Baughman, Nathaniel Skorup
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Verified CPL Nathaniel Skorup Baughman, 23, from Monticello, IN, served in the Army's Company A, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry, 3 BCT, and died in Balad, Iraq on July 17, 2006.
Their Story
CPL Nathaniel Skorup Baughman, an American soldier from Monticello, Indiana, served with the United States Army in Company A, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military operation initiated in March 2003.
Baughman was 23 years old when he lost his life on July 17, 2006, in Balad, Iraq. The Department of Defense confirmed that his death was the result of hostile actions in the area, indicative of the intense and dangerous conditions faced by U.S. forces during that period.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in 2003, was marked by significant military engagement and complex sectarian dynamics. The years 2005 to 2007 were particularly deadly, as U.S. and coalition forces confronted a resilient insurgency.
Nathaniel's loss is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict. Each life lost during military operations carries profound weight and leaves families and communities in mourning.
As we remember Nathaniel Skorup Baughman, we honor his service and recognize the sorrow of his passing. His life and duty are documented as part of the broader tapestry of military history during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking an end to active 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.
