US Marine killed in the Philippine plane crash identified as California – Upi News

February 10 (Upi) – A US Marine from California has been identified as one of the four people killed last week in a plane crash in southern Philippines.

The aircraft with which a US defense contract provided the Philippines with intelligence, surveillance and intelligence support when it crashed in Maguindano del Sur on Thursday, killing three American performers and one Marine on board. There were no survivors.

On Sunday, Camp Pendleton identifies marine as SGT. Jacob M. Durham, a trained electronic intelligence analyzer/electromagnetic war.

“We mourn for the loss of SGT. Jacob Durham, who made the best victim for our country,” said in a statement of 1 colonel, who Durham B. Anunsia, Commander of the 1st Radio Battalion, which Durham was on appointed.

“Sgt. Durham embodies the highest traditions of marine infantry – an example of self -control, intelligence and selfless leadership. He was deeply respected and love by his marine infantry.”

The US Indo-Ooquan Command said the plane crash took place last week against a routine mission to support US and Philippine Security Cooperation activities and at the request of the Philippines.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Durham, a native of California, joined the Marine Corps in January 2021 and was promoted to sergeant on February 1, just days before the crash.

During his military career, Durham was awarded a medal for the Navy and Marine Infantry, a medal for good behavior of the marine infantry, a medal for a national defense service, a well -deserved mast and a naval airplane signs.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues Marines during this deeply difficult moment,” Annunsia said.