Marcelo R Velasco
| Era | Global War on Terrorism |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Rank | Gunnery Sergeant |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
| Wall | E |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 6 |
| Plaque Number | 20 |
Bronze Star
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement, Combat Action, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Sea Service Deployment, Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service, Iraq Campaign, Global War on Terrorism Service, Marine Security Guard, Selected Marine Corp Reserve
Gunny volunteered on two separate occasions to deploy with the First MEF Headquarters Group to the Al Anbar Province of Iraq. Gunny's solid leadership in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom resulted in the elimination of a vicious insurgent network within The Sentinel Battle space.
While in Fallujah, Gunny passed away on 19 November 2008.
Semper Fidelis
Sentinels
Plaque Wall Map
