A media report this morning has stated that Staff Sgt. Johnny R. Polk died Saturday, July 25, 2009, from injuries received while serving in Kirkuk, Iraq.
Gulfport Soldier Dies from Combat Wounds
Polk, 39, had been sent to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany for treatment of his injuries.
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According to the Department of Defense and Websites reporting on Sgt. Polk's death, he was struck by an anti-tank grenade while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Polk was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Calgary Division at Fort Hood, Texas.
A service will be held at Fort Hood before Polk is brought to Gulfport for burial.
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