Bregg, Lucas Montana
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Verified Lucas Montana Bregg, an American soldier from Wright City, MO, died in action in Baghdad, Iraq on July 8, 2009 at age 19.
Their Story
Lucas Montana Bregg, born and raised in Wright City, Missouri, served as a Private First Class in the United States Army. He was assigned to Company D, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas.
At just 19 years old, PFC Bregg deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The operation began in March 2003 with the intention of dismantling weapons of mass destruction, as stated by coalition forces.
On July 8, 2009, PFC Bregg was killed in action in Baghdad, Iraq. His death was documented in the Defense Casualty Analysis System, marking a solemn moment for his unit and family.
Bregg's passing reflects the profound loss experienced by families and communities during the lengthy conflict, which lasted until August 2010. Each individual’s service and sacrifice hold a significant place in the historical narrative of the Iraq War.
His death, like many others, underscores the human cost of military conflict, as soldiers from various backgrounds and regions were brought together in this international engagement.
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Operation Iraqi Freedom, the conflict in which Bregg served, concluded in August 2010 after years of military engagement. 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.
