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

Pfc. Devin J. Grella, 21, of Medina, Ohio, died September 6 in Iraq, after an improvised explosive device exploded near his convoy vehicle. Grella was assigned to the Army Reserve,s 706th Transportation Company from Mansfield, Ohio.

The incident is under investigation.

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