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Lejeune Marines die in Helmand
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Posted : Wednesday Sep 8, 2010 9:21:25 EDT
Posted : Wednesday Sep 8, 2010 9:21:25 EDT
Two North Carolina-based Marines died in recent days while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, the Defense Department announced.
Lance Cpl. Ross S. Carver, 21, of Rocky Point, N.C., died Friday. He was assigned to Camp Lejeune’s 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines.
Cpl. Philip G. E. Charte, 22, of Goffstown, N.H., died Tuesday. He was also assigned to 2/6.
Further information was not immediately available.
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Jose Luis Magana / The Associated Press
A Marine carry team bow their heads in prayer over the transfer case containing the remains of Lance Cpl. Ross S. Carver upon his arrival at Dover Air Force Base, Del. on Sept. 5.
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