Baum, Ronald Eric
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Verified Ronald Eric Baum, an American Gunnery Sergeant, died in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on May 3, 2004, at age 38 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Gunnery Sergeant Ronald Eric Baum served in the United States Marine Corps as part of the 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Marine Division based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Baum, originally from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military operation initiated in March 2003.
On May 3, 2004, Baum was killed in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, a region that saw significant conflict during the early years of the Iraq War. His death was attributed to hostile action as part of the ongoing military operations that characterized the period.
Al Anbar, a predominantly Sunni province, was a focal point of insurgency activity following the initial military successes of the coalition forces. The region became one of the most challenging theatres of the conflict for U.S. troops.
Baum's death is a solemn reminder of the human cost of war. His service and sacrifice are recognized as part of the extensive military efforts conducted during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The conflict persisted until August 2010, concluding over seven years after it began. Baum's legacy endures in the memory of those who served alongside him and the loved ones he left behind.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of a significant military engagement 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.
