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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894

October 16, 2004
Release Number: 04-10-18C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



TASK FORCE OLYMPIA SOLDIER KILLED IN CAR BOMB ATTACK

MOSUL, Iraq -- One Soldier assigned to Task Force Olympia died of wounds Oct. 15 following a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack on a Multi-National Forces convoy. The attack occurred in the east central area of Mosul at about 1:20 p.m. on Oct. 15.

The name of the soldier killed in the attack is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.


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