Adamouski, James Francis
James Francis Adamouski was a 29-year-old American Army Captain from Springfield, VA, who died on April 2, 2003, in Karbala, Iraq.
Their Story
Captain James Francis Adamouski served in the United States Army with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, based at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia. He was deployed as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict initiated in March 2003 aimed at toppling the regime of Saddam Hussein.
On April 2, 2003, Captain Adamouski was killed in action in the city of Karbala, Iraq. His unit was engaged in operations during the early stages of the war, which quickly transitioned from an initial military campaign to a complex and prolonged insurgency.
Captain Adamouski's death came during a pivotal moment in the conflict, as coalition forces advanced towards Baghdad. His service and sacrifice are remembered as part of the broader efforts of thousands of military personnel who served in Iraq.
Operation Iraqi Freedom saw significant combat operations and involved a multinational coalition led by the United States. The conflict officially concluded in August 2010, marking the end of formal combat operations under this designation.
James Francis Adamouski's life and service are honored alongside those of many others who served during a turbulent period in Iraq. Stories like his highlight the human cost of war and the enduring impact on families and communities.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom officially concluded in August 2010, marking the end of combat operations in Iraq under this mission. 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.
