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CENTCOMNEWS 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

August 12, 2005
Release Number: 05-08-20C



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


MARINE DIES OF WOUNDS SUFFERED NEAR AR RAMADI

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – A Marine assigned to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), died of wounds Aug. 10 from the detonation of an improvised explosive device.

The incident occurred last night during combat operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RELEASE, PLEASE CONTACT CAPT. JEFFREY POOL OF THE 2ND MARINE DIVISION PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT: PoolJS@gcemnfiraq.usmc.mil



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