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Missing in Action --- Army
Sgt. Edward J. Anguiano, 24, Brownsville, Texas, March 23, 2003
The Department of Defense also announced today, April 28, 2003, that the remains of Spc.
Edward J. Anguiano, 24, of Brownsville, Texas, were recovered on April 24. On March 23,
2003, Spc. Anguiano was in a six-vehicle convoy on Highway 7 in Iraq when enemy forces
ambushed them.
There are no more missing in action as of today.
Missing in Action --- Marines
Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair, 24, of Wagoner, Okla., March 23, 2003
Pfc. Tamario D. Burkett, 21, of Erie, N.Y., March 23, 2003
Cpl. Kemaphoom A. Chanawongse, 22, of Waterford, Conn., March 23, 2003
Lance Cpl. Donald J. Cline, Jr., 21, of Washoe, Nev., March 23, 2003
Pvt. Jonathan L. Gifford, 20, of Macon, Ill., March 23, 2003
Pvt. Nolen R. Hutchings, 19, of Boiling Springs, S.C., March 23, 2003
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Williams, 31, Yuma, Ariz., March 23, 2003
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March 25, 2003
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of seven Marines killed in action
March 23 in the vicinity of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. Killed were:
Sgt. Michael E. Bitz, 31, Ventura, Calif. He was assigned to the 2nd Assault Amphibious
Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. David K. Fribley, 26, Lee, Fla. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Jose A. Garibay, 21, Orange, Calif. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Jorge A. Gonzalez, 20, Los Angeles, Calif. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Phillip A. Jordan, 42, Brazoria, Texas. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
2nd Lt. Frederick E. Pokorney Jr., 31, Nye, Nev. He was assigned to the Headquarters Battery,
1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Slocum, age unknown, Adams, Colo. He was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of Army Reserve Spc. Brandon S.
Tobler, 19. His hometown is not available. Tobler died in a non-hostile vehicle accident Saturday
in Iraq. Tobler was assigned to the 671st Engineer Brigade, Portland, Ore.
Sailor killed in Iraq
The Department of Defense announced the identity of a sailor killed in action March 25 in Iraq.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class (Fleet Marine Force) Michael Vann Johnson, Jr., 25, of Little
Rock, Ark., was assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego, Third Marine Division
Detachment, San Diego.
The remains of two military personnel arrived at Dover, DL AFB this morning. They will be held
there temporarily until their families make arrangements for their interment.
Eleven injured military personnel arrived at Ramstien AFB, Germany earlier today.
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March 26, 2003
Officials announced Maj. Gregory L. Stone died March 25 at a U.S. Army field hospital in
Kuwait.
Stone had been serving as an air liaison officer with the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division
at Camp Pennsylvania in northern Kuwait when the attack on his quarters took place. He was
assigned to the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron here.
"Today, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Major Stone," said Brig.
Gen. Gary Sayler, 124th Wing commander. "Major Stone upheld the finest traditions of the Air
National Guard when he was called to active duty in February and sent to Kuwait to take part in
Operation Iraqi Freedom."
The name of an Army soldier who was killed in action March 24 in Iraq was released today by
the DoD. Army Spc. Gregory P. Sanders, 19, of Indiana, was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
69th Armor, Fort Stewart, Ga.
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March 28, 2003
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today the identities of eight Marines whose status
has been listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN). They were engaged in
operations on March 23 in the vicinity of the outskirts of An Nasiriyah in Iraq. They are:
Pfc. Tamario D. Burkett, 21, of Erie, N.Y.
Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair, 24, of Okla. (city not available).
Cpl. Kemaphoom A. Chanawongse, 22, of Waterford, Conn.
Lance Cpl. Donald J. Cline, Jr., 21, of Washoe, Nev.
Pvt. Jonathan L. Gifford, 20, of Macon, Ill.
Pvt. Nolen R. Hutchings, 19, of Boiling Springs, S.C.
Lance Cpl. Patrick R. Nixon, 21, St. Louis, Mo.
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Williams, 31, Ariz. (city not available).
Lance Cpl. Blair is assigned to the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control
Group-28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Cherry Point, N.C. All other Marines listed above are
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp
Lejeune, N.C. A search and rescue effort is ongoing.
The DoD announced today it has changed the status of Marine Cpl. Evan T. James from
DUSTWUN to killed in action. Cpl. James was declared DUSTWUN in the vicinity of the
Saddam Canal on March 24. His remains were recovered on March 25.
Sgt Korthaus, 28, of Scott, Iowa, was assigned to Engineering Company C, 6th Engineer
Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, based in Peoria, Ill.
Sgt. Edward J. Anguiano, 24, Brownsville, Texas, March 23, 2003
The Department of Defense also announced today, April 28, 2003, that the remains of Spc.
Edward J. Anguiano, 24, of Brownsville, Texas, were recovered on April 24. On March 23,
2003, Spc. Anguiano was in a six-vehicle convoy on Highway 7 in Iraq when enemy forces
ambushed them.
There are no more missing in action as of today.
Missing in Action --- Marines
Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair, 24, of Wagoner, Okla., March 23, 2003
Pfc. Tamario D. Burkett, 21, of Erie, N.Y., March 23, 2003
Cpl. Kemaphoom A. Chanawongse, 22, of Waterford, Conn., March 23, 2003
Lance Cpl. Donald J. Cline, Jr., 21, of Washoe, Nev., March 23, 2003
Pvt. Jonathan L. Gifford, 20, of Macon, Ill., March 23, 2003
Pvt. Nolen R. Hutchings, 19, of Boiling Springs, S.C., March 23, 2003
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Williams, 31, Yuma, Ariz., March 23, 2003
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March 25, 2003
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of seven Marines killed in action
March 23 in the vicinity of An Nasiriyah, Iraq. Killed were:
Sgt. Michael E. Bitz, 31, Ventura, Calif. He was assigned to the 2nd Assault Amphibious
Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. David K. Fribley, 26, Lee, Fla. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Jose A. Garibay, 21, Orange, Calif. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine
Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cpl. Jorge A. Gonzalez, 20, Los Angeles, Calif. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Staff Sgt. Phillip A. Jordan, 42, Brazoria, Texas. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd
Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
2nd Lt. Frederick E. Pokorney Jr., 31, Nye, Nev. He was assigned to the Headquarters Battery,
1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Slocum, age unknown, Adams, Colo. He was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
The Department of Defense announced today the identity of Army Reserve Spc. Brandon S.
Tobler, 19. His hometown is not available. Tobler died in a non-hostile vehicle accident Saturday
in Iraq. Tobler was assigned to the 671st Engineer Brigade, Portland, Ore.
Sailor killed in Iraq
The Department of Defense announced the identity of a sailor killed in action March 25 in Iraq.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class (Fleet Marine Force) Michael Vann Johnson, Jr., 25, of Little
Rock, Ark., was assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego, Third Marine Division
Detachment, San Diego.
The remains of two military personnel arrived at Dover, DL AFB this morning. They will be held
there temporarily until their families make arrangements for their interment.
Eleven injured military personnel arrived at Ramstien AFB, Germany earlier today.
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March 26, 2003
Officials announced Maj. Gregory L. Stone died March 25 at a U.S. Army field hospital in
Kuwait.
Stone had been serving as an air liaison officer with the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division
at Camp Pennsylvania in northern Kuwait when the attack on his quarters took place. He was
assigned to the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron here.
"Today, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Major Stone," said Brig.
Gen. Gary Sayler, 124th Wing commander. "Major Stone upheld the finest traditions of the Air
National Guard when he was called to active duty in February and sent to Kuwait to take part in
Operation Iraqi Freedom."
The name of an Army soldier who was killed in action March 24 in Iraq was released today by
the DoD. Army Spc. Gregory P. Sanders, 19, of Indiana, was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
69th Armor, Fort Stewart, Ga.
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March 28, 2003
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today the identities of eight Marines whose status
has been listed as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN). They were engaged in
operations on March 23 in the vicinity of the outskirts of An Nasiriyah in Iraq. They are:
Pfc. Tamario D. Burkett, 21, of Erie, N.Y.
Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair, 24, of Okla. (city not available).
Cpl. Kemaphoom A. Chanawongse, 22, of Waterford, Conn.
Lance Cpl. Donald J. Cline, Jr., 21, of Washoe, Nev.
Pvt. Jonathan L. Gifford, 20, of Macon, Ill.
Pvt. Nolen R. Hutchings, 19, of Boiling Springs, S.C.
Lance Cpl. Patrick R. Nixon, 21, St. Louis, Mo.
Lance Cpl. Michael J. Williams, 31, Ariz. (city not available).
Lance Cpl. Blair is assigned to the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control
Group-28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Cherry Point, N.C. All other Marines listed above are
assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp
Lejeune, N.C. A search and rescue effort is ongoing.
The DoD announced today it has changed the status of Marine Cpl. Evan T. James from
DUSTWUN to killed in action. Cpl. James was declared DUSTWUN in the vicinity of the
Saddam Canal on March 24. His remains were recovered on March 25.
Sgt Korthaus, 28, of Scott, Iowa, was assigned to Engineering Company C, 6th Engineer
Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, based in Peoria, Ill.
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