Name: Army Spc. David W. Behrle Age: 20 From: Tipton, Iowa Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas Incident: Army Spc. David W. Behrle died May 19 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Also killed were Staff Sgt. Christopher Moore, Sgt. Jean P. Medlin, Spc. Joseph A. Gilmore, Pfc. Travis F. Haslip and Pfc. Alexander R. Varela.
Died:
May
19, 2007 Tipton loses second soldier to war in Iraq
The Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa An Army soldier from Iowa was among six soldiers killed May 19 when a bomb exploded near their vehicle in Baghdad, the military said May 22.
The Department of Defense confirmed that Spc. David W. Behrle, 20, of Tipton, died of wounds suffered in the blast.
All six soldiers killed in the explosion were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, based at Fort Hood, Texas.
Behrle is Tiptons second Iraq casualty. Iowa Army National Guard Sgt. Aaron Siskel, 22, died Nov. 29, 2003, when his convoy was ambushed in Iraq.
Prayers & Condolences For: David W Behrle BY Anonymous on Jun 29, 2007
my condolences got to the family and close friends of david. this was a hard thing to deal with especially when he was brought home. I will miss you david I am just glad you are no longer over there you are in a place of peace and happiness.missing you david!
Prayers & Condolences For: David W Behrle BY Anonymous on May 27, 2007
David we are so much better for having known you. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice so we can sleep peacefully at night. We love you and you will always be in our hearts. Love, Mrs. Tina
Prayers & Condolences For: David W Behrle BY DONNYDO on May 24, 2007
My sincere heartfelt condolences to the Behrle family. May God give you peace in your heart and strength to carry on.