In Ramadi, Iraq tanks of the First Brigade of the First Armored Division of the United states Army (private mercenaries) fire on the Second Platoon of D Company of the First Battalion of the Ninth Infantry of the U.s. Army, killing Privates First Class Albert Nelson and Roger Suarez-Gonzalez.
Postscript: The Army unsuccessfully tried to cover up their blunder by blaming the two “friendly fire” deaths on enemy mortar fire.
[restored 3/9/2024] Thanks to Freedom’s Phoenix for this entry.
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References:
The Army’s version of the deaths of Nelson and Suarez – Salon.com
www.salon.com/2008/10/14/friendly_fire/www.salon.com/2008/10/14/friendly_fire/
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