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

Sgt. Lucas T. White, 28, of Moses Lake, Wash., died Nov. 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces while on patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

For further information related to this release the media can contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0154 or (253) 967-0147.