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

Pfc. Paul Balint Jr., 22, of Willow Park, Texas, died Dec. 15 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with the enemy using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Friedberg, Germany.

For further information related to this release, contact the 1st Armored Division public affairs office at 011-49-611-705-4859.