BAGHDAD, Iraq — Two Georgia soldiers were reported dead following an incident on Wednesday, according to a release from the U.S. Army.
It happened in Baghdad, Iraq. Officials said U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Travis Jordan Pameni, and Spc. Owen James Elliott died in an unrelated, non-combat-related incident but did not provide any other details on what happened.
Pameni, from Douglasville, was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, Lawrenceville and Elliott, who's from Twin City, was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 118th Field Artillery Regiment, Savannah.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Specialist Pameni and Specialist Elliot,” said Maj. Gen. Dwayne Wilson, The Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard. “Both of these Soldiers selflessly served our state and nation. We extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of both Soldiers.”
