MND-B patrol struck by roadside bomb

Multi-National Force-Iraq

Sunday, 03 June 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070603-23
June 3, 2007

MND-B patrol struck by roadside bomb
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD — A Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldier was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated June 3. Three other Soldiers were also wounded in the attack along with one Iraqi interpreter. Two of the Soldiers were returned to duty.

In the past several weeks, elements of this unit have provided security for Coalition Forces operating in and around the western section of the capital.

The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.

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FOR QUERIES, CONTACT MULT-NATIONAL DIVISION - BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS, MNDB_PAO_CIC@MND-B.ARMY.MIL OR BY PHONE AT COMMERCIAL (914) 822-8174 OR IRAQNA 011-964-890-192-4674.