This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SCWBAIB/4374 Message Board Post: No. 134-04 IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2004 DoD Identifies Army Casualties The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died on Feb. 25 in Habbinayah, Iraq, when the OH-58 helicopter in which they were flying crashed. Both soldiers were assigned to the 4th Squadron, Outlaw Troop, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo. Killed were: Chief Warrant Officer Stephen M. Wells, 29, of Massachusetts. The incident is under investigation. For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000. http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2004/nr20040227-0386.html Please follow link for the complete news release. ________________________________________ Disclaimer: Not related to this person. This news release is being submitted for its genealogical value: name, age, hometown, date, place and cause of death, and military service. No political viewpoint is being expressed.