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

Sgt. Adam L. Knox, 21, of Columbus, Ohio, died on Sept. 17 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his patrol encountered enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. Knox was assigned to the Army Reserve 346th Psychological Operations Company, Columbus, Ohio.

For further information related to this release the media can contact the Army Special Operations Command public affairs office at (910) 432-6005.