Robert J. Newton

Lance Cpl. Robert J. Newton, age 21, was killed by enemy small arms fire while conducting dismounted combat operations against enemy forces in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. 

An infantryman, Newton was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Robert Newton joined the Marine Corps more than three years ago, enlisting in June 2007. This was his second combat deployment. He was previously deployed to Iraq in 2008.

His personal service awards include the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment and the NATO Medal.

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Robert Newton is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen