Banaszak, Debra Anne
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Verified 1LT Debra Anne Banaszak, 35, of Bloomington, IL, served in the National Guard's 1035th Maintenance Company, Army, and was killed in action on October 28, 2005, at Camp Victory, Kuwait.
Their Story
Debra Anne Banaszak, a First Lieutenant in the United States Army National Guard, served with the 1035th Maintenance Company. On October 28, 2005, she was killed in action at Camp Victory in Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that began in 2003 and concluded in 2010.
Banaszak hailed from Bloomington, Illinois, and was a member of the National Guard unit based in Jefferson City, Missouri. Her unit, part of the Multi-National Corps-Iraq, played a vital role in maintaining military equipment during the conflict.
The period during which Banaszak served was marked by intense conflict, with 2005 being one of the deadliest years of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sectarian violence and insurgent attacks were prevalent, contributing to the challenging environment for U.S. and coalition forces.
Her death, like many others during this period, underscores the high human cost of the war. Banaszak's service and sacrifice are remembered by her fellow soldiers, family, and community.
Operation Iraqi Freedom saw significant military engagement and personal sacrifice by many servicemembers, including those in the National Guard. Banaszak's contributions to her unit's mission in a volatile region reflect her commitment to duty.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom, in which Banaszak served, concluded in August 2010 after seven years of military operations. 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.
