Turbett, Jacob Henry

Cpl. Jacob Henry Turbett was a member of the United States Marine Corps, serving with the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, which is part of the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan, based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Born and raised in Canton, Michigan, Turbett joined the Marines with a determination to serve his country. His deployment included assignments in Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa, reflecting the varied global commitments of U.S. military forces.

On February 13, 2010, Turbett was killed in hostile action in Marjeh, Afghanistan. At the time, Marjeh was the focus of a major military operation aimed at dismantling Taliban strongholds and stabilizing the region.

The operation in which Turbett was involved was part of the broader Operation Enduring Freedom, which began on October 7, 2001, following the September 11 attacks. This conflict saw extensive military engagement across Afghanistan.

Turbett's death is a reminder of the profound human cost of military conflict. His service and sacrifice are honored and remembered by his family, fellow Marines, and country.

Operation Enduring Freedom, which began on October 7, 2001, concluded in December 2014. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.

Among those documented in the same conflict: Losano, Raymond, Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif.

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