2011 Central Bucks Grad Killed In Army Training Accident

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A U.S. Army Ranger from Doylestown was killed in a tactical vehicle accident earlier this month in Georgia, according to information from the Army.

Connor Bednarzyk, 25, was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was killed in a single vehicle accident on Sept. 7. Bednarzyk was an Infantry Officer and had served three years in the Army as a Platoon Leader.

He had lived the majority of his life in Doylestown, and graduated from Central Bucks East High School in 2011, his obituary said. Services are set for Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Private interment with military honors will be held at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Click here to see his obituary, which has more information on services.

"First Lieutenant Connor Bednarzyk was an amazing Ranger, leader, and friend." said Lieutenant Colonel Michael Klopper, Commander 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. "He was known throughout the Battalion for his caring and positive attitude. He will be missed by all."

Bednarzyk completed Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Benning in 2015 before transferring to 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment in April 2016.

His military education includes the Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course, Basic Airborne School, U.S. Air Assault School, the U.S. Army Ranger School, and the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program 2 Course.

His awards and decorations include the coveted Ranger Tab, Air Assault Badge, the Army Parachutist Badge, and the Expert Infantryman's Badge.

He has also been awarded the Army Achievement Medal w/ 1 Oak Leaf Custer, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the NATO Medal.

Bednarzyk is survived by his parents and his siblings. The accident remains under investigation.

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