DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
November 01, 2004

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. John Lukac, 19, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Oct. 30, due to enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

For further information related to this Marine, contact the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Public Affairs Office at (808) 257-8840 or (808) 257-8839.