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Vancouver soldier injured in Iraq

Oct-24-2006 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

By DEAN BAKER Columbian staff writer

A Vancouver soldier suffered wounds to his eye, jaw and face recently in Iraq and was recovering Monday at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Staff Sgt. John P. Kaiser Jr., 28, was wounded by a 120mm mortar round that landed in front of a hatch on a Stryker vehicle where he was standing, said a neighbor, Linda Kelly. She wasn't sure of details of the event, and family members weren't available for comment.

Kelly said family members asked her to speak for them.

"He told his unit what to do and had them all under cover," she said. "He was a squad leader. He was the only one hit."

Kaiser, a 1997 graduate of Washougal High School, is the son of John and Dianna Kaiser, of Washougal, and husband of Tina Kaiser, of Vancouver. He has two stepchildren, Casey and Daniel.

He suffered injuries to his face and shoulder, Kelly said. He lost his right eye, suffered broken facial bones and jaw and lost five teeth. He also was hit by scrap metal in his face and suffered nerve damage, Kelly said.

Kaiser, who has nine years of service, was serving with the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team (Stryker). The unit was deployed to Iraq from Fort Lewis. Kaiser was on his second tour in the Mideast, having served earlier in Kuwait.[...]


Comments For "Vancouver soldier injured in Iraq":

we pray for John's full recovery.We love all you guys ,you all Our Heroes A Stryker mom

Posted by: Jo styker mom [TypeKey Profile Page] | October 24, 2006 8:03 PM

I will keep this soldier in my prayers as he begins his recovery. Thank you for your service to our country. You are a hero.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

Posted by: armymom54 [TypeKey Profile Page] | October 25, 2006 8:01 AM

I will keep this soldier in my prayers as he begins his recovery. Thank you for your service to our country. You are a hero.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

Posted by: armymom54 [TypeKey Profile Page] | October 25, 2006 8:01 AM

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