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

Spc. Harley D. Andrews, 22, of Weimar, Calif., died on Sept. 11 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Andrews was assigned to the 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, Warner Barracks, Bamberg, Germany.

Media with questions about this soldier can contact the 1st Armored Division public affairs office at 011-49-611-705-4862.