Staff Sgt. Manchester died in Kuwait in a non-combat related incident

“On behalf of U.S. Central Command, we extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of our fallen American Soldier who was deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Staff Sgt. Timothy L. Manchester, Operation Spartan Shield Staff Sgt. Manchester’s service to his country and his sacrifices will not be forgotten.” – General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., U.S. Marines.

Staff Sgt. Timothy Luke Manchester, 34, of Austin, Texas, died Jan. 20, 2021, in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, in a non-combat related incident. The incident is under investigation.

Manchester was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, Camp Mabry, Texas.

” It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the death of SSG Timothy Manchester on Tuesday, January 20, 2021, in a non-combat related incident while supporting Operation Spartan Shield at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

“We are devastated by the loss of one of our own. In this profession we always know in the back of our mind that this is a possibility, but we pray for it never to come to pass. The entire Texas Military Department sends our deepest condolences to SSG Timothy Manchester’s family and loved ones he leaves behind. We are also praying for his fellow service members who are still overseas working in support of Operation Spartan Shield as we all mourn the loss of our brother in arms.” – MG Tracy R. Norris, the Adjutant General of Texas