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06880 Blog: Westport Marine Roger Muchnick Dies In Explosion

by The Daily Voice News 03/20/13  Comment

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WESTPORT, Conn. — Roger Muchnick, a Staples High School graduate from Westport, was among seven Marines killed in a mortar explosion in Nevada Monday, Dan Woog reports on his 06880 blog. 

The Marines died when the round blew up during a live-fire exercise, according to NBCNews.com. Eight other Marines were injured. 

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