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DOD Identifies Army Casualty , May 31, 2012


Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 

Cpl. Nicholas H. Olivas, 20, of Fairfield, Ohio, died May 30 in Zharay, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.  He was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Source: defense.gov


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