Fort Lewis soldier killed in Iraq

By KOMO Staff

Summary

The Department of Defense said Pfc. Aaron J. Ward, 19, was shot May 6 in Al Anbar, Iraq while conducting search operations.

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Story Published: May 9, 2008 at 2:57 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 6:37 PM PST

FORT LEWIS, Wash. -- A soldier from Fort Lewis has been killed in Iraq.

The Department of Defense said Pfc. Aaron J. Ward, 19, was shot May 6 in Al Anbar, Iraq while conducting search operations.

Ward was from San Jacinto, Calif., and was assigned to the 504th Military Police Battalion.