Chance Russell Phelps | |
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| Born | July 14, 1984 Riverton, Wyoming |
| Died | April 9, 2004 (aged 19) Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 2003–2004 |
| Rank | Lance Corporal (posthumous promotion) |
| Unit | 3rd Battalion 11th Marines |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War * Battle of Ramadi * Operation Vigilant Resolve |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Medal Combat Action Ribbon National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
Chance Russell Phelps (July 14, 1984 – April 9, 2004) was a private first class – posthumously promoted to lance corporal[1] in the United States Marine Corps. He served with 2nd Platoon, Battery L, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment (3/11), 1st Marine Division, and I Marine Expeditionary Force, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Phelps was killed in Iraq as the convoy he was escorting came under heavy fire. His story is the subject of an HBO movie, Taking Chance.
- ^ Philip Ewing. "Kevin Bacon tapped to play Marine officer again". Army Times.