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JBLM Soldier Dies in Afghanistan, According to Report

The Army Times reports that 19-year-old Pfc. Brandon Buttry, of Shenandoah, IA was killed in an incident involving multiple casualties.

Another Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier has reportedly died in Afghanistan.

The Army Times reports that 19-year-old Pfc. Brandon Buttry, of Shenandoah, IA was killed in an incident involving multiple casualties:

The newspaper spoke with Steve Buttry, the soldiers uncle:

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Steve Buttry, of Hendon, Va., said. He said it’s unclear when his nephew was killed and he did not have more details. Brandon’s parents’, Don and Pam Buttry, of Shenandoah, were notified early Monday, Steve Buttry said.

According to the story, the soldier was assiged to the 123rd Infantry Regiment at JBLM.

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The Army has yet to announce the death. Patch will have more on this story as information becomes available.


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