Articles 12.7.2004
The Central New Jersey Home News Tribune and New Jerser Star-Ledger report on the funeral services of Pfc. Stephen C. Benish, of the 1-503rd, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.28.2004. Pfc. Benish had been a volunteer firefighter before joining the Army, and his casket was transported on a fire truck from the Crawford Fire Department. The U.S. and New Jersey flags were flown at half staff on 12.6.2004 in his honor.
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The Akron Beacon Journal, OH, has a story on the funeral services of Pfc. Harrison J. Meyer, of the 1-503rd, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.26.2004. In a letter read at the funeral, "one of Meyer's commanders wrote that the 20-year-old Thomas Worthington High School graduate continued to aid others even after he was shot in the leg."Six other soldiers are still alive directly due to his actions," the letter said."
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The Denver Post and Grand Junction Sentinel report on the funeral services for Sgt. Michael Shackelford, of the 1-503rd, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.28.2004. Sgt. Shackelford turned down a scheduled reassignment in order to deploy to Iraq with the soldiers he had trained. Sgt. Shackleford's father served in Vietnam, and one of his younger brothers is presently serving in the army, and might deploy to Iraq in the near future.
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The London Times, UK, has an article on river patrols along the Euphrates river. The article features Bravo Company of the 44th Engineer Battalion as they search for weapons caches during "Operation Bear." Three soldiers are quoted, including 44th Engineer Batallion Commander Lt. Col. Tommy Mize. The article says that there are more than 5500 soldiers and marines in the 2nd BCT. 41 soldiers or marines have died, and over 300 have been wounded since September.
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Other articles from the region:
- NY Times (reg req'd): Rumsfeld sees an Iraq pullout within 4 years
- NY Times (reg req'd): 2 CIA reports offer warnings on Iraq's path
- Washington Post: Commander Sees Shift In Role of U.S. Troops
- Associated Press: Snapshots in aftermath of Fallujah mission
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The Akron Beacon Journal, OH, has a story on the funeral services of Pfc. Harrison J. Meyer, of the 1-503rd, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.26.2004. In a letter read at the funeral, "one of Meyer's commanders wrote that the 20-year-old Thomas Worthington High School graduate continued to aid others even after he was shot in the leg."Six other soldiers are still alive directly due to his actions," the letter said."
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The Denver Post and Grand Junction Sentinel report on the funeral services for Sgt. Michael Shackelford, of the 1-503rd, who was killed in Ramadi on 11.28.2004. Sgt. Shackelford turned down a scheduled reassignment in order to deploy to Iraq with the soldiers he had trained. Sgt. Shackleford's father served in Vietnam, and one of his younger brothers is presently serving in the army, and might deploy to Iraq in the near future.
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The London Times, UK, has an article on river patrols along the Euphrates river. The article features Bravo Company of the 44th Engineer Battalion as they search for weapons caches during "Operation Bear." Three soldiers are quoted, including 44th Engineer Batallion Commander Lt. Col. Tommy Mize. The article says that there are more than 5500 soldiers and marines in the 2nd BCT. 41 soldiers or marines have died, and over 300 have been wounded since September.
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Other articles from the region:
- NY Times (reg req'd): Rumsfeld sees an Iraq pullout within 4 years
- NY Times (reg req'd): 2 CIA reports offer warnings on Iraq's path
- Washington Post: Commander Sees Shift In Role of U.S. Troops
- Associated Press: Snapshots in aftermath of Fallujah mission
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