
HELENA, Mont. — The nephew of Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., was killed during combat in Iraq over the weekend, the senator’s office confirmed Tuesday.
Marine Cpl. Phillip E. Baucus, 28, of the Helena area, died Saturday in Anbar province, the Department of Defense said. It did not immediately release any further information.
Barrett Kaiser, a spokesman for Baucus, confirmed the Marine was Baucus’ nephew. Kaiser declined further comment, releasing a written statement from Baucus, a Democrat, who said the family was “devastated by the loss.”
“Phillip was an incredible person, a dedicated Marine, a loving son and...