Military

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

 

            Pfc. Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia, 21, of Santa Clarita, Calif., died Nov. 16 in Mosul, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device hit his convoy.  Flores-Mejia was assigned to the 25th Transportation Company, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

 

            Spc. Daniel James McConnell, 27, of Duluth, Minn., died Nov. 16 in Kirkuk, Iraq, when he was involved in a vehicle accident.  McConnell was assigned to the 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

 

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