Aneiros, Yoe Manuel
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Verified Yoe Manuel Aneiros, aged 20, was a Specialist in the U.S. Army from Newark, NJ, who died on September 7, 2004, in Sadr City, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Specialist Yoe Manuel Aneiros was a dedicated member of the United States Army, serving with C Company, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor, 1st Armored Division. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Aneiros enlisted in the military, driven by a sense of duty and commitment to his country.
Aneiros was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began on March 19, 2003. The operation aimed to remove the regime in Iraq and establish a democratic government. As part of the 1st Armored Division, Aneiros was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, before being deployed overseas.
On September 7, 2004, Specialist Aneiros lost his life in Sadr City, Baghdad, a location that saw intense conflict during the ongoing military operations. The nature of his death was categorized as hostile, reflecting the dangerous conditions faced by military personnel in the region.
The loss of Specialist Aneiros was a profound sorrow for his unit and his family in Newark. He is remembered for his bravery and dedication, as well as the ultimate price he paid during his service.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, the conflict in which he served, concluded in August 2010. It saw the deployment of many U.S. service members, with Aneiros being one of the 4,418 Americans who died during the operation.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of the U.S.-led mission 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.
