Baez, Miguel Angel Iii
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Verified CPL Miguel Angel Baez III, 32, from Bonaire, GA, served in the US Army's 1st Battalion, 325th Infantry. He died on February 5, 2008, in Al Muqdadiyah, Iraq, due to hostile action.
Their Story
CPL Miguel Angel Baez III, an American soldier from Bonaire, Georgia, was serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His deployment to Iraq was part of the United States military operations under Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iraqi Freedom commenced on March 19, 2003, with a coalition led by the United States. The aim was to depose the government in Iraq and address the purported threat of weapons of mass destruction. Baez was among many troops deployed to support these efforts in various operational capacities.
On February 5, 2008, CPL Baez was killed in Al Muqdadiyah, a location known for ongoing combat activities and hostile engagements. His death was noted as a result of hostile action, a reality faced by many service members in the region.
Reports indicate that Al Muqdadiyah experienced significant unrest during this period, contributing to numerous casualties among both military personnel and civilians. The area, like many parts of Iraq, was marked by sectarian violence and insurgent activities.
CPL Baez's passing is a solemn reminder of the human cost of war. His life, like those of many who served alongside him, was deeply intertwined with the broader narrative of conflict in Iraq.
Operation Iraqi Freedom officially concluded in August 2010, yet the impacts of the conflict are lasting and continue to be felt by those who served and their families.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of major combat 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.
