Bock, Amos Camden Riley
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Verified 1LT Amos Camden Riley Bock, 24, of New Madrid, MO, served in the U.S. Army's 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery. He was killed by hostile action in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 23, 2006.
Their Story
Amos Camden Riley Bock, an American Army officer, was born in New Madrid, Missouri. He was a First Lieutenant serving in Battery A, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, part of the 4th Brigade Combat Team based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Bock was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict initiated in March 2003 aimed at toppling the regime in Iraq and establishing a democratic government. His unit was engaged in operations in and around Baghdad.
On October 23, 2006, while carrying out his duties in Baghdad, Bock's life was tragically cut short due to hostile action. The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed his death, marking another somber day for his unit and family.
His passing at the age of 24 serves as a reminder of the human cost of war. Friends, family, and fellow service members remember him for his dedication and leadership.
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, but the impact of the loss of young lives like Bock's continues to be felt by those who knew him.
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