California
64 Killed - Afghanistan
454 Killed - Iraq
Click here for Zeitlangers homepage.     Alphabetical index
Our apologies for any broken links; some newspapers do not keep articles online permanently
12/05/01 (A)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. Brian Cody Prosser
28, Frazier Park, California
U.S. Army
Kandahar
Hostile - friendly fire - satellite-guided bomb
  Arlington
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link   Link     Link     Link     Link   photo   		01/09/02 (A)
Not Available
Capt. Matthew W. Bancroft
29, Shasta, California
U.S. Marines
Seven Marines were killed as a result of the crash of a KC-130/R aircraft in Pakistan.
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
   Arlington
  Personal Tribute Site
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link   Link   		01/19/02 (A)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. Dwight J. Morgan
24, Mendocino, California
U.S. Marines
Killed when a Marine CH-53E deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom crashed in a remote region 60 kilometers south of Bagram in Northern Afghanistan. Morgan joined the Marine Corps Aug. 15, 1995, and was a helicopter mechanic.

   Military Times Link
W.Post Link   Link     Link   		03/04/02 (A)
Not Available
Petty Officer 1st Class Neil C. Roberts
32, Woodland, California
U.S. Navy
eastern Afghanistan
Hostile - hostile fire - RPG attack
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		03/04/02 (A)
Not Available
Sr. Airman Jason D. Cunningham
26, Camarillo, California
U.S. Air Force
Takur Ghar
Hostile - hostile fire
  Arlington
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link
06/12/02 (A)
Not Available
Tech. Sgt. Sean M. Corlew
37, Thousand Oaks, California
U.S. Air Force
Died in the crash of an Air Force MC-130H in Paktika province.
15th Special Operations Squadron, 16th Special Operations Wing
   Arlington
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link   Link   photo   		01/30/03 (A)
Not Available
Sgt. Gregory M. Frampton
37, Fresno, California
U.S. Army
Died when his MH-60L Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training mission in Bagram.
160th Special Ops Aviation Reg. (Night Stalkers)
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link photo   		03/21/03 (I)
Not Available
Lance Cpl. Jose Gutierrez
22, Los Angeles, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in combat in southern Iraq on March 21, 2003
2nd BN, 1st Marine REG, 1st Marine Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		03/22/03 (I)
Not Available
Lt. Thomas Mullen Adams
27, La Mesa, California
U.S. Navy
Killed when two British Sea King helicopters collided over the Persian Gulf on March 22, 2003
U.S. Navy exchange officer assigned to A Flight, 849 Squadron, British Royal Navy
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		03/23/03 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. Michael E. Bitz
31, Ventura, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in action near Nasiriya on March 23, 2003
2nd Assault Amphibious, 2nd Marine Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
03/23/03 (I)
Not Available
Cpl. Jose A. Garibay
21, Orange, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in action near Nasiriya on March 23, 2003
1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		03/23/03 (I)
Not Available
Cpl. Jorge A. Gonzalez
20, Los Angeles, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in action near Nasiriya on March 23, 2003
1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		03/23/03 (I)
Not Available
Cpl. Randal Kent Rosacker
21, San Diego, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in action near Nasiriya on March 23, 2003
1st BN, 2nd Marine REG, 2nd Marine Expeditionary
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		03/25/03 (I)
Not Available
Pfc. Francisco A. Martinez Flores
21, Los Angeles, California
U.S. Marines
Killed while his unit was conducting convoy operations in the vicinity of the Euphrates River on March 25, 2003
1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		03/25/03 (I)
Not Available
Lance Cpl. Patrick T. O'Day
20, Santa Rosa, California
U.S. Marines
Killed while his unit was conducting convoy operations in the vicinity of the Euphrates River on March 25, 2003
1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
03/27/03 (I)
Not Available
Lance Cpl. . Jesus A. Suarez Del Solar
20, Escondido, California
U.S. Marines
Killed when he stepped on an unexploded U.S. cluster bomblet in southern Iraq on March 27, 2003
1st Light Armored Recon, 1st Marine Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		03/27/03 (I)
Not Available
Gunnery Joseph Menusa
33, San Jose, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in action on March 27, 2003
1st Combat Engineer BN, 1st Marine Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/02/03 (I)
Not Available
Chief Warrant Officer Eric A. Smith
41, Chicago, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed in central Iraq on April 2, 2003
2nd BN, 3rd Aviation REG
   Arlington
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/03/03 (I)
Not Available
Cpl. Erik H. Silva
22, Chula Vista, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in action in Iraq on April 3, 2003
3rd BN, 5th Marine REG, 1st Marine Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/04/03 (I)
Not Available
Pvt. Devon D. Jones
19, San Diego, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his vehicle fell into a ravine in Iraq on April 4, 2003
41st Field Artillery REG
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
04/08/03 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. 1st Class John W. Marshall
50, Los Angeles, California
U.S. Army
Marshall was killed when a rocket-propelled grenade hit his Humvee at the head of fuel and ammunition convoy that was resupplying soldiers during the second *thunder run* south of Baghdad, Iraq, on April 8, 2003.
3rd BN, 15th INF REG, 3rd Infantry Division
   Arlington
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/12/03 (I)
Not Available
Cpl. Jesus A. Gonzalez
22, Indio, California
U.S. Marines
Killed while manning a checkpoint in Baghdad on April 12, 2003
1st Tank BN, 1st Marine Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/24/03 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. Troy David Jenkins
25, Ridgecrest, California
U.S. Army
Died on April 24, 2003, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, of injuries received in an April 19 explosion while on dismounted patrolin Iraq
B Company, 3rd BN, 187th INF REG
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/25/03 (I)
Not Available
1st Lt. Osbaldo Orozco
26, Delano, California
U.S. Army
Killed in a vehicle accident in Iraq on April 25, 2003
C Company, 1st BN, 22nd INF REG
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		05/12/03 (I)
Not Available
Pfc. Jose Francis Gonzalez-Rodriguez
19, Norwalk, California
U.S. Marines
Killed when unexploded ordnance he was handling detonated in Iraq on May 12, 2003
1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Marine Force Service Support Group
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
05/18/03 (I)
Not Available
Cpl. Douglas Jose Marenco Reyes
28, Chino, California
U.S. Marines
Killed when the large transport truck he was riding in rolled over southeast of Samawa, Iraq on May 18, 2003
4th Light Armored RECON, 4th Marine Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link   Link   		05/19/03 (I)
Not Available
Lance Cpl. Jason William Moore
21, San Marcos, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in the crash of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter shortly after takeoff in the Shatt Al Hillah Canal, in Iraq
MMHS-364, Marine Air Group 39, 3rd Air Wing
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		05/19/03 (I)
Not Available
Capt. Andrew David La Mont
31, Eureka, California
U.S. Marines
Killed when his CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter crashed in the Shatt Al Hillah Canal shortly after takeoff in Iraq on May 19, 2003
Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		06/03/03 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. Atanacio Haro Marin Jr.
27, Baldwin Park, California
U.S. Army
Killed when the checkpoint his unit was manning south of Balad, Iraq, came under fire on June 3, 2003
Battery C, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		06/19/03 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Paul T. Nakamura
21, Santa Fe Springs, California
U.S. Army
Killed when a rocket-propelled grenade hit a U.S. military ambulance south of Baghdad, Iraq, on June 19, 2003
437th Medical Company
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
06/25/03 (A)
Not Available
Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas E. Retzer
30, San Diego, California
U.S. Navy
Near Gardez
Hostile fire
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		06/26/03 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Andrew F. Chris
25, River Vale, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his vehicle passed by an vehicle loaded with explosives that detonated on June 26, 2003, in southwest Baghdad. Chris was serving onTask Force 20, the special operations unit hunting for Saddam Husseinand other fugitive Iraqi leaders
Company B, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		07/09/03 (I)
Not Available
Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew Tetrault
20, Moreno Valley, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in a vehicle accident in Kuwait on July 9, 2003
7th Marine REG, 1st Marine Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		07/15/03 (I)
Not Available
Lance Cpl. Cory Ryan Geurin
18, Santee, California
U.S. Marines
Died as a result of injuries received when he fell 60 feet from a palaceroof while performing guard duty in Babylon, Iraq on July 15, 2003
1st BN, 7th Marine REG, 1st Marine Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		07/24/03 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. Evan Asa Ashcraft
24, West Hills, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his vehicle was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade during an ambush of a military convoy north of Hawd in northern Iraq on July 24, 2003
Company A, 1st BN, 327th INF, 101st Airborne
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
08/10/03 (I)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. David S. Perry
36, Bakersfield, California
U.S. Army National Guard
Killed when a suspicious package that he was inspecting exploded in Baquba, Iraq, on August 10, 2003
649th Military Police Company, California Army National Guard
   Personal Tribute Site
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		08/12/03 (I)
Not Available
Pfc. Daniel R. Parker
18, Lake Elsinore, California
U.S. Army
Fatally injured when he thrown from his vehicle after the driver swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle in another lane in Mosul, Iraq, on August 12,2003
B BN, 2nd BN, 44th Air Defense REG, 101st
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		08/21/03 (I)
Not Available
Lt. Kylan A. Jones-Huffman
31, Aptos, California
U.S. Marines
Killed when an unidentified gunman shot him as he was riding in a sport-utility vehicle slowed by traffic congestion in Hilla, Iraq on August 21, 2003
A Navy officer on temporary duty with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		08/25/03 (I)
Not Available
Pfc. Pablo Manzano
19, Heber, California
U.S. Army
Died of a non-hostile gunshot wound in Logistical Support Area Dogwood, Iraq, on August 25, 2003
B Company, 54th Engineer BN, V Corps
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		08/29/03 (A)
Not Available
Sgt. 1st Class Mitchell A. Lane
34, Lompoc, California
U.S. Army
Deh Chopan (near), Zabul Province
Non-Hostile - Accident - fall
  Arlington
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link
10/09/03 (I)
Not Available
Pvt. Sean A. Silva
23, Roseville, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his unit was ambushed while on patrol by individuals usingsmall-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades in the Sadr City sectionof Baghdad, Iraq, on October 9, 2003
2nd Armored Cavalry REG
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		10/13/03 (I)
Not Available
Pfc. Jose Casanova
23, El Monte, California
U.S. Army
Killed when an Iraqi dump truck swerved and rolled over on top of his Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 13, 2003
H&H Company, 1st BN, 325th AB INF REG, 82nd AB
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		10/16/03 (I)
Not Available
Cpl. Sean R. Grilley
24, San Bernardino, California
U.S. Army
A group of soldiers were attempting to negotiate with a group of armed men who were congregating on a road near a Karbala, Iraq, mosque after curfew on October 16, 2003. The Iraqis opened fire, killing Grilley andt wo other soldiers.
716th Military Police BN, (Air Assault) 101st Airborne Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		10/24/03 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. Michael S. Hancock
29, Yreka, California
U.S. Army
Killed when he was shot while on guard duty in Mosul, Iraq, on October 24, 2003
1st BN, 320th Field Artillery REG
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		10/24/03 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Jose L. Mora
26, Bell Gardens, California
U.S. Army
Killed during a mortar attack in Samaria, Iraq, on October 24, 2003
C Company, 1st BN, 12th INF REG, 4th Infantry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
10/25/03 (a)
Not Available
Civilian contractor Christopher Glenn Mueller
32, San Diego, California
CIA
Shkin (near) (Paktika Province)
Hostile fire
 10/26/03 (I)
Not Available
Pfc. Steven Acosta
19, Calexico, California
U.S. Army
Died from a non-hostile gunshot wound in Baquba, Iraq, on October 26, 2003
C Company, 3rd BN, 67th Arm'd. REG, 4th Infantry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		10/31/03 (I)
Not Available
2nd Lt. Todd J. Bryant
23, Riverside, California
U.S. Army
Killed when a roadside bomb exploded during a patrol in Falluja, Iraq, on October 31, 2003
1st BN, 34th Armor REG, 1st Infantry Division
   Arlington
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		11/02/03 (I)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. Paul A. Velazquez
29, San Diego, California
U.S. Army
Velazquez was onboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter when it was shot down by asurface-to-air missile near Falluja, Iraq, on November 2, 2003.
Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		11/02/03 (I)
Not Available
Pfc. Karina S. Lau
20, Livingston, California
U.S. Army
Lauwas onboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter when it was shot down by asurface-to-air missile near Falluja, Iraq, on November 2, 2003.
16th Signal Battalion
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
11/08/03 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. Ryan C. Young
21, Corona, California
U.S. Army
Died on December 2, 2003, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington,D.C., of wounds he received when a roadside bomb hit his vehicle inFalluja, Iraq on November 8, 2003
Company A, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		11/11/03 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Genaro Acosta
26, Fair Oaks, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his Bradley fighting vehicle hit and detonated two roadside bombs while on patrol in Taji, Iraq, on November 11, 2003
1st BN, 44th Air Defense Artillery REG, 4th Infantry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		11/15/03 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Bolor
37, Whittier, California
U.S. Army
Killed when two 101st Airborne Division UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters collided in mid-air over Mosul, Iraq, on November 15, 2003
137th Quartermaster Company, Army Reserve
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		11/17/03 (I)
Not Available
Capt. James A. Shull
32, West Covina, California
U.S. Army
Died of a non-hostile gunshot wound in Baghdad, Iraq, on November 17, 2003
H Battery, 4th BN, 1st Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		11/23/03 (I)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. Eddie E. Menyweather
35, Los Angeles, California
U.S. Army
Killed when a roadside bomb hit his vehicle in Baquba, Iraq, on November 23, 2003
C Company, 588th Engineer BN, 4th Infantry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
11/23/03 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Rel A. Ravago IV
21, Glendale, California
U.S. Army
Killed when the vehicle he was in was attacked in Mosul, Iraq, on November 23, 2003
1st BN, 502nd INF REG, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		11/23/03 (I)
Not Available
Chief Warrant Officer Christopher G. Nason
39, Los Angeles, California
U.S. Army
Killed in a vehicle accident that occured between the northern Iraqi cities of Mosul and Dihok on November 23, 2003
A Company, 306th Military Intelligence Battalion
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		11/29/03 (I)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. Stephen A. Bertolino Sr.
40, Orange, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his convoy was ambushed with small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades in Haditha, Iraq, on November 29, 2003
Regimental Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		12/05/03 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Arron R. Clark
20, Chico, California
U.S. Army
Killed when a roadside bomb detonated between the first and second vehicles of a three-vehicle convoy in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 5, 2003
440th Signal BN, 22nd Signal Brigade, V Corps
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		12/08/03 (I)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. Steven H. Bridges
33, Tracy, California
U.S. Army
Killed when an embankment collapsed, causing his Stryker infantry carriervehicle to roll over into a canal in Ad Duluiya, Iraq, on December 8,2003
1st BN, 23rd INF REG, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
12/10/03 (I)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. Richard A. Burdick
24, National City, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb while in a convoy in Mosul, Iraq, on December 10, 2003
C Company, 3rd BN, 502nd INF REG, 1st Brigade, 101st AB Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		12/26/03 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Michael G. Mihalakis
18, San Jose, California
U.S. Army
Died of injuries sustained in a non-combat vehicle accident at the Baghdad International Airport on December 26, 2003
270th Military Police Company, 49th Military Police Battalion, 100th Troop Command, California Army National Guard
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		12/30/03 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Justin W. Pollard
21, Foothill Ranch, California
U.S. Army
Died as a result of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 30, 2003
2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry REG
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		01/07/04 (I)
Not Available
Pfc. Jesse D. Mizener
24, Auburn, California
U.S. Army
Killed in a mortar attack on Logistical Base Seitz west of Baghdad, Iraq, on January 7, 2004
542nd Maint. Company, 44th Support BN, 593rd Corps Support Group
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		01/08/04 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Michael A. Diraimondo
22, Simi Valley, California
U.S. Army
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
571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance)
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
01/14/04 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. Keicia M. Hines
27, Citrus Heights, California
U.S. Army
Died when she was struck by a vehicle on Mosul Airfield in Mosul, Iraq, on January 14, 2004
108th Military Police Company, 503rd Military Police Battalion (Airborne)
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		01/24/04 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Jason K. Chappell
22, Hemet, California
U.S. Army
Killed when a car bomb detonated in Khalidiya, Iraq, on January 24, 2004
B Company, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		01/29/04 (A)
Not Available
Spec. Adam G. Kinser
21, Rio Vista, California
U.S. Army Reserve
Ghazni (W of)
Non-Hostile - Ordnance explosion
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		01/31/04 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. Eliu A. Miersandoval
27, San Clemente, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb during convoy operations in Kirkuk, Iraq, on on January 31, 2004
A Company, 4th Forward Support BN, 4th Infantry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		02/10/04 (I)
Not Available
Master Sgt. Jude C. Mariano
39, Vallejo, California
U.S. Air Force
Died of injuries sustained in a two-car accident in Doha, Qatar, on February 10, 2004
615th Air Mobility Operations Squadron, 615th Air Mobility Operations Group
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link   Link     Link     Link     Link  
02/11/04 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. Patrick S. Tainsh
33, Oceanside, California
U.S. Army
Tainshwas on patrol in western Baghdad, Iraq, when a roadside bomb struck hisHumvee. Wounded in the explosion, Tainsh fired more than 400 rounds atinsurgents to allow eight wounded soldiers to be evacuated on February11, 2004. He Died of his wounds and wa
Troop E, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry REG
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		02/12/04 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Eric U. Ramirez
31, San Diego, California
U.S. Army
Killed when he was attacked by small-arms fire, a rocket-propelled grenade anda roadside bomb in Abu Gharib on the western edge of Baghdad, Iraq, onFebruary 12, 2004
670th Military Police Company, California Army National Guard
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		03/11/04 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Christopher K. Hill
26, Ventura, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in Falluja, Iraq, on March 11, 2004
1st BN, 16th INF REG, 1st Infantry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		03/13/04 (I)
Not Available
Pfc. Joel K. Brattain
21, Santa Anna, California
U.S. Army
Killed when a roadside bomb device struck his Humvee while on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 13, 2004
1st BN, 504th INF REG, 82nd Airborne Division
   Personal Tribute Site
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link   Link     Link     Link   		03/20/04 (I)
Not Available
1st Lt. Michael W. Vega
41, Lathrop, California
U.S. Army
Vegawas injured when his military vehicle rolled over in Diwaniya, Iraq, onMarch 11, 2004. He was evacuated to Walter Reed Army Medical Center inWashington, D.C., where he Died on March 20, 2004.
Company A, 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion, California Army National Guard
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
03/20/04 (I)
Not Available
Lt. Col. Mark D. Taylor
41, Stockton, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his living area came under rocket attack in Falluja, Iraq, on March 20, 2004
782nd Main Support BN, 82nd Airborne Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		03/22/04 (I)
Not Available
Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Dang
20, Foster City, California
U.S. Marines
Died due to hostile fire near Ramadi, Iraq, on March 22, 2004
1st Combat Engineer BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		03/30/04 (I)
Not Available
Lance Cpl. William J. Wiscowiche
20, Victorville, California
U.S. Marines
Killed when a buried roadside bomb detonated as he was conducting a sweep forroadside bombs one mile from a Marine camp in Ramadi, Iraq, on March30, 2004
1st Combat Engineer BN, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/04/04 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Casey Sheehan
24, Vacaville, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his unit was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 4, 2004
1st BN, 82nd Field Artillery REG, 1st Cavalry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/04/04 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. Michael W. Mitchell
25, Porterville, California
U.S. Army
Killed when his unit was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 4, 2004
2nd BN, 37th Armor REG, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
04/06/04 (I)
Not Available
Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Crowley
18, San Ramon, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in a long firefight after Iraqi insurgents launched a large-scale attack in Ramadi, Iraq, on April 6, 2004
2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/06/04 (I)
Not Available
Lance Cpl. Travis J. Layfield
19, Fremont, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in a long firefight after Iraqi insurgents launched a large-scale attack in Ramadi, Iraq, on April 6, 2004
2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/06/04 (I)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. Allan K. Walker
28, Lancaster, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in a long firefight after Iraqi insurgents launched a large-scale attack in Falluja, Iraq, on April 6, 2004
2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/06/04 (I)
Not Available
Lance Cpl. Marcus M. Cherry
18, Imperial, California
U.S. Marines
Killed in a long firefight after Iraqi insurgents launched a large-scale attack in Ramadi, Iraq, on April 6, 2004
2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/08/04 (I)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. William M. Harrell
30, Placentia, California
U.S. Marines
Died due to injuries received from hostile fire in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 8, 2004
1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
04/08/04 (I)
Not Available
1st Lt. Joshua M. Palmer
25, Banning, California
U.S. Marines
Died due to injuries received from hostile fire in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 8, 2004
1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/09/04 (I)
Not Available
Pfc. Eric A. Ayon
26, Arleta, California
U.S. Marines
Killed by hostile fire in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 9, 2004
2nd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/11/04 (I)
Not Available
1st Lt. Oscar Jimenez
34, San Diego, California
U.S. Marines
Died due to enemy fire in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 11, 2004
3rd BN, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/11/04 (I)
Not Available
Pfc. George D. Torres
23, Long Beach, California
U.S. Marines
Died due to enemy fire in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 11, 2004
1st BN, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/12/04 (I)
Not Available
Lance Cpl. Brad S. Shuder
21, El Dorado, California
U.S. Marines
Died from hostile fire in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 12, 2004
2nd BN, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Arlington
  Military Times Link
W.Post Link
04/13/04 (I)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. Victor A. Rosales-Lomeli
29, Westminster, California
U.S. Army
Killed when a roadside bomb exploded near his escort vehicle in Iraq on April 13, 2004
Company A, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/15/04 (I)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. Jimmy J. Arroyave
30, Woodland, California
U.S. Marines
Died in a non-combat related vehicle accident northeast of Ramadi, Iraq, on April 15, 2004
Combat Service Support BN 1, CSS Gp 11, 1st Force SS Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/16/04 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. Brian M. Wood
21, Torrance, California
U.S. Army
Died when his military vehicle pulled off the road and apparently hit a mine while on patrol in Tikrit, Iraq, on April 16, 2004
9th Engineer BN, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/17/04 (I)
Not Available
Capt. Richard J. Gannon II
31, Escondido, California
U.S. Marines
Died due to injuries received from enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 17, 2004
3rd BN, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/18/04 (I)
Not Available
Cpl. Christopher A. Gibson
23, Simi Valley, California
U.S. Marines
Died due to injuries received from enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq, on April 18, 2004
3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link
04/20/04 (I)
Not Available
Pfc. Leroy Harris-Kelly
20, Azusa, California
U.S. Army
Died when his truck went off the road and rolled over because of limitedvisibility and dangerous driving conditions north of Tallil, Iraq, onApril 20, 2004
596th Maintenance Company, 3rd Corps Support Cmd., V Corps
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/27/04 (I)
Not Available
Staff Sgt. Abraham D. Penamedina
32, Los Angeles, California
U.S. Army
Died when his patrol came under sniper fire. Assigned to Company B, 20th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
B Company, 20th Engineer BN, 1st Cavalry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link   Link     Link   photo   		04/29/04 (I)
Not Available
Spec. James L. Beckstrand
27, Escondido, California
U.S. Army
Killed when a vehicle approached his unit and detonated a bomb during a searchfor roadside bombs on foot in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 29, 2004
4th BN, 27th Field Artillery REG, 1st Armored Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		04/29/04 (I)
Not Available
Sgt. Adam W. Estep
23, Campbell, California
U.S. Army
Killed when a rocket-propelled grenade hit his patrol in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 29, 2004
2nd BN, 5th INF REG, 1st Cavalry Division
   Military Times Link
W.Post Link 		05/01/04 (I)
Not Available
Spec. Trevor A. Wine
22, Orange, California
U.S. Army
Died on May 1, 2004, in Tikrit, Iraq, from injuries sustained a day earlier when his convoy vehicle hit a roadside bomb
24th Quartermaster Company
 W.Post Link
05/01/04 (I)
Not Available