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Indianola Today
By the People, for the People
Army Identifies Seventh US Casualty in Iran War
Maj. Sorffly Davius, a NY National Guard soldier, died in Kuwait on March 6
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The U.S. Army has identified the seventh American service member who has died since the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran as Maj. Sorffly Davius, 46, a National Guard soldier from Cambria Heights, Queens, New York. Davius died March 6 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, as a result of a non-combat related incident, the Department of Defense announced.
Why it matters
Davius is the seventh U.S. service member to die since the U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury last Saturday, targeting key Iranian military infrastructure. Iran responded by launching missiles and drones targeting Israel and several Gulf Arab states that host U.S. armed forces, marking the second time in eight months that Israel and the U.S. used military force against the Islamic Republic.
The details
Davius was assigned to the Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion, 42nd Infantry Division, based in Troy, New York, and was supporting Operation Spartan Shield at the time of his death. The incident remains under investigation. Unlike his six predecessors, Davius's death was not combat-related, though the Army has not disclosed further details.
- Davius died on March 6, 2026.
- The U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury last Saturday.
The players
Maj. Sorffly Davius
A 46-year-old National Guard soldier from Cambria Heights, Queens, New York, who died on March 6, 2026 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait as a result of a non-combat related incident.
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States who traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Saturday to attend the dignified transfer of the six soldiers killed in the conflict prior to Davius.
JD Vance
The former Vice President of the United States who traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Saturday to attend the dignified transfer of the six soldiers killed in the conflict prior to Davius.
Pete Hegseth
The former Defense Secretary who traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Saturday to attend the dignified transfer of the six soldiers killed in the conflict prior to Davius.
Steve Witkoff
The former U.S. Special Envoy who traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Saturday to attend the dignified transfer of the six soldiers killed in the conflict prior to Davius.
What’s next
The incident involving Maj. Davius's death remains under investigation by the Army.
The takeaway
This tragic loss of life underscores the ongoing human toll of the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, and the sacrifices made by American service members in defense of their country. It also highlights the unique challenges faced by National Guard members who balance civilian and military duties, and the importance of supporting their families during difficult times.
