No. 059-07 January 19, 2007DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Collin R. Schockmel, 19, of Richwood, Texas, died January 16th in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using grenades during security and observation operations. Schockmel was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
For further information in regard to this release the media can contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at (719) 526-1264 or after hours at (719) 526-5500.
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