Alford, Marcus Ray Sr
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Verified Marcus Ray Alford Sr, an American army captain from Knoxville, TN, served in Iraq with C CO, 1-230 CAV, 25 CAB and died in action on February 21, 2010.
Their Story
Captain Marcus Ray Alford Sr, from Knoxville, Tennessee, served with distinction in the United States Army. Assigned to C Company, 1st Squadron, 230th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, Alford was part of the Task Organization to United States Division-North.
Captain Alford was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the military operation initiated in March 2003. His unit operated out of Contingency Operating Base Q-West, a strategic location in northern Iraq.
On February 21, 2010, at the age of 28, Captain Alford was killed in action at COB Q-West. His death was one of the numerous losses sustained by American forces throughout the conflict, which resulted in 4,418 American service members losing their lives.
Operation Iraqi Freedom aimed to dismantle the regime of Saddam Hussein and establish a stable government in Iraq. Over the years, the operation saw fluctuating levels of violence, with significant military surges aiming to stabilize the region.
Captain Alford's passing is a reminder of the profound personal loss experienced by families and communities. Each service member's death reverberates through the lives of those they leave behind, marking the sacrifices made in the line of duty.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of a significant period of U.S. military involvement in Iraq. 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.
