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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 17, 2005
Release Number: 05-08-27C



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


TASK FORCE FREEDOM SOLDIER KILLED

MOSUL, Iraq – A U.S. Soldier was killed by gunfire in central Mosul Aug. 15 while conducting security operations. Terrorists employed small arms fire as they drove by his position in a civilian vehicle.

The Soldier's name is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.

TEXT PROVIDED BY THE TASK FORCE FREEDOM, MULTINATIONAL BRIGADE-NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT LT COL ANDRE HANCE AT ANDRE.HANCE@MNBNW.IRAQ.ARMY.MIL.



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