DoD Identifies Army Casualty
December 08, 2005

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

Spc. Brian A. Wright, 19, of Keensburg, Ill., died in Ramadi, Iraq on Dec. 6, when his HMMWV struck a mine during combat operations. Wright was assigned to the Army National Guard’s 135th Engineer Company, Lawrenceville, Ill.

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