Ellis, James Darren
In BAGHDAD, IRAQ on October 2, 2006, the ARMY lost SSG Ellis, James Darren of VALDOSTA, GA, 25, serving with TROOP A, 7TH SQUADRON, 10TH CAVALRY REGIMENT, FORT HOOD, TX. Cause: HOSTILE.
Their Story
SSG Ellis, James Darren, 25 years old, grew up in VALDOSTA, GA and served as Active Duty in the ARMY with TROOP A, 7TH SQUADRON, 10TH CAVALRY REGIMENT, FORT HOOD, TX during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The date recorded for his death: October 2, 2006. Location: BAGHDAD, 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 TROOP A, 7TH SQUADRON, 10TH CAVALRY REGIMENT, FORT HOOD, TX who served alongside him carry his memory. His record in DCAS documents his service and sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Explore Further
Ellis, James Darren 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.