Tuesday, July 26, 2005

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

No. 761-05 July26, 2005
DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Adam J. Harting, 21, of Portage, Ind. , died July 25 in Samarra, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Harting was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 42nd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

1 comment:

afb said...

Harting is from my state. My prayers are with his family. God Bless you.

Harting was the youngest soldier in Iraq when it started. 19 years old. I remember the interview on TV.

My heart is full of sorrow for this young MAN and his family.

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