DoD Identifies Army Casualty
November 21, 2005

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

Staff Sgt. Ivan V. Alarcon, 23, of Jerome, Idaho, died in Tal Afar, Iraq, on Nov. 17, when his HMMWV accidentally rolled over during combat operations. Alarcon was assigned to the Army’s 473rd Quartermaster Company, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.

The incident is under investigation.

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