The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. James R. Graham III, 25, of Coweta, Okla., died August 1 as result of a suicide, vehicle-born, improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Hit, Iraq. Graham was assigned to Marine Reserves 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Broken Arrow, Okla. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Grahams unit was attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).
Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.
