Specialist Andy Alaniz, A Soldier's Story

Specialist Andy Alaniz, A Soldier's Story 

Specialist Andy Alaniz

Born November 11, 1970 - Died February 27, 1991

Andy Alaniz was born on November 11, 1970, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Moody High School, where he was active in the school’s drama club, before enlisting in the United States Army shortly after his graduation in 1989.

Assigned to the 24th Infantry Division, Specialist Alaniz deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His deployment came just months after his wedding, as the ground war in the Persian Gulf began.

On February 27, 1991, during the Battle of Phase Line Bullet, Specialist Alaniz and members of his unit found themselves caught between advancing enemy forces and U.S. Army armored units maneuvering behind them. Amid the confusion and intensity of the engagement, Specialist Andy Alaniz was killed by crossfire.

Specialist Andy Alaniz is buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he is remembered by his family, his community, and as one of the American service members lost during the Gulf War.

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