Military

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

            Capt. Eric L. Allton, 34, of Houston, Texas, died Sept. 26 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when he was struck by a mortar round.  Allton was assigned to the 2^nd Battalion, 17^th Field Artillery Regiment, 2^nd Infantry Division, Camp Hovey, Korea.

            The incident is under investigation.

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