Megan McClung
Megan M. McClung | |
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| Born | 14 April 1972 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Died | 6 December 2006 (aged 34) Ramadi, Iraq |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1995–2006 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | I Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War † |
| Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart Hawaii Medal of Honor |
| Alma mater | Admiral Farragut Academy United States Naval Academy Boston University |
Megan Malia Leilani McClung (14 April 1972 – 6 December 2006) was the first female United States Marine Corps officer killed in combat during the Iraq War, and the first female graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy to be killed in action. Major McClung was serving as a public affairs officer in Al Anbar Province, Iraq when she was killed.