Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Daniel J. Patron, 26, of Canton, Ohio, died Aug. 6 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Source: defense.gov