Matthew Horton

2022

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Matthew Horton served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years and 11 months. Matthew served during the years of the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Natural disease, unspecified

What Happened

Sergeant Matthew Horton died as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

Sergeant Horton was a United States Marine Corps veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and had served with the Ocean County Sheriff's Office for over 14 years.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife and four children.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

2000 – 2005

Conflicts

Iraq Afghanistan Global War on Terrorism

Also Served

Ocean County Sheriff's Office

Sergeant

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 52W · Line 34 cut as MATTHEW SCOTT HORTON

In Our Keeping

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