NEWS RELEASE
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

November 3, 2004
Release Number: 04-11-02C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ONE SOLDIER KILLED, ONE INJURED IN IED ATTACK

TIKRIT, IRAQ -- A 1st Infantry Division Soldier was killed and one injured after their combat patrol was struck by an improvised explosive device near Salmar Pak at about 7:12 a.m. on Nov. 3.

The injured Soldier was taken to a Multi-National Forces medical treatment facility and is in stable condition. The names of the Soldiers are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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