A 26-year-old soldier died at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Medical Center on Thursday after complications from a brief illness, according to an Army news release.

Spc. Ciara L. Harris was assigned to the 206th Signal Company, 188th Brigade Support Battalion at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Harris, of Newport News, Virginia, served in the Army as an information technology specialist since November 2014. 

Spc. Ciara Harris was an information technology specialist with the 206th Signal Company, 188th Brigade Support Battalion at Fort Bragg.

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"Spc. Harris' contributions to the Army as a Signal Soldier were incomparable due to her hard work ethic, intellect, and dedication to the mission and fellow Soldiers," Capt. Kevin Spencer, the commander of the 206th Signal Company, said in the news release. "Her leadership, caring attitude and friendship will surely be missed in our formation. We will continue to keep Spc. Harris' Family, friends and Soldiers of 188th Brigade Support Battalion in our thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning."

Her awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

About Charlsy Panzino

Charlsy is a Reporter and Engagement Manager for Military Times. Email her at cpanzino@militarytimes.com.

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