Article 5QHXQ Raymond Odierno, US general who led allied forces in Iraq, dies aged 67

Raymond Odierno, US general who led allied forces in Iraq, dies aged 67

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  • Family says retired soldier died of cancer not Covid-19
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Raymond Odierno, a US general who commanded American and coalition forces in Iraq at the height of the war and capped a 39-year career by serving as chief of staff of the army, has died, his family said on Saturday. He was 67.

The general died after a brave battle with cancer; his death was not related to Covid," a statement said. His family is grateful for the concern and asks for privacy."

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