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Two TFO Soldiers killed in attack on MNF convoy

Oct-13-2004 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT , 3/2 SBCT

We just received the following official press release from Task Force Olympia.

(TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (October 13, 2004) – Two Soldiers assigned to Task Force Olympia died following a car bomb attack on a Multinational Forces convoy today at approximately 2:20 p.m. The attack occurred in the northeastern area of Mosul.

A suicide bomber drove the car bomb loaded with explosives into a vehicle in the convoy where it detonated.

Five Multinational Forces Soldiers were wounded. Two have been returned to duty and three are being treated at the military hospital in Mosul.

The names of the soldiers killed in the attack are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

There is an article at MSNBC regarding the incident as well.

This has been a very difficult week for both the 3-2 SBCT and the 1-25 SBCT. Please know that we will post any information that is available when it becomes public.


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