DOD IDENTIFIES ARMY CASUALTY

Sept 3, 2004

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

Spc. Joseph C. Thibodeaux, 24, of Lafayette, La., died Sept. 1 in Hawijah, Iraq, when his patrol came under enemy attack. Thibodeaux was assigned to the Army's Headquarters and Headquarters Company 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

The incident is under investigation.

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