Pvt. James Noel Zamora died in accident on rifle range at Fort Jackson
Pvt. James Noel Zamora died in accident on rifle range at Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson officials report of a fatal injury on Nov. 5, 2020
Pvt. James Noel Zamora, an 18 year-old active duty basic combat training soldier from California, died Nov. 5 after an incident that occurred around noon at a rifle range. He was assigned to Company D, 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment.
The Army’s next of kin casualty notification process is complete.
The command conducted a 36-hour training stand down to attend to the needs of the soldiers and cadre; LTC O’Donnell and CSM..
The command conducted a 36-hour training stand down to attend to the needs of the soldiers and cadre; LTC O’Donnell and CSM Duncan spoke with all trainees and leadership in every company to ensure the well-being of our Leyte Dragons.
“Our hearts are heavy for Pvt. Zamora’s family, the soldiers in his unit, and all the family members affected by the loss of James,” said Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Milford H. Beagle, Jr. “At this difficult time, we have chaplains, grief counselors, and other medical professionals providing comfort and assistance to those involved.”
The investigation into the cause of the death continues but it was not related to COVID-19.
Four other deaths have been reported at Fort Jackson this year.