Dan
05-16-2009, 06:48
http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20Archive/2009/May/090515-01.html
RELEASE NUMBER: 090515-01
DATE POSTED: MAY 15, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: Fort Bragg Soldier killed in motorcycle accident
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 15, 2009) – A Special Forces Soldier assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School died as a result of a motorcycle accident, May 12.
Sgt. 1st Class Harold “Marty” Boyd, an instructor with 1st Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne), was traveling on I-40 eastbound when the accident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. The Soldier later died as a result of the injuries he received when he was struck by another vehicle.
The accident is under investigation by the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
“This is an unfortunate tragedy,” said Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Csrnko, commanding general of the USAJFKSWCS. “Our thoughts and prayers will remain with the Boyd family as they try to cope during this difficult time.”
Boyd’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutists Badge and the Air Assault Badge.
He joined the Army in October 1996 as a cannon crewmember. His previous assignments include the 82nd Airborne Division and the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne).
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RELEASE NUMBER: 090515-01
DATE POSTED: MAY 15, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: Fort Bragg Soldier killed in motorcycle accident
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 15, 2009) – A Special Forces Soldier assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School died as a result of a motorcycle accident, May 12.
Sgt. 1st Class Harold “Marty” Boyd, an instructor with 1st Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne), was traveling on I-40 eastbound when the accident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. The Soldier later died as a result of the injuries he received when he was struck by another vehicle.
The accident is under investigation by the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
“This is an unfortunate tragedy,” said Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Csrnko, commanding general of the USAJFKSWCS. “Our thoughts and prayers will remain with the Boyd family as they try to cope during this difficult time.”
Boyd’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutists Badge and the Air Assault Badge.
He joined the Army in October 1996 as a cannon crewmember. His previous assignments include the 82nd Airborne Division and the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne).
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