Camp Pendleton Marine by Long Beach Id’D as one of the killed in the Philippines plane crash – Long Beach Press Telegram

A 22-year-old Long Beach Marine, who was just promoted to Sergeant, was identified as one of the four people killed in a plane crash over the Philippines last week, military officials said on Sunday, February 9th.

SGT. Jacob M. Durham, who was an electromagnetic war analyst and served with the first radio battalion at the Pendallton Camp, flew a routine mission to support US-philipin security activities, staff from 1st Maritime Expeditionary Power said.

“We are grieving for the loss of SGT. Jacob Durham, who made the best victim for our country, “said Lieutenant Colonel B. Anunsia, Commander of the 1st Radio Battalion. “SGT. Durham embodies the highest traditions of marine infantry – an example of self -control, intelligence and selfless leadership. He was deeply respected and loved by his colleagues Marines. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues of the Marines during this deeply difficult moment. “

Beechcraft King Air 350 crashes on February 6 in the Philippine province of Maguindano del Sur and includes three contractors of the Ministry of Defense, military officials said.

“The aircraft provided support for intelligence, observation and intelligence support at the request of our Philippine allies,” marine officers said.

Durham joined the Marine Corps in January 2021 and has just been promoted to his current rank on February 1st.

His awards and decorations include a medal for the praise of the Navy and the Marines, a medal for the good behavior of the marine infantry, a medal for national defense service, a well -deserved mast and naval airlines.

An investigation into the plane crash continues.