The deaths are a reminder that the War in Iraq is far from over for our nation' s war fighters.
(MOSUL, Iraq) - One Oregonian was among five soldiers who died from wounds suffered when their unit encountered an improvised explosive device during convoy operations January 28th in Mosul, Iraq.
21-year old Private Joshua A. R. Young of Riddle, Oregon died in the attack.
The other soldiers killed were 26-year old Sgt. James E. Craig of Hollywood, Calif, 37-year old Staff Sgt. Gary W. Jeffries of Roscoe, Texas, 21-year old Specialist Evan A. Marshall of Athens, Georgia, 20-year old Pfc. Brandon A. Meyer of Orange, California.
They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
Oregonian Among Five Soldiers Killed at Mosul, Iraq
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