(WLTX) - For the second time this week, the Upstate has received news of a soldier's death in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Adrian J. Lewis, 30, of Mauldin, died March 21 in Ramadi, Iraq. The Department of Defense reported that Lewis was wounded and killed when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations.
Lewis was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division of Fort Stewart, Ga.
According to the Associated Press, Lewis leaves behind a wife, Amanda, and four children. He was in his third tour of duty.
Another Upstate soldier was killed on March 21. Private First Class Joey T. Sams II, 22, of Spartanburg, died in Kuwait.
Department of Defense/AP
Patrick Reed
3/25/2007 12:35:06 PM
3/25/2007 12:35:06 PM
