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The Department of Defense announced today the death of CPT William W. Jacobsen Jr., 31, of Charlotte, NC, who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, WA. CPT Jacobsen died December 21 in Mosul, Iraq, when his dining facility was attacked.
At least 6 Fort Lewis soldiers are among Mosul dead -Seattle Times
Capt. William W. Jacobsen Jr.: Captain had a strong belief in democracy - Seattle P-I
Grieving Kin Hail Troops Killed in Mosul - Washington Post, Associated Press
Military: Charlotte man among those killed in Mosul attack - Charlotte Observer, Associated Press
Duty's final call - The Olympian
SSG Holcomb shares stories from the time he served with CPT Jacobsen.
Memorial for six Fort Lewis soldiers killed in Mosul - Strykernews.com
'Born Soldier' laid to rest - News 14 Charlotte
A Faith in Quiet Diplomacy, Giving Respect, to the End - New York Times
BYU graduate died in Mosul massacre - Salt Lake Tribune
Iraq war veteran honored at memorial - Daily Herald