Acosta, Steven
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Verified Steven Acosta, 19, was a PFC in the US Army from Calexico, CA. He died in Ba'qubah, Iraq on October 26, 2003 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Private First Class Steven Acosta served with Company C, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment. A native of Calexico, California, he was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas prior to his deployment.
Acosta was part of the US Army's efforts in Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military operation that began in March 2003. The campaign was launched following claims of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
On October 26, 2003, Acosta lost his life in Ba'qubah, Iraq, a city northeast of Baghdad that witnessed significant conflict during the operation.
His passing, at the age of 19, marked a somber moment for his family, his unit, and his community back home. The loss of young lives in conflicts is a profound reminder of the human cost of war.
Operation Iraqi Freedom continued until August 2010, with US forces engaging in various military operations throughout Iraq. The conflict saw significant casualties among both combatants and civilians.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of active combat operations by US forces in Iraq. 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.
