The DoD has identified PVT Cory R. Depew as the Task Force Olympia soldier killed on January 4th in Tal Afar. Depew was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, WA. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends he leaves behind.
We will add any subsequent articles regarding PVT Depew to this entry.
DoD Identifies Army Casualty - Official DoD announcement
Fort Lewis soldier killed in Mosul - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Beech Grove man dies in Iraq attack - Indianapolis Star
Hoosier Soldier Killed in Iraq - WISH TV
Mom of Slain Soldier Angered by War Critics - WISH TV
Family honors young soldier killed in Iraq - Indianapolis Star
Fallen Stryker soldier leaves behind son - The News Tribune
Beech Grove serviceman killed in Iraq is laid to rest - Indianapolis Star
A soldier comes home - The Southside Times
A very nice memorial, including a biography and photos, has been established at the Making Everlasting Moments website.