South Jersey Soldier Dies During Training In Germany: U.S. Army

FLORENCE, NJ — A soldier from Burlington County died in a U.S. Army training accident while deployed in Germany, Army officials said.

Sgt. Terrell Seales, 34, died on Oct. 18 in Hohenfels, Germany, the Army said in a news release.

Seales, a Florence native, was a Motor Transport Operator (88M) assigned to the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team “Strike”, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). He died as the result of wounds from a vehicle accident during the unit’s training at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, the Army said.

“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.”

Seales joined the Army 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. This was his second deployment. He was 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), the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Driver and Mechanic Badge.

The accident is currently under investigation.