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

Cpl. Bryan J. Richardson, 23, of Summersville, W.Va., died March 25 as a result of hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Moundsville, W.Va.

Media with questions about this Marine can call the Marine Forces Reserve Public Affairs Office at (504) 678-4178.