On Friday, the Pentagon identified a Texas Army National Guard soldier who died in Kuwait on Wednesday.
In a statement to American Military News, the Pentagon said Staff Sgt. Timothy Luke Manchester, 34, of Austin, Texas, died in a non-combat related incident in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The Pentagon did not provide details about Machester’s death and the incident is under investigation.
Major Gen. Tracy Norris, the Adjutant General for the Texas National Guard, said, “We are devastated by the loss of one of our own. In this profession, we always know in the back of our mind that this is a possibility, but we hope it never comes to pass. The entire Texas Military Department sends our deepest condolences to Staff Sgt. Manchester’s family and loved ones he leaves behind. We are also keeping his fellow service members in our thoughts and prayers who are still overseas mourning the loss of their brother in arms.”
Texas Military Department announces the death of soldier
Staff Sgt. Timothy Manchester / Texas Military Department
Posted at 11:39 AM, Jan 22, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-22 12:39:54-05
A Texas National Guardsmen died Tuesday, January 20, 2021, in a non-combat related incident while supporting Operation Spartan Shield at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, according to the Texas Military Department.
Staff Sgt. Timothy Manchester, 34, of Austin, was a non-commissioned officer with the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Manchester deployed with the 36th ID, September 2020.
âWe are devastated by the loss of one of our own,â said Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris, the Adjutant General for Texas. âIn this profession, we always know in the back of our mind that this is a possibility, but we hope it never comes to pass. The entire Texas Military Department sends our deepest condolences to Staff Sgt. Manchesterâs family and loved ones he
The Texas Military Department said Staff Sgt. Timothy Manchester, 34, was killed in a non-combat related incident. Author: Drew Knight Updated: 6:20 PM CST January 22, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas A National Guardsman killed during a non-combat-related incident in Kuwait, western Asia, has been identified as Staff Sgt. Timothy Manchester, 34, of Austin.
According to the Texas Military Department, Manchester was supporting Operation Spartan Shield at Camp Arifjan. The department did not provide details on what led to his death.
Manchester was a non-commissioned officer with the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, headquartered in Austin. He deployed with the 36th ID in September 2020.
“We are devastated by the loss of one of our own,” said Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris, the adjutant general for Texas. “In this profession, we always know in the back of our mind that this is a possibility, but we hope it never comes to pass. The entire Texa
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