Spec. Marc A. Anderson

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Hometown: Brandon, Florida, U.S.

Died: March 4, 2002 in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Unit: Army, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Incident: Two MH-47 Chinook helicopters were struck by enemy fire in the Shahikot mountain area. One soldier died when he fell off the first helicopter, and six others were killed after the second Chinook landed in an attempt to rescue him.

Related Links:

Bravery and Breakdowns in a Ridgetop Battle (Washington Post, May 24, 2002)

A Wintry Ordeal at 10,000 Feet (Washington Post, May 25, 2002)

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