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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 6, 2003
Release Number: 03-08-10


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


SOLDIER KILLED IN ACCIDENTAL FALL

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A soldier from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) was killed when he fell from the roof of a fixed site at approximately 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 in Mosul.

The soldier was evacuated to the 21st Combat Support Hospital and was pronounced dead at approximately 8:15 p.m.

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

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