Patrick Barlow dies from non-combat illness

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

Staff Sgt. Patrick O. Barlow, 42, of Greensboro, N.C., died on Oct. 18 in San Antonio, Texas, from a non-combat-related medical condition. Barlow was assigned to the 50th Engineer Company, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

For further information related to this release, contact the Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office at (573) 563-4013.

From the Department of Defense