Release A050831a

Task Force Freedom Soldier killed in attack

Multi-National Force-Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq – A Task Force Freedom Soldier died when he was struck by enemy fire while on dismounted patrol near Tal Afar, Aug. 27.

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

The incident is under investigation.

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