Benson, Johnathan Lee
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Verified Cpl. Johnathan Lee Benson, a U.S. Marine from North Branch, MN, died at age 21 on September 9, 2006, in San Antonio, United States, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their Story
Cpl. Johnathan Lee Benson was a member of the United States Marine Corps, assigned to K Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, part of the 1st Marine Division stationed at Camp Pendleton, California. Benson was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a conflict initiated on March 19, 2003.
On September 9, 2006, at age 21, Benson's life came to a tragic end in San Antonio, United States. The cause of his death was recorded as 'hostile,' a term used to denote deaths resulting from hostile actions.
His death is a somber reminder of the human cost of military conflicts, where young lives are often lost in the line of duty. Benson's passing is mourned by those who knew him, and he is remembered for his service.
Operation Iraqi Freedom, which sought to remove weapons of mass destruction that purportedly existed in Iraq, officially concluded on August 31, 2010, after years of combat and significant loss of life.
Explore Further
Operation Iraqi Freedom concluded on August 31, 2010, after years of conflict. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Aubin, Jay Thomas, Beaupre, Ryan Anthony, Childers, Therrel Shane, Gutierrez, Jose.
