Lance Corporal Justin Mark Ellsworth |
| Date of Birth July 16, 1984 |
Assignment Combat Service Support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California |
| Home Town Mount Pleasant, Michigan |
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| Age 20 |
KIA November 13, 2004 |
| Bronze Star Citation | |
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Lance
Corporal Ellsworth's selfless dedication and personal bravery in the
face of grave danger were heroic. His sacrifice prevented the
serious injury or loss of further life among his fellow Marines.
Lance Corporal Ellsworth actions and service are deserving of
recognition consistent with that of the Bronze Star Medal with
Combat Distinguishing Device. His courageous actions and exceptional
dedication reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping with
the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and United States Naval
Service. For heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as Combat Engineer, 2d Platoon, Company A, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II on 13 November 2004. While conducting a dismounted combat patrol, Lance Corporal Ellsworth, received an initial reading on his metal detector indicating the potential for a possible improvised explosive device. He realized that the potential explosive device was only 50 meters away from the patrol base and numerous Marines were in the near proximity, he immediately focused his efforts to identify and neutralize the threat to his unit. Demonstrating a complete disregard for his own personal welfare, he selflessly moved forward exposing himself to the potentially lethal effects of the explosive. Once Lance Corporal Ellsworth positively identified the location of the improvised explosive device, determined that it was not wired and it that it was in all probability a remote controlled device, he immediately sounded the warning for his fellow Marines to clear the area. Only seconds later, the improvised explosive device was detonated by the enemy mortally wounding Lance Corporal Ellsworth. There were a total of 11 Marines within 30 meters of the detonation, and another four Marines within 30 meters. Lance Corporal Ellsworth courage and decisive actions placed him in a position in which he absorbed the majority of the blast and prevented further loss of life or injury to the members of his team and platoon. By his zealous initiative, courageous actions and exceptional dedication to duty, Lance Corporal Ellsworth reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. |
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