Combat Fatality
The Department of Defense announced the death of a 2nd BCT soldier.
Pfc. Michael A. Arciola, of the 1-503rd, was killed in Ramadi on 2.15.2005 "from injuries sustained from enemy small arms fire." Pfc. Arciola was from Elmsford, NY. According to the Westchester, NY, Journal News, he had visited his hometown on leave in January, including a stop by his former middle school to talk to students. Several friends and coaches share memories of Pfc. Arciola, who played varsity basketball and baseball. He was 20 years old.
Pfc. Arciola was the 15th soldier of the 1-503rd, and 56th 2nd BCT serviceman, to die in Iraq while serving our country. Our hearts go out to his family.
Pfc. Michael A. Arciola, of the 1-503rd, was killed in Ramadi on 2.15.2005 "from injuries sustained from enemy small arms fire." Pfc. Arciola was from Elmsford, NY. According to the Westchester, NY, Journal News, he had visited his hometown on leave in January, including a stop by his former middle school to talk to students. Several friends and coaches share memories of Pfc. Arciola, who played varsity basketball and baseball. He was 20 years old.
Pfc. Arciola was the 15th soldier of the 1-503rd, and 56th 2nd BCT serviceman, to die in Iraq while serving our country. Our hearts go out to his family.
posted by Ryan Kirk @ 3:18 PM
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