Operations In Iraq
In October 2004 the Battalion Washington Artillery was activated for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Currently they are serving proudly in Baghdad, Iraq as part of the 256th Brigade Combat Team. They are continuing the proud lineage of the unit stretching back to 1838 and earlier.
Unfortunately, the battalion has taken casualties. We offer our condolences and support to the family and friends of the men of the active battalion who have been injured or killed in action in Iraq. WAVA will try to attend every funeral.
Honor Roll
These redlegs are perpetually on patrol in Iraq:
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The Department of Defense announced today the death of
two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
They died March 26 in Baghdad, Iraq, when a vehicle-borne
improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV
while they were on patrol. Killed were: Sgt. Lee M. Godbolt, 23, of New Orleans, La. Godbolt was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, New Orleans, La. Sgt. Isiah J. Sinclair, 31, of Natchitoches, La. Sinclair was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 156th Armored Regiment, Shreveport, La. For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000. |
These men are the first to be killed in action since World War II. They will be immortalized when their names are engraved on the Washington Artillery Monument in the future. The date of the unveiling of this will be announced after the active battalion has returned from duty in Iraq.
