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This page provides official biographies for Marine Forces Reserve leaders. It details their careers, assignments, and achievements, offering insight into their professional backgrounds and contributions to the Marine Corps.

Staff Sgt. Ries died as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Group, Marine Corps Reserve, Portland, Oregon. He died on November 8, 2004.

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Ries, Staff Sgt. David G.

Staff Sgt. Ries died as a result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 6^th Engineer Support Battalion, 4^th Force Service Group, Marine Corps Reserve, Portland, Oregon. He died on November 8, 2004.