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Task Force Olympia Soldier Killed By IED

Feb-17-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

Here is the official press release from Combined Joint Task Force 7.

[Link to CJTF7 Press Release]

MOSUL, IRAQ – A Task Force Olympia soldier was killed and one other was wounded when their convoy was attacked by an improvised explosive device at approximately 5:15 p.m. today near Tall Afar.

The soldiers were evacuated to the Brigade Support Medical Center at Forward Operating Base Fulda. One of the injured soldiers was then evacuated by air to the 67th Combat Support Hospital; however, he died en route to the hospital. The other soldier remains at the BSMC where he is being treated.

Following the IED detonation, enemy forces engaged the unit with small arms fire. There were no further injuries to Coalition soldiers. The unit attempted to pursue the attackers, but was unable to make contact.

Release #040216c


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