Wednesday, August 5, 2009

101st soldier dies after PFT

101st soldier dies after PFT

Staff report
Posted : Wednesday Aug 5, 2009 11:16:40 EDT

A Fort Campbell, Ky., soldier died Monday after completing an Army Physical Fitness Test with his unit, officials announced Wednesday.

Pfc. Marshall G. Montelus, 24, of Rochester, N.Y., was an automated logistical specialist assigned to B Company, 801st Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division.


Montelus joined the Army in March 2004 and had been at Fort Campbell since November 2004.

His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and Overseas Service Ribbon.

The incident remains under investigation, officials said Wednesday.
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/08/army_ptdeath_080509w/

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