Baragona, Dominic Rocco
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Verified Dominic Rocco Baragona, an American, served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army's 19th Maintenance Battalion. He was killed in action on May 19, 2003, in Safwan, Iraq.
Their Story
Lieutenant Colonel Dominic Rocco Baragona, born in the United States, served in the U.S. Army with dedication and distinction. A member of the 19th Maintenance Battalion, stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, he was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military operation that began in March 2003.
LTC Baragona was stationed in Safwan, Iraq, during the early months of the conflict. His role involved overseeing maintenance operations, a critical aspect of the military's logistical efforts to support troops on the ground. His commitment to his duties reflected his long-standing career in the military and his dedication to his country.
On May 19, 2003, LTC Baragona was killed in action in Safwan. His death was part of the early casualties suffered by the U.S. military during the Iraq War, a conflict that spanned until August 2010. LTC Baragona was 42 years old at the time of his death.
His passing is mourned by those who served alongside him and by his family and community back in St. George's Island, Florida. Baragona's death is one among the 4,418 American military personnel who lost their lives during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Every life lost in conflict, such as that of Dominic Rocco Baragona, represents a profound personal and communal loss. His service and sacrifice are remembered with solemn respect.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of a conflict with significant human costs. 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.
