Arnold, Daniel Laverne

Daniel Laverne Arnold served in the United States Army National Guard as a Staff Sergeant. At the time of his passing, he was attached to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry, part of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force based in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Born in Montrose, Pennsylvania, Arnold joined the military committed to serving his country. His deployment to Iraq was part of the broader Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, aimed at toppling the regime of Saddam Hussein and establishing a democratic government.

On September 28, 2005, Arnold was killed in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, a city that was a focal point of intense conflict during the operation. The Department of Defense classified his death as the result of hostile action, reflecting the dangerous environment U.S. forces faced in the region.

Arnold's death occurred during a particularly violent period of the Iraq War, marked by sectarian violence and insurgent attacks. The years 2005 to 2007 were some of the deadliest for coalition forces, as efforts to stabilize the country met with significant resistance.

His passing is one among many that underscore the profound human cost of the Iraq conflict. Arnold's service and sacrifice are remembered by those who survived him and by the community in Montrose, who mourned the loss of a dedicated soldier.

Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, concluded in August 2010. 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.

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