Basic Details Surname Vandegrift Forenames M Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Iraq (2003-2011) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Marine Corps Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st IA (QRF) MITT Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 1st Lt Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) First Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 2008 Month of death April Day of death 21 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action