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Army Pfc. Devin J. Michel, 19, of Stockton, Ill., died Oct. 24, 2009 in Zhari province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

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Story Published: Oct 27, 2009 at 6:52 PM CDT

Story Updated: Oct 27, 2009 at 10:15 PM CDT

The Department of Defense has identified an Army soldier from Illinois who died in a bombing earlier this month.

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Private first class Devin J. Michel of Stockton, Illinois died October 24th in Afghanistan. The soldier died from wounds suffered when his unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device.

He was 19 years old. October has been the deadliest month in Afghanistan since U-S forces invaded after 9-11.

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Wednesday, Oct 28 at 2:27 PM steven kester wrote ...

My heart goes out to the family and friends Devon, I believe he sacrificed his life for the USA.

Wednesday, Oct 28 at 8:55 AM Daughter of a Vet wrote ...

Please accept my thanks and gratitude for Private Michel's service and also my most sincere condolences.

Tuesday, Oct 27 at 8:21 PM Army wife wrote ...

My prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss.

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