Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Canadian Military Member Found Dead in Latvia After Four-Day Search
A Canadian soldier named Warrant Officer George Hohl, who was part of a NATO mission in Latvia, has been found dead.
He went missing near a military base and was found after a search.
Hohl was a veteran and had served in multiple operations.
The military is investigating how he died, with help from Latvian authorities.
They've stated that the situation doesn't seem to be a threat to other soldiers.
The loss is deeply felt by the Canadian Armed Forces, according to officials.
Hohl was a vehicle technician with a long history of service, including deployments in disaster relief and previous missions with NATO.
A Canadian Armed Forces member was found dead in Latvia after being reported missing.
The deceased was Warrant Officer George Hohl from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron.
Hohl was serving with the Aviation Battalion under NATO’s Multinational Brigade-Latvia.
He had been deployed on Operation REASSURANCE, Canada's NATO contribution.
An investigation is underway by Canadian and Latvian authorities.
- Who
- Warrant Officer George Hohl, a Canadian Armed Forces member.
- What
- Was found dead after being reported missing.
- When
- Found dead on Friday after disappearing on Tuesday.
- Where
- Near the Ādaži military base in Latvia.
- Why
- Investigation is ongoing; circumstances of death are under investigation.
- Deceased
- Warrant Officer George Hohl
- Unit
- 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
- Location
- Ādaži military base, Latvia
- Operation
- Operation REASSURANCE
- Deployment
- NATO’s Multinational Brigade-Latvia
- Investigation
- Ongoing by Canadian Forces Military Police and Latvian authorities