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

Sgt. William J. Normandy, 42, of Augusta, Ga., died March 15, in Camp Virginia, Iraq (north of Kuwait City), of non-combat related injuries. Sgt. Normandy was assigned to the Army National Guard, 1st Battalion, 86th Field Artillery, from Montpelier, Vt.

The incident is under investigation.

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