Original sentence: He was the first American combat casualty of the conflict, although his death was not confirmed until 2 August 2009.Michael Scott Speicher (12 July 1957– 17 January 1991) was a United States Navy pilot who was shot down during the Gulf War.Michael Scott Speicher, born on 12 July 1957,  was born and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri
Edited sentence: He was the first American combat casualty of the conflict, although his death was not confirmed until August 2, 2009.Michael Scott Speicher (July 12, 1957– January 17, 1991) was a United States Navy pilot who was shot down during the Gulf War.Michael Scott Speicher, born on July 12, 1957,  was born and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri