KILLEEN, Texas — The Texas sailor that was killed in the USS John McCain collision will be laid to rest on Thursday in the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
John Hoagland III, 20, was among the 10 sailors who died aboard the USS John McCain after it collided with an oil tanker in the waters near Singapore on Aug. 21.
Hoagland enlisted in the Navy in July of 2015 and achieved the rank of Electronics Technician 3rd Class.
He was a 2015 graduate of Shoemaker High School and lived in Killeen for 11 years. He grew up playing youth football, and joined JROTC once he got to high school.
The Central Texas community is encouraged to attend the service.
Details:
• September 14, 2017
• 12 p.m.
• Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, TX 76542