Ames, Jason Eric
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Verified Jason Eric Ames, an American soldier from Cerulean, KY, served in the U.S. Army and died in Mosul, Iraq on August 31, 2005 at age 21.
Their Story
Jason Eric Ames, a Specialist in the United States Army, hailed from Cerulean, Kentucky. He was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment at Fort Lewis, Washington. His unit was part of the Multi-National Force - Northwest in Iraq.
Ames was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military campaign initiated in March 2003. The operation aimed to remove the regime in Iraq and establish a democratic government. The conflict saw significant military engagements and loss of life.
On August 31, 2005, while serving in Mosul, Iraq, Specialist Ames was killed in action. His death was recorded in the Defense Casualty Analysis System, marking another life lost in the tumultuous environment of northern Iraq during that period.
The years surrounding Ames's death were marked by intense violence and instability in Iraq. The situation in Mosul, a key city in the conflict, was particularly volatile, with frequent clashes between coalition forces and insurgent groups.
Jason Eric Ames's service and sacrifice are remembered as part of the broader narrative of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that concluded in August 2010.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010 after significant military and political developments. 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.
