Ward, Eric Levi
At 19, LCPL Ward, Eric Levi of REDMOND, WA was serving with the MARINE CORPS, WPNS CO, 2D BN, 2D MAR, (RCT-7, MEB-A FWD) 2D MAR DIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, when he died in HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN on February 21, 2010. Cause: HOSTILE.
Their Story
Ward, Eric Levi of REDMOND, WA, 19 years old, served in the MARINE CORPS with WPNS CO, 2D BN, 2D MAR, (RCT-7, MEB-A FWD) 2D MAR DIV, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC at the rank of LCPL ? one of the Americans deployed to Afghanistan, Philippines, Horn of Africa.
The date recorded for his death: February 21, 2010. Location: HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN. Cause: HOSTILE.
Operation Enduring Freedom began October 7, 2001 ? twenty-six days after September 11. It lasted 13 years, the longest armed conflict in US history, ending December 28, 2014. 2,356 Americans were killed across Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa.
The members of WPNS CO, 2D BN, 2D MAR, (RCT-7, MEB-A 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.
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Ward, Eric Levi 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.