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thedrifter
04-09-09, 06:59 AM
Camp Lejeune Marine dies in Iraq
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April 8, 2009 - 4:50 PM

Lance Cpl. Stephen F. Dearmon, 21, of Crossville, Tenn., died April 3 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq, according to a Marine Corps press release.

Dearmon was assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Dearmon joined the Marine Corps on Aug. 20, 2007, and was trained as a combat photographer joining his current unit April 25, 2008. He was promoted to the rank of lance corporal Oct. 1, 2008. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal.

The incident is under investigation.

Ellie