DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

No. 789-05 Aug 03, 2005
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of six Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Jeffrey A. Boskovitch, 25, of Seven Hills, Ohio
Lance Cpl. Roger D. Castleberry Jr. , 26, of Austin, Texas
Sgt. David J. Coullard, 32, of Glastonbury, Conn.
Lance Cpl. Daniel N. Deyarmin Jr. , 22, of Tallmadge, Ohio
Lance Cpl. Brian P. Montgomery, 26, of Willoughby, Ohio
Sgt. Nathaniel S. Rock, 26, of Toronto, Ohio

All died Aug. 1 as result of enemy small-arms fire while conducting dismounted operations outside Haditha, Iraq. Castleberry was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, San Antonio, Texas. The other five Marines were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Brookpark, Ohio. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, all were attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.
Media with questions about these Marines can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-6539.