CENTCOM NEWS RELEASES

September 2, 2003
Release Number: 03-09-01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TWO SOLDIERS KILLED, ONE WOUNDED IN ATTACK

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two 220th Military Police Brigade soldiers were killed and one was wounded approximately 3:19 p.m. Sept. 1 when their High-Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle struck an improvised explosive device along a main supply route south of Baghdad.

The wounded soldier was evacuated to the 28th Combat Support Hospital for treatment.

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



September 2, 2003
Release Number: 03-09-02

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

1AD SOLDIER KILLED IN HELICOPTER ACCIDENT

BAGHDAD, Iraq - One 1st Armored Division soldier was killed and another was injured in a helicopter accident early Tuesday morning.

The accident occurred at Camp Dogwood at 12:30 a.m. Both of the soldiers were medically evacuated to 28th Combat Support Hospital. The accident occurred when the UH-60 helicopter rolled over after making a hard landing.

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