A Canadian serviceman who had been missing in Latvia for several days has been found dead, according to to a release from the Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) on September 7th.
“On September 5th, a soldier of the Canadian Armed Forces who was serving in Latvia and had been missing since September 2nd of this year, was found dead,” said the NBS.
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“The investigation into the circumstances of Warrant Officer Hohl’s death is ongoing. The Canadian Armed Forces Military Police and the National Armed Forces are supporting Latvian authorities in their investigation,” it added, while giving no details of the soldier’s cause of death nor the location in which his body was discovered.
The same information was published by the Canadian authorities, adding that: “At this time, there is no indication this incident poses an increased threat to our deployed members’ safety and security.”
Warrant Officer Hohl was a Vehicle Technician from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron based in Edmonton, Alberta. He was deployed on Operation REASSURANCE as part of the Aviation Battalion under the NATO Multinational Brigade-Latvia. Warrant Officer Hohl had served in the Canadian Armed Forces for almost 20 years and had a previous tour on Operation REASSURANCE.
Canada launched Operation REASSURANCE in 2014 following Russia’s initial invasion of Ukraine. More than a decade later, it remains the Canadian Armed Forces’ largest overseas mission, with approximately 2,000 troops currently deployed to deter Russian aggression and defend NATO territory.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of this outcome following the search efforts in Latvia over the last several days. My heartfelt condolences go out to Warrant Officer Hohl’s family, loved ones and friends during this difficult time. Warrant Officer Hohl’s two decades of service with the Canadian Armed Forces are a testament of his dedication to Canada both at home and abroad,” said Lieutenant General Steve Boivin, Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command.
The Latvian National Armed Forces, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs and other senior officials expressed their deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased soldier, as do we at LSM.
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