This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.farris/2693/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On the Web: http://www.defenselink.mil/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=10271 December 08, 2006 DoD Identifies Army Casualties The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Cpl. Billy B. Farris, 20, of Bapchule, Ariz., died Dec. 3 in Taji, Iraq, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while conducting escort operations. Farris was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. For further information on Farris' death the media can contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0154 or (253) 967-0152.