Boatman, Darrell Wayne
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Verified GySgt Darrell Wayne Boatman, 38, of Fayetteville, NC, died on November 4, 2005, in Landstuhl, Germany, from hostile action during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
GySgt Darrell Wayne Boatman served with the 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group, based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. His service took him to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Operation Iraqi Freedom was launched on March 19, 2003, with the stated aim of dismantling Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program. It was a protracted conflict that lasted until August 2010.
Boatman was reportedly involved in military operations aimed at stabilizing the region amidst intense insurgent activity. Such duties were fraught with danger, as improvised explosive devices and insurgent attacks were common.
On November 4, 2005, Boatman succumbed to injuries sustained from hostile action. He passed away at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, a facility known for treating U.S. personnel injured in combat.
Boatman's passing is a reminder of the risks faced by service members in conflict zones. His name was recorded in the Defense Casualty Analysis System, marking his sacrifice.
Operation Iraqi Freedom saw varied engagements and challenges, and it formally concluded in August 2010.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which GySgt Boatman participated in, 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.
