Cpl. Jacob A. Tate was killed in action Jan. 2, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Tate was born on Jan. 20, 1989. He joined the Marine Corps on July 5, 2007, to become an infantryman. His personal decorations include the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Tate is survived by his wife Amy, his son Jax, and his parents, James and Janice. 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment honors fallen brothers DVIDS362


Cpl. Jacob A. Tate was killed in action Jan. 2, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Tate was born on Jan. 20, 1989. He joined the Marine Corps on July 5, 2007, to become an infantryman. His personal decorations include the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Tate is survived by his wife Amy, his son Jax, and his parents, James and Janice. 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment honors fallen brothers DVIDS362250


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