A 23-year-old Army sergeant on temporary duty Gaza pier mission He died earlier this year, last week, from injuries sustained on non-combat missions. mission.

A spokesman for the 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command in Fort Liberty, North Carolina, confirmed Sgt.’s death Oct. 31. Quandarius Stanley for his injuries.

Stanley was seriously wounded In May, when high winds and rough seas damaged the pier, causing four Army ships to run aground. Associated Press reported. Two other soldiers were also injured but later returned to duty.

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“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley, command spokesperson Capt. Shkeila Milford-Glover, told Army Times in an email statement today.

Two other soldiers were slightly injured. Stanley was treated at an Israeli hospital before being transferred to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, in June.

Authorities did not release details of the injuries Stanley suffered last week.

“Sergeant. Quandarius Stanley was an effective and respected first-line leader of the 7th Transportation Brigade Expeditionary, particularly during its mission to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza,” said Col. John “Eddie” Gray, brigade commander. “We will continue to provide support to his family during this difficult time. Our entire unit mourns with his family.”

The transportation brigade is outside Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

giant pier project It was hampered by unexpected bad weather and security issues, as well as persistent security problems involving Israeli forces that caused aid agencies to halt the distribution of supplies for fear of injury and death.

Ministry of Defense officially He pulled the pier from the Gaza coast On June 28, he declared that his mission to deliver aid to the besieged area had ended in mid-July. War between Israel and Hamas.

The floating dock in Gaza operated for nearly three weeks, providing £19.4 million in aid to residents. Pentagon officials.

Officials confirmed that Stanley served in the military from July 2020 until Oct. 25, when he was medically retired due to injuries.

The sergeant’s awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Petty Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Driver and Mechanic Badge.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.