DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
January 28, 2005
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Jonathan S. Beatty, 22, of Streator, Ill., died Jan. 27 as a result of hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq. Beatty was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Media with questions about this Marine can contact the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs Office at (910) 451-7065.