Brooks, Paul Faris
On May 21, 2009, the ARMY lost SSG Brooks, Paul Faris of JOPLIN, MO in BAGHDAD, IRAQ. He was 34. Cause: HOSTILE.
Their Story
From JOPLIN, MO, SSG Brooks, Paul Faris, serving with 935TH AVIATION SUPPORT BATTALION, JEFFERSON CITY, MO, was 34 years old when he deployed with the ARMY to Iraq.
The date recorded for his death: May 21, 2009. Location: BAGHDAD, IRAQ. Cause: HOSTILE.
In the later years of OIF, the surge had reduced violence significantly. But Americans continued to die ? IEDs, snipers, crashes ? as the mission shifted toward transition and withdrawal.
The members of 935TH AVIATION SUPPORT BATTALION, JEFFERSON CITY, MO who served alongside him carry his memory. His record in DCAS documents his service and sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Explore Further
Brooks, Paul Faris 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.