MARSOC Identifies Marines, Sailor killed in KC-130T crash

Photo By Sgt. Remington Hall | A Marine Corps KC-130 transport aircraft crashed in LeFlore County, Miss., on July 10 at approximately 4 p.m. CDT, claiming the lives of 16 service members.  

CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

07.14.2017

Story by Maj. Nicholas Mannweiler 

Marine Forces, Special Operations Command

It is with a heavy heart that U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command formally identifies the six Marines and Sailor who died as a result of the U.S. Marine Corps KC-130T crash in LeFlore County, Miss., at approximately 4 p.m. local time July 10, 2017.

Deceased are:

Staff Sgt. Robert H. Cox, 28, from Ventura, California

Staff Sgt. William J. Kundrat, 33, from Frederick, Maryland.

Sgt. Chad E. Jenson, 25, from Los Angeles, California.

Sgt. Talon R. Leach, 27, from Callaway, Missouri.

Sgt. Joseph J. Murray, 26, from Duval, Florida.

Sgt. Dietrich A. Schmieman, 26, from Benton, Washington.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2d Class Ryan M. Lohrey, 30, from Middleton, Indiana.

This tragic loss of life impacts the entire MARSOC family. We are committed to providing the full measure of support to the families and friends of our fallen and our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. We ask that you continue to honor and respect the privacy of the families. Offers of condolences and support can be sent through the Care Coalition at [e-mail].

Media seeking additional information should contact the MARSOC Public Affairs Officer, Maj. Nicholas Mannweiler via email: [e-mail] or by phone: [phone] or [phone]. For media seeking information regarding the incident investigation please contact Capt. Andy Chrestman via email: [e-mail] or by phone: [phone].

• Date Taken: 07.14.2017
• Date Posted: 07.14.2017 12:25
• Story ID: 241132
• Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
• Hometown: ANDERSON, INDIANA, US
• Hometown: BENTON CITY, WASHINGTON, US
• Hometown: DUVAL, FLORIDA, US
• Hometown: FREDERICK, MARYLAND, US
• Hometown: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, US
• Hometown: VENTURA, CALIFORNIA, US