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August 24, 2004
Release Number: 04-08-31C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SOLDIER KILLED IN RPG ATTACK IN BAGHDAD

BAGHDAD - Three Task Force Baghdad Soldiers were wounded when a rocket-propelled grenade hit a patrol Monday around 6:45 p.m.

All three Soldiers were evacuated to a military hospital, where one Soldier died of his wounds.

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

The incident is under investigation.

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