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May 29, 2004
Release Number: 04-05-45C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STRYKER BRIGADE SOLDIER DIES FROM NON-HOSTILE INCIDENT

MOSUL, Iraq - A Stryker Brigade Soldier, under the operational control of Task Force Olympia in Mosul, died Friday, May 27.

The death was not due to enemy action.

The incident is under investigation.

The name of the Soldier is withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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