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SPC Mathew P. LaForest

May-29-2007 » Filed Under: 4/2 SBCT

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

Spc. Mathew P. LaForest, 21, of Austin, Texas, died May 25 in Taji, Iraq, of injuries suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations. He was assigned to 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.


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