“On behalf of U.S. Central Command, we extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of our fallen American Soldier who was deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Staff Sgt. Timothy L. Manchester, Operation Spartan Shield Staff Sgt. Manchester’s service to his country and his sacrifices will not be forgotten.” – General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., U.S. Marines.
Staff Sgt. Timothy Luke Manchester, 34, of Austin, Texas, died Jan. 20, 2021, in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, in a non-combat related incident. The incident is under investigation.
Manchester was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, Camp Mabry, Texas.