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August 2, 2003
Release Number: 03-08-04


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


ONE KILLED, THREE INJURED IN RPG ATTACK

BAGHDAD, Iraq - One 4th Infantry Division soldier was killed and three injured at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 1, when their convoy came under rocket-propelled grenade attack south of Shumayt.

Soldiers were evacuated to the 28th Combat Support Hospital.

Soldiers’ names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information please contact CJTF-7 Coalition Press Inforamtion Center at: 914 360 5082/5089.

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