Military Veterans

John M. Marlnee

Date of Birth

11 October 1984

Date of Death

5 October 2007

Brick Location

Liberty Side

Panel Number

23B

Biography

Private First Class John Michael Marlnee served our nation in the U. S. Army—Operation Iraqi Freedom/ Operation Enduring Freedom.   He was killed in action in Iraq on 5 October 2007, having reached the age of 22 years, 11 months, and 25 days.

In addition to the Army Commendation Medal and Purple Heart, PFC Marlnee was awarded the Sharpshooter Badge for Outstanding Marksmanship in the use of a rifle.

PFC Marlnee was born in El Dorado, KS, the son of John and Casey (Richardson) Marlnee.  

The following was written by PFC Marlnee:

As time fades away, I can see myself getting older, my senses bolder, my thoughts more pure, something my heart did cure.

As a little boy and as a man I am free, something my country gave to me.  My freedom is a great thing.  So I stand to choose to fight upon it, for you and me.

As time fades away, I feel my soul getting much stronger, which lets me know the U.S. Army will last much longer.

The honor of being in this Army is too good to be true, for I love fighting to protect the colors of the Red, White and Blue.

HOOOAHH!!!!

Branch:

U.S. Army

Awards and Medals

Rank

Private First Class

Duty

305th Quartermaster, 101st Sustainment Brigade