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

Pfc. Hannah L. Gunterman, 20, of Redlands, Calif., died on Sept. 4 in Taji, Iraq, from a non-combat related cause. Gunterman was assigned to the 542nd Maintenance Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion, Fort Lewis, Wash.

This incident is under investigation.

Media with questions about this soldier can contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0155.-