Pfc Rodney Lynn McCandless
Born: August 16, 1985
Died: April 07, 2007 in Zaganiyah, Iraq
Pfc. Rodney L. McCandless of Camden, Arkansas was always concerned about how his actions would be perceived by children who looked up to him. It was for this reason that he never took up smoking, drinking or drugs. Being a role model was important to him, and he lived his life accordingly. He enlisted the United States Army in August of 2005, completing Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, Virginia in October 2005. He completed the Basic Airborne Course in February of 2006 and reported to the 82nd Airborne Division in April of 2006. His Awards and Decorations include, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Combat Action Badge, and the Parachutist’s Badge. Rodney leaves his parents, Lynn and Rhonda McCandless, a sister, Chastity, and two brothers, Ron and James. He died at age 21 in Zaganiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit. Also killed were Capt. Jonathan D. Grassbaugh, Spc. Ebe F. Emolo and Spc. Levi K. Hoover.
Army
5th Squadron
73rd Cavalry Regiment
3rd Brigade Combat Team
82nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Burial is at Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett, Texas
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