- Myles A Miller, 27, of Marion, Indiana, died at the Womack Army Medical Center
- Miller joined army as a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist
- His awards include Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism medal
- ‘Everyone recognized him as a future leader,’ US army commander said of Miller
The death of a 27-year-old nuclear specialist at Fort Bragg is being investigated.
Specialist Myles A Miller of Marion, Indiana, died at Womack Army Medical Center of unknown causes, according to a statement by the 18th Field Artillery Brigade.
Miller is reported to have joined the army as a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist in April 2015.
Specialist Myles A Miller of Marion, Indiana, died at Womack Army Medical Center of unknown causes
He was assigned to the 583rd Forward Support Company in the 188th Brigade Support Battalion.
Captain Raul Martinez, the commander of the 583rd, praised his ‘positive attitude, strong work ethic and genuine desire to serve’.
He told News Channel 5: ‘His potential was unlimited and everyone recognized him as a future leader of soldiers.
‘His character and actions left an everlasting impression on everyone he encountered within our organization and he will always be remembered by them.’
Among the awards he received were the Army Achievement Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Overseas Service Ribbon and posthumously the Army Commendation Medal.
Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is a military installation of the United States Army and is the largest military installation in the world with more than 50,000 active duty personnel.