DoD Identifies Army Casualty
August 11, 2008

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

Pfc. John A. Mattox, 23, of Daingerfield, Texas, died Aug. 10 at Forward Operating Base Bostick, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

The incident is under investigation.

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