Casualties

Condolences go to the families of the following Americans who lost their lives in the pursuit of gaining freedom for others.

Release #: 409-05
April 28, 2005

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

SPC David L. Rice, 22, of Sioux City, Iowa, died April 26 in Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, when his HMMWV rolled over. Rice was assigned 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

Release #: 410-05
April 28, 2005

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

SFC Allen C. Johnson, 31, of Los Molinos, Calif., died April 26 in Khanaqin, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces using small arms fire attacked his patrol. Johnson was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces roup, Fort Bragg, N.C.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

Release #: 411-05
April 28, 2005

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

PVT Robert C. White III, 21, of Camden, N.J., died April 23 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, of non-combat related injuries. White was assigned to the 864th Engineer Battalion, 555th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (Provisional), Fort Lewis, WA.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

Signing off! Until next time, I'll see ya on the Blog!!