A Trenton, Ga., U.S. Marine Corps corporal died in Afghanistan while supporting combat operations, according to the United States Department of Defense.
William T. Richards, 20, died June 26 in Helmund province.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force out of Camp Lejeune, N.C., according to a news release issued by the Department.