Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Brian L. Mintzlaff dies in roll over accident

A Texas soldier from Fort Hood has died in Iraq, the Defense Department said Wednesday.

Staff Sgt. Brian L. Mintzlaff, 34, of Fort Worth, died Monday in Taji from injuries suffered when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle rolled over. The incident remains under investigation.

Mintzlaff was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood.

From the Herald