Cpl Matthew A. Tooker
Born: March 14, 2024 in Danbury, Connecticut
Died: August 27 2011 in Connecticut
Cpl Matthew A. Tooker of Naugatuck, Connecticut was born a son of Anne Connor Tooker and was educated in the local school system. He was a 2005 graduate of Emmett O’Brien Regional Technical School. Following graduation he was employed by Gar-Kenyon Technologies of Naugatuck, until he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2007. He had served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and was wounded in action. He served with the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division as a Scout Sniper, with the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Medal (Afghanistan) the Navy and Marine Corps. Achievement Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award) the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Navy Unit Commendation. He was released from active duty this past August. He was a member of the Royal Order of the Purple Heart. Matt passed away due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 25. Besides his mother of Naugatuck, he leaves 3 sisters, Abigail M. Tooker of Naugatuck, Melissa A. Tooker of Darien, and Amanda M. Tooker of Vernon.
Arlington National Cemetery
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