U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Travis Lemma Manion
First Lieutenant Travis Lemma Manion served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years and 11 months. Travis served in the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism. Travis was 26 years old.
Travis was lost on April 29, 2007, as he led a counterattack against enemy forces that had ambushed his unit while searching a suspected insurgent house in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Travis was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper while aiding and drawing fire away from his wounded teammates.
His courageous acts allowed every member of his patrol to survive. For his actions, Travis was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor. His legacy continues to grow through the work of the Travis Manion Foundation, inspiring people to make an impact by serving others.
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Brendan John LooneyGrave 9180
James William EvansGrave 9177
Charlotte CusterGrave 9071Samuel Allebach CusterGrave 9071
Ronald D ClaichGrave 9287
Robert F BaldwinGrave 9181
Norma FriedmanGrave 9070Fred Leonard FriedmanGrave 9070
Peter Charles AndreGrave 9286Virginia AndreGrave 9286
Irwin M SmithGrave 9072This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
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