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Gunner Sebastian Halmagean died on his first overseas mission with the Canadian-led NATO brigade in Latvia; an investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
- The Department of National Defence announced Friday that Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, Canadian Armed Forces, was killed near Riga, Latvia on January 29, 2026.
- Assigned to the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia, Halmagean served within the Multinational Artillery Battalion Group during Operation REASSURANCE.
- He had served nearly three years and this was his first overseas deployment with the Canadian Armed Forces.
- Latvian Military Police are leading an ongoing investigation with support from the Canadian Forces Military Police, while the circumstances remain unrevealed.
- DND officials said there is no indication of increased threat to deployed members' safety, and General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, offered condolences for this deeply felt loss to family and colleagues.
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Canadian Armed Forces say New Brunswick-based soldier has died in Latvia
The Canadian Armed Forces say a service member has died in Latvia. The military says in a news release that Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, who was part of the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia, died Thursday near Riga, Latvia, while on his first overseas deployment. The release did not say how Halmagean died or report any
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Canadian Armed Forces says New Brunswick-based soldier has died in Latvia
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Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, a Canadian Armed Forces member deployed on Operation REASSURANCE in Latvia and who was employed by the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia, died near Riga, Latvia, on January 29, 2026. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Gunner Halmagean’s death by the Latvian Military Police with support from the Canadian Forces Military Police is ongoing. At this time, there is no indication this incident…
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