Adams, Leonard Wade
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Verified Leonard Wade Adams, an American combatant from Mooresville, NC, served in the U.S. Army and died at Camp Bucca, Iraq on January 24, 2005, at age 42.
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Leonard Wade Adams was an American serviceman from Mooresville, North Carolina. At the time of his death, he was 42 years old and serving as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 105th Military Police Battalion, part of the XVIII Airborne Corps stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Adams was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military operation that began in March 2003. His deployment was part of the broader U.S. and coalition efforts aimed at stabilizing Iraq following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime. The mission involved complex challenges, including insurgency and sectarian violence.
On January 24, 2005, Adams was killed in action at Camp Bucca, a detention facility in Iraq. His death was recorded in the Defense Casualty Analysis System, marking a somber day for his family, friends, and fellow service members.
The period during which Adams served in Iraq was among the operation's most perilous. The years from 2005 to 2007 saw a surge in sectarian violence, making it one of the deadliest phases of the conflict for American forces.
Adams is remembered with dignity and respect for his service and dedication. His death is part of the human toll of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict which concluded in August 2010, leaving a lasting impact on all involved.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, concluded in August 2010. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
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