DOD Identifies Navy Casualty
October 14, 2011

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Michael R. Tatham, 33, of University Place, Wash., was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident, Oct. 12, while on rest and recuperation leave from supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Bali, Indonesia. Tatham was assigned to a West Coast based Naval Special Warfare unit.

For further information related to this release, contact Lt. Cmdr. Frank Magallon at 619-437-2127 or 619-392-9768.