Military

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

            Spc. Jacob D. Martir, 21, of Norwich, Conn., died Aug 18 in Sadr City, Iraq, when his patrol came under enemy small arms fire.  Spc. Martir was assigned to 2^nd Battalion, 5^th Cavalry Regiment, 1^st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas

            The incident is under investigation.

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