The War in Iraq Washington's Wounded ; Soldiers Return Home to Chronic Pain and Bureaucratic Headaches

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SPOKANE - Lance Cpl. Ian Anderson of Spokane was a gung-ho Marine who was shot five times while serving his country in Iraq.

Now he is an embittered 23-year-old coping with his wounds, angry at his medical care and unsure what he will do with the rest of his life.

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The War in Iraq Washington's Wounded ; Soldiers Return Home to Chronic Pain and Bureaucratic Headaches

One of more than 130 Washington residents who have been wounded so far in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Anderson personifies a hard truth about war: Enthusiastic patriotism often gives way to shattered lives.

The number of Washington wounded ranks eighth among all states, reflecting the state's large military population. Nationally, 6,916 American troops have...

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