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MSNBC reporter David Bloom was The Battalion reporter for his unit before his tragic death in Iraq.
Served in the same battalion as Audie Murphy.
Worked on a crab boat in Oregon and was a security guard at universal Studios, Hollywood before joining the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Division.
Photo was featured in a 2003 issue of "Soldier Of Fortune" magazine.
He was written about in the 2004 novel by author David Zucchino "Thunder Run". Which talks about the push to Baghdad, Iraq.
Served as a dismount infantry S.A.W. gunner during the invasion of Iraq.
Was awarded the army commendation medal, global war on terrorism service medal, global war on terrorism expeditionary medal, army good conduct medal, and four army achievement medals for his service during Operation Iraqi freedom.
Is a qualified expert marksmen on the m-249 s.a.w., m-240 bravo, 50 cal. machine gun, and the m-16 & m-4 assault rifles.
Was born in Paradise, California to parents John P. Mclaughlin and Rebecca Kay De Victoria.
Is nephew of commercial actor Kevin Gregg. |
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