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Private First Class Jessica Lynch was a US Army supply clerk who enlisted in 2001. In March 2003, her unit was ambushed in Nasiriyah, Iraq, and she was severely injured and taken prisoner. Lynch was held at a local hospital where she was mistreated by Iraqi forces. After nine days, US Special Operations Forces received intel on her whereabouts and launched a daring rescue mission, involving Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and Delta Force operators. The operation, which took place on April 1, 2003, was a success, and Lynch was extracted from the hospital. She was later awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and POW Medal for her service and bravery. Lynch was discharged from the hospital and returned home on July 22, 2003.
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1. Jessica Lynch is from Palestine, West Virginia.
2. Jessica's family struggled financially.
3. In 2000, the Lynch family met with an army recruiter to discuss education opportunities for their children.
4. Jessica enlisted in the United States Army in July 2001 at the age of 17.
5. Jessica's Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) was a 92 Yankee Supply Clerk.
6. Jessica was deployed to Iraq in March 2003.
7. On March 23rd, 2003, Jessica was part of a 100-mile-long, 600-vehicle convoy attached to the 507th Maintenance Company.
8. Jessica's unit became separated from the convoy after making a wrong turn near Nasiriyah, Iraq.
9. The Humvee Jessica was traveling in was ambushed, and three people were killed on impact.
10. Jessica and Lori Piestewa survived the ambush but were severely injured.
11. Jessica was taken prisoner by Iraqi forces and held at a hospital in Nasiriyah.
12. Lori Piestewa died from her injuries due to inadequate medical treatment.
13. On April 1, 2003, a team of special operators, including Navy SEALs, Air Force PJs, Army Rangers, and Delta Force, raided the hospital to rescue Jessica.
14. The rescue operation was successful, and Jessica was extracted from the hospital.
15. Jessica was flown to Germany, where she underwent her first round of surgeries on April 3, 2003.
16. On April 12, 2003, Jessica returned to the United States and was treated at Walter Reed Medical Center.
17. On July 21, 2003, Jessica was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and POW Medal for her service in captivity in Iraq.
18. On July 22, 2003, Jessica was discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center and returned home.