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Marine who died trying to save crew in fiery Osprey crash to receive service's top noncombat medal

Bart Collart talks about his son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at his home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart's son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Bart Collart talks about his son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at his home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart's son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

The helmet of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart is seen at the home of his parents in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

The helmet of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart is seen at the home of his parents in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Alexia Collart, left, and her daughter Gwyneth, right, talk about her son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, in their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Alexia Collart, left, and her daughter Gwyneth, right, talk about her son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, in their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

This image provided by Tell It Well Photography shows Gwyneth Collart, left, and Cpl. Jonah Waser at the alter during their wedding, July 6, 2024, in Arlington, Va. Collart is the sister of the late Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, who was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (Tell It Well Photography via AP)

This image provided by Tell It Well Photography shows Gwyneth Collart, left, and Cpl. Jonah Waser at the alter during their wedding, July 6, 2024, in Arlington, Va. Collart is the sister of the late Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, who was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (Tell It Well Photography via AP)

Bart Collart, right, and his wife Alexia Collart, talk about their son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Their son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Bart Collart, right, and his wife Alexia Collart, talk about their son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Their son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

A Certificate of Commendation for Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart is seen at the home of his parents in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

A Certificate of Commendation for Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart is seen at the home of his parents in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Alexia Collart stands near a photograph of her son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at her home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Her son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Alexia Collart stands near a photograph of her son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at her home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Her son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Patches belonging to Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart are seen at the home of his parents in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Patches belonging to Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart are seen at the home of his parents in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Family members of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, from left, father Bart Collart, sister Gwyneth Collart and mother Alexia Collart, hold his portrait as they pose for a photo at their home in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Family members of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, from left, father Bart Collart, sister Gwyneth Collart and mother Alexia Collart, hold his portrait as they pose for a photo at their home in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

"Challenge coins" belonging to Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, are seen at the home of his parents in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

"Challenge coins" belonging to Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, are seen at the home of his parents in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Family members of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, from left, father Bart Collart, sister Gwyneth Collart and mother Alexia Collart, hold his portrait as they pose for a photo at their home in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Family members of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, from left, father Bart Collart, sister Gwyneth Collart and mother Alexia Collart, hold his portrait as they pose for a photo at their home in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Gwyneth Collart sits for a portrait while holding the uniform of her brother Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart at her home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Her brother was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Gwyneth Collart sits for a portrait while holding the uniform of her brother Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart at her home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Her brother was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

A model of a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is seen at the family home of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with Marine Corps Captain Eleanor V. LeBeau and US Marine Corps Major Tobin J. Lewis when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

A model of a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is seen at the family home of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with Marine Corps Captain Eleanor V. LeBeau and US Marine Corps Major Tobin J. Lewis when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Bart Collart, left, and his wife Alexia Collart talk about their son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Bart Collart, left, and his wife Alexia Collart talk about their son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Bart Collart, left, hugs his daughter Gwyneth at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart's son Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Bart Collart, left, hugs his daughter Gwyneth at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart's son Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Alexia Collart holds a pin belonging to her son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at her home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Her son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Alexia Collart holds a pin belonging to her son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at her home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Her son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Family members of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart sister Gwyneth Collart, from left, father Bart Collart and mother Alexia Collart talk about Collart at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Family members of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart sister Gwyneth Collart, from left, father Bart Collart and mother Alexia Collart talk about Collart at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Photographs of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart and his fellow marines, Marine Corps Captain Eleanor V. LeBeau, bottom left, and Marine Corps Major Tobin J. Lewis, bottom right, are seen at the home of his parents in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with the two Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Photographs of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart and his fellow marines, Marine Corps Captain Eleanor V. LeBeau, bottom left, and Marine Corps Major Tobin J. Lewis, bottom right, are seen at the home of his parents in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with the two Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Family members of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, father Bart Collart, left, sister Gwyneth Collart, right, and mother Alexia Collart, talk about their relative at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Family members of Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, father Bart Collart, left, sister Gwyneth Collart, right, and mother Alexia Collart, talk about their relative at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Collart, 21, was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Bart Collart, right, and his wife Alexia Collart, talk about their son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Their son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Bart Collart, right, and his wife Alexia Collart, talk about their son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Their son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Gwyneth Collart sits for a portrait while holding the uniform of her brother Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart at her home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Her brother was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Gwyneth Collart sits for a portrait while holding the uniform of her brother Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart at her home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Her brother was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Alexia Collart, right, and her husband Bart Collart talk about their son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Their son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Alexia Collart, right, and her husband Bart Collart talk about their son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Their son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

In this image provided by Tell It Well Photography, Gwyneth Collart holds a bouquet with a portrait of her brother the late Marine Corps Cpl. Spencer Collart, during her wedding to Cpl. Jonah Waser, July 6, 2024, in Arlington, Va. Spencer Collart was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (Tell It Well Photography via AP)

In this image provided by Tell It Well Photography, Gwyneth Collart holds a bouquet with a portrait of her brother the late Marine Corps Cpl. Spencer Collart, during her wedding to Cpl. Jonah Waser, July 6, 2024, in Arlington, Va. Spencer Collart was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (Tell It Well Photography via AP)

Bart Collart, right, and his wife Alexia Collart, talk about their son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Their son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Bart Collart, right, and his wife Alexia Collart, talk about their son, Marine Corporal Spencer R. Collart, at their home, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2024. Their son was killed along with two other Marines when the MV-22B Osprey aircraft they were on crashed during drills on a north Australian island on Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)