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DOD Identifies Army Casualty, September 6, 2012


 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 

Pfc. Shane W. Cantu, 20, of Corunna, Mich., died Aug. 28, in Charkh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he was hit by shrapnel. 

Cantu was assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. 

Source: defense.gov


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