BRANDON TOWNSHIP- Douglas Newberry, 18, a 2002 Brandon High School graduate was deployed in northern Iraq last week. Newberry, is part of the United States Infantry 173 Airborne Battalion. Although it’s uncertain his mission, he was trained in Ft. Bening Ga.as a paratrooper, gunner and Humvee operator after enlisting July 14, 2002, said Charles Newberry, his father.
“Douglas explored service as a sophomore at Brandon High School,” said Charles. “His conviction and dedication to his country and the events of 9-11 was his motivation to join.”
His father added that Douglas will likely stay after the military phase of the war is completed to help rebuild the country.
Douglas worked locally at both Bueche’s Food World and MacPhee’s Resturant. He is the son of Brandon Township residents Charles and Darlene Newberry and the brother of Myriah, 23, Erica, 16 and Katelyn, 11.