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

Spc. Hai Ming Hsia, 37, of New York, N.Y., died Aug. 1 during combat operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Hsia was assigned to the 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

Media with questions about this soldier can contact 1st Armored Division public affairs office at 011-49-611-705-4862.