Blohm, Alan Robert
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Verified Alan Robert Blohm, an American Private First Class from Kenai, AK, died on December 31, 2006, at age 21 in Baghdad, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Alan Robert Blohm was a Private First Class in the United States Army, serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Richardson, Alaska. At 21, he found himself deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that began with the U.S.-led invasion on March 19, 2003.
Blohm was stationed in Baghdad, a city that became a focal point of intense military activity during the operation. On December 31, 2006, Blohm lost his life in Baghdad due to hostile action. His death was one among the 4,418 American military fatalities during the conflict.
The young soldier hailed from Kenai, Alaska, and was part of a broader military effort to stabilize Iraq amidst ongoing conflict. Despite the dangers, PFC Blohm served with his unit, contributing to the objectives laid out by his superiors.
Operation Iraqi Freedom officially concluded in August 2010, yet the memories of those like Alan Blohm continue to resonate with those who knew him and the communities they left behind. His loss is a reminder of the human cost of the conflict.
His service and sacrifice are part of the fabric of the operation's history, leaving a lasting impact on his family and fellow soldiers.
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.
