Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn.

Pfc. Steven F. Shapiro, 29, of Hidden Valley Lake, Calif., died Oct. 21 in Tallil, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Source: defense.gov