Montana Soldier Killed in Non-Combat Incident in Iraq

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

Sgt. Nathaneil G. Irish, 23, of Billings, Montana, died Oct. 27, 2019, of a non-combat related incident at Camp Taji, Iraq. The incident is under investigation.

Irish was assigned to 25th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

For more information regarding Sgt. Nathaneil G. Irish, media may contact Mr. John Pennell, U.S. Army Alaska Public Affairs Office, at 907-384-2072 or john.m.pennell2.civ@mail.mil.