of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Jordan D Winkler
Marine Lance Cpl, 19 years old, Graduated from Union High School in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma during 2003,
Assigned to Combat Service support Battalion 1, Combat Service Support Group 11, 1st Force Service Support Group, 1 Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Died Nov 26, due to a non-combat incident at Camp Fallujah, Iraq.
Officials with the Anit-Tank Training Company in Broken Arrow said Lance Cpl Jordan D Winkler died while stationed at a hospital there. Winkler was a 2003 graduate of Union Senior High School out of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The 19 year old joined the Marines on the delayed entry program during his senior year.Richardson, a former Navy recruiter, said Winkler came to hem and asked his advice about military service, specifically the Marines. He didn't enter the military with stars in his eyes, I'll tell you that, Richardson said. Richardson described Winkler as having integrity. He was very quet and very honest he said.
Jordan was a dedicated Marine who was proud to be in Iraq serving his country and doing his job as a Marine.
Winkler was a wrestler while at Union High School and won the most improved award for increasing his wins by 22 percent in 2003.
