FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive June 15 at his off-post residence in Copperas Cove, Texas.
Pfc. Devon James Tucker, 21, whose home of record is listed as Wayne City, Illinois, entered active-duty service in January 2016 as an indirect fire infantryman.
He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas, since May 2016.
Tucker deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from August 2016 to February 2017.
Tucker’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medals with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and NATO Medal.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are currently under investigation by the Copperas Cove Police Department