Fort Hood announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 

Spc. Cory Joseph Bertrand, 18, of Center, Texas, joined the military in January 2007 as an Infantryman and was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division since June 2007.

The soldier  died October 14, in Qazi Bandeh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. Two other soldiers in the vehicle also were killed.

  The Soldier deployed to Afghanistan July 2008.

Spc. Bertrand’s military awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and NATO Medal.