Dustin J. Lee
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Dustin Jerome Lee (April 7, 1986 – March 21, 2007) was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps, serving as a dog handler and IED detector with his dog Lex. He and Lex were attacked by indirect fire at Company A's forward operating base on March 21, 2007. A 73 mm rocket round exploding delivered a mortal wound to Lee, which also injured Lex.
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Dustin J. Lee | |
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Nickname(s) | Dusty |
Born | (1986-04-07)April 7, 1986 Meridian, MS |
Died | March 21, 2007(2007-03-21) (aged 20) Fallujah, Iraq |
Buried | Stonewall Cemetery, Stonewall, MS 32.1355°N 88.7813°W / 32.1355; -88.7813 |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 2003–2007 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | 3rd Battalion 14th Marines |
Awards | Purple Heart Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for Valor |
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