Indiana
DoD: Indiana National Guard soldier dies in Iraq, death under investigation
INDIANA (WPTA) – The Department of Defense (DoD) announced on Monday that an investigation is now underway following an Indiana Army National Guard soldier’s death.
According to a press release, 34-year-old Capt. Eric Richard Hart of Indianapolis died on Saturday, Dec. 28, in Iraq.
The DoD says Capt. Hart died “as a result of a noncombat-related incident”, which remains under investigation at this time.
Officials say he was assigned to Headquarters & Headquarters Battalion, 38th Infantry Division, of the Indiana National Guard in Indianapolis.
No further information on the soldier’s death was shared.
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