Tuesday, July 26, 2005

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

No. 755-05 July26, 2005
DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Jason T. Palmerton, 25, of Auburn, Neb. , died on July 23 in Qal'eh-Yegaz, Afghanistan, where he came under enemy small arms fire while conducting a dismounted patrol. Palmerton was assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N. C.
For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

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