A 29-year-old soldier in basic training was found dead in his barracks at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Army officials said.
“A loss of a loved one and teammate is never easy,” said Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Milford H. Beagle, Jr. “We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Know we are providing comfort and assistance to all who knew him.”
While the cause of death was under investigation, the base said it was unrelated to COVID-19 and active field training exercise. No further details were immediately given.An 18-year-old soldier from North CarolinaPvt. Conner J. McGurran, a 19-year-old Minnesota National Guard soldier, was found unresponsive at the base on Jan. 8 and later died, the
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