Torre, Jose Antonio Jr
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Verified U.S. Army Specialist Jose Antonio Torre Jr., 21, of Garden Grove, California, died on January 15, 2011, in Baghdad, Iraq, while serving during Operation New Dawn.
Their Story
Jose Antonio Torre Jr. was a 21-year-old soldier from Garden Grove, California. He served with Company C, Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, based at Fort Riley, Kansas, and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn.
On January 15, 2011, Specialist Torre was killed in Baghdad. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, his death was the result of hostile action. The specific incident was not detailed in initial casualty reports, which was common for the period.
Torre's death occurred during Operation New Dawn, the final phase of the U.S. military mission in Iraq that began in September 2010. The operation's stated objective was to advise, train, and assist Iraqi security forces as U.S. combat troops withdrew. The period was marked by a reduced but persistent threat from insurgent attacks.
In the aftermath of his death, Torre's body was returned to the United States. His family in Orange County received condolences from local officials and community members, as reported by local media at the time.
Specialist Torre was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. He is remembered on memorials in his hometown and by his unit.
Explore Further
Jose Antonio Torre Jr. was killed during Operation New Dawn (2010?2011). The conflict concluded in December 2011. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Jenkins, Phillip Chad, Mcclamrock, James Fleet, Hansen, James Arthur, Burner, John Franklin Iii.
