Addison, Jamaal Rashard
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Verified Jamaal Rashard Addison, an American soldier from Conyers, GA, died at age 22 in Al-Samurah, Iraq, on March 23, 2003, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Specialist Jamaal Rashard Addison served in the U.S. Army as part of the V Corps, 507th Maintenance Company, stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. Addison was deployed to Iraq at the onset of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict initiated on March 19, 2003.
Born and raised in Conyers, Georgia, Addison was a young man of 22 when he embarked on this mission. He was among the first wave of U.S. forces involved in the military campaign, which aimed to dismantle alleged weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
On March 23, 2003, just days after the conflict began, Addison's unit was involved in an engagement in Al-Samurah, Iraq. During this hostile encounter, Addison lost his life, becoming one of the first casualties of the operation.
Addison's death resonated deeply with those in his hometown and among his fellow service members. His sacrifice is remembered in the context of a complex and protracted conflict that would continue until August 2010.
Operation Iraqi Freedom saw many such stories of young individuals like Addison, who were deployed far from home in the service of their country. His passing is a reminder of the human cost inherent in military engagements.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of a seven-year conflict. 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.
