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

Sgt. David W. Gordon, 23, of Williamsfield, Ohio, died on Sept. 8, in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during combat operations. Gordon was assigned to the Army's 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood Texas.

Media with questions about this soldier can contact the 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office at (254) 287-0105.