Barnes, Nathan Stanley
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Verified Nathan Stanley Barnes, an American sergeant from American Fork, UT, served with the Army and died on July 17, 2007, in Rushdi Mullah, Iraq, at age 23.
Their Story
Nathan Stanley Barnes was born in American Fork, Utah, and served in the United States Army. He was assigned to Company C, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team based at Fort Drum, New York. His service took him to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, was a U.S.-led coalition military campaign aimed at toppling the regime in Iraq. During this period, Barnes served with distinction as a sergeant, a role that placed him in the midst of intense military operations.
On July 17, 2007, Barnes was involved in a military engagement in Rushdi Mullah, Iraq. It was during this operation that he tragically lost his life. The U.S. Army recorded his death as resulting from hostile actions, a stark reminder of the dangers faced by military personnel in conflict zones.
Barnes was just 23 years old at the time of his passing. His service and sacrifice are remembered by his family, friends, and fellow soldiers who knew him as a dedicated and brave individual.
His death highlights the human cost of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that concluded in August 2010. Each life lost in this conflict is a somber reminder of the profound impact of war.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of U.S. 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.
