BISMARCK, N.D. — Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, make the following statement on the death of a North Dakota National Guard Soldier, Sgt. John W. Drange (DRAN-GEE).
“We are extremely saddened to learn of the recent death of one our National Guard members”, said Sprynczynatyk. “The condolences of our entire North Dakota National Guard family go out to John’s family in this time of sorrow and we salute his military service to our nation, state and communities.”
Sgt. Drange, 35, died April 16 during a kayak trip to Lewis and Clark State Park in northwest North Dakota, according to the William County Sheriff’s office.
Drange enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1998 and served two tours to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After a brief break in service, he joined the North Dakota Army National Guard in 2008. He was assigned to the Minot, North Dakota – based Forward Support Company of the 164th Engineer Battalion as a Petroleum Supply Specialist.
Sgt. Drange’s military awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal (4 Awards), Army Good Conduct Medal (2 Awards), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2 Awards), National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (with 1 Service Star), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Prof Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon. His National Guard awards include the North Dakota National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon (2 Awards), North Dakota National Guard Service Ribbon and the North Dakota National Guard Basic Training Ribbon.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., April 23, at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Williston, North Dakota. Interment will follow in Williston at Hillside Memory Gardens.
| Date Taken: | 04.19.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 04.19.2015 00:13 |
| Story ID: | 160446 |
| Location: | BISMARK, ND, US |
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