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Army Studies Accuracy Of
Casualty Reports
WFTV August 24, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO -- In response to families' complaints, the Army has begun to go back over casualty reports on American soldiers killed on duty in Iraq, Afghanistan and neighboring countries. Two senior military officials tell The Associated Press that the review of hundreds of casualties will be formalized in a directive in coming weeks. The review was provoked by families who complained they weren't always given accurate information about the loss of loved ones in the service. Among the highest-profile cases is that of Cpl. Pat Tillman who quit a career in the NFL to join the Army Rangers after 9/11. Tillman was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in April 2004, but his family was originally told he'd been killed by enemy fire. Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Commentary: |