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Lexington soldier dies in Afghanistan
Posted: 03.09.2011 at 9:28 PM
Updated: 03.10.2011 at 10:50 AM
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COLUMBIA (WACH)--A Lexington High School graduate has died while serving in Afghanistan.

The Defense Department said 19-year-old Pfc. Kalin C. Johnson died March 8 in Kandahar province of injuries suffered in a non-combat accident.

Johnson was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.

The Department of Defense has not released any further details about Johnson's death.
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