Berry, David Russell
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Verified David Russell Berry, an American soldier from Wichita, KS, died on February 22, 2007, in Al Qasim, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
David Russell Berry served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant First Class with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery, based in Dodge City, Kansas. On February 22, 2007, at the age of 37, he was killed in hostile circumstances in Al Qasim, Iraq.
Berry's service in Iraq was part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that began in March 2003. This operation was marked by intense military engagements and significant challenges as coalition forces aimed to stabilize the region.
The years leading up to Berry's death were particularly volatile in Iraq. Following the 2006 bombing of the al-Askari shrine in Samarra, sectarian violence escalated, creating a perilous environment for both Iraqi civilians and military personnel.
Berry's death is a reminder of the human cost of conflict. He was one of many who served during a period of heightened violence, reflecting the complex and dangerous nature of military operations in Iraq.
His sacrifice is memorialized as part of the broader history of Operation Iraqi Freedom, which concluded in August 2010, marking the end of a significant chapter in U.S. military history.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom 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.
