A 23-year-old soldier reported missing from her post earlier this week has been found dead.

Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri had asked for the public’s help finding Sgt. Sarah Roque, 23, saying her chain of command and family had been unable to contact her.

Roque, who enlisted in 2020 from Indiana, was a mine dog handler with the K9 Detachment, Headquarters and Heardquarters Company, 5th Engineer Battalion. She had earned the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.

“Sergeant Roque was a daughter, sister, friend and Soldier who chose to serve our country bravely and honorably,” Fort Leonard Wood’s commanding gneral, Maj. Gen. Christopher Beck, said. “Her passing has caused a tremendous void throughout our team, and while there are no words to ease the pain, we continue to provide care, resources and support to those who are affected during this difficult time.”

The post said that Roque’s death was being investigated by the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. No further information was released.

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[Featured image: Sarah Roque/Fort Leonard Wood]