Andres, Joseph John Jr
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Verified Joseph John Andres Jr, 34, from Seven Hills, OH, served as a Master Sergeant with Headquarters, USASOC, Fort Bragg, NC. He was killed in Balad, Iraq on December 24, 2005.
Their Story
Joseph John Andres Jr, a native of Seven Hills, Ohio, served in the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant with Headquarters, United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
On December 24, 2005, during his deployment in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, MSG Andres was killed in a hostile incident in Balad, Iraq. His death marked one of the many losses during a particularly deadly period of the conflict.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, initiated in March 2003, saw its most intense violence during 2005-2007. The conflict was characterized by various insurgent attacks and sectarian violence.
The loss of MSG Andres contributed to the broader toll of 4,418 American service members who died during the operation, a sobering reminder of the human cost of war.
His passing is mourned by his family, fellow service members, and the community in Seven Hills, Ohio, who remember him for his commitment and service.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom began in March 2003 and 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.
