The Army has released the name of a soldier who died last week at Fort Hood.
Pfc. Mason Webber, 22, from Marion, Iowa, died from injuries sustained while he was conducting maintenance on a Bradley Fighting Vehicle, according to a press statement released Monday.
Webber joined the Army in March 2018 and was assigned as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer with the 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. His awards include the National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon, the release said.
“The Darkhorse Squadron is deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of Private First Class Mason Webber,” Lt. Col. Adam Cannon, commander, 4-9 CAV, said in a statement.
“We send our most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Pfc. Webber. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them in this trying time. He was an indelible part of the squadron and his loss is deeply felt.”
The incident is under investigation, the release said.