Becker, Shane Robert

Also known as: SSG, TROOP A, 1ST SQUADRON, 40TH CAVALRY, 4 BCT, FORT RICHARDSON, AK

Combatant

Male Verified

DiedApril 3, 2007

Age35 years old

Location of DeathBAGHDAD, IRAQ

Cause of DeathHOSTILE

Conflict Operation Iraqi Freedom

TROOP A, 1ST SQUADRON, 40TH CAVALRY, 4 BCT, FORT RICHARDSON, AK, ARMY ? SSG Becker, Shane Robert (HELENA, MT), age 35, ? died in BAGHDAD, IRAQ on April 3, 2007. Cause: HOSTILE.

Their Story

SSG Becker, Shane Robert, 35 years old, grew up in HELENA, MT and served as Active Duty in the ARMY with TROOP A, 1ST SQUADRON, 40TH CAVALRY, 4 BCT, FORT RICHARDSON, AK during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The date recorded for his death: April 3, 2007. Location: BAGHDAD, IRAQ. Cause: HOSTILE.

The years 2005?2007 were OIF's deadliest. Sectarian violence surged after the 2006 bombing of the al-Askari shrine in Samarra. American troops were caught between militias, insurgents, and a government that barely functioned.

HELENA, MT is where Becker, Shane Robert came from. It is where his memory is held. This record is sourced from DCAS, maintained by the US Department of Defense.

Sources & References

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Explore Further

Becker, Shane Robert was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom (from March 2003 to August 2010). The conflict concluded in August 2010. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.

Among those documented in the same conflict: Kennedy, Brian Matthew, Beaupre, Ryan Anthony, Gutierrez, Jose, Waters-bey, Kendall Damon.

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