Tuesday, May 20, 2008

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

No. 432-08 May 20, 2008
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty


The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. William J. L. Cooper, 22
, of Eupora, Miss., died May 19th while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Media with questions about this Marine can contact the II MEF public affairs office (910) 451-7200.

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