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

 

Sgt. 1st Class Ronald T. Wood, 28, of Cedar City, Utah, died July 16 in Kirkuk, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Wood was assigned to the Army National Guard's 148th Field Artillery, Brigham City, Utah.

 

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