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

Sgt. Christopher S. Potts, 38, of Tiverton, R.I., died Oct. 3 in Taji, Iraq, as his unit was conducting traffic control operations and enemy forces attacked them using small arms fire. Potts was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 103rd Field Artillery Regiment, Providence, R.I.

For further information on this soldier, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.