Military

 

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

            Lance Cpl. Christopher P. Lyons, 24, of Shelby, Ohio, died July 28 when his unit came under attack by enemy small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades while conducting combat operations in Cykla, Iraq.  He was assigned to the Marine Reserve’s 3^rd Battalion, 25^th Marine Regiment, 4^th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio.  During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit was attached to Regimental Combat Team-2, 2^nd 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.