United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, October 14, 2006
Add to My HeroesLeebernard Emmanuel Chavis
Airman First Class Leebernard Chavis was shot and killed by a sniper in Al-Wahdah, Baghdad, Iraq, while providing escort security and training to local police officers.
A1C Chavis was assigned to the 824th Security Forces Squadron. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. He is survived by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, and grandparents.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Overseas
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Not available
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