Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq, Military Says
The Associated Press
Published: Aug 22, 2003
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Two U.S. soldiers were killed in Iraq, the U.S. military said Friday, bringing the number of American combat deaths to 179, 32 more than were killed during the first Gulf war.
One soldier was killed in action on Thursday near the Iraqi town of al Hilla, 34 miles south of Baghdad, said Spc. Margo Doers. The second, also on Thursday, was from the 1st Armored Division based in Baghdad. Doers could not provide any further details of the deaths.
Since President Bush declared an end to formal combat on May 1, 135 U.S. soldiers have died in Iraq, including combat deaths.
In all, 273 U.S. soldiers have died of all causes since the beginning of military operations in Iraq.
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