Canadian Armed Forces Soldier Dies of Injuries Sustained During Training in Wainwright, Alta

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One Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member has died, and another has received minor injuries as a result of a training incident at 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre in Wainwright, Alta. The incident occurred on Monday, November 3, 2014.

Private Steven Allen, 20, of Victoria, and another soldier were inside a tactical structure when it collapsed. Private Allen was airlifted to the University of Alberta Hospital where he died of his injuries.

Quick Facts

Private Allen was training to become a fully-qualified Regular Force Infantry soldier serving at 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre at 3rd Canadian Division Support Base Wainwright.
Private Allen was recruited out of Victoria, in October 2013. At present, Private Allen was posted to 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre located in Wainwright, Alta.
Private Allen completed his Basic Military Qualification in February 2014 and has not served overseas.
The exact circumstances of this incident are currently under investigation by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service; as such no further details can be release at this time.
Due to privacy concerns, we cannot release the name or nature of the injuries for the second soldier.

Quotes

“We are deeply saddened by this incident. Our immediate focus is to provide support to the family of Private Allen and ensure members of the unit are provided the assistance they need to deal with the loss of their comrade.”

Lieutenant-Colonel Sean Trenholm, Commanding Officer of 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre

“The loss of any soldier is devastating to the military community and our condolences go out to his family and friends. While Private Allen’s time in the Canadian Armed Forces was short, his decision to join and pursue a career in the Canadian Army speaks to the strength and determination of his character.”
Brigadier-General Wayne Eyre, Commander of 3rd Canadian Division and Joint Task Force West

Contacts

Mr. Fraser Logan
3rd Canadian Division Public Affairs
Department of National Defence
Phone: 780-973-1942
Toll-Free: 1 877 973-1944

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