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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, June 9, 2011


Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 

Cpl. Matthew T. Richard, 21, of Acadia, La., died June 9 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. 

Source: defense.gov


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