Army recruit dead after falling, hitting head during midnight march
Atchison died when he tripped and fell during a midnight ruck march.
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Atchison died when he tripped and fell during a midnight ruck march.
19-year-old Pella native Pfc. Jacob Atchison was training with his company at Fort Moore in Columbus, Georgia, when he had a "medical emergency".
The Army said an investigation will be conducted to determine Atchison’s cause of death.
Pvt. Jacob Atchison, of Pella, Iowa, died July 12 due to a medical emergency, the Army said. The cause of death was unclear and is still being investigated.
A 19-year-old Army recruit died while in basic combat training in Fort Moore, Georgia, officials said Tuesday. His cause of death has not been revealed.