DoD Identifies Army Casualty
August 23, 2004

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

Pfc. Kevin A. Cuming, 22, of North White Plains, N.Y., died August 21 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol came under rocket-propelled grenade attack. Cuming was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

The incident is under investigation.

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