A Texas National Guardsmen died Tuesday, Jan. 20, in a non-combat related incident at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait according to the Texas Military Department. Staff.
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