Andrade, Roberto Jr
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Verified Roberto Andrade Jr, an American Staff Sergeant from Chicago, served with HHC, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor, 3 BCT, Fort Hood, TX. He died on January 18, 2009, in Baghdad, Iraq.
Their Story
Roberto Andrade Jr, born in Chicago, Illinois, served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team from Fort Hood, Texas, Andrade was part of a significant U.S. military effort in Iraq.
On January 18, 2009, at the age of 26, Staff Sergeant Andrade lost his life in Baghdad, Iraq. His death was categorized as hostile, a term used to describe casualties resulting from enemy actions. This tragic event added his name to the list of those who have perished in the conflict that began with the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003.
Operation Iraqi Freedom was initiated with the aim of toppling Saddam Hussein's regime and establishing a new democratic government. Over the years, it became one of the most extensive military operations involving U.S. forces. Despite various phases of military engagement and withdrawal, the mission officially concluded in August 2010.
Roberto Andrade Jr's service and sacrifice are commemorated alongside many others who participated in this complex and protracted conflict. His contribution remains a solemn reminder of the human cost of war, affecting not only soldiers but families and communities back home.
His memory is preserved by those who knew him, and his death serves as a poignant reflection on the enduring impact of global military engagements.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, officially 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.
