Blakley, Richard Allen
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Verified Richard Allen Blakley, an American soldier, died on June 6, 2006, in Al Khalidiyah, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Richard Allen Blakley was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army National Guard, serving with the 738th Area Support Medical Company based in Monticello, Indiana. Born in Plainfield, Indiana, Blakley was 34 years old at the time of his death.
On June 6, 2006, Blakley was killed in hostile action while serving in Al Khalidiyah, Iraq. His service was part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict initiated in March 2003 and concluding in August 2010.
Blakley's death was part of a period marked by significant violence and instability in Iraq, particularly from 2005 to 2007, which saw intensified sectarian conflict and numerous casualties among military personnel.
SSG Blakley's name was recorded in the Defense Casualty Analysis System following his death, a solemn reminder of the human cost of military engagements overseas.
The grief and loss felt by his family, friends, and fellow service members are shared by many across the globe who have lost loved ones in conflict.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, 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.
