DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
February 28, 2005

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

Lance Cpl. Andrew W. Nowacki, 24, of South Euclid, Ohio, died Feb. 26 from wounds received as a result of hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserves 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Erie, Pa.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-0700.