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Soldier from Titusville killed in Iraq

By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published February 18, 2007


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TITUSVILLE - A soldier from Titusville has been killed in Iraq, the Defense Department announced Saturday.

Pfc. Branden C. Cummings, 20, died Feb. 14 in Baqubah when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle during combat operations.

Cummings was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

[Last modified February 18, 2007, 00:56:22]


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by andy 02/18/07 05:50 PM
the prayers of this great country are with you and your family... I and my family.. incl 6 young children,, of which i hope among them will come the courage you have displayed.. Thank you for your sacrifice... God Bless You !!
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