Adams, Roger Leeroy Jr
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Verified Roger Leeroy Adams Jr, a 36-year-old Sergeant from Jacksonville, NC, served in the National Guard's Company A, 1st Battalion, 120th Infantry. He died in Baghdad, Iraq on June 29, 2009.
Their Story
Sergeant Roger Leeroy Adams Jr was a dedicated member of the National Guard, serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 120th Infantry based in Whiteville, North Carolina. Born in Jacksonville, NC, Adams was part of the U.S. military operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003.
On June 29, 2009, Sergeant Adams lost his life in Baghdad, Iraq, under circumstances classified as hostile. As part of the National Guard, his service was a testament to his commitment and dedication to his unit and country.
Operation Iraqi Freedom was a significant military campaign aiming to remove the regime of Saddam Hussein and establish a new government. Despite a reduction in violence following the surge, incidents continued to claim the lives of American personnel.
Adams' death was recorded in the Defense Casualty Analysis System, marking the loss of another American serviceman in the complex and challenging environment of post-invasion Iraq.
The death of Roger Leeroy Adams Jr is a reminder of the human cost of conflict, underscoring the grief experienced by families and communities left behind.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, concluded in August 2010, ending a significant chapter in U.S. military 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.
