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            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

            Sgt. Lee D. Todacheene, 29, of Farmington, N.M., died April 6, in Balad, Iraq, when mortar fire hit his guard post.  Todacheene was assigned to the Army's 1^st Battalion, 77^th Armored Regiment, 1^st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.

            The incident is under investigation.

            For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.