Friday, April 18, 2008

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

No. 318-08 April 18, 2008
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties


The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting
Operation Enduring Freedom.

Killed Were:
1st Sgt. Luke J. Mercardante, 35, of Athens, Ga
Cpl. Kyle W. Wilks, 24, of Rogers, Ark

Both Marines died April 15th while conducting combat operations in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. They were both assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejuene, N.C.
Media with questions about these Marines can contact the II MEF public affairs office at (910) 451-7200.

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