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U.S. Army · United States 
James McNaughton
2005
James Dennis McNaughton served the U.S. Army for 5 years. James also served in the U.S. Army.
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.
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.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1996 – 2001
U.S. Army
2002 – 2003
U.S. Army
2004 – 2005
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Army Military Police Corps
Staff Sergeant
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