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Herbert

​Raasch


Rank
E - 6

Dates of Service
12/2001 - 7/2007
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Branch of Service
Army

War(s) / Conflicts
Iraq War - -2003 - 2004
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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.

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