No. 068-07 January 22, 2007
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Killed were:
Cpl. Jacob H. Neal, 23, of San Marcos, Texas, died January 19th while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Neal was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Lance Cpl. Luis J. Castillo, 20, of Lawton, Mich., died January 20th from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Castillo was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Lansing, Mich.
For further information related to this release, contact the Marine Forces Reserve public affairs office at (504) 678-4177.
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