Soldiers attacked during combat logistics patrol (1 killed, 2 wounded - Basra)

[Eugene]

Source: MNF Iraq

RELEASE No. 20070802-11
August 2, 2007

Soldiers attacked during combat logistics patrol

13th SC(E), LSA ANACONDA PAO

LSA ANACONDA, Iraq – A 13th SC(E) Soldier was killed and two
others were wounded when an improvised explosive device
detonated near their vehicle while conducting a combat logistics
patrol in the vicinity of Al Basrah, Iraq August 1.

The wounded Soldiers were treated by Coalition Forces medical
personnel and transported to a nearby medical facility for further
evaluation and treatment.

The attack is under investigation. The name of the dead service
member is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and
release by the Department of Defense.

The names of the wounded Soldiers are being held for privacy.


Read more: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13140&Itemid=21

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