Fort Hood announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. James Michael Dorsey, 23, of Beardstown, Illinois, died February 8, 2009 in Kamaliyah, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident.
Dorsey joined the military in September 2004 as an Infantryman and was assigned to 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division since January 2005.
He deployed March 2008.
Specialist Dorsey’s decorations and awards include the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.