Bellard, Wilfred Davyrussell
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Verified PFC Wilfred Davyrussell Bellard, 20, from Lake Charles, LA, served in Battery C, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, and was killed in action in Iraq on April 4, 2003.
Their Story
Private First Class Wilfred Davyrussell Bellard was born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana. At the age of 20, he was deployed to Iraq as part of Battery C, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, stationed out of Fort Stewart, Georgia.
PFC Bellard arrived in Iraq during the early stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003. The conflict aimed to topple the regime of Saddam Hussein and establish a new political order.
On April 4, 2003, PFC Bellard lost his life while serving in Iraq. Details surrounding his death remain part of the broader narrative of the complex and volatile environment faced by coalition forces at the time.
His passing was among the early American casualties in a conflict that would continue to challenge military and political leaders over the years. The operation transitioned from an initial military victory to a prolonged period of insurgency and unrest.
PFC Bellard's sacrifice is remembered by his family, friends, and fellow service members who mourn his loss. His death underscores the human cost of the conflict and the young lives affected by the war's demands.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of this particular U.S. 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.
