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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
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November 8, 2004
Release Number: 04-11-07C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SOLDIER KILLED IN SMALL ARMS ATTACK IN EASTERN BAGHDAD

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A Task Force Baghdad Soldier was killed when a patrol came under small arms fire in eastern Baghdad at approximately 3:15 p.m. today.

The Soldier was medically evacuated from the site of the attack, but died of wounds at a military medical treatment facility.

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

The incident is under investigation.

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