<p>Two soldiers from Georgia died in Taji, Iraq, on Oct. 2 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle, the Department of Defense announced Sunday.</p><p>Staff Sgt. James D. Ellis, 25, of Valdosta and Spc. Justin R. Jarrett, 21, of Jonesboro were assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, which is based in Fort Hood, Texas.</p><p>They were killed along with two other soldiers, Spc. Raymond S. Armijo, 22, of Phoenix, and Spc. Kristofer C. Walker, 20, of Creve Coeur, Ill., who were also assigned to the same division.</p><p>Herman Godfrey, personnel director at Godfrey Funeral Home in Valdosta, told the Valdosta Daily Times that the home was handling funeral arrangements for Ellis, though details weren't immediately available.</p>
