MND-B security patrol ends with small arms fire (2 incidents, 2 dead)

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Source: MNF Iraq

MND-B security patrol ends with small arms fire
Friday, 13 April 2007

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070412-02
April 13, 2007

MND-B security patrol ends with small arms fire
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD — An MND-B Soldier died when a patrol was attacked
with small arms fire north of the Iraqi capital. The unit was
conducting a security patrol when the attack occurred.

No other Soldiers were wounded during the attack.

This unit has been successful in reducing sectarian violence
in this area by finding, dismantling and destroying numerous
improvised explosive devices.

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The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending
notification of next of kin and release by the Department
of Defense.


Read more: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11370&Itemid=128

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Source: MNF Iraq

MND-B loses Soldier to non-battle death
Friday, 13 April 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070413-01
April 13, 2007

MND-B loses Soldier to non-battle death

Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD — A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier died
April 12 due to a non-battle related cause.

The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending
notification of next of kin and release by the Department
of Defense.

The incident is under investigation.


Read more: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11369&Itemid=128

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1. Two US soldiers killed in Iraq

Two US soldiers killed in Iraq BAGHDAD, April 13 (KUNA) -- Two US soldiers were killed in different incidents in Baghdad on Thursday, said the Multi-National Force (MNF) on Friday.

In a statement, the MNF said a US soldier died when a patrol was attacked with small arms fire north of the Iraqi capital. The unit was conducting a security patrol when the attack occurred.

It said no other soldiers were wounded during the attack.

Another statement said a soldier passed away yesterday "due to a non-battle related cause." With this, the death toll of US soldiers killed in Iraq since the beginning of military operations in 2003 stood at 3,295.

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