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

Capt. Shawn P. T. Charles, 40, of Hickory, N.C., died Oct. 23 in San Antonio, Texas, from a non-combat illness.  He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Source: defense.gov