DoD Identifies Army Casualty

Sep 10, 2004

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

Spc. Yoe M. Aneiros, 20, of Newark, N.J., died Sept. 7 in Sadr City when his patrol vehicle came under attack by enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenades. Aneiros was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

The incident is under investigation.

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