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

Sgt. Jerry L. DeLoach, 45, of Jackson, Ga., died July 7, 2007, at Fort Knox, Ky. He had been medically evacuated from theater, and died of a non-combat related injury. He was assigned to the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Knox.

For more information related to this release, media may contact the Fort Knox public affairs office at 502-624-7451 or 502-624-5151.