Amos, John Douglas Ii

John Douglas Amos II served as a Specialist in the United States Army, assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, based at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, which commenced in March 2003, Amos was deployed to Iraq during a period marked by escalating conflict and rising insurgency.

On April 4, 2004, Amos lost his life in Balad, Iraq, a location that became a focal point for military operations and insurgent activities during the U.S. occupation. His death was categorized as hostile, reflecting the ongoing dangers faced by military personnel in the region.

The operation in which Amos was involved was part of a broader U.S. military effort amidst the challenges of a post-invasion Iraq. The conflict saw the U.S. forces dealing with an increasingly complex insurgency, which led to significant casualties.

Amos, originally from Valparaiso, Indiana, was one of many young servicemen who experienced the harsh realities of war. His passing at the age of 20 underscores the profound loss experienced by families and communities as a result of the conflict.

Operation Iraqi Freedom officially concluded in August 2010, but the impacts of the conflict continue to resonate both in the U.S. and Iraq. Amos's service and sacrifice remain a solemn reminder of the human cost of war.

Operation Iraqi Freedom, during which John Douglas Amos II served, concluded in August 2010. 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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