Brand, Emerson Noah
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Verified Emerson Noah Brand was an American Army sergeant from Rigby, ID, who died at age 29 in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 15, 2007, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Sergeant Emerson Noah Brand, an American soldier from Rigby, Idaho, served with Troop B, 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, based at Fort Hood, Texas. He was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military campaign initiated in March 2003.
On March 15, 2007, Sgt. Brand's life ended in Baghdad, Iraq, where he was engaged in military operations as part of the U.S. Army's efforts in the region. His death was recorded as resulting from hostile actions, a stark reminder of the violence that permeated the conflict.
Operation Iraqi Freedom saw some of its most intense periods of violence in the years leading up to Sgt. Brand's death. The period from 2005 to 2007 was particularly deadly, marked by a surge in sectarian violence following the bombing of the al-Askari Mosque in 2006, which fueled further instability.
Sgt. Brand's passing is a solemn chapter in the broader narrative of the Iraq War, a conflict that impacted countless lives on all sides. His service, like that of many others, is a testament to the personal toll of war.
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, but the legacy of those who served remains a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking the end of a significant chapter in U.S. military involvement 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.
