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 18, 2003
Release Number: 03-08-37
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLDIER KILLED BY EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A 1st Armored Division soldier was killed by an explosive device on August 18.
The incident took place in the Karadah District at 2p.m. The soldier was medically evacuated to the 28th Combat Support Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3:15 p.m.
The soldier's name is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
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