Allbaugh, Jeremy David
Cpl Jeremy David Allbaugh, a 21-year-old Marine from Luther, OK, died in Al Qaim, Iraq on July 5, 2007 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Cpl Jeremy David Allbaugh was a member of the United States Marine Corps, serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division based at Camp Pendleton, California. Born and raised in Luther, Oklahoma, he was committed to his role as a Marine and deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began on March 19, 2003, was a military campaign led by the United States and its allies with the intention of toppling the regime in Iraq. Cpl Allbaugh's unit was actively engaged in operations in the Al Anbar province, a region that witnessed significant military action during the conflict.
On July 5, 2007, Cpl Allbaugh lost his life in Al Qaim, Iraq, a town near the Syrian border that had seen numerous conflicts and was a strategic point during the war. His passing was recorded as a result of hostile action, a stark reminder of the dangers faced by service members in combat zones.
His death marked a moment of profound loss for his family, friends, and fellow Marines. The impact of his service and sacrifice is remembered by those who knew him and by a nation that continues to reflect on the costs of war.
Operation Iraqi Freedom officially concluded in August 2010, but the memories of those who served and perished, like Cpl Allbaugh, endure.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which lasted from March 2003 to August 2010, involved significant military operations and the loss of numerous lives. 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.
