Arnold, Larry Richard Sr
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Verified SSG Larry Richard Arnold Sr, 46, from Carriere, MS, served with Company B, 150th Engineer Battalion, Army National Guard, and died in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 11, 2005.
Their Story
Larry Richard Arnold Sr, a Staff Sergeant in the Army National Guard, was a member of Company B, 150th Engineer Battalion. He hailed from Carriere, Mississippi, and was part of the military effort in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Arnold was deployed to Iraq as part of the United States' ongoing military operations following the invasion in March 2003. His unit was stationed in Baghdad, a city that became a focal point of conflict during the war.
On June 11, 2005, Arnold lost his life in Baghdad. The circumstances of his death were classified as hostile, a term used to describe fatalities directly resulting from enemy action.
His passing occurred during a tumultuous period in Iraq, marked by escalating violence and insurgency activities. The mid-2000s saw some of the most intense fighting and loss of life for coalition forces.
Arnold's service in the National Guard reflects a commitment shared by many military personnel who were called to serve far from home. His death is a reminder of the personal sacrifices made during the Iraq conflict.
Operation Iraqi Freedom officially concluded in August 2010, but the impact of the conflict continues to be felt by families and veterans alike.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of the conflict Arnold served in. 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.
