A Canadian Armed Forces member deployed to Latvia, who had been lacking since earlier this week, has been discovered useless.
The Division of Nationwide Defence has recognized the soldier as Warrant Officer George Hohl, a car technician with the 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, primarily based in Edmonton, Alta.
Hohl, who had served within the Canadian Armed Forces for nearly 20 years, was deployed on Operation Reassurance as a part of Canada’s contribution to the NATO Multinational Brigade-Latvia, meant to discourage Russian aggression in Europe.
He was reported lacking on Tuesday and DND stated in a information launch that he was discovered useless on Friday.
The Division of Nationwide Defence has recognized the soldier who went lacking in Latvia, and has now been discovered useless, as Warrant Officer George Hohl, who was primarily based in Edmonton.
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DND has not launched any details about the circumstances surrounding Hohl’s demise, however stated there isn’t a indication this incident poses an elevated risk to our deployed members’ security and safety.
Lativian authorities are persevering with to analyze with assist from the Canadian Forces Navy Police.
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In a publish on social media, Prime Minister Mark Carney stated he had the honour of spending time in Latvia final month, with the brigade that Hohl was a part of and he was deeply unhappy to find out about his demise.
“On behalf of all Canadians, I supply my deepest condolences to Warrant Officer Hohl’s household, buddies, and to all those that served with him,” Carney wrote.
Basic Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Employees, additionally expressed her condolences, saying, “Hohl will probably be remembered for his a few years of devoted service and our hearts are with all who knew him.”
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