NEW YORK - Marines escort the body of Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Whyte of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, after a memorial service. He was fatally wounded through the neck by an enemy sniper during combat in Ramadi, Iraq, just days before his 22nd birthday.


July 12, 2006
Story ID#: 200671314176

By - Marine Corps News, New York City Public Affairs

NEW YORK (July 12, 2006) -- A memorial service for Marine killed in Iraq was held June 30 in honor of Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Whyte. Whyte, a Brooklyn, N.Y., native, was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper during combat in Ramadi, Iraq. Whyte died days before his 22nd birthday. The 21-year-old was on his second tour of duty assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.


Our hearts are with the family, friends, and comrades of this fallen Marine Hero.