Bacevich, Andrew John
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Verified 1LT Andrew John Bacevich, an American, died at 27 in Balad, Iraq on May 13, 2007, serving with D Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Armor, 3 BCT, 25th ID.
Their Story
First Lieutenant Andrew John Bacevich was born and raised in Walpole, Massachusetts. At the age of 27, he was serving with the United States Army in D Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Armor, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, affiliated with Task Force 25th Infantry Division, based at Fort Hood, Texas.
Bacevich was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military campaign initiated in March 2003. This conflict aimed to oust the regime of Saddam Hussein and later transitioned into efforts to stabilize the region amid escalating sectarian violence.
On May 13, 2007, 1LT Bacevich was killed in Balad, Iraq, a location known for its strategic significance during the conflict. His death was classified as hostile, a term indicating that it was the result of enemy action.
The period of 2005 to 2007 was marked by intense fighting and rising casualties as insurgent activities and sectarian conflicts surged, notably following the bombing of the al-Askari mosque in 2006.
Bacevich's passing is a solemn reminder of the human cost of war, a loss felt deeply by his family, friends, and fellow soldiers. His service and sacrifice remain honored and remembered.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of a significant conflict in the Middle East. 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.
