
WORTHINGTON, Ohio — A combat medic from central Ohio was killed in Iraq when his unit was hit with small-arms fire in Ramadi, the Department of Defense said Monday.
Pfc. Harrison J. Meyer, 20, of Worthington in suburban Columbus, was killed Friday. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team at Camp Howze, South Korea. It is one of two air assault units based in South Korea.
Pvt. Brian K. Grant, 31, of Dallas, also died in the attack and was from the same unit, the Pentagon said.
Meyer’s parents, William and Debra Meyer of Worthington, said their son’s kindness and humor touched many people.
“He exemplifies the true spirit of...