No. 530-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2004
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Sgt. Aaron C. Elandt, 23, of Lowell, Mich., died May 30 in Al Musayyib, Iraq, when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Elandt was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.
The incidents are under investigation.
For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.
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