Baez, Roberto Carlos
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Verified PFC Roberto Carlos Baez, a 19-year-old from Tampa, FL, served in the U.S. Army and died in hostile action in Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq on October 4, 2005.
Their Story
Roberto Carlos Baez, a Private First Class in the United States Army, was originally from Tampa, Florida. He was part of Company D, 3rd Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment, operating under the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Baez's service took him to Iraq, where he became involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict initiated on March 19, 2003. He was deployed to Al Haqlaniyah, a town in the Al Anbar province, which was a focal point of military operations.
On October 4, 2005, Baez was killed in hostile action in Al Haqlaniyah. His death was recorded in the Defense Casualty Analysis System, marking his sacrifice in the ongoing conflict.
The loss of Baez at such a young age was a poignant reminder of the human cost of military operations. His service and ultimate sacrifice are remembered by those who knew him and by the broader military community.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, the context in which Baez served, was a protracted engagement that officially concluded in August 2010, after years of intense conflict and reconstruction efforts.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010 after years of military engagement and reconstruction 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.
