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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
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September 13, 2004
Release Number: 04-09-40
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ATTACK ON POLISH PATROL OF THE 1ST BATTLE GROUP
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Today at about 4.30 p.m. the Polish Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team along with the security escort from the 1st Battle Group Multi-National Division Central South came under attack from anti-Iraqi forces using rocket propelled grenades (RPG) and small arms. During the attack 3 Polish soldiers were killed and 3 wounded. The wounded soldiers have been transferred to a military hospital in Karbala, and are in stable condition.
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