R.I.P. - Lance Cpl. Hunter D. Hogan

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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

            Lance Cpl. Hunter D. Hogan, 21, of Norman, Ind., died June 23 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

            For more information media may contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office at 910-450-6575.

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from yorknewstimes:

YORK – Lance Cpl. Hunter D. Hogan, 21, a U.S. Marine with ties to York, was killed in action, on Saturday, June 23, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Hogan was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force out of Camp Lejeune, N.C.

A representative at the York National Guard Armory said Monday morning that he’d spoken with Hogan’s aunt and uncle, who live in York. While the armory personnel are not connected to the Marine Corps, they were able to say that Hogan’s death had been reported to his relatives in the York area.

Hogan was killed when his unit came under sniper fire, according to Scott Knudsen, Nebraska state captain of the Patriot Guard Riders, who has been in contact with Hogan’s relatives.

The News-Times has also learned that Hogan’s father works in York County, which would be another tie to the area.

Hogan graduated from Brownstone High School in Indiana and his current address was listed by the defense department as being Norman, Ind.

There have been suggestions that Hogan’s funeral will be held in York, as is being reported by outside media agencies. Metz Mortuary officials were unable to comment regarding pending arrangements, as of Monday.
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Hogan joined the Marine Corps in October 2009 and was a rifleman assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, according to the release

He achieved the rank of lance corporal in December 2010 and has been awarded the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal, according to the release.

Posted in: 1st Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division (United States), Afghanistan, fallen heros, Helmand Province, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune