Chavez, Javier Jr
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Verified From CUTLER, CA, PFC Chavez, Javier Jr served with the MARINE CORPS, I CO, 3D BN, 5TH MAR, (RCT-8, 2D MAR DIV), 1ST MAR DIV, CAMP PENDLETON, CA, and died on February 9, 2006 in TAQADDUM, IRAQ. He was 19. Cause: HOSTILE.
Their Story
The MARINE CORPS, I CO, 3D BN, 5TH MAR, (RCT-8, 2D MAR DIV), 1ST MAR DIV, CAMP PENDLETON, CA, sent Chavez, Javier Jr of CUTLER, CA, then 19, ? PFC ? to Iraq.
The date recorded for his death: February 9, 2006. Location: TAQADDUM, 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.
The members of I CO, 3D BN, 5TH MAR, (RCT-8, 2D MAR DIV), 1ST MAR DIV, CAMP PENDLETON, CA who served alongside him carry his memory. His record in DCAS documents his service and sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Explore Further
Chavez, Javier Jr 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.
