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

Sgt. Joshua S. Ladd, 20, of Fort Gibson, Miss, died May 1 in Mosul, Iraq, when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Ladd was assigned to the Army National Guard,s 367th Maintenance Company, DeKalb, Miss.

The incident is under investigation.

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