IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 887-09
November 12, 2009
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Justin J. Swanson, 21, of Anaheim, Calif., died Nov. 10 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
For additional background information about this Marine, news media representatives may contact the 1st Marine Division public affairs office at 760-725-8766.



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Local (CA) online posts regarding Lance Corporal Swanson:
Brief account of his life, before and during service (OC Register)
Memories of loved ones, friends, acquaintances (LA Times)
Statement from Gov. Schwarzenegger