Bonifacio, Jerry Lee Jr
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Verified Jerry Lee Bonifacio Jr, 28, from Vacaville, CA, served with the Army's 184th Infantry in Baghdad, Iraq, and died on October 10, 2005.
Their Story
Jerry Lee Bonifacio Jr, a staff sergeant in the United States Army, was part of Company B, 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, known as Task Force Baghdad. He hailed from Vacaville, California, and served as part of the National Guard. His unit was stationed in Dublin, CA before deployment to Iraq.
Bonifacio's military service was characterized by his commitment to his unit and the mission in Iraq. He was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that began in March 2003 and concluded in August 2010. As part of the coalition forces, his role involved maintaining security and stability in a region marked by intense conflict.
On October 10, 2005, at the age of 28, SSG Bonifacio was killed in Baghdad, Iraq. According to the Department of Defense, his death was due to hostile actions, a sobering reminder of the dangers faced by military personnel during this period of the Iraq War.
The year 2005 was particularly perilous for U.S. forces in Iraq. Increasing sectarian violence and insurgent attacks made it the deadliest period of the conflict. Bonifacio's loss was felt deeply by his family, fellow soldiers, and his community in Vacaville.
His service and sacrifice are remembered with respect and solemnity, reflecting the broader human cost of war. Bonifacio's life and service are a part of the profound narrative of those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking an end to a conflict that began in March 2003. 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.
