Spann, Jacob Daniel

Also known as: LCPL, C CO, 1ST BN, 2D MAR, (BLT 1/2, 22D MEU), 2D MARDIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC

Combatant

Male Verified

DiedFebruary 6, 2006

Age21 years old

Location of DeathBALAD, IRAQ

Cause of DeathHOSTILE

Conflict Operation Iraqi Freedom

Active Duty, MARINE CORPS, C CO, 1ST BN, 2D MAR, (BLT 1/2, 22D MEU), 2D MARDIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, LCPL Spann, Jacob Daniel of COLUMBUS, OH, 21, died in BALAD, IRAQ on February 6, 2006. Cause: HOSTILE.

Their Story

Spann, Jacob Daniel of COLUMBUS, OH, 21 years old, served in the MARINE CORPS with C CO, 1ST BN, 2D MAR, (BLT 1/2, 22D MEU), 2D MARDIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC at the rank of LCPL ? one of the Americans deployed to Iraq.

He did not survive OIF. The MARINE CORPS recorded his death on February 6, 2006 in BALAD, IRAQ, from 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 C CO, 1ST BN, 2D MAR, (BLT 1/2, 22D MEU), 2D MARDIV, 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

Spann, Jacob 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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