Booker, Darryl Demetrial
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Verified SSG Darryl Demetrial Booker, 37, from Midlothian, VA, served in the Army National Guard with the 29th Tactical Command Post. He died on January 20, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, due to hostile actions.
Their Story
SSG Darryl Demetrial Booker was a dedicated member of the Army National Guard, serving with the 29th Tactical Command Post based in Sandston, Virginia. A native of Midlothian, Virginia, Booker was committed to his role, which took him to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Booker, aged 37 at the time of his death, was deployed to Iraq during one of the conflict's most challenging periods. The years 2005 to 2007 saw a significant increase in violence, with escalating sectarian conflicts following the bombing of the al-Askari shrine in 2006.
On January 20, 2007, Booker lost his life in Baghdad, Iraq, during a hostile incident. His death was recorded by the Army, marking a somber moment for his unit and family back home.
As a member of the National Guard, Booker's contributions were part of the broader U.S. military efforts in Iraq, which aimed to stabilize the region amidst ongoing turmoil. His service and sacrifice are remembered by those who knew him and served alongside him.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, the conflict in which Booker served, commenced in March 2003 and was officially concluded in August 2010. The loss of life during this period was significant, affecting countless families and communities.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, closing a chapter marked by intense military engagements and significant loss of life. 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.
