Family members have confirmed the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2LT John S. Vaughan, 23, of Edwards, Colo., died in Mosul, Iraq, on June 7, when he encountered enemy small arms fire during dismounted combat operations. Vaughan was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow soldiers during this difficult time. We will add any subsequent articles we find to this entry.
Edwards GI killed in Iraq - Rocky Mountain News
Graduate from Minturn's Battle Mountain dies in Iraq - Associated Press
Battle Mountain grad killed in Iraq - Vail Daily News
Fort Wainwright soldier remembered by family - Anchorage Daily News
Thirst for adventure drove platoon leader - Daily News-Miner
Soldier laid to rest in Quincy - Tallahassee Democrat
2nd Lt John Shaw Vaughan funeral - Photo album from the Tallahassee Democrat
Vaughan first Iraq casualty with local ties - Gadsen County Times