Alvarez, Nicanor Angel
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Verified Nicanor Angel Alvarez, a 22-year-old U.S. Marine from Colton, CA, died on August 21, 2004, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Nicanor Angel Alvarez was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps, serving with H&S Co (Det, B Co, 1st CEB), 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, based at Camp Pendleton, California. Born in Colton, CA, Alvarez was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that commenced on March 19, 2003.
Operation Iraqi Freedom involved a coalition led by the United States, which entered Iraq with the stated aim of dismantling weapons of mass destruction and ending the regime of Saddam Hussein. The operation transitioned into a prolonged military presence aimed at stabilizing the country.
On August 21, 2004, Alvarez lost his life in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, a region that saw intense combat during the early years of the conflict. The circumstances of his passing are recorded as hostile, reflecting the dangerous conditions in which he served.
The death of Alvarez at the age of 22 is a sobering reminder of the human cost of war. His loss was felt deeply by his family, fellow Marines, and community in Colton. Each casualty in such conflicts represents an individual story of dedication, sacrifice, and the profound impact of war.
Al Anbar Province was a focal point of insurgent activity and military operations, with many U.S. service members, like Alvarez, engaging in efforts to bring stability to the region. His service and sacrifice remain a part of the complex narrative of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, 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.
