In Memory OfSgt David J. Coullard

Sgt David J. Coullard, 32, U.S.M.C., born January 16, 1973, was killed in action on August 1, 2005. Coullard served as a Scout Sniper with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division and deployed to Iraq. During the Battle of Haditha, his unit was conducting an IED detection operation when they were ambushed by Sunni Insurgents. Surrounded and outnumbered, Coullard and his men returned fire with unbridled ferocity, holding their position before falling in combat. For his service, he earned two Purple Hearts. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!