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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. 437-04
May 10, 2004 |
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Chase R.Whitham, 21, of Ore.died May 8, in Mosul, Iraq, while he was in a swimming pool when an electrical current charged the water. Spc. Whitham was assigned to the 2nd Battalion,3rd Infantry Regiment,, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash..
The incident is under investigation.
For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.
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