Boswell, Samuel Mark
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Verified CPL Samuel Mark Boswell, 20, from Elkridge, MD, served with the 243rd Engineer Company in Baghdad. He was killed in action on October 14, 2005.
Their Story
Samuel Mark Boswell was a corporal in the United States Army, serving with the 243rd Engineer Company under the Multi-National Corps – Iraq (MNC-I). Born and raised in Elkridge, Maryland, Boswell joined the military to serve his country during a pivotal period in its history.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which commenced in March 2003, was part of the broader global war on terrorism initiated by the United States following the events of September 11, 2001. The operation aimed to dismantle the government of Saddam Hussein and eliminate Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction.
On October 14, 2005, during his deployment in Baghdad, Iraq, CPL Boswell was tragically killed in action. The specific circumstances surrounding his death have been documented as part of the broader conflict that saw numerous military personnel and civilians lose their lives.
Boswell was one of many young Americans who answered the call to serve, representing the courage and dedication of the U.S. armed forces. His loss was deeply felt by his family, friends, and fellow soldiers, who remember him for his commitment and sacrifice.
The conflict in Iraq, which saw the deployment of tens of thousands of U.S. troops, concluded officially in August 2010, though its impacts continue to resonate both in the region and globally.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom, which CPL Boswell participated in, concluded in August 2010, marking the end of major combat operations by the US in Iraq. 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.
