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Pennsylvania Fallen Heroes


A total of 187 Pennsylvania 

 residents have died in the

 Iraq War so far, as of 23 Jun 08.

 


  Soldiers Name, Rank, and ServiceAge

 Hometown

 Details                                           

Army Sgt. Brandon E. Adams

 22

Hollidaysburg

Died on September 19, 2004, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained when a grenade exploded as he was clearing a house in Falluja, Iraq, on February 16, 2004

Army Sgt. 1st Class Brent A. Adams

 40

West View

Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his military five-ton truck during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq on December 1, 2005

Army Capt. Tristan N. Aitken

 31

State College

Killed in action in Iraq on April 4, 2003

Army 1st Lt. Louis E. Allen

 34

Milford

Allen died on June 8, 2005, in Tikrit, Iraq, of injuries sustained in an alleged fratricide attack in Tikrit, Iraq, on June 7, 2005. Another soldier, Staff Sgt. Alberto B. Martinez, has been charged with murder in connection with the attack, and is awaiting trial.

Army Staff Sgt. Daniel L. Arnold

 27

Montrose

One of five soldiers killed when their M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 28, 2005

Army Sgt. Andrew Joseph Baddick

 26

Jim Thorpe

Baddick, part of a rescue dive team, drowned as he tried to rescue Sgt. Darrin K. Potter, whose vehicle had overturned and entered a canal near Abu Ghraib Prison in Baghdad, Iraq on September 29, 2003. Sgt. Potter also died.

Army Sgt. Sherwood R. Baker

 30

Plymouth

Killed in a large explosion during a military raid looking for suspected "chemical munitions" at a building in northeastern Baghdad, Iraq, on April 26, 2004

Marine Lance Cpl. Aric J. Barr

 22

Allegheny

Died of injuries received from enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 4, 2004

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Ronald E. Baum

 38

Hollidaysburg

Died due to hostile action in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 3, 2004

Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Beisel

 21

Lackawaxen

Died of wounds received during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on March 31, 2006

Army Staff Sgt. Keith A. Bennett

 32

Holtwood

Killed when a suicide car bomb exploded during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on December 11, 2005

Army 1st Lt. David R. Bernstein

 24

Phoenixville

Killed when his patrol was ambushed with rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire in Taza, Iraq, on October 18, 2003
 Army Sgt. Allan R. Bevington  22 Beaver FallsKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near him during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq on September 21, 2006

Army Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker

 34

Apollo

Killed by Iraqi machine gun fire during the 3rd Infantry Division's first "thunder run" into Baghdad on April 5, 2003
 Army Pfc. Matthew C. Bowe  19 CoraopolisOne of three soldiers killed when the vehicle they were in was struck by a roadside bomb in Baghdad, Iraq, on February 19, 2007

Army Spc. Edward W. Brabazon

 20

Philadelphia

Died of a non-hostile gunshot wound in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 9, 2004

Army Sgt. Andrew W. Brown

 23

Pleasant Mount

Brown died October 8, 2004, in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his patrol vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb on October 1, 2004.

Army Pfc. Timmy R. Brown, Jr.

 21

Conway

Killed when his convoy struck a roadside bomb near Taji, Iraq, on August 12, 2003

Army Pfc. Oliver J. Brown

 19

Carbondale

One of five soldiers killed when their M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using indirect fire in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 28, 2005
  Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel A. Brozovich  42 GreenvilleDied of injuries suffered when a roadside bomb exploded near his Armored Security Vehicle while on combat patrol in Ashraf, Iraq, on October 18, 2006
 Army Sgt. John T. Bubeck  25 CollegevilleOne of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 25, 2006
 Army Sgt. 1st Class Raymond R. Buchan 33 JohnstonOne of two soldiers who died of wounds sustained from enemy small-arms fire in Ta'meem, Iraq, on July 1, 2007

Army Staff Sgt. Ernest G. Bucklew

 33

Enon Valley

Bucklew was onboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter when it was shot down by a surface-to-air missile near Falluja, Iraq, on November 2, 2003.
 Army Sgt. 1st Class Keith A. Callahan 31 McClureKilled when a roadside bomb exploded while he was conducting a combat patrol south of Baghdad, Iraq, on January 24, 2007

Army Spc. Jeremy M. Campbell

 21

Middlebury

Killed when a roadside bomb exploded near his Humvee during patrol operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 11, 2005

Army Spc. Frederick A. Carlson

 25

Bethlehem

Died of a non-combat related cause in Taqqadum, Iraq, on March 25, 2006

Army Staff Sgt. Edward W. Carman

 27

McKeesport

Died when the track of the tank he was in broke, the driver lost control and the tank rolled off a bridge in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 17, 2004
 Army Pfc. Adam J. Chitjian 39 PhiladelphiaDied of injuries sustained when he came in contact with enemy forces using small-arms during combat operations in Balad, Iraq, on October 25, 2007

Army 1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary

 24

Dallas

One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, on December 20, 2005
  Marine Lance Cpl. Donald J. Cline Jr. 19 DoverOne of four soldiers killed when their vehicle was attacked by enemy forces using a roadside bomb and small-arms fire in Adhamiya, Iraq, on July 18, 2007
 Army 1st Sgt. Christopher D. Coffin 51 BethlehemKilled when his vehicle ran into a ditch while trying to avoid a civilian vehicle on Highway 8 in Iraq on July 1, 2003

Marine Cpl. Michael R. Cohen

 23

Jacobus

Died due to enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq, on November 22, 2004

Army Pvt. Bradli N. Coleman

 19

Ford City

Died May 30, 2004, in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries sustained on May 29 when mortar rounds hit his living quarters in Mosul, Iraq

Marine Lance Cpl. Adam C. Conboy

 21

Philadelphia

Died as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province on May 12, 2006
 Army Sgt. 1st Class David A. Cooper Jr.  36 State CollegeDied from a non-combat related injury in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 5, 2007

Army Staff Sgt. Victor M. Cortes III

 29

Erie

Died of non-combat related injuries in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 29, 2005

Army Spc. Gregory A. Cox

 21

Carmichaels

Died when his military vehicle rolled over after it was unintentionally run off the road by a civilian vehicle in Balad, Iraq, on September 27, 2004
  Army Cpl. Russell G. Culbertson III 22 AmityOne of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 18, 2006

Army Spc. Carl F. Curran

 22

Union City

Killed when his vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Karma, Iraq, on May 16, 2004

Army Staff Sgt. Christopher E. Cutchall

 30

McConnellsburg

Killed when he was traveling in a convoy and a roadside bomb detonated as his vehicle passed west of Baghdad, Iraq, on September 29, 2003

Army Spc. Shawn M. Davies

 22

Hopewell

Died of a non-combat related illness in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 8, 2004
 Army Pfc. Robert H. Dembowski 20 IvylandDied of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 24, 2007

Army Pfc. Nathaniel E. Detample

 19

Morrisville

One of four soldiers killed when a mine exploded, followed by an enemy attack with small-arms fire in Bayji, Iraq, on August 9, 2005
  Army Pvt. David E. Dietrich 21 MarysvilleDied of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small-arms fire while on combat patrol in Ramadi, Iraq, on December 29, 2006
  Army Pfc. Justin W. Dreese 21 NorthumberlandOne of two soldiers killed from mortar fire during dismounted combat operations in Yusifiya, Iraq, on September 2, 2006
  Army Sgt. Allen J. Dunckley 25 YardleyOne of two soldiers killed when their unit came in contact with enemy forces using a homemade bomb and small arms fire in Salman Pak, Iraq, on May 14, 2007
 Army Sgt. Brent W. Dunkleberger 29 New BloomfieldKilled when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle during a convoy security mission in Mosul, Iraq, on December 12, 2006

Army Sgt. Michael Egan

 36

Philadelphia

One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle during patrol operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 19.

Army Spc. William L. Evans

 22

Hallstead

Died of injuries sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 19, 2005

Army Capt. Brian R. Faunce

 28

Philadelphia

Faunce's unit was clearing dangerously low-hanging power lines south of Ad Dujayl, Iraq, when he apparently touched an active power line, fatally injuring him on September 18, 2003.
 Army Pfc. Shelby J. Feniello 25 ConnellsvilleDied while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on October 9, 2006

Army Spc. William V. Fernandez

 37

Reading

One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle during patrol operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on September 19, 2005
  Army Camy Florexil  20 PhiladelphiaDied on July 24, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when a roadside bomb exploded near his vehicle during combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 23
  Army Curtis J. Forshey 22 HollidaysburgDied of a non-combat related illness in Homburg, Germany on March 27, 2007
  Army Erick M. Foster  29 WexfordKilled when insurgents attacked his unit during combat operations in Muqdadiya, Iraq, on August 29, 2007

Army Pfc. Michael W. Franklin

 22

Coudersport

Killed when a car bomb detonated near his screening area in Ramadi, Iraq, on March 7, 2005

Marine Pfc. Steven W. Freund

 20

Pittsburgh

One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq, on May 23, 2006

Marine Lcpl. Jason L. Frye

 19

Landisburg

One of three Marines killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces near Karma, Iraq, on October 6, 2005
  Army Aaron M. Genevie 22 ChambersburgDied of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 16, 2007

Marine Cpl. Albert P. Gettings

 27

New Castle

One of two soldiers killed by enemy small arms fire during combat operations in Falluja, Iraq, on January 5, 2006

Army Spc. Michael T. Gleason

 25

Warren

Killed in a vehicle accident while traveling in convoy during a storm on May 30, 2003, between Mosul and Tikrit, Iraq

Army Sgt. Christopher A. Golby

 26

Johnstown

Killed when the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter he was onboard was shot down during a medical evacuation mission in Falluja, Iraq, on January 8, 2004
 Army PFC Orlando E. Gonzalez 21 New FreedomOne of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their vehicle during combat operations in Baquba, Iraq, on March 25, 2007

Marine Staff Sgt. Joseph P. Goodrich

 32

Allegheny

One of two Marines killed by enemy indirect fire during combat operations in Hit, Iraq, on July 10, 2005

Marine Cpl. Kyle J. Grimes

 21

Northampton

Died when the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter he was in crashed near Ar Rutba in western Iraq on January 26, 2005

Army Spc. Robert E. Hall, Jr.

 30

Pittsburgh

Killed when a car bomb detonated near his dismounted position at the gate of his forward operating base in Ad Dujayl, Iraq, on June 28, 2005

Marine Cpl. Brandon M. Hardy

 25

Cochranville

One of two Marines killed while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq, on April 28, 2006
 Army Sgt. Jennifer M. Hartman  21 New RinggoldOne of three soldiers who died of injuries suffered when a car bomb exploded in the vicinity of a West Baghdad substation where they were located in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 14, 2006

Army Sgt. Timothy L. Hayslett

 26

Newville

Killed when he was struck by a roadside bomb while on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 15, 2003

Army Spc. Joshua J. Henry

 21

Avonmore

Died September 20, 2004, in Tikrit, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Sharqat, Iraq
 Army Spc. Michael A. Hook  25 AltoonaOne of 14 soldiers killed when their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter accidentally crashed while returning from a combat mission in Multaka, Iraq, on August 22, 2007

Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy R. Horton

 24

Erie

Killed when his vehicle was ambushed by a car bomb near Iskandariya, Iraq, on May 21, 2004

Army Staff Sgt. Sean P. Huey

 28

Fredericktown

Killed when his unit was on patrol and a car bomb detonated near his Humvee in Habbaniya, Iraq, on November 11, 2004

Army Sgt. Eric R. Hull

 23

Uniontown

Died of injuries received when his vehicle hit a roadside bomb while returning from the Baghdad airport on August 18, 2003

Marine Cpl. Barton R. Humlhanz

 23

Hellertown

Died from injuries received due to hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq, on August 26, 2004
  Army Staff Sgt. Thor H. Ingraham 24 MurrysvilleKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Khalidiyah, Iraq, on May 8, 2005

Army Spc. Craig S. Ivory

 26

Port Matilda

Ivory was medically evacuated due to a non-combat related cause from Kuwait on August 12, 2003 and died on August 17 at Homberg University Hospital, Germany

Army Sgt. Brahim J. Jeffcoat

 25

Philadelphia

One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during convoy operations near Balad, Iraq, on August 6, 2005

Army Sgt. Andrew R. Jodon

 27

Karthaus

Killed when a roadside bomb detonated near his military vehicle in Samarra, Iraq, on May 12, 2005
  Army Cpl. Carl W. Johnson II 21 PhiladelphiaDied of injuries suffered when a roadside bomb exploded near his vehicle in Mosul, Iraq, on October 7, 2006

Army Spc. Maurice J. Johnson

 21

Levittown

Died from injuries suffered when a roadside bomb struck his Humvee in Mosul, Iraq, on November 1, 2003

Army Spc. Rodney A. Jones

 21

Philadelphia

Killed when a car bomb exploded near his dismounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 30, 2004
  Army Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Kane 35 DarbyOne of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 14, 2006

Army Sgt. 1st Class Paul D. Karpowich

 30

Bridgeport

Killed when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive inside the mess hall at Camp Marez in Mosul, Iraq, on December 21, 2004

Army Spc. Mark J. Kasecky

 20

McKees Rocks

Killed when his vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Karmah, Iraq, on May 16, 2004

Army Pfc. Douglas E. Kashmer

 27

Sharon

Killed when the wrecker in which he was a passenger was involved in a non-combat related rollover in Nippur, Iraq, on June 8, 2005
 Army Spc. Jason C. Kazarick  30 OakmontOne of two soldiers killed when enemy forces attacked using a rocket-propelled grenade in Sadr City, Iraq, on April 8, 2008

Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick B. Kenny

 20

Pittsburgh

One of three Marines killed when a homemade bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces near Karma, Iraq, on October 6, 2005

Army Spc. Jonathan R. Kephart

 21

Oil City

Died April 9, 2004, in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his patrol was ambushed near Baghdad a day earlier

Marine Pfc. Joshua P. Klinger

 21

Easton

Killed when a roadside bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces near Falluja, Iraq, on June 14, 2005
 Army Sgt. 1st Class Tony L. Knier 31 SabinsvilleDied of injuries suffered when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle in Bayji, Iraq, on October 21, 2006
 Navy Chief Petty Officer Michael E. Koch 29 State CollegeOne of two Navy SEALs who died of wounds suffered from small arms fire during combat operations in Iraq on February 4, 2008

Army Spc. Martin W. Kondor

 20

York

Killed when a roadside bomb exploded near his vehicle in Baquba, Iraq, on April 29, 2004

Marine Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Kovacicek

 22

Washington

One of two Marines killed by enemy indirect fire during combat operations in Hit, Iraq, on July 10, 2005

Army Pfc. Bradley G. Kritzer

 18

Irvona

Killed when his vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 5, 2004

Army Spc. Kurt E. Krout

 43

Spinnerstown

One of two soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their Humvee during convoy operations near Balad, Iraq, on August 6, 2005

Army Spc. John Kulick

 35

Harleysville

One of four soldiers killed when a mine exploded, followed by an enemy attack with small-arms fire in Bayji, Iraq, on August 9, 2005
  Army Sgt. Russell A. Kurtz 22 Bethel ParkKilled when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle during combat operations in Falluja, Iraq, on February 11, 2007
 Army Spc. Timothy Lauer 25Saegertown One of three soldiers killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 14, 2006

Army Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Lightner, Jr.

 28

Hollidaysburg

Died when a roadside bomb detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq, on October 27, 2005

Army Sgt. Dale T. Lloyd

 22

Watsontown

Killed when multiple mortars rounds hit a forward operating base in Scandaria, Iraq, on July 19, 2004

Army Spc. Zachariah W. Long

 20

Milton

Killed in a vehicle accident while traveling in convoy during a storm on May 30, 2003, between Mosul and Tikrit, Iraq
  Army 2nd Lt. Christopher E. Loudon 23 BrockportOne of four soldiers killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 18, 2006

Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph B. Maglione

 22

Lansdale

Killed by a non-combat weapon discharge at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, on April 1, 2003

Army Spc. William J. Maher III

 35

Yardley

Killed when a homemade bomb was dropped from an overpass onto his convoy as it traveled through Baghdad's Al Rashid district on July 28, 2003
  Army 1st Lt. Travis L. Manion  26 DoylestownKilled while conducting combat operations in Anbar province on April 29, 2007
  Army Spc. Jeremy E. Maresh 24 Jim ThorpeDied of a non-combat related incident in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 24, 2007

Marine Sgt. Michael A. Marzano

 28

Greenville

Killed by an explosion caused by a suicide car bomber during combat operations in Haditha, Iraq, on May 7, 2005
  Army Staff Sgt. Ryan D. Maseth 24 PittsburgDied of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 2, 2008

Army Spc. Clint Richard Matthews

 31

Bedford

Died March 19, 2004, in Baji, Iraq, from injuries sustained when his Bradley fighting vehicle went over a 60-foot embankment and flipped over on March 17, 2004

Army Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. McCaulley

 44

Indiana

Killed when his dismounted patrol came under enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Habbaniya, Iraq, on March 23, 2006
  Army Pfc. Ross A. McGinnis 19 KnoxKilled when a grenade was thrown into his vehicle in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 4, 2006

Marine Staff Sgt. Eric A. McIntosh

 29

Trafford

One of three Marines killed during combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 2, 2006