Berrios Campos, Herberth Anto
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Verified Herberth Anto Berrios Campos, an American soldier, died in combat on July 24, 2009, in Salman Pak, Iraq, at age 21.
Their Story
Herberth Anto Berrios Campos was a Specialist in the United States Army, assigned to HHC, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He hailed from Bealeton, Virginia, and was part of the American forces deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
On July 24, 2009, at the age of 21, Berrios Campos was killed in action in Salman Pak, Iraq. His death is part of the tragic toll of the conflict, in which 4,418 American soldiers lost their lives.
Operation Iraqi Freedom began in March 2003, with a U.S.-led coalition invading Iraq to topple the regime of Saddam Hussein. Berrios Campos, like many of his fellow servicemen, was deployed to Iraq amid ongoing efforts to stabilize the country.
Salman Pak, located to the southeast of Baghdad, was a site of significant military operations as coalition forces sought to counter insurgency and boost security in the region.
The loss of Berrios Campos is a reminder of the human cost of war and the sacrifices made by armed forces personnel. His memory is honored alongside his comrades who served in this extensive military campaign.
Operation Iraqi Freedom officially concluded in August 2010, marking the end of a pivotal chapter in U.S. military history.
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