Allen, Howard Paul

SGT Howard Paul Allen was a member of the U.S. Army National Guard, serving with the 860th Military Police Company, a unit based out of Phoenix, Arizona. His service was part of the broader U.S. military effort in Iraq known as Operation Iraqi Freedom, which commenced in March 2003.

Allen, who hailed from Mesa, Arizona, was deployed to Iraq, where his duties would have included maintaining security and assisting in military operations as part of the coalition forces. On September 26, 2005, at the age of 31, he lost his life in Baghdad due to hostile actions.

The conflict in Iraq, characterized by its complex operational environment, saw many servicemen and women face significant dangers. Allen's death highlights the risks faced by military personnel during this period of sustained conflict.

Operation Iraqi Freedom aimed to remove the government of Saddam Hussein and establish a democratic government, but it also resulted in prolonged instability and violence. The operation formally concluded in August 2010, yet its impacts continue to be felt by those who served and the Iraqi population.

SGT Howard Paul Allen's passing is a reminder of the human costs of war, affecting families and communities, both at home and abroad. His service is remembered with solemn respect.

Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of a significant chapter in U.S.-Iraq relations. 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.

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