DoD Identifies Army Casualty
June 16, 2006

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

Sgt. Russell M. Durgin, 23, of Henniker, N.H., died on June 13, in Korengel, Afghanistan, when his unit took small arms fire. Durgin was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Media with questions about this soldier can call the 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs Office at (315) 772-7634.