Baum, Ryan John
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Verified Ryan John Baum, a 27-year-old U.S. Army Sergeant from Aurora, CO, died on May 18, 2007, due to hostile action in Camp Fallujah, Iraq.
Their Story
Ryan John Baum served as a Sergeant in the United States Army, attached to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska. Born in Aurora, Colorado, Baum dedicated his life to military service, enlisting in the Army to contribute to national defense.
On May 18, 2007, Sergeant Baum was stationed at Camp Fallujah, Iraq, when he lost his life due to hostile action. The Department of Defense confirmed his death, marking a somber moment in the ongoing hostilities of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iraqi Freedom began on March 19, 2003, initiated by a U.S.-led coalition, with the intent of disarming Iraq of weapons of mass destruction. The operation lasted until August 2010, involving significant military engagements and numerous casualties.
Sergeant Baum's sacrifice is remembered as part of the broader narrative of military operations in Iraq, where countless service members faced intense challenges. His commitment to duty is honored by those who knew him and by the larger military community.
In Aurora, Colorado, Baum's passing left a void in the hearts of family, friends, and fellow soldiers. His service and dedication to his country remain a poignant reminder of the personal costs of war.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom, in which Ryan John Baum served, concluded in August 2010. 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.
