Staff Sergeant James Dennis McNaughton, United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government

Staff Sergeant James Dennis McNaughton

United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government

End of Watch Tuesday, August 2, 2005

James Dennis McNaughton

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. He was survived by his parents.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Overseas
Weapon Rifle
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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S/Sgt. McNaughton,
On today, the 12th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 2, 2018