Marcellus, Matthieu
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Verified Corporal Matthieu Marcellus, 31, of Gainesville, Florida, was a United States Marine killed in action on February 17, 2006, in Afghanistan.
Their Story
Matthieu Marcellus was a 31-year-old Marine corporal from Gainesville, Florida. He served with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 (HMH-464), part of Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, based at Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
On February 17, 2006, Corporal Marcellus was killed in the crash of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in eastern Afghanistan. The aircraft, assigned to his squadron, reportedly crashed in Ghazni Province during a combat mission. The Department of Defense stated all ten personnel on board were killed.
His death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. In early 2006, operations were focused on counter-insurgency efforts against Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces, with significant air operations supporting ground troops.
According to a 2006 report from the Gainesville Sun, Marcellus was remembered by his family as a dedicated Marine who had previously served in the Philippines and the Horn of Africa. His remains were returned to the United States for burial.
Corporal Marcellus is listed on the Afghanistan War casualty rolls maintained by the Department of Defense and is memorialized on online veterans' memorials. His squadron, HMH-464, continued operations in Afghanistan following the incident.
Explore Further
Matthieu Marcellus 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: Santos, Dave Michael Maliksi, Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif.
