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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 350-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Apr 24, 2006 Media Contact: Army Public Affairs - (703) 692-2000
Public/Industry(703)428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier
who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Travis C. Zimmerman, 19, of New Berlinville, Pa., died in
Baghdad, Iraq on April 22, when an improvised explosive device detonated near
his observation post during dismounted combat reconnaissance operations.
Zimmerman was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
For further information related to this release, contact Army
Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.
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