Cockerham, Benny Gray Iii
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Verified Active Duty, MARINE CORPS, E CO, 2D BN, 2D MAR, (RCT-8, II MEF FWD), 2D MAR DIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, CPL Cockerham, Benny Gray Iii of CONOVER, NC, 21, died in ZAIDON, IRAQ on October 21, 2005. Cause: HOSTILE.
Their Story
The MARINE CORPS, E CO, 2D BN, 2D MAR, (RCT-8, II MEF FWD), 2D MAR DIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, sent Cockerham, Benny Gray Iii of CONOVER, NC, then 21, ? CPL ? to Iraq.
October 21, 2005 ? Cockerham, Benny Gray Iii died in ZAIDON, IRAQ, HOSTILE. The Department of Defense confirmed his death in 2005.
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 E CO, 2D BN, 2D MAR, (RCT-8, II MEF FWD), 2D MAR DIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC who served alongside him carry his memory. His record in DCAS documents his service and sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Explore Further
Cockerham, Benny Gray Iii 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.
