Bachar, Salem
Male
Verified CPL Salem Bachar, 20, from Chula Vista, CA, served in the US Marine Corps and died on April 13, 2006, in Al Karmah, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
CPL Salem Bachar was a young Marine from Chula Vista, California, who was serving in the United States Marine Corps at the time of his death. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California. Bachar was part of the Combat Element, G-2, I Marine Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward.
On April 13, 2006, CPL Bachar lost his life in Al Karmah, Iraq. The Marine Corps reported his cause of death as hostile. He was 20 years old at the time and was engaged in operations as part of the larger framework of Operation Iraqi Freedom, which had commenced on March 19, 2003.
Operation Iraqi Freedom was a protracted conflict that saw significant involvement of US military forces in Iraq, with the operation officially concluding on August 31, 2010. The operation aimed to dismantle weapons of mass destruction and end Saddam Hussein's rule.
Bachar's death is a reminder of the human cost of military operations worldwide. His service and sacrifice are acknowledged with solemn respect, reflecting the loss experienced by his family and fellow service members. His passing in Iraq is part of the larger narrative of the complex and challenging mission undertaken by the coalition forces during this period.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which claimed the life of CPL Salem Bachar, concluded in August 2010 after several years of conflict 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.
