MNC-I Soldier dies of non-battle related cause

[Eugene]

Source: MNF Iraq

RELEASE No. 20070501-08
May 1, 2007

MNC-I Soldier dies of non-battle related cause
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – An MNC-I Soldier died at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday of non-battle causes.

The name of the Soldier is being withheld pending notification
of next of kin.


Read more: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11722&Itemid=128

[Eugene]

1. Royal Signals' soldier killed in Road Traffic Accident in Iraq

Source: Defence News

Military Operations
Royal Signals' soldier killed in Road Traffic Accident in Iraq
1 May 07

It is with deep sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm
the death of a British soldier from the Royal Signals in Iraq this
morning, 1 May 2007.

The soldier was riding a bicycle in the Contingency Operating Base
at Basra Air Station when he was involved in a road traffic accident
at approximately 0800 hrs local time. He was evacuated by
ambulance to the Field Hospital, but sadly died of his injuries.

The soldier's next of kin have been informed and have requested a
period of grace before further details are released.


Link: http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/RoyalSignalsSoldierKilledInRoadTrafficAccidentInIraq.htm

[Eugene]

2. Updates: Family waits to hear how soldier died

Source: Associated Press

Family waits to hear how soldier died
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

HILLSBORO, Ohio - The family of a local soldier was waiting
to hear Wednesday how he died while serving in Iraq.

Pfc. Zachary Gullett, 20, of Hillsboro, died Tuesday morning
after collapsing during calisthenics, Army spokesmen told his
family. The cause of death had not been determined.

"They haven't really told us anything," Gullett's brother,
Benjamin, said Wednesday. "They're supposed to come out
again today."

Zachary Gullett had been injured March 17 while on patrol
south of Baghdad. He suffered a concussion in an attack in
which two other soldiers were injured.

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Read more: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070502/NEWS01/70502004

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Source: Defence News

Major Nick Bateson killed in Road Traffic Accident in Iraq
2 May 07

It is with deep sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm
the death of Major Nick Bateson, Royal Corps of Signals, who was
killed in a road traffic accident in Basra, southern Iraq, on
Tuesday 1 May 2007.

Major Nick Bateson was riding his bicycle on the Contingency
Operating Base at Basra Air Station when he was involved in an
accident with a coach. He was taken to the field hospital by
ambulance but sadly died of his injuries.

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Read more: http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/MajorNickBatesonKilledInRoadTrafficAccidentInIraq.htm