A Fort Stewart soldier who drowned last week near Richmond Hill has been identified.

Spc. Carlito Lindsey died Thursday while attempting to retrieve a crab pot from the Tivoli River.

Lindsey, 26, was a utilities equipment repairer from Hollandale, Mississippi assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. Lindsey served in the Army on active duty for 13 months at Fort Stewart and previously served in the National Guard for nearly eight years. His awards and decorations include an Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal and an Army Service Ribbon.

“Spc. Lindsey was a dedicated and professional soldier who made a significant impact on our unit and our Army. His untimely death is a devastating loss and we will honor his memory by continuing to live up to the high standards he set for us,” said Col. James Armstrong, commander of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. “Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this time of grief and we are committed to supporting them in any way we can.”

Fort Stewart is working closely with Bryan County law enforcement while they investigate the details surrounding the incident.