Brattain, Joel Kenneth
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Verified PFC Joel Kenneth Brattain, 21, from South Lake Tahoe, CA, served in the U.S. Army and died in Baghdad, Iraq on March 14, 2004.
Their Story
Private First Class Joel Kenneth Brattain was a young soldier from South Lake Tahoe, California. He was a member of the United States Army, serving with D Company, 1st Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Brattain was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict that began in March 2003. This military operation, led by the United States, aimed to dismantle the regime in Iraq and eliminate its potential threat.
On March 14, 2004, Joel Kenneth Brattain lost his life in Baghdad, Iraq, at the age of 21. The circumstances of his death were categorized by the Army as hostile.
His death came during a time of significant unrest and violence in Iraq, as coalition forces were working to stabilize the region following the initial invasion.
PFC Brattain's passing is a reminder of the human cost of military conflict, affecting not only soldiers but also their families and communities back home.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom 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.
