Baum, Mark Conrad
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Verified SSG Mark Conrad Baum, 32, from Telford, PA, served in the Army National Guard and died in Baghdad, Iraq on February 21, 2009.
Their Story
Mark Conrad Baum, a Staff Sergeant in the Army National Guard, was part of Company B, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Baum hailed from Telford, Pennsylvania and was known for his dedication to service.
On February 21, 2009, Baum was killed in Baghdad, Iraq. His death was classified by the military as hostile, reflecting the ongoing dangers that troops faced during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iraqi Freedom began on March 19, 2003, as a U.S.-led coalition entered Iraq. The operation aimed to dismantle weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. It concluded in August 2010.
Baum was one among many service members who paid the ultimate price during this conflict. His passing is a reminder of the human cost of war, affecting families and communities far from the battlefield.
SSG Baum's service and sacrifice are remembered as part of the broader narrative of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that profoundly impacted both nations involved.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, concluded in August 2010 after over seven years of conflict. 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.
