Specialist James David Wertish, 20, of Olivia was killed in combat. He was assigned to the 34th Military Police Company in Stillwater, Minn. Spc. Wertish was killed when Contingency Operating Base Basra was attacked by indirect fire Thursday, July 16 at approximately 9:15 p.m Iraq time.
Three Multi-National Division-South Soldiers were killed when Contingency Operating Base Basra was attacked by indirect fire at approximately 9:15 p.m. on July 16. The incident is under investigation.
