DoD Identifies Army Casualty
April 12, 2004

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

Spc. Michelle M. Witmer, 20, of New Berlin, Wis., died April 9 in Baghdad, Iraq, when she became involved in an improvised explosive device and small arms attack. Witmer was assigned to the Army National Guards 32nd Military Police Company, Milwaukee, Wis.

The incident is under investigation.

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