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| August 29, 2006 Release Number: 06-08-02C FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1/167 CALVARY SOLDEIR DIES OF INJURIES SUSTAINED IN HUMVEE LOGISTICAL SUPPORT AREA ANACONDA, Iraq – A Nebraska National Guard Soldier with the 1st Squadron, 167th Cavalry, 1st Battalion, 34th Brigade Combat Team, under 3rd Corps Support Command, died on Aug. 28, from injuries he sustained when his vehicle rolled over into a canal near Camp Anaconda near the city of Balad, Iraq, on Aug. 21. Two others were injured in the accident are still undergoing treatment for their injuries. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT 3rd COSCOM PAO/210th MPAD AT DSN 318-829-1234 OR E-MAIL AT kirk.slaughter@balad.iraq.centcom.mil. -30- |
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