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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 848-03
November 14, 2003

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

          The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

 

            Staff Sgt. Nathan J. Bailey, 46, of Nashville, Tenn., died on Nov. 12 in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.  Bailey died from a non-hostile gunshot wound.

 

            Bailey was assigned to the 1175th Transportation Company, Army National Guard, Tullahoma, Tenn.

 

            The incident is under investigation.

 

Note:  Was previously reported as an OEF casualty.