No. 773-05 Jul 29, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Andre L. Williams, 23, of Galloway, Ohio, died July 28, when his unit came under attack by enemy small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades while conducting combat operations in Cykla Village, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to Regimental Combat Team-2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.
Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.
2 comments:
Thank you for remembering these soldier. This soilder was my first cousin. We just found out today July 30th of his death. We a truely saddend, and want this all to end.
My most sincerest condolences to you and yours...
AubreyJ.........
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