Monday, April 03, 2006

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

No. 270-06 April 03, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Joseph J. Duenas, 23, of Mesa, Ariz., died in Kirkuk Province, Iraq on March 30 from non-combat related injuries while returning from combat operations. Duenas was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101 Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. An investigation into this incident is being conducted.
For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

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