CENTCOM NEWS RELEASES

August 26, 2003
Release Number: 03-08-53

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ONE SOLDIER KILLED, TWO WOUNDED IN IED ATTACK

BAGHDAD, Iraq – One 3rd Corps Support Command soldier was killed and two wounded in an improvised explosive device attack on a military convoy near the town of Hamariyah at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 26.

The soldiers were transported to the 28th Combat Support Hospital for treatment.

The soldiers’ names are being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.


August 26, 2003
Release Number: 03-08-54

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

4ID SOLDIER DIES IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

A 4th Infantry Division soldier died as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident between Tikrit and Forward Operating Base Anaconda in Balad at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Aug. 25.

The vehicle the soldier was riding in had a flat tire causing the convoy to stop along side the road to replace the flat. While changing the tire, a passing Iraqi vehicle was involved in a traffic collision, which caused it to spin out of control and strike the soldier.

The soldier was evacuated to the 21st Combat Support Hospital for treatment. The soldier died of injuries received at approximately 10 p.m.

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


August 26, 2003
Release Number: 03-08-55

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SOLDIER DIES FROM NON-HOSTILE GUNSHOT WOUND

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A 130th Engineer Brigade Soldier died on August 25 from a non-hostile gunshot wound.

The soldier was evacuated to the 21st Combat Support Hospital, where he later died.

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

The incident is under investigation.