DoD Identifies Army Casualty
March 09, 2004

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

Capt. Gussie M. Jones, 41, of Louisiana, died March 7 in Baghdad, Iraq, as a result of a non-combat cause. As medical surgical nurse in support of area operations, Jones was assigned to the 31st Combat Support Hospital, Fort Bliss, Texas.

The incident is under investigation.

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