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N.C.-based Marine killed in 'non-hostile accident' in Iraq

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CAMP LEJEUNE (AP) -- A 20-year-old Marine from Ohio who was based at Camp Lejeune was killed yesterday in Iraq.

The Department of Defense says Lance Corporal Daniel R- Scherry, of Rocky River, Ohio, died in a non-hostile accident in Al Anbar province, the military said in a statement. No further details were immediately available.

Scherry was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune.

Scherry joined the Marine Corps about a year ago.

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