U.S. Military Deaths in War With Iraq

ByABC News
March 20, 2003, 9:46 PM

— -- The following are the U.S. personnel who have been killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom from January to April 2004. All dates reflect when the incidents occurred local time. On May 1, 2003, President Bush declared an end to major combat in Iraq.

Cpl. Scott M. Vincent, 21, of Bokoshe, Okla., died due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong, 22, of Walker, W.Va., died due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason B. Dwelley, 31, of Apopka, Fla., died in Al Anbar province, Iraq, when his military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while traveling in a convoy.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher M. Dickerson, 33, of Eastman, Ga., died in Al Anbar province, Iraq, when his military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while traveling in a convoy.

Staff Sgt. Esau G. Patterson Jr., 25, of Ridgeland, S.C., died in Baghdad, Iraq, while part of a dismounted improvised explosive device sweep patrol, when a vehicle approached his unit, and the driver detonated a bomb.

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey F. Dayton, 27, of Caledonia, Miss., died in Baghdad, Iraq, while part of a dismounted improvised explosive device sweep patrol, when a vehicle approached his unit, and the driver detonated a bomb.

Sgt. Ryan M. Campbell, 25, of Kirksville, Mo., died in Baghdad, Iraq, while part of a dismounted improvised explosive device sweep patrol, when a vehicle approached his unit, and the driver detonated a bomb.

Spc. James L. Beckstrand, 27, of Escondido, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, while part of a dismounted improvised explosive device sweep patrol, when a vehicle approached his unit, and the driver detonated a bomb.

Spc. Justin B. Schmidt, 23, of Bradenton, Fla., died in Baghdad, Iraq, while part of a dismounted improvised explosive device sweep patrol, when a vehicle approached his unit, and the driver detonated a bomb.

Pfc. Ryan E. Reed, 20, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died in Baghdad, Iraq, while part of a dismounted improvised explosive device sweep patrol, when a vehicle approached his unit, and the driver detonated a bomb.

Pfc. Norman Darling, 29, of Middleboro, Mass., died in Baghdad, Iraq, while part of a dismounted improvised explosive device sweep patrol, when a vehicle approached his unit, and the driver detonated a bomb.

Pfc. Jeremy Ricardo Ewing, 22, of Miami, died in Baghdad, Iraq, while part of a dismounted improvised explosive device sweep patrol, when a vehicle approached his unit, and the driver detonated a bomb.

Sgt. Adam W. Estep, 23, of Campbell, Calif., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade hit his patrol.

Pfc. Martin W. Kondor, 20, of York, Pa., died in Baqubah, Iraq when an apparent improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle.

Sgt. Landis W. Garrison, 23, of Rapids City, Ill., died in Abu Gharb, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries.

Staff Sgt. Kendall Thomas, 36, of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, died in Baghdad, Iraq, as the result of a vehicle accident.

Spc. Jacob R. Herring, 21, of Kirkland, Wash., died in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device in Talafar, Iraq, struck his vehicle.

Pfc. Marquis A. Whitaker, 20, of Columbus, Ga., died in Scania, Iraq, after falling from a bridge. His vehicle was hit from behind by a civilian truck and left hanging off the side of the bridge. Whitaker attempted to climb out of the vehicle but fell.

Staff Sgt. Abraham D. Penamedina, 32, of Los Angeles, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol came under sniper fire.

Lance Cpl. Aaron C. Austin, 21, of Sunray, Texas, died due to hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Sgt. Sherwood R. Baker, 30, of Plymouth, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a large explosion occurred while he was performing site security.

Sgt. Lawrence A. Roukey, 33, of Westbrook, Maine, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when a large explosion occurred while he was performing site security.

Spc. Kenneth A. Melton, 30, of Westplains, Mo., died in Iraq when his military vehicle was hit an improvised explosive device and small arms fire while traveling in a convoy from Baghdad.

Capt. Arthur L. Felder, 36, of Louisville, Ark., died in Taji, Iraq, when mortar rounds hit his camp.

Chief Warrant Patrick W. Kordsmeier, 49, of North Little Rock, Ark., died in Taji, Iraq, when mortar rounds hit his camp.

Staff Sgt. Billy J. Orton, 41, of Humnoke, Ark., died in Taji, Iraq, when mortar rounds hit his camp.

Staff Sgt. Stacey C. Brandon, 35, of Hazen, Ark., died in Taji, Iraq, when mortar rounds hit the soldier's camp.

Staff Sgt. Cory W. Brooks, 32, of Philip, S.D., died in Baghdad, Iraq, of non-combat related injuries. The incident is under investigation.

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli, 27, of Monroe, N.Y., died in the Northern Persian Gulf as a result of a waterborne attack.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher E. Watts, 28, of Knoxville, Tenn., died in the Northern Persian Gulf as a result of a waterborne attack.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal, 24, of Smithtown, N.Y., died in the Northern Persian Gulf as a result of a waterborne attack.

Pfc. Shawn C. Edwards, 20, of Bensenville, Ill., died in Samarra, Iraq, when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device.

Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, 22, of Allegany, N.Y., died due to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Spc. Christopher D. Gelineau, 23 of Portland, Maine, died in Mosul, Iraq, when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device.

Pfc. Leroy Harris-Kelly, 20, of Azusa, Calif., died north of Tallil, Iraq, when his truck went off the road and rolled over because of limited visibility and dangerous driving conditions.

Cpl. Christopher A. Gibson, 23, of Simi Valley, Calif., died due to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Staff Sgt. Edward W. Carmen, 27, of McKeesport, Pa., died in Baghdad, Iraq, when the track of the tank he was in broke, the driver lost control and the tank rolled off the bridge.

Capt. Richard J. Gannon II, 31, of Escondido, Calif., died due to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Lance Cpl. Michael J. Smith Jr., 21, of Jefferson, Ohio, died due to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Lance Cpl. Ruben Valdez Jr., 21, of San Diego, Texas, died due to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Lance Cpl. Gary F. VanLeuven, 20, of Klamath Falls, Ore., died due to injuries received from enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Spc. Marvin A. Camposiles, 25, of Austell, Ga., died in Samarra, Iraq, when he was electrocuted while performing routine generator maintenance.

1st Lt. Robert L. Henderson II, 33, of Alvaton, Ky., died in Diwaniyah, Iraq, when his convoy tried to avoid an overturned trailer and came under small arms attack.

Sgt. Jonathan N. Hartman, 27, of Jacksonville, Fla., died in Dwaniyah, Iraq, when his convoy was ambushed.

Pfc. Clayton W. Henson, 20, of Stanton, Texas, died in Dwaniyah, Iraq, when his convoy was ambushed.

Spc. Dennis B. Morgan, 22, of Valentine, Neb., died in Iskandariyah, Iraq, when his armored personnel carrier hit an improvised explosive device.

Spc. Michael A. McGlothin, 21, of Milwaukee, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his patrol.

Sgt. Brian M. Wood, 21, of Torrance, Calif., died in Tikrit, Iraq, when his military vehicle pulled off the road and apparently hit a mine while on patrol.

Staff Sgt. Jimmy J. Arroyave, 30, of Woodland, Calif., died due to a non-combat related vehicle accident northeast of Ar Ramadi, Iraq.

Spc. Frank K. Rivers Jr., 23, of Woodbridge, Va., died in Mosul, Iraq, when he collapsed during physical training.

Spc. Richard K. Trevithick, 20, of Gaines, Mich., died in Balad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his convoy vehicle.

Sgt. Christopher Ramirez, 34, of McAllen, Texas, died in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from injuries sustained during combat operations.

Staff Sgt. Victor A. Rosaleslomeli, 29, of Westminster, Calif., died in Iraq when an improvised explosive device exploded near his escort vehicle.

Cpl. Kevin T. Kolm, 23, of Hicksville, N.Y., died from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Pvt. Noah L. Boye, 21, of Grand Island, Neb., died from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Lance Cpl. Brad S. Shuder, 21, of El Dorado, Calif., died from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Lance Cpl. Robert P. Zurheide Jr., 20, of Tucson, Ariz., died from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Sgt. Maj. Michael B. Stack, 48, of Lake City, S.C., died in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, while his unit was conducting combat operations.

Pfc. Nathan P. Brown, 21, of South Glens Falls, N.Y., died in Samarra, Iraq, when his patrol was ambushed.

Chief Warrant Officer Wesley C. Fortenberry, 38, of Woodville, Texas, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his helicopter was shot down.

Chief Warrant Officer Lawrence S. Colton, 32, of Oklahoma City, died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his helicopter was shot down.

Cpl. Daniel R. Amaya, 22, of Odessa, Texas, died from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.

Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray, 19, of Patoka, Ill., died from hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.