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SSG Ioasa F. Tava'e, Jr.

Apr- 4-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Ioasa F. Tava'e, Jr., 29, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died April 2, in Mosul, Iraq, when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. Tava'e was assigned to the Army’s 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends SSG Tava'e leaves behind. We will add any additional articles to this entry.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty - Official DoD Announcement

Fort Lewis soldier dies in Mosul attack - News Tribune

A memorial for SSG Tava'e will be held April 7th at Ft. Lewis.

Fort Lewis Honors 2 Fallen Soldiers - KOMO 4 News

Saluting Sgt Tava'e - Samoa Observer


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