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U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
News Release

  No. 131-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2005

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

              Lance Cpl. Travis M. Wichlacz, 22, of West Bend, Wis., died Feb. 5 as a result of hostile action in Babil Province, Iraq.  He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Milwaukee, Wis. 

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Inspector/Instructor Staff in Milwaukee, Wis., at (414) 481-3860.  

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2005/nr20050207-2067.html



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