Wilson, Ivan Irl
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Verified Lance Corporal Ivan Irl Wilson, a 22-year-old Marine from Clearlake, CA, died in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on July 21, 2008, during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Their Story
Lance Corporal Ivan Irl Wilson served in the United States Marine Corps as a member of F Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, based in Twentynine Palms, California. Hailing from Clearlake, CA, Wilson was 22 years old at the time of his deployment.
Wilson's life was tragically cut short on July 21, 2008, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He died during a period of intense conflict known as Operation Enduring Freedom, which commenced in October 2001 following the September 11 attacks. The operation aimed to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power.
Helmand Province, where Wilson was stationed, was a focal point of military operations due to its strategic significance and the presence of insurgent forces. By 2008, the region had seen an increase in hostilities, including frequent IED attacks, as Taliban forces sought to regain influence and control.
Wilson's death was listed as 'hostile' in the Defense Casualty Analysis System, reflecting the dangerous environment that persisted in Afghanistan at the time. His commitment and service are remembered by those who served alongside him and by the community he left behind.
Operation Enduring Freedom continued until December 2014, marking a significant chapter in modern military history. Wilson's story is one of many that highlight the human toll of this prolonged conflict.
Explore Further
Operation Enduring Freedom concluded in December 2014, marking an end to a prolonged conflict in Afghanistan. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Losano, Raymond, Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif.
