Brassfield, Artimus Demone
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Verified Artimus Demone Brassfield, an American soldier from Flint, Michigan, died at age 22 on October 24, 2003, in Samaria, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Artimus Demone Brassfield was a Specialist in the United States Army, serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor, based at Fort Hood, Texas. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, Brassfield was among the many young Americans deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
On October 24, 2003, Brassfield lost his life in Samaria, Iraq. His death was classified as hostile, a term used by the military to indicate that it occurred as a result of enemy action. Brassfield's passing was recorded in the Defense Casualty Analysis System on the same day.
Operation Iraqi Freedom commenced on March 19, 2003, with a U.S.-led coalition invasion aimed at toppling the regime of Saddam Hussein. The operation marked a significant phase in U.S. military involvement in the region, with numerous American service members deployed to Iraq.
Brassfield's death represents the human cost of this conflict, a loss mourned by his family, comrades, and community. His service and sacrifice are remembered with dignity, illustrating the profound personal impacts of international military engagements.
The conflict in Iraq officially concluded on August 31, 2010, with the end of formal combat operations. However, the effects of the war, both on the region and those who served, continue to resonate.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded in August 2010, marking an end to formal U.S. combat operations 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.
