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May 19, 2004
Release Number: 04-05-32C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MARINE DIES IN AL ANBAR PROVINCE

KARMAH, Iraq -- A Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force died on May 18 in the Al Anbar Province.

The Marine's death is classified as non-hostile.

The incident is under investigation.

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

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