Raymond Odierno, US general who led allied forces in Iraq, dies aged 67
by Associated Press in Washington from on (#5QHXQ)
- Family says retired soldier died of cancer not Covid-19
- New Jersey native capped career as army chief of staff
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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