Theodore “Ted” Michael Moreland

Age: 33
Branch: USN
Rank(s): QM3, QMC
Unit(s): ST2, NSWDG, ST2
Station: Little Creek, VA

Fallen on: 04 Dec 1996
Location: Lakehurst, NJ
Era: Global War on Terror
Campaign: Training

Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor and two Gold Stars, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal w/ two Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/2 bronze stars, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol Medal.

Hometown: Beeville, TX

Details:
QMC Moreland was hurled out of an over pressurized C17 while on the ground and subsequently died from a traumatic head injury.