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Death Of U.S. Soldier In Afghanistan Under Investigation

Sgt. William D. Brown III with his wife.
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Sgt. William D. Brown III with his wife.

The military is investigating the "non-combat related" death of Army Sgt. William D. Brown III, 44, in Laghman Province, Afghanistan.

Brown, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away on September 19, according to the Department of Defense.

Brown was assigned to the 94th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) at Fort Polk in Louisiana.

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