ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Three of the four soldiers who died after going missing in Lithuania have been identified by the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division.

The four soldiers had been stationed at Georgia’s Fort Stewart.

The three soldiers have been identified as Sgt. Jose Duenez, Jr., 25, of Joliet, Illinois, Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, 25, of Glendale, California and Pfc. Dante D. Taitano, 21, of Dededo, Guam.

The fourth soldier has yet to be identified.

On March 25, the soldiers went missing while conducting a mission to repair and tow a tactical vehicle. Their M88A2 Hercules armored recovery vehicle was later found submerged in water.

After conducting a search of the area, the U.S. Army and Lithuanian Armed Forces found the soldiers’ M88A2 Hercules armored recovery vehicle submerged in water on March 26.

“This loss is simply devastating,” said Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, the 3rd Infantry Division commanding general. “These men were honored soldiers of the Marne Division. We are wrapping our arms around the families and loved ones of our soldiers during incredibly difficult time.”

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