the status of Lance Cpl. Patrick R. Nixon, 21, of Nashville, Tenn., from Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown to killed in action.

He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C. His unit was
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DOD ANNOUNCES ARMY CASUALTY

The Department of Defense announced today the identity of a soldier who died on March 26, 2003, in Rota, Spain. Spc. William A. Jeffries, 39, was assigned to D Company, 1st
Battalion, 152nd Infantry Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard. Jeffries' unit is currently in Kuwait supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was evacuated from Kuwait and died as a result of a sudden illness.

DOD ANNOUNCES ARMY CASUALTIES

The Department of Defense announced today the identification of the following two soldiers who were killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. They are:

Sgt. Jacob L. Butler, 24, was assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, Fort Riley, Kan. He was
killed in action on April 1, 2003, in Assamawah, Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade hit his vehicle. Butler was from Wellsville, Kan.

Spc. Brandon J. Rowe, 20, was assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. He was killed in action on March 31, 2003, in Ayyub, Iraq, by enemy artillery. Rowe was from Roscoe, Ill.

DEFENSE DEPARTMENT IDENTIFIES MARINE CASUALTY

The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Joseph B. Maglione, 22, of Lansdale, Pa., was killed yesterday by a non-combat weapon discharge at Camp Coyote, Kuwait.

Maglione was assigned to Bridge Company B, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, based in
Folsom, Pa.

His death is under investigation.




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DOD IDENTIFIES MARINE KILLED IN ACTION

The Department of Defense announced today that Marine Sgt. Brian D. McGinnis, 23, of St. George, Del., was killed on March 30 in a UH-1N Huey helicopter crash in Southern Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA)-169, Marine Air Craft Group-39, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton,
Calif.


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