Fort Bragg soldier dies from injuries in Afghanistan

FORT BRAGG — Military officials say a soldier based at Fort Bragg has died from non-combat related injuries.

A statement from the post on Monday said 20-year-old Pvt. Matthew Warren Brown died Sunday morning in Asadabad, Afghanistan. Brown’s death is under investigation.

The Zelienople, Pa., native, deployed to Afghanistan last December.

A memorial service for Brown was held in Afghanistan.

Brown was assigned to Charlie Battery, 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Fires Brigade.

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