This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RIP2011 Surnames: Dietrich Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dietrich/555/mb.ashx Message Board Post: IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 744-11 August 27, 2011 DOD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Jesse W. Dietrich, 20, of Venus, Texas, died Aug. 25 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. For more information the media may contact the 10th Mountain Division public affairs office at 315-772-8286. http://www.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=14755 ****************** Posted for genealogical information only. I have no additional information. If you have a question or can add more information regarding this person please post it here on the message board. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.