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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 882-09
November 10, 2009
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Charles I. Cartwright, 26, of Union Bridge, Md., died Nov. 7 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command public affairs office at910-440-0770.
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Charles Cartwright’s funeral took place on Monday 16Nov in his Union Bridge hometown, at the FIreman’s Hall building where his father serves as assistant fire chief. His body was cremated.
He had done 5 tours in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Union Bridge, Maryland is a town about 12 miles west of Westminster, and 20 miles northeast of Frederick.
HometownAnnapolis.com article upon word of Sgt. Cartwright’s death – family/childhood background, service information
Frederick News Post article upon word of Sgt. Cartwright’s death – family/childhood background, service information
Carroll County Times article the Friday before the funeral – funeral arrangements, family/childhood background
Gazette.net – funeral service
Frederick News Post – funeral service
Remembrances of those who knew Charles Cartwright from his high school wrestling days
Facebook memorial page
Nice broadcast report from ABC-7, Washington DC (~2:00) – funeral in Union Bridge MD
Patriot Guard Riders Forum
Daily Kos’ I Got The News Today (IGTNT) – top entry