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

Capt. Shane T. Adcock, 27, of Mechanicsville, Va., died on Oct. 11 in Hawijah, Iraq, from injuries suffered from enemy grenade fire. Adcock was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

For further information related to this release the media can contact the 25th Infantry Division public affairs office at (808) 655-8729.