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Immediate Release

DoW Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of War announced the death of a National Guard Soldier who was supporting Operation Spartan Shield.

Maj. Sorffly Davius, 46, of Cambria Heights, Queens, N.Y., died on March 6, 2026, in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, as a result of a non-combat related incident. The Soldier was assigned to the Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion, 42nd Infantry Division, Troy, N.Y. The incident is under investigation.

For more information regarding Maj. Sorffly Davius, members of the media may contact the U.S. Army National Guard Bureau Public Affairs at ng.ncr.ngb-arng.mbx.ngb-press-desk@army.mil.