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Cpl. Gurpreet Singh Killed in Afghanistan

The Camp Pendleton Marine was killed in Helmand province while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan.

Camp Pendleton Marine Cpl. Gurpreet Singh, 21, of Antelope, CA, died Wednesday from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, according to the Department of Defense.

Singh was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.

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