Bell, Rickey Lyn
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Verified Rickey Lyn Bell, age 21, was a corporal in the U.S. Army from Caruthersville, Missouri, killed in action on August 22, 2007, in Multaka, Iraq.
Their Story
Rickey Lyn Bell, an American corporal, was serving with Troop D, 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry, stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. Born in Caruthersville, Missouri, Bell joined the U.S. Army and was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iraqi Freedom began in March 2003, initiated by a U.S.-led coalition. The conflict aimed to dismantle weapons of mass destruction, although such weapons were not discovered. Bell's deployment was part of this extensive military operation.
On August 22, 2007, Rickey Lyn Bell was killed in action in Multaka, Iraq. He was 21 years old at the time of his death. His service was part of the broader U.S. military effort in the region.
Bell's death is a reminder of the costs of the conflict, which concluded in August 2010. The operation saw significant military engagement and impacted countless lives, both military and civilian.
Corporal Bell's life and service remain honored by those who knew him, reflecting the human cost of global conflicts.
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.
