Dickinson soldier Unruh killed in Iraq

DICKINSON — A soldier from Dickinson was killed in a vehicle accident in Iraq, the Department of Defense reported in a news release late Friday.

Sgt. Gregory D. Unruh, 28, died from injuries in Mandali, Iraq.

The Associated Press reported Unruh’s military vehicle rolled over.

The Defense Department gave no additional details in its report and officials at Fort Hood did not immediately return phone messages.

Unruh joined the Army in February 2006 as a fire support specialist.

He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood since September 2007. He deployed to Iraq in November.