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

Cpl. Joshua D. Palmer, 24, of Blandinsville, Ill., died Nov. 8 as a result of a non-hostile vehicle incident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the Marine Corps Reserve's 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, headquartered in Portland, Ore.

For further information on this Marine contact the Marine Corps Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-0700.