Edinger, Benjamin Charles

Also known as: SGT, 2D FORCE RECON, II MHG (ATTACHED TO 1ST MAR DIV), CAMP LEJEUNE, NC

Combatant

Male Verified

DiedNovember 23, 2004

Age24 years old

Location of DeathBETHESDA, UNITED STATES

Cause of DeathHOSTILE

Conflict Operation Iraqi Freedom

On November 23, 2004, the MARINE CORPS lost SGT Edinger, Benjamin Charles of GREEN BAY, WI in BETHESDA, UNITED STATES. He was 24. Cause: HOSTILE.

Their Story

Edinger, Benjamin Charles of GREEN BAY, WI, 24 years old, served in the MARINE CORPS with 2D FORCE RECON, II MHG (ATTACHED TO 1ST MAR DIV), CAMP LEJEUNE, NC at the rank of SGT ? one of the Americans deployed to Iraq.

The date recorded for his death: November 23, 2004. Location: BETHESDA, UNITED STATES. Cause: HOSTILE.

In the first year of occupation, military victory gave way to an insurgency the US hadn't planned for. Disbanding the Iraqi army created a vacuum. Armed groups filled it immediately.

The members of 2D FORCE RECON, II MHG (ATTACHED TO 1ST 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.

Sources & References

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

Explore Further

Edinger, Benjamin Charles 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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