Angus, Daniel Mckinnon

Daniel McKinnon Angus was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, 2nd Marine Division, based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He was from Thonotosassa, Florida, and was 28 years old at the time of his death. His service included deployments to Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa.

Angus died on January 24, 2010, in Helmand province, Afghanistan. According to the Department of Defense, he was killed by hostile fire while supporting combat operations. The Marine Corps stated he was conducting a dismounted patrol in the Now Zad district, a region of intense fighting at the time.

His death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. In early 2010, U.S. and coalition forces were engaged in a major troop surge, with Helmand province being a primary focus of operations against Taliban insurgents. The Now Zad district was a known insurgent stronghold.

Angus's death was reported by the Department of Defense and noted in several news publications. He was survived by his wife, parents, and siblings. A memorial service was held for him at Camp Lejeune.

Sgt. Angus is remembered on the Afghanistan War Memorial Wall and is listed among the 2,356 American service members who died during Operation Enduring Freedom. His name is inscribed on the memorial at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

Daniel Angus was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom (2001?2014). The conflict concluded in December 2014. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.

Among those documented in the same conflict: Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif, Davis, Bryant Leroy.

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