Bouthot, Michael Edward
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Verified Michael Edward Bouthot, an American soldier from Fall River, MA, died at age 19 in Baghdad, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom on April 22, 2006.
Their Story
Michael Edward Bouthot was serving as a Private Second Class in the U.S. Army with Company B, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. On April 22, 2006, he lost his life in Baghdad, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict initiated in March 2003.
Bouthot was among the many young soldiers deployed to Iraq amidst escalating tensions and violence. The period around his deployment saw a significant increase in hostilities, particularly following the bombing of the al-Askari shrine in Samarra in February 2006, which fueled sectarian violence.
As a combatant in Baghdad, Bouthot was part of a broader military effort aimed at stabilizing the region but faced considerable risks due to the volatile environment.
His passing is a somber reminder of the numerous lives affected by the Iraq conflict, which officially concluded in August 2010. Bouthot's service and sacrifice are remembered by his unit, family, and community in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which began in March 2003, concluded in August 2010. 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.
