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August 3, 2004
Release Number: 04-08-03C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BLAST KILLS TWO SOLDIERS IN BAGHDAD

BAGHDAD - Two Task Force Baghdad Soldiers were killed and two were wounded when an improvised explosive device detonated around 11 p.m. Aug. 2.

The wounded were evacuated to a military medical facility for treatment.

The names of the deceased Soldiers are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The incident is under investigation.

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