Summary
The U.S. Army has identified Maj. Sorffly Davius, a National Guard soldier, as the seventh American servicemember to die since the U.S. and Israel began military operations against Iran. Davius died in a non-combat incident in Kuwait, and the case is being investigated. These operations have led to a conflict with Iran, involving missile strikes and drone attacks.
Key Facts
- Maj. Sorffly Davius was a National Guard soldier from Queens, New York.
- He died in a non-combat incident at Camp Buehring in Kuwait.
- His death is part of ongoing U.S. and Israel operations against Iran called Operation Epic Fury.
- All seven American servicemembers killed in this conflict have been Army soldiers.
- The U.S. operations targeted Iranian military sites, and Iran responded with missile and drone strikes.
- President Trump and other officials attended a dignified transfer for the six soldiers killed previously in the conflict.
- Maj. Davius also served as an NYPD officer and FDNY paramedic before his death.