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Kentucky Based Soldier Killed In Kuwait Accident

US Army

A Fort Campbell soldier has died while serving overseas.  Army officials say 1st Lt. Jeffrey Cooper died Saturday in Kuwait when the vehicle he was riding in rolled over.  

The 25-year old joined the military in 2013 and arrived at Fort Campbell last year.  During his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.