SAN ANTONIO — A soldier assigned to JBSA Fort Sam Houston was found dead in his off-base home on the morning of April 24.
Spc. Jerald Offer, 24, was a combat medic assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence.
“It is with great sadness that we confirm the tragic loss of Spc. Jerald Offer,” said Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, the MEDCoE commanding general. “The entire leadership chain is focused on providing support and assistance to Jerald’s family during this difficult time.”
The San Antonio Police Department is investigating, and no further details are available at this time.
"Offer was assigned to the Training Support Activity, 188th Medical Battalion since May 2018, where he was responsible for providing emergency medical care during field training exercises on JBSA-Camp Bullis. His awards and commendations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon," officials said in a release.
