Arms, Bradley Thomas
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Verified Cpl. Bradley Thomas Arms, an American Marine from Charlottesville, VA, died in Fallujah, Iraq, on November 19, 2004, at age 20.
Their Story
Cpl. Bradley Thomas Arms was a young Marine from Charlottesville, Virginia, who served with the C Company, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, part of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, based in Lynchburg, VA.
At the age of 20, Bradley Arms deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a U.S.-led military operation that began in March 2003. This operation aimed to dismantle the regime of Saddam Hussein and establish a new government.
On November 19, 2004, Cpl. Arms lost his life in Fallujah, Iraq, during the intense combats of the Second Battle of Fallujah. This battle was part of a larger effort to stabilize the region, which faced significant insurgent activity.
His death was recorded in the Defense Casualty Analysis System, marking a significant loss for his family, comrades, and community. His service is remembered in the broader context of a conflict that had far-reaching consequences.
Operation Iraqi Freedom eventually concluded in August 2010, but the impact of the war continues to be felt by many families and communities across the globe.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of a significant chapter in U.S. military history. 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.
