CPL Matthew Cervantes

CPL Matthew Cervantes

Dates of Service: no date specified
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Promotions

  • PVT Mar 01
  • PV2 May 01
  • PFC Nov 01
  • CPL Oct 02

Recent Activity  -

Military Experiences

Jan 2002 - Oct 2004
B Co
Squad Member
Supported 2-7 Infantry and 3-7 Cavalry by maintaining ground and vehicle based anti-vehicle weapons systems during field training in garrison, training conducted at the national training center and deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Served on the Battalion Honor Guard for approximately six months providing honors to veterans in Georgia and surrounding states. Repaired a HMMVW coolant system utilizing Paracord, 5 gallon water jug and 3-inch tape. Then miraculously locating the battalion rendezvous point without map or radio.

Deployments

(4 years, 5 months)
Oct 2006 - Dec 2008
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Installed updated armor, sirens, and IED defeating equipment on HMMVWs Assisted with motor pool operations Conducted patrols in and around Baghdad
Sep 2004 - Dec 2005
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Active duty attached to the Missouri National Guard during their deployment Advised in regard to operations in theater Served on Battalion QRF Scored highest on Promotion Board for Sergeant out of all participants in battalion
Jan 2003 - Oct 2003
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Deployed with 3rd Infantry Division during the initial invasion of Iraq. Monitored and Processed Enemy Prisoners of War Volunteered to return to Iraq from Kuwait in order to assist with moving the remainder of our battalion for redeployment.

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