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Surnames: Canning
Classification: Death
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No. 1156-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2004
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Wesley J. Canning, 21, of Friendswood, Texas, died Nov. 10 as
result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Canning was assigned to 2nd Assault
Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune,
N.C.
For further information contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Officer
at (910) 451-9033.
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2004/nr20041114-1530.html
Disclaimer: Not related to this person. This news release is being submitted for its
genealogical value: name, age, hometown, date, place and cause of death, and military
service. No political viewpoint is being expressed.