Bartels, Daniel Dean
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Verified Daniel Dean Bartels, a 22-year-old American soldier from Huron, SD, died on October 19, 2005, at Merez Aid Station, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Daniel Dean Bartels served as a Specialist in the United States Army, assigned to HHC, 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, part of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that began on March 19, 2003.
On October 19, 2005, Bartels lost his life at Merez Aid Station in Iraq. The Defense Casualty Analysis System recorded his death on this day, marking his sacrifice in the line of duty.
His role within the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry involved supporting operations that were part of a broader campaign aimed at stabilizing Iraq in the years following the initial invasion. The operation was part of a larger effort to address the complex security challenges in the region.
Bartels' passing is a reminder of the human cost of conflict. Like many of his peers, he served his country in a challenging environment far from home, contributing to a mission that was marked by significant risks.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which concluded in August 2010, saw numerous individuals like Bartels put in harm's way. His life and service are honored as part of a collective memory of those who have served in military operations.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking an end to the conflict in which Specialist Bartels served. 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.
