NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 |
June 7, 2003
Release Number: 03-06-24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
One U.S. Soldier Killed, Four Wounded In Attack near Tikrit
CAMP DOHA, Kuwait -- One U.S. soldier was killed and four were wounded this morning near Tikrit, Iraq by rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire.
The injured soldiers were medically evacuated by helicopter and ground ambulance to military medical facilities in the area.
The soldier's names and unit are being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
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