August 14, 2005
Release A050814b

Task Force Baghdad Soldier killed

Multi-National Force-Iraq

BAGHDAD , Iraq — A Task Force Baghdad Soldier died when a unit struck an improvised explosive device in west Baghdad at 3:45 p.m. Aug. 13.

One other Soldier was wounded in the terrorist attack.

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

The incident is under investigation.

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT THE TASK FORCE BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT TASKFORCEBAGHDADPAO@ID3.ARMY.MIL.