Richard, Matthew Thomas
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Verified CPL Richard, Matthew Thomas, 21, a native of ACADIA, LA, died serving in the Active Duty, MARINE CORPS, 2ND BN 8TH MAR (II MEF FWD), 2D MAR DIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, during Operation Enduring Freedom on June 9, 2011. Cause: HOSTILE.
Their Story
From ACADIA, LA, CPL Richard, Matthew Thomas, serving with 2ND BN 8TH MAR (II MEF FWD), 2D MAR DIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, was 21 years old when he deployed with the MARINE CORPS to Afghanistan, Philippines, Horn of Africa.
The date recorded for his death: June 9, 2011. Location: HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN. Cause: HOSTILE.
In the final years of OEF, a surge had been deployed and drawn down. The Taliban had outlasted every strategy. The Afghan army the US built would collapse six years after OEF ended.
The members of 2ND BN 8TH MAR (II MEF 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
Richard, Matthew Thomas 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.
