Hirlston, James Daniel

Also known as: LCPL, WPNS CO, 2D BN, 8TH MAR, (RCT-5, I MEF FWD), CAMP LEJEUNE, NC

Combatant

Male Verified

DiedAugust 23, 2006

Age21 years old

Location of DeathAL KARMAH, IRAQ

Cause of DeathHOSTILE

Conflict Operation Iraqi Freedom

In AL KARMAH, IRAQ on August 23, 2006, the MARINE CORPS lost LCPL Hirlston, James Daniel of MURFREESBORO, TN, 21, serving with WPNS CO, 2D BN, 8TH MAR, (RCT-5, I MEF FWD), CAMP LEJEUNE, NC. Cause: HOSTILE.

Their Story

The MARINE CORPS, WPNS CO, 2D BN, 8TH MAR, (RCT-5, I MEF FWD), CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, sent Hirlston, James Daniel of MURFREESBORO, TN, then 21, ? LCPL ? to Iraq.

The date recorded for his death: August 23, 2006. Location: AL KARMAH, IRAQ. Cause: HOSTILE.

The years 2005?2007 were OIF's deadliest. Sectarian violence surged after the 2006 bombing of the al-Askari shrine in Samarra. American troops were caught between militias, insurgents, and a government that barely functioned.

The members of WPNS CO, 2D BN, 8TH MAR, (RCT-5, I MEF FWD), CAMP LEJEUNE, NC who served alongside him carry his memory. His record in DCAS documents his service and sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sources & References

dcas.dmdc.osd.mil dcas.dmdc.osd.mil en.wikipedia.org www.defense.gov

Explore Further

Hirlston, James Daniel was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom (from March 2003 to August 2010). The conflict concluded in August 2010. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.

Among those documented in the same conflict: Kennedy, Brian Matthew, Beaupre, Ryan Anthony, Gutierrez, Jose, Waters-bey, Kendall Damon.

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