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

Spc. Allen J. Vandayburg, 20, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Apr. 9, in Barez, Iraq when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle. Vandayburg was assigned to the 2^nd Battalion, 2^nd Infantry Regiment, 1^st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.

The incident is under investigation.

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