DoD Identifies Army Casualty
December 18, 2008

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

Pvt. Colman J. Meadows III, 19, of Senoia, Ga., died Dec. 16, at Forward Operating Base Ramrod, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

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