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Default Black Silver Gray White Maroon Red Purple Fuchsia Green Lime Olive Yellow Navy Blue Teal Aqua OrangeDefault 100% 75% 50% 25% 0Loved ones and the US Army Honor Guard gathered to remember the life and service of a Columbia soldier who died while on active duty in South Korea. (SOURCE: WIS)
By Kevin Connaughton, Tiffany Tran-Ozuna and Andrew McMunn
Published: Jul. 21, 2024 at 11:13 PM GMT+1
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) – A soldier from South Carolina stationed in South Korea has died, according to officials.
A spokesperson for the 8th Army said Staff Sgt. Dorian Baker died after a crash involving a single car in Pyeongtaek on June 29.
Baker was a signal support systems specialist and was stationed at Camp Humphreys.
He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4-2 Attack Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry ROK/U.S. Combined Division since January 2023.
Baker was originally from Columbia, South Carolina, and a 2015 graduate of Columbia High School, according to his family.
He is survived by Tianna Baker, his wife and high school sweetheart. He is also survived by his son, mother and two brothers. He and his wife were also expecting another child.↵
“The 4-2 Attack Battalion is deeply saddened by the loss of Sgt. Baker,” Lt. Col. William Carrion, commander of 4-2 Attack Battalion, said. “Sgt. Baker leaves behind a profound impact of friendship and camaraderie felt by all who had the privilege of serving alongside him. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and fellow Soldiers as we mourn this loss together.”
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