Benson, Michael Allen
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Verified Michael Allen Benson, 40, was a U.S. Army Sergeant First Class from Winona, MN. He died on August 10, 2005, in Bethesda, due to hostile action during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Michael Allen Benson, a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army, hailed from Winona, Minnesota. He served in the 1st Battalion, 314th Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 78th Infantry Division, part of Task Force Baghdad, stationed at Fort Drum, New York.
Benson was deployed as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military operation initiated on March 19, 2003. The operation aimed to dismantle the regime of Saddam Hussein and stabilize the region, although it later faced significant challenges.
On August 10, 2005, Benson passed away in Bethesda, Maryland, at the age of 40. The U.S. Army recorded his cause of death as hostile, indicating he sustained injuries related to his service in Iraq.
Benson's death is a reminder of the personal costs of conflict, reflecting the human impact of military engagements. His service to his country is acknowledged with respect, and his passing is mourned by family, friends, and fellow service members.
Operation Iraqi Freedom formally concluded in August 2010, marking an end to a significant chapter in U.S. military history. Benson's contributions, like those of many others, are remembered in this larger context.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom, in which Benson served, concluded in August 2010, after beginning in March 2003. 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.
