An Indiana Army National Guard soldier died in a “non-combat related incident” in Iraq days after Christmas, the National Guard confirmed to Fox News.
The National Guard announced that Capt. Eric Richard Hart, 34, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died Dec. 28 while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in the Middle East.
The National Guard has not released a cause of Hart's death, saying only that the incident is under investigation.
Hart was assigned to Headquarters/Headquarters Battalion, 38th Infantry Division, Indiana National Guard, the National Guard said.
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The Department of Defense announced the death of an Indiana Army National Guard member supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq. (Reuters)
Hart served in the Indiana National Guard for 11 years and received the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Army Reserve Member Achievement Medal.
He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 2015 from Officer Candidate School at Camp Atterbury.
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In a statement to FOX News Digital, the Indiana National Guard called Hart “an integral part of our team” and wrote, “He will be missed.”
“The Indiana National Guard extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Eric Hart, who was killed in a non-combat incident while serving overseas with the 38th Infantry Division in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.” said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with them and the soldiers who worked and served alongside Captain Hart.”
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Capt. Eric Richard Hart, 34, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died in Iraq on December 28, 2024, as a result of a non-combat related incident. (St. Petersburg)
Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Defense for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
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Fox News Digital's Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.
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