Marines investigate non-combat death in Afghanistan

Corps investigates E-6 death in Afghanistan
Staff report
Posted : Tuesday Mar 17, 2009 19:18:56 EDT

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — A North Carolina-based Marine died in a non-hostile incident in Afghanistan on Saturday, Defense Department officials said.

The death of Staff Sgt. Archie A. Taylor, 37, of Tomball, Texas is under investigation. The incident occurred in Kabul province.

Taylor was a counter-intelligence specialist with Camp Lejeune-based 2nd Intelligence Battalion, according to a statement released by II MEF. He joined the Corps on Dec. 9, 1989, and served two tours in Iraq.