MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION – BAGHDAD
Media Release
HQ-MND Baghdad
Camp Liberty
Baghdad, Iraq
APO AE 09344
Commercial: (703) 621-0781
IRAQNA 0790-193-2453
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20090513-06 May 13, 2009
Department of Defense announces death of Missouri Soldier in Iraq
BAGHDAD – The Department of Defense today announced the death of a Missouri
Army Reserve Soldier serving in Iraq.
Pfc. Jacob David Barton, 20, a native of Rolla, Missouri, died of injuries sustained
from a shooting incident May 11 at Camp Liberty, Iraq.
The incident is under investigation.
Pfc. Barton was a member of 277th Engineer Company, 46th Engineer Combat
Battalion (Heavy), 225th Engineer Brigade, Multi-National Division-Baghdad. The
277th Engineer Company, based in San Antonio, Texas, is conducting combat
engineering missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Barton was a construction equipment repairer and worked in the company’s
maintenance platoon. Shortly after graduating from Rolla High School in 2008, he
enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves. He attended Army Basic Training and
Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri with Alpha Company,
169th Engineer Battalion. He was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood with the 955th
Engineer Company. He deployed to Baghdad, Iraq with the 277th Engineer
Company.
In his spare time, Pfc. Barton enjoyed playing computer games and chatting online
with his sister. He was always ready to help and willing to learn about the
maintenance field, and was very humble and respectful of those around him.
“A man’s character is defined by his actions, and Pfc. Jacob Barton, although a
young man is a man we should look to as an example for ourselves and our
children. He willingly chose to raise his right hand and serve his Country in a time
of conflict. He died in the service of our Nation, as a brother-in-arms, and as a
member of the Steel Spike team. We are shocked and saddened by his loss, and
ask all of you to keep Jacob’s grandmother and sister in your thoughts and
prayers,” said 46th Engineer Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Matthew Zajac.
“I want to offer my condolences to the family,” said 46th Engineer Battalion
Command Sgt. Major Frank Thibodeau. “Pfc. Barton joined the Army and
volunteered for deployment during a time of war to support his nation. He did
anything his unit ever asked him to do.”
“Pfc. Barton was never disrespectful. He totally matured during the time he was
with us,” said Sgt. Piotr Szczepaniak, Barton’s team leader. “You could never get
angry with this guy. He was just a real good guy. I hope he’s in a better place.”
“Pfc. Barton was very generous and never thought of the cost to himself,” said Spc.
Daniel Castillo, Barton’s roommate. “He was just a really simply guy. He never
complained, he always just tried his best.”
Pfc. Barton’s awards include the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq
Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed Forces
Reserve Medal with Mobilization Device, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Army
Overseas Service Ribbon.
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Pfc. Jacob David Barton, 20, a native of Rolla, Missouri, died of
injuries sustained from a shooting incident May 11 at Camp Liberty, Iraq. Pfc. Barton
was a member of 277th Engineer Company, 46th Engineer Combat Battalion
(Heavy), 225th Engineer Brigade, Multi-National Division-Baghdad. The 277th
Engineer Company, based in San Antonio, Texas, is conducting combat
engineering missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(U.S. Army photo)
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Pfc. Jacob David Barton, 20, a native of Rolla, Missouri, died of
injuries sustained from a shooting incident May 11 at Camp Liberty, Iraq. Pfc. Barton
was a member of 277th Engineer Company, 46th Engineer Combat Battalion
(Heavy), 225th Engineer Brigade, Multi-National Division-Baghdad. The 277th
Engineer Company, based in San Antonio, Texas, is conducting combat
engineering missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(U.S. Army photo)
Media Release
HQ-MND Baghdad
Camp Liberty
Baghdad, Iraq
APO AE 09344
Commercial: (703) 621-0781
IRAQNA 0790-193-2453
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20090513-06 May 13, 2009
Department of Defense announces death of Missouri Soldier in Iraq
BAGHDAD – The Department of Defense today announced the death of a Missouri
Army Reserve Soldier serving in Iraq.
Pfc. Jacob David Barton, 20, a native of Rolla, Missouri, died of injuries sustained
from a shooting incident May 11 at Camp Liberty, Iraq.
The incident is under investigation.
Pfc. Barton was a member of 277th Engineer Company, 46th Engineer Combat
Battalion (Heavy), 225th Engineer Brigade, Multi-National Division-Baghdad. The
277th Engineer Company, based in San Antonio, Texas, is conducting combat
engineering missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Barton was a construction equipment repairer and worked in the company’s
maintenance platoon. Shortly after graduating from Rolla High School in 2008, he
enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves. He attended Army Basic Training and
Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri with Alpha Company,
169th Engineer Battalion. He was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood with the 955th
Engineer Company. He deployed to Baghdad, Iraq with the 277th Engineer
Company.
In his spare time, Pfc. Barton enjoyed playing computer games and chatting online
with his sister. He was always ready to help and willing to learn about the
maintenance field, and was very humble and respectful of those around him.
“A man’s character is defined by his actions, and Pfc. Jacob Barton, although a
young man is a man we should look to as an example for ourselves and our
children. He willingly chose to raise his right hand and serve his Country in a time
of conflict. He died in the service of our Nation, as a brother-in-arms, and as a
member of the Steel Spike team. We are shocked and saddened by his loss, and
ask all of you to keep Jacob’s grandmother and sister in your thoughts and
prayers,” said 46th Engineer Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Matthew Zajac.
“I want to offer my condolences to the family,” said 46th Engineer Battalion
Command Sgt. Major Frank Thibodeau. “Pfc. Barton joined the Army and
volunteered for deployment during a time of war to support his nation. He did
anything his unit ever asked him to do.”
“Pfc. Barton was never disrespectful. He totally matured during the time he was
with us,” said Sgt. Piotr Szczepaniak, Barton’s team leader. “You could never get
angry with this guy. He was just a real good guy. I hope he’s in a better place.”
“Pfc. Barton was very generous and never thought of the cost to himself,” said Spc.
Daniel Castillo, Barton’s roommate. “He was just a really simply guy. He never
complained, he always just tried his best.”
Pfc. Barton’s awards include the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq
Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed Forces
Reserve Medal with Mobilization Device, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Army
Overseas Service Ribbon.
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Pfc. Jacob David Barton, 20, a native of Rolla, Missouri, died of
injuries sustained from a shooting incident May 11 at Camp Liberty, Iraq. Pfc. Barton
was a member of 277th Engineer Company, 46th Engineer Combat Battalion
(Heavy), 225th Engineer Brigade, Multi-National Division-Baghdad. The 277th
Engineer Company, based in San Antonio, Texas, is conducting combat
engineering missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(U.S. Army photo)
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Pfc. Jacob David Barton, 20, a native of Rolla, Missouri, died of
injuries sustained from a shooting incident May 11 at Camp Liberty, Iraq. Pfc. Barton
was a member of 277th Engineer Company, 46th Engineer Combat Battalion
(Heavy), 225th Engineer Brigade, Multi-National Division-Baghdad. The 277th
Engineer Company, based in San Antonio, Texas, is conducting combat
engineering missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(U.S. Army photo)
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, family and loved ones of Pfc.
Jacob David Barton. He, along with his work and dedication to duty will never
be forgotten as he joins the elite group of others who gave their all in service to
their country and the 46th Engineer Battalion. May he forever rest in peace.
The Veterans of the 46th Engineers.
Jacob David Barton. He, along with his work and dedication to duty will never
be forgotten as he joins the elite group of others who gave their all in service to
their country and the 46th Engineer Battalion. May he forever rest in peace.
The Veterans of the 46th Engineers.
