Major battle in Baghdad, says CNN--perhaps 23 Marines casulaties

CNN TV | 4/10/2003 | Scott Nelson

[ArcLight]

The Boston Globe's Scott Nelson, embedded with the Marines, says he's heard 23 Marines dead in major firefight. Cannot confirm.

[JavaJumpy]

Deepest condolences to you and his family & friends. May you all find some comfort today.

[ArcLight]

But...but...CNN broadcast it live.

sigh...sorry.

[CHICAGOFARMER]

you believe CNN it stands for Clueless network news.

[NormsRevenge]

Condolences and God's comfort to the Cawley family and friends and you.

Thanks to Marine Jim Cauley for his service and sacrifice for his country and All the fallen and those still in harm's way

We Will Never Forget.

[WhiskeyPapa]

23 is an interesting number. There's a 23rd Marines, isn't there?

Yes, there are some units from 23rd Marines incountry. That is a reserve infantry regiment.

The three active duty MarDivs have the low numbered regiments. 1-9 are infantry, 10-12 are arty. The regimental numbers went up to at least 28 in WWII, I think. The guys who raised the flag on Iwo Jima were from the 28th Marines, as I recall. The 4th MarDiv (the reserve division) has the 23rd, 24th and 25th infantry regiments.

Walt

[MarketR]

Sounds like South Central LA!

[MarketR]

Or Seattle during the World Trade meetings.

[alethia]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with his family and friends.

[houstonian]

Others dragged the torn-off head through the streets, while children beat it with shoes and slippers - a grave insult in the Arab world.

Priceless.

[BnBlFlag]

The 23rd Marines are a reserve regiment.