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 |
July 6, 2003
Release Number: 03-07-25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLDIER DIES FROM GUNSHOT WOUND
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A U.S. soldier from the 1st Armored Division died as a result of a hostile gunshot wound received on July 6, while guarding the Baghdad University.
The soldier was evacuated to 28th Combat Support Hospital, where he was medically retired. He subsequently died from his injuries.
The name of the soldier is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
For additional information contact:
CJTF-7 COALITION PRESS INFORMATION CENTER
914 360 5082/5089
DSN 302 550 0396/97
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