Saturday, July 19, 2003

CENTCOM NEWS RELEASE

One of ours.

But based on this story, the location suggests it is not 1st Brigade.
July 19, 2003
Release Number: 03-07-58


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


SOLDIER DIES FROM INJURIES RECEIVED IN ATTACK

BAGHDAD, Iraq – A 1st Armored Division soldier died from injuries received from a small arms and rocket-propelled grenade attack that occurred in the Abu Ghuraib neighborhood July 19 at approximately 1:30 a.m.

The soldier was providing fixed site security at a bank when the unit came under attack. The soldier was evacuated to a nearby aid station and subsequently died.

The soldier's name is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

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