Arellanopandura, Carlos H
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Verified Carlos H Arellanopandura, a 22-year-old Marine from Rosemead, CA, died in Haqlaniyah, Iraq on January 20, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Carlos H Arellanopandura, a young Marine from Rosemead, California, served in the United States Marine Corps, specifically with I Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, part of the Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division. His unit was based at Camp Pendleton, California.
He was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that began in March 2003 when a US-led coalition invaded the country. The mission was to remove the ruling government of Saddam Hussein and address alleged weapons of mass destruction.
On January 20, 2006, Arellanopandura lost his life in Haqlaniyah, Iraq. The circumstances of his death were categorized as hostile, indicating he was engaged in or affected by combat operations at the time. His passing was a somber addition to the Defense Casualty Analysis System that day.
Arellanopandura's death occurred during a challenging period in Iraq as coalition forces faced insurgency and ongoing conflict. His service and sacrifice are remembered with respect and solemnity, reflecting the broader human toll of the war.
Operation Iraqi Freedom continued until August 2010, concluding with the official end of combat operations. However, the impact of the conflict remains felt by those who served and the families who lost loved ones.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of US combat operations 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.
