DoD Announces Preliminary Casualty Numbers from Pentagon Attack
By Sgt. 1st Class Kathleen T. Rhem, USA
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2001 -- DoD officials announced
tentative numbers this morning of those still unaccounted
for in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on
the Pentagon.
Defense officials said 126 persons are still missing. The
number doesn't include the victims who were aboard the
hijacked plane that slammed into the Pentagon.
The Army is missing 21 military, 47 civilian, and six
contractor personnel. Navy officials report they are
missing 33 sailors and nine civilians. Other defense
agencies reported a total of 10 persons still unaccounted
for as well.
Officials stressed the numbers are initial estimates.
"While the number is not expected to change significantly,
this is only a preliminary initial estimate based on roster
checks and other information," a spokesperson said.
No one has said how many remains have been removed from the
wreckage, but officials have said all remains recovered are
being sent to the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology at
Dover Air Force Base, Del.
After the remains have been formally identified, the
families of those killed will be notified and DoD will
release the names to the public, officials said.
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