NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
August 1, 2003
Release Number: 03-08-03
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLDIER DIES OF GUNSHOT WOUND
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A 1st Armored Division soldier died August 1 of a gunshot wound received at approximately 7:30 p.m. on July 31.
The soldier was standing outside when a bullet, fired from a celebrating Iraqi, struck him.
The soldier was evacuated to the 28th Combat Support Hospital and subsequently died.
The soldier's name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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