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James Dennis McNaughton

Died August 2, 2005

James Dennis McNaughton served in the U.S. Army for 9 years and 1 month. James served during the years of the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Location: Overseas
Weapon: Rifle
Offender: Not available

Staff Sergeant James McNaughton was shot and killed while assigned to military police duties at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq.

He was climbing a guard tower to assist with the training of an Iraqi police officer when he was shot by a sniper.

Sergeant McNaughton had served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 10 years and also served as a police officer for the New York City Police Department.

Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1996 – 2001
U.S. Army
2002 – 2003
U.S. Army
2004 – 2005
Also Served
United States Army Military Police Corps
Staff Sergeant
Memorials
Global War on Terrorism Memorial Panel 4 · Line 27
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 33-W · Line 30 cut as JAMES M MCNAUGHTON
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Staff Sergeant McNaughton gave the United States Army Military Police Corps 10 years.

Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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