Florence Soldier Killed In Training Accident In Germany, Army Says

By Cecilia Levine From Daily Voice

A New Jersey soldier was killed during a training accident in Germany, the U.S. Army announced.

Sgt. Terell Seales, 34, of Florence (Burlington County) died Saturday, Oct. 18 from wounds sustained in a vehicle accident at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, according to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).

Seales was a Motor Transport Operator (88M) assigned to the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team “Strike”, part of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell.

“Sgt. Seales was an exceptional leader and soldier who inspired others to give their very best,” said Col. Duke Reim, Commander of the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Strike), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). “We remain in close contact with his family to provide care and any support they may need during this difficult time. We are also deeply grateful to our German Allies for their swift response and steadfast support to our soldiers.”

According to the Army, Seales enlisted in 2021 and arrived at Fort Campbell in 2024 after serving at Fort Hood, Texas and Fort Drum, New York. He was a graduate of the Army Basic Leader Course and had previously deployed to Lithuania in 2023.

His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal (two awarded), Army Achievement Medal (four awarded), Army Good Conduct Medal (two awarded), National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge.

The accident remains under investigation, the Army said.