Alleman, Micheal Boyd
CPL Micheal Boyd Alleman, an American soldier from Logan, UT, served in Troop A, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry and died in Balad, Iraq, on February 23, 2009, at age 31.
Their Story
CPL Micheal Boyd Alleman was a soldier in the United States Army, serving with Troop A, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, based at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Born and raised in Logan, Utah, Alleman committed to military service, joining the ranks of those deployed overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, initiated in March 2003, was a significant conflict involving U.S. and coalition forces. CPL Alleman was among the American service members who took part in this operation, which sought to stabilize the region amidst ongoing hostilities.
On February 23, 2009, CPL Alleman was stationed in Balad, Iraq, a location that had seen significant military activity throughout the conflict. Despite strategic advances and a reduction in violence in preceding years, the region remained volatile.
CPL Alleman died as a result of hostile action, as recorded by the U.S. Army. His passing marked another tragic loss for his family, friends, and fellow soldiers, highlighting the human cost of military conflicts.
The conflict, Operation Iraqi Freedom, continued until August 2010, but the loss of CPL Alleman remains part of the narrative of this complex and challenging period in history.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010 after years of military engagement 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.
