Boone, Christopher Kermin
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Verified Spc. Christopher Kermin Boone, an American National Guard member from Augusta, GA, was killed in action in Balad, Iraq on February 17, 2007, at age 34.
Their Story
Spc. Christopher Kermin Boone, a member of the National Guard serving in the U.S. Army, was part of Company H, 163rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 504th Military Intelligence Brigade based out of Fort Hood, Texas. Born in Augusta, Georgia, Boone's service in the military was marked by his dedication and commitment to his unit.
Boone was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that commenced on March 19, 2003, following a U.S.-led invasion. The operation aimed to dismantle alleged weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. Boone's role in the military intelligence unit was crucial in gathering and analyzing information to support military operations.
On February 17, 2007, Spc. Boone lost his life to the conflict in Balad, Iraq. His death added to the toll of American service members who perished during the seven-year-long military engagement in Iraq. Boone was one of the 4,418 American casualties reported in Operation Iraqi Freedom, a stark reminder of the human cost of war.
The loss of Spc. Boone was deeply felt by his family, friends, and fellow soldiers. His service and sacrifice are remembered with respect and honor by those who knew him. While the mission in Iraq concluded in August 2010, the memories of those who served and sacrificed, like Boone, continue to endure.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of one of the major U.S. military engagements in the early 21st century. 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.
