82d identifies crew of M777
The 82d Airborne Division identified the crew members of the M777 155mm towed artillery piece who were casualties yesterdays.
Pfc. James Groth, 22, of Ethal, Wash., a cannon crew member, was killed during this incident. Groth was pronounced dead upon arrival at Womack Army Medical Center. Pfc. Groth is survived by his wife Jordan Nicole Groth and his parents, Wayne and Billie Groth.
Groth enlisted in the Army in 2012. Upon completion of basic combat training and advanced individual training at Fort Sill, OK., he was assigned to Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment at Fort Bragg, N.C.
His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.
Sgt. Cory Muzzy, 25, of Pecos, N.M., a cannon crew member is in critical but stable condition at Duke University Medical Center. Spc. Scott Yeates, 30, of Sanford, Fla., a cannon crew member is in serious but stable condition at WAMC.
The folks who were less severely injured and already released for duty are listed at the link. The cause of the accident is still being investigated.
Category: Military issues
RIP!
Damn, I was assuming it was an accident involving jumping.
Accidents like this on our arty crews are pretty rare. Had to be some bad ammo involved. RIP redlegs.
Tough.
My best to their families.
Bad ammo, or bad crew drill.
Looking at the list of names, one says supply sgt… Having let everyone from cooks, to Mechanics, to my platoon medic fire the piece at one time or the other over the years, hopefully they didn’t try to shortcut anything…
RIP….Prayer to their families. Thank you for your service. 🙁
Rest In Peace Pfc. James Groth, my prayers are with his family as well as with Sgt. Cory Muzzy and Spc. Scott Yeates.
What Sparks said. Can’t add anything meaningful.
Muzzy is my boy. Good troop, had aspirations for Ranger school. I still can’t believe this happened to him. He and I shot arty together back in 2010, on the same FOB in fact that just recently made the news when they took friendly fire in the form of a 500 lbs. bomb dropped by the zoomies. Muzzy is one stubborn S.O.B., I know he’ll pull through this. My heart goes out to the family of PFC Groth. RIP brother, drop that steel rain on some terrorists on the other side for us. Prayers for SGT Muzzy and all others injured.
Tonight another family is mourning the loss of their boy. I pray that they can find some comfort in the fact that a Nation mourns with them.
RIP Pfc Groth, Forever young. Thanks for your service to our Country, and peace to your family. I pray for a positive recovery for all the wounded.
These kind of incidents really sadden my heart.
Rest in peace, Pfc Groth. And Sgt Muzzy and Spc Yeates, get well real soon!
May the Angels of His Mercy bring solace to all the families and friends of these soldiers.
Praying for His peace upon those left behind. I will also pray for the complete recovery of SGT. Muzzy and SPC. Yeates.
Like you said, Jonn. Soldierin’ is a damn dangerous trade.
Prayers out again, I don’t know what else to say.
Prayers and best wishes. 🙁
Another Young Warrior was taken from us way too soon, R.I.P.
RIP
RIP & condolences to the family.
As someone who spent 4 years in the 82nd,I was just curious.
I know there are several possibilities, but I wonder why this
Trooper is not wearing a Parachute Badge in his photo.
According to Sgt Muzzy’s family, his right leg was amputated below the knee, one of his arms was broken and he was blinded in both eyes.
http://fox17online.com/2014/02/22/greenville-graduate-among-soldiers-seriously-injured-in-fort-bragg-accident/#axzz2uC7jmXcR
Prayers out for the victims of this accident and their families.
Slick Goodlin: it sometimes happens that a non-Airborne-qualified soldier is sent to his/her unit at Fort Bragg, then later goes to Airborne School TDY and return. My impression is that’s not common, but does happen on occasion.
For anyone interested, I received word today that SGT Muzzy is in good spirits and is doing well. Today when the doctors checked his eyes he could see light in both eyes, he also went into surgery to have a rod and screw put in his arm. Nothing will lighten the heavy hearts we have for the loss of PFC Groth, but knowing that one of the more critically wounded of our brothers is doing well is a small weight off of my mind. Prayers continue for all those affected.
AMEN, Cannoncocker, I’m glad to hear that he’s able to at least partially see. Prayers Out once again.
Rest in peace, PFC Groth. Great news on SGT Muzzy. Prayers for all involved.