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(AFX-Focus) 2003-04-04 15:07 GMT: IRAQ WAR US Marine commander relieved of post in Iraq; no reason given

SOUTH EAST OF BAGHDAD (AFX) - A US commander who was leading a push by marines through southern Iraq towards Baghdad has been relieved of his post, a US military spokesman said.

No reason has been given for the decision to relieve Colonel Joe Dowdy, commander of the Marines First Regimental Combat Team, Public Affairs Officer Steven Schweitzer told Agence France-Presse.

"He was responsible for the regiment until three hours ago," Schweitzer said.

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