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Posted: 8:18 PM Dec 2, 2009
Camp Lejeune Marine Dies In Afghanistan
A Camp Lejeune Marine has died as a result of a hostile incident while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Reporter: Dave Jordan |
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A Camp Lejeune Marine has died as a result of a hostile incident while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
The Pentagon says 22 year-old Lance Cpl. Jonathan Taylor of Jacksonville, Florida died December first.
Taylor was a rifleman assigned to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Taylor joined the Marine Corps in May 2007, and was promoted to the rank of lance corporal on Feb. 1, 2008.
Taylor deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from April to November 2008, and deployed to Afghanistan in October.
Taylor's awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, as well as a Certificate of Commendation.
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im going to miss you cuzo, you will never be forgotten for your courage and hard work in serving our country. love you man!
Rest in peace brother. I served in the same company while in Iraq last year with him.
God bless his family and a special thanks to him and his family for his service to our country. May he rest in peace.May we never forget what is sacrificed for our freedom.
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