Weismantle, Douglas John
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Verified U.S. Army Specialist Douglas John Weismantle, 28, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was killed in action in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 13, 2003, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Douglas John Weismantle was a 28-year-old native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served as an Active Duty soldier in the United States Army, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Specialist Weismantle died on October 13, 2003, in Baghdad, Iraq. According to the Department of Defense, he was killed when his patrol was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED) while conducting operations in the Iraqi capital.
Weismantle's death occurred during Operation Iraqi Freedom, a U.S.-led military campaign that began with an invasion in March 2003. By October, the conflict had entered a phase characterized by a growing insurgency against coalition forces and the newly established Iraqi government, with frequent attacks using IEDs.
The Department of Defense announced his death on October 15, 2003. He was survived by his wife, parents, and siblings. His remains were returned to the United States for burial.
Specialist Weismantle is memorialized on the Iraq War Memorial at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall & Museum in Pittsburgh. His name is also inscribed on Panel 8W, Row 111 of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Wall in Overland Park, Kansas.
Explore Further
Specialist Weismantle 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.
