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

Pfc. Jason C. Ludlam, 22, of Arlington, Texas, died March 19 in Ba,qubah, Iraq, when he was electrocuted while laying telephone wires. Ludlam was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, based in Vilseck, Germany.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.