Apuan, Matthew Stephen
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Verified Matthew Stephen Apuan, an American soldier, died in Baghdad, Iraq on February 18, 2007, at age 27.
Their Story
Matthew Stephen Apuan, a native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, served as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He was part of Troop D, 1st Squadron, 5th Cavalry Regiment, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. His military career took him to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that began in March 2003.
Sergeant Apuan was deployed during a particularly tumultuous period in the conflict. The years 2005 to 2007 saw significant violence, particularly following the bombing of the Al-Askari Mosque in Samarra in 2006, which intensified sectarian strife across the country. This period marked increased danger for military personnel stationed in Iraq.
On February 18, 2007, Sergeant Apuan was killed in action in Baghdad. His death was confirmed by the Department of Defense, adding to the toll of American military personnel lost in the conflict. He was 27 years old at the time of his passing.
His service and sacrifice were recognized by his unit and community, who mourned his loss. The impact of his death was felt keenly by those who served alongside him and by his family and friends back home in Las Cruces.
Operation Iraqi Freedom officially concluded in August 2010, three years after Sergeant Apuan's death. His memory lives on in the records of those who served in this prolonged and challenging mission.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, concluded in August 2010 with the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops. 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.
