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May 24, 2004
Release Number: 04-05-39C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MARINE DIES NEAR CAMP FALLUJAH

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq -- A Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force died May 21 near Camp Fallujah while conducting security and stability operations.

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

The incident is under investigation.

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

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