Corral, Joshua Daniel

Joshua Daniel Corral was a 19-year-old from Danville, California, who enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He was assigned as a lance corporal to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, based out of Twentynine Palms, California. His unit deployed to Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).

On November 18, 2011, Corral was killed in Helmand province, a volatile region in southern Afghanistan. According to official casualty reports, his death was the result of hostile action. Specific details of the incident, such as whether it involved an improvised explosive device or small-arms fire, were not publicly released by the Department of Defense.

Corral's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. In late 2011, U.S. and allied forces were engaged in a counterinsurgency strategy focused on population centers like Helmand, where Taliban forces remained active. The period saw sustained combat operations even as plans for a drawdown of foreign troops were being formulated.

Following his death, Corral's body was returned to the United States. A memorial service was held in his hometown of Danville. The Department of Defense officially announced his death on November 21, 2011, extending condolences to his family and friends.

Corral is remembered on the Afghanistan War casualty lists and by memorials dedicated to fallen service members from California. His name is inscribed on the 'Wall of Heroes' at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms.

Lance Cpl. Joshua Corral 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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