Dixon, Christopher Robert

Also known as: PFC, L CO, 3D BN, 25TH MAR, (RCT-2, 2D MAR DIV), 4TH MAR DIV, COLUMBUS, OH

Combatant

Male Verified

DiedMay 11, 2005

Age18 years old

Location of DeathKARABILAH, IRAQ

Cause of DeathHOSTILE

Conflict Operation Iraqi Freedom

From OBETZ, OH, PFC Dixon, Christopher Robert served with the MARINE CORPS, L CO, 3D BN, 25TH MAR, (RCT-2, 2D MAR DIV), 4TH MAR DIV, COLUMBUS, OH, and died on May 11, 2005 in KARABILAH, IRAQ. He was 18. Cause: HOSTILE.

Their Story

PFC Dixon, Christopher Robert, 18 years old, grew up in OBETZ, OH and served as Reserve in the MARINE CORPS with L CO, 3D BN, 25TH MAR, (RCT-2, 2D MAR DIV), 4TH MAR DIV, COLUMBUS, OH during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The date recorded for his death: May 11, 2005. Location: KARABILAH, 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 L CO, 3D BN, 25TH MAR, (RCT-2, 2D MAR DIV), 4TH MAR DIV, COLUMBUS, OH who served alongside him carry his memory. His record in DCAS documents his service and sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sources & References

dcas.dmdc.osd.mil dcas.dmdc.osd.mil en.wikipedia.org www.defense.gov

Explore Further

Dixon, Christopher 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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