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Verified Lance Corporal Robert John Newton, 21, of Creve Coeur, Illinois, was a U.S. Marine killed in hostile action in Bastion, Afghanistan, on August 23, 2010.
Their Story
Robert John Newton was a 21-year-old from Creve Coeur, Illinois. He served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward, based out of Twentynine Palms, California.
On August 23, 2010, Newton died from wounds sustained in hostile action in the Bastion area of Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced his death the following day. He was reportedly killed by an improvised explosive device while on a dismounted patrol.
Newton's death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. In 2010, the conflict was marked by a significant U.S. troop surge, with intense counterinsurgency operations focused on southern provinces like Helmand.
Following his death, Newton's body was returned to Illinois. A funeral service was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline. He was buried with military honors in Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa.
Newton was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. He is remembered by family and fellow Marines as a dedicated soldier. His name is inscribed on the Sangamon County War Memorial in Springfield, Illinois.
Explore Further
Lance Corporal Newton 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.
