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Herbert
Raasch Rank
E - 6 Dates of Service
12/2001 - 7/2007 |
Branch of Service
Army War(s) / Conflicts
Iraq War - -2003 - 2004 |
Herb was an infantry gunner who deployed to Iraq in 2003. In Aug 7, 2004 he was in a huge firefight after his vehicle were hit with an IED. He was the sole gunner firing upwards of 800 rounds to pin down a sniper so all men from 4 vehicles could be rescued. He was awarded ARCOM W VALOR valorious unit citation and combat action badge. This was on of may stories about service in Iraq.