AUGUSTA, Maine — A soldier from Maine has been killed in Iraq, the second with ties to his small hometown to die in combat in less than six months.
Cpl. Blair William Emery, 24, originally from Lee, died Nov. 30 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Baqubah, according to Gov. John Baldacci’s office.
Emery, whose parents live in Lee, served with the 571st Military Police Co., 97th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade
Rest in Peace, Cpl. Blair William Emery
Rest easy now. The job will get done.
RIP Cpl Blair William Emery
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