Marine killed, two others injured Tuesday in a freak accident

Navy identifies Marine killed at Naval Station
By Amanda Kerr
Modified:
Thursday, October 13, 2011

YORK — Navy officials have released the name of the Marine killed Tuesday in a freak accident at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown when a vehicle struck a group of troops doing their morning run.

Cpl. Chad M. Smith, 23, of New Milford, Pennsylvania, was fatally wounded and died at Mary Immaculate Medical Center from injuries sustained in the accident. He was a rifleman assigned to 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (2nd FAST) Company, Marine Security Force Regiment, II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Smith joined the Marine Corps Jan. 12, 2009 and was promoted to the rank of corporal in February, 2011. His awards include the National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

Two other Marines were also injured in the incident. Sgt. Brandon J. Hamilton, 27, of Merced, California, was admitted to Riverside Regional Medical Center and is currently listed in fair condition. He is a motor vehicle operator assigned to 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (2nd FAST) Company, Marine Security Force Regiment, II Marine Expeditionary Force. Pfc. Tyler R. Cannon, 19, of Jacksonville, Florida, was treated and released from Riverside Regional Medical Center Tuesday. He is a rifleman assigned to 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (2nd FAST) Company, Marine Security Force Regiment, II Marine Expeditionary Force.
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