Olvera, Javier
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Verified LCPL Olvera, Javier, 20, a native of PALMDALE, CA, died serving in the Active Duty, MARINE CORPS, G CO, 2D BN, 8TH MAR, (RCT-3, 2D MEB FWD), 2D MAR DIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, during Operation Enduring Freedom on August 8, 2009. Cause: HOSTILE.
Their Story
Serving as LCPL Olvera, Javier, from PALMDALE, CA, at age 20, with G CO, 2D BN, 8TH MAR, (RCT-3, 2D MEB FWD), 2D MAR DIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, he went to Afghanistan, Philippines, Horn of Africa with the MARINE CORPS. He did not come home.
He did not survive OEF. The MARINE CORPS recorded his death on August 8, 2009 in BASTION, AFGHANISTAN, from HOSTILE.
By the mid-period of OEF, the Taliban had rebuilt. IED attacks were climbing every year. Deaths were rising.
The members of G CO, 2D BN, 8TH MAR, (RCT-3, 2D MEB FWD), 2D MAR DIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC who served alongside him carry his memory. His record in DCAS documents his service and sacrifice during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Explore Further
Olvera, Javier was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom (from October 2001 to December 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.
