Abad, Roberto
Male
Verified CPL Roberto Abad, 22, from Bell Gardens, CA, served in the Marine Corps and died in Najaf, Iraq on August 6, 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Roberto Abad, a 22-year-old Marine from Bell Gardens, California, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, based at Camp Pendleton, California. His service saw him deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, a significant military campaign initiated on March 19, 2003.
On August 6, 2004, Abad's unit was operating in Najaf, Iraq, a city embroiled in conflict at the time. Reports indicate that Najaf was the scene of intense fighting between U.S. forces and insurgent groups. It was in this locale that Corporal Abad lost his life in a hostile incident, a term used by military sources to denote combat-related deaths.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, launched with the aim of toppling Saddam Hussein's regime, saw extensive engagements in urban areas like Najaf, where U.S. Marines frequently encountered fierce resistance. Abad's unit, part of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, was involved in operations aimed at securing and stabilizing regions of critical strategic importance.
The loss of Roberto Abad was a moment of profound sorrow for his family, his fellow Marines, and his community back home in Bell Gardens. His death is a reminder of the personal costs of war, affecting families across the United States and Iraq alike.
Operation Iraqi Freedom formally concluded in August 2010, marking the end of major combat operations in Iraq. However, the legacy of the conflict, including the sacrifices of individuals like Corporal Abad, continues to be felt.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking an end to major combat operations. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Aubin, Jay Thomas, Beaupre, Ryan Anthony, Childers, Therrel Shane, Gutierrez, Jose.
