No. 981-05 Sep 27, 2005
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Shaibah, Iraq, on Sept. 26, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during convoy operations. They were also attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. Both soldiers were assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Brigade, Fond du Lac, Wis.
Killed were:
Sgt. Andrew P. Wallace, 25, of Oshkosh, Wis.
Spc. Michael J. Wendling, 20, of Mayville, Wis.
For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.
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