Cpl. Adam J. Buyes, 21, of Salem, Oregon, died Nov. 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, in Okinawa, Japan.
Buyes, a field radio operator, joined the Marine Corps Jan. 12, 2009. He arrived on Okinawa Sept. 10, 2009 and deployed to Afghanistan in May.
His service awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Korean Defense Service Medal.
"Cpl. Adam Buyes was a truly dedicated professional who cared for his Marines as if they were brothers from the beginning,” said 1st Sgt. Daniel J. Wilson, the battalion first sergeant. “He was often emulated and adored by many of the Marines he came in contact with. Cpl. Buyes was just one of those Marines that made being in Okinawa, Japan or deployed to Afghanistan better and more enjoyable for everyone.”
Buyes’ unit has planned a memorial service at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Dec. 4