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James D. Blankenbecler
 
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James D Blankenbecler |
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Alexandria, Virginia |
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October 1, 2003 |
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Unit/Location |
| 40 |
Army |
Command
Sgt
Major |
1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment
Fort Hood, Texas | |
| Samarra, Iraq. Blankenbecler was in a convoy that was hit by an improvised explosive device and rocket propelled grenades. Blankenbecler died of his injuries. |
| AP News
In a letter mailed to families of his battalion, James Blankenbecler wrote that his top priority in Iraq "is to safeguard your loved ones and ensuring that every soldier returns back." Blankenbecler was killed Oct. 1 when his convoy was attacked in Samara, Iraq. Blankenbecler, his wife and three children lived in Texas where he was stationed at Fort Hood. |
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Students view Blankenbeclr plaque
Photo by Wilson Rivera, Fort Bliss Monitor
May 15, 2008
Soldiers gather around a plaque presented by members of Sergeants Major Course Class 58 to be added to the room dedicated in remembrance of Command Sgt. Maj. James D. Blankenbecler, who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom Oct. 1, 2003. (Photo by Wilson Rivera, Fort Bliss Monitor)
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