Volker, Robert James

Robert James Volker was a 21-year-old soldier from Big Spring, Texas. He served as a Specialist in the U.S. Army, assigned to Troop E, 1st Squadron, 5th Cavalry Regiment, based at Fort Hood, Texas. He was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Volker died on December 20, 2006, in Baghdad. The official casualty report lists his cause of death as 'hostile' action. No further specifics regarding the incident, such as an improvised explosive device or small-arms fire, were detailed in the initial release.

Volker's death occurred during a period of intense sectarian violence and insurgent activity in Iraq. The years 2005–2007 were the deadliest of the conflict for U.S. forces, with casualties peaking during the 2007 troop surge aimed at stabilizing the country.

Following his death, Volker's body was returned to Texas. His hometown newspaper, the Big Spring Herald, reported on his funeral service, noting he was remembered by family and friends as a dedicated soldier.

He is memorialized on the Iraq War Veterans Memorial and other monuments honoring the fallen from Operation Iraqi Freedom. His name is listed among the 4,418 U.S. service members who died during that conflict.

Robert James Volker was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003–2010). 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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