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

 

            Spc. Lauro G. DeLeon Jr., 20, of Floresville, Texas, died Sept. 8 in Balad, Iraq, when improvised explosive devices detonated near his convoy.  DeLeon was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 644^th Transportation Company, Beaumont, Texas.

 

            The incident is under investigation.

 

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