Arvanitis, Nicholas Alexander
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Verified CPL Nicholas Alexander Arvanitis, 22, from Salem, NH, served in the US Army with Company C, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry, and died in Bayji, Iraq on October 6, 2006.
Their Story
Nicholas Alexander Arvanitis was born in Salem, New Hampshire, where he spent his early years before joining the military. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army, specifically with Company C, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Corporal Arvanitis was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military campaign initiated by the United States in March 2003. The operation aimed to dismantle the regime of Saddam Hussein and eliminate weapons of mass destruction, though the latter were never found.
On October 6, 2006, CPL Arvanitis was involved in a hostile encounter in Bayji, Iraq, a town known for its strategic oil refinery. It was during this engagement that he lost his life.
The announcement of his passing was a somber reminder of the human cost of the conflict, as his name was added to the Defense Casualty Analysis System. His service and sacrifice are remembered by those who knew him and his fellow soldiers.
Operation Iraqi Freedom continued until August 2010, reflecting a significant period of military engagement in the region. CPL Arvanitis's death marked one among many in the complex and challenging operation, highlighting the personal losses endured amidst broader strategic objectives.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, concluded in August 2010 after extensive military 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.
