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January 28, 2005
Release Number: 05-01-38C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THREE TASK FORCE BAGHDAD SOLDIERS KILLED IN IED BLAST

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Three Task Force Baghdad Soldiers were killed when an improvised explosive device detonated on their patrol about 4:30 p.m. Jan. 28 in western Baghdad. Another Soldier received minor injuries in the attack and was treated at the scene.

The names of the Soldiers killed are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The incident is under investigation.

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