Aragon, John David
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Verified SGT John David Aragon, age 22, from Antioch, CA, served in the U.S. Army's 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry, and died on June 12, 2008, in Balad, Iraq.
Their Story
SGT John David Aragon was born in Antioch, California, a city situated in the eastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army, specifically assigned to Troop C, 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military operation initiated in March 2003 aimed at toppling Saddam Hussein's regime, Aragon was one of many American servicemen deployed to Iraq. His unit, part of the 101st Airborne Division, played a crucial role in various operations throughout the conflict.
On June 12, 2008, Aragon lost his life in Balad, Iraq. The cause of death was hostile action, a term often used to classify fatalities resulting from direct enemy engagement. His passing was a solemn reminder of the dangers faced by soldiers stationed in conflict zones.
The conflict in Iraq saw various phases, with the period of the surge in 2007-2008 leading to a notable reduction in violence. However, despite these efforts, incidents of hostility continued to claim lives, including that of SGT Aragon.
Aragon's name is listed in the Defense Casualty Analysis System, a somber record of those who died serving their nation in combat. His death, like that of many others, is a poignant part of the broader narrative of the Iraq War, which concluded in August 2010.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010 after years of military engagement and significant political developments 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.
