Source:
SBS
24 Apr 2006 - 12:00 AM  UPDATED 22 Aug 2013 - 12:18 PM

The body of the first Australian soldier to die in Iraq is on its way to Australia.

Melbourne-born Private Jacob Kovco died on Friday from a gunshot wound to the head.

It is believed the 25-year-old Private Kovco was cleaning his gun at the time of the incident.

He was part of the force providing security for Australian government workers in Baghdad.

A military investigation into his death is under way.