Yesterday, July 16, the Department of Defense announced the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Tuttle, 19, of Gentry, Ark. He was assigned to the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Nimitz (CVN 68).
"); }The military has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this death.
Lance Cpl. Tuttle died July 14, 2013, at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center following a medical evacuation from the aircraft carrier during a scheduled port visit in the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility.
He was assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Public Affairs Office at 858-577-6000 has more information on Lance Cpl. Tuttle, including previous deployments and commendations.
There has been no information from the Marine?s family regarding funeral services in Gentry/Benton County, Ark.
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