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


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SECOND MARINE DIES OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION MONDAY

FALLUJAH, Iraq - An additional Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force died of wounds received in action Aug. 2 in the Al Anbar Province while conducting security and stability operations. This brings the total to two.

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

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