Ayro, Lionel
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Verified PFC Lionel Ayro, 22, of Jeanerette, LA, served in the 73D Engineer Company, 25th Infantry Division and died on December 21, 2004, in Mosul, Iraq.
Their Story
Private First Class Lionel Ayro was born and raised in Jeanerette, Louisiana. He joined the United States Army and was assigned to the 73D Engineer Company, part of the 25th Infantry Division based at Fort Lewis, Washington.
PFC Ayro was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003. This operation was aimed at toppling the government of Saddam Hussein and establishing a democratic government.
On December 21, 2004, PFC Ayro lost his life in Mosul, Iraq, at the age of 22. The U.S. Army recorded his cause of death as hostile, a term used to denote casualties resulting from enemy actions.
His death was part of the broader context of the conflict in Iraq, where U.S. forces faced significant challenges, including a growing insurgency. Mosul, a city in northern Iraq, was one of the areas where combat operations were intense and dangerous.
The loss of PFC Ayro was felt deeply by his family, friends, and fellow soldiers. He was remembered for his dedication to duty and his service to his country.
Explore Further
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.
