Security patrol struck by IED
Multi-National Force-Iraq
Sunday, 31 December 2006
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20061231-05
Dec. 31, 2006
Security patrol struck by IED
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD – An improvised explosive device detonated near a Multi-National Division - Baghdad patrol, killing one Soldier in a southeastern neighborhood of the Iraqi capital Dec. 30.
The unit was conducting a security patrol in their assigned area of operations when a roadside bomb exploded near them, killing one Soldier and wounding two others.
Earlier this week, units from the same battalion aided in the disposal of unexploded ordnance and aided the Iraqi police in the discovery of a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device.
The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION – BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS NCO IN CHARGE, MASTER SGT. DAVID LARSEN BY E-MAIL AT: david.j.larsen@us.army.mil; OR BY PHONE AT COMMERCIAL: (914) 822-8174, OR IRAQNA: 011-964-790-192-4675.
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