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

            Sgt. Timothy L. Hayslett, 26, of Newville, Pa., was killed on Nov. 15 in Baghdad, Iraq.  Hayslett was conducting a patrol when struck by an improvised explosive device.  He died of his injuries. Hayslett was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1^st Battalion, 37^th Armored Regiment, 1^st Armored Division, based in Friedberg, Germany.

            The incident is under investigation.