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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

They died July 16, in Wali Kot District, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered when their vehicle was struck by enemy rocket propelled grenades. The soldiers were assigned to the 81st Troop Command, Indiana National Guard, Indianapolis, Ind.

Killed were:

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Spc. Sergio E. Perez Jr., 21, of Crown Point, Ind., and

Spc. Nicholas A. Taylor, 20, of Berne, Ind.