Hero Marker #39

Justin E. Schmalstieg, 28

Marines, Gunnery Sergeant
Based: Camp Pendleton
1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force
Supporting: Operation Enduring Freedom
Died: December 15, 2010
Helmand province, Afghanistan
Married
Gender: Male
Hometown: Pittsburgh
High School: Peabody High (East Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Burial: St. Mary’s Cemetery in Pittsburgh

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