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U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
News Release
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| IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
No. 636-06
July 06, 2006 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Collin T. Mason, 20, of Staten Island, N.Y., died in Taji, Iraq, on July 2 when he encountered indirect fire while manning a checkpoint in his vehicle. Mason was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX.
Media with questions about this soldier can call the 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office at (254) 287-7011 or (254) 287-7013. |
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