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JBLM Soldier From 3rd Ordnance Battalion Dies in Afghanistan

Kenneth W. Bennett, 26, of Glendora, Calif., died Nov. 10, in Sperwan Gar, Afghanistan

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Kenneth W. Bennett, 26, of Glendora, CA., died Nov. 10, in Sperwan Gar, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when he encountered an improvised explosive device during combat operations.

He was assigned to the 53rd Ordnance Company (EOD), 3rd Ordnance Battalion (EOD), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.

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