Adams, Michael Robert
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Verified 1LT Michael Robert Adams, 24, from Seattle, WA, served with A Troop, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and died on March 16, 2004, in Balad, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
1LT Michael Robert Adams was a member of the United States Army, serving with A Troop, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. At the age of 24, Adams was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that began in March 2003.
On March 16, 2004, Adams was killed in action in the city of Balad, Iraq. Balad, located north of Baghdad, was a significant location during the early stages of the conflict, often seeing intense military activity.
Adams, originally from Seattle, Washington, was stationed with his unit at Fort Carson, Colorado before his deployment. The 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, known for its reconnaissance and tactical capabilities, was among the units actively involved in combat operations during the first year of the occupation.
His death came during a period when the conflict began transitioning from conventional warfare to an insurgency, as various armed groups opposed the coalition forces following the fall of the Iraqi government.
Michael Robert Adams' service and sacrifice are remembered with respect, acknowledging the profound loss experienced by his family, friends, and fellow soldiers.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, concluded in August 2010, marking a significant period in Iraq's history. 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.
