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

Cpt. John R. Dennison, 24, of Ijamsville, MD, died on Nov. 15 in Balad, Iraq, as a result of small arms fire. Dennison was assigned to 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

For further information related to this release, contact 82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs Office at (910) 907-1946.