Three Task Force 1st Armored Division Soldiers Killed During Separate Incidents

CJTF-7, CENTCOM ^ | April 6, 2004

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Four Marines Killed in Action

CAMP FALLUJAH - Four Marines serving with the I Marine Expeditionary Force were killed as a result of enemy action in the Al Anbar province April 5 while conducting security and stabilization operations. I MEF force protection measures preclude the release of any information that could aid enemy personnel in assessing the effectiveness or lack thereof with regard to their tactics, techniques and procedures. The release of more details about the incident could place U.S. Marines and sailors at greater risk.
The names of the deceased are withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

Release #040406c

Three Task Force 1st Armored Division Soldiers Killed During Separate Incidents

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Three Task Force 1st Armored Division soldiers were killed during separate attacks April 5-6 in the Kadhimyah district here.

The first soldier died of wounds received during an attack that took place at about 11 a.m. April 5. The soldier was traveling with a southbound convoy when it was attacked with small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire.

A second soldier died later that day, at about 9:30 p.m., when his vehicle was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade during a firefight in the same area.

A third soldier died from wounds he received during a rocket-propelled grenade attack on his Bradley Fighting Vehicle at about 12:30 a.m., April 6.

The names of the soldiers are being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.

Release #040406c

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TF 1st Armored Division

 

1st Marine Expeditionary Force

 

       

 

 

All gave some.     

   Some gave all.

 

 

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Rest in peace, brave Leathernecks. Sound Taps.

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Thank God for our heroes and their loved ones!

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Prayers upwards for these Good Men and their families.

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