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19, of Hampton, Va.; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.; died May 17 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when his mounted patrol came in contact with enemy forces using small-arms fire and an improvised explosive device.

• Born: 01/17/1988
• Died: 05/17/2007
• Buried at: Hampton Veterans Memorial Gardens
• Service/branch: Army
• Years of service: 2
• Rank: Cpl
• Unit(s): 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, WA
• Battles/wars: Iraq Freedom
• Military Awards: Bronze star, purple heart, combat award
• Parents: Donald & Tina Houchins and Daniel & Tracy Gautier
• Hobbies/Pastimes: Enjoyed video games and hanging with family and friends