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A Tribute: SGT Richard V. Correa |
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| Photo Courtesy of Fort Drum Public Affairs |
Two 2-14 Soldiers killed by IED in Iraq May 29
Fort Drum Public Affairs Office
FORT DRUM – Two Soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division were
killed in IIbu Falris, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised
explosive device detonated near their position May 29 during a dismounted
patrol.
Sgt. Richard V. Correa, 25, of Honolulu, Hawaii, was an infantryman who
arrived at Fort Drum in October 2005. Correa was a squad leader.
Correa enlisted in the Army November 2000. He completed the Ranger
Course, Combat Life Saver Course and Airborne School. Correa was
assigned to A Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team.
His awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, Army Commendation
Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army
Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab and several Air Force
awards.
Thanks to the Fort Drum Public Affairs Office for the above text and photo.