Fort Hood IDs soldier found dead in barracks room

Fort Hood officials have identified a soldier found dead Friday in his barracks room as Spc. Dion Shannon Servant, a petroleum supply specialist who'd served on active duty since June 2014.

Servant, 24, had been with 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since December of that year, according to a Monday news release from the Texas post. His death remains under investigation; no cause has been released.

The Maywood, Illinois, native earned the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon during his time in uniform, the release states. His death marks the third announced by the installation this month.

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