Birchett, Alicia Anna
Female
Verified SSG Alicia Anna Birchett, 29, from Mashpee, MA, served in the U.S. Army's 887th Engineer Company and died in Baghdad, Iraq on August 9, 2007.
Their Story
Staff Sergeant Alicia Anna Birchett was an American soldier whose life was intertwined with a spirit of service and duty. Born in Mashpee, Massachusetts, she embarked on a military career that led her to the 887th Engineer Company, part of the 326th Engineer Battalion based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Her commitment to her role was evident as she served during Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that began in March 2003 under difficult and often dangerous circumstances. This operation, aimed at toppling the government of Saddam Hussein, saw intense military engagement and widespread impact.
On August 9, 2007, SSG Birchett's life was cut short in Baghdad, Iraq. She became one of the many service members killed in action during this operation. Her passing, like many others, was part of a broader narrative of loss and sacrifice experienced by families and communities across the world.
During the years 2005 to 2007, the operation reached some of its deadliest periods. The aftermath of the 2006 bombing of the al-Askari shrine in Samarra heightened sectarian violence, contributing to the challenging environment that U.S. troops faced.
SSG Birchett's death is a reminder of the human cost of conflict. Her service is remembered with solemn respect, and her absence is felt by those who knew and loved her. Her story is one of many, woven into the history of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010 after seven years of military engagement. 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.
