Death of a Fort Hood Soldier: Sgt. 1st Class Ramon Sheldon Morris

Courtesy Photo | Department of Defense officials announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom Dec 14. Sgt. 1st Class Ramon Sheldon Morris, 37, whose home of record is listed as New York, N.Y., died Dec. 12, in Parwan province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the enemy attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Morris entered active duty service in February 1996 as a combat engineer. He was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, since March 2012.  

FORT HOOD, TX, UNITED STATES

12.15.2014

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Fort Cavazos Public Affairs Office

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Department of Defense officials announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom Dec 14.

Sgt. 1st Class Ramon Sheldon Morris, 37, whose home of record is listed as New York, N.Y., died Dec. 12, in Parwan province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the enemy attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device.

Morris entered active duty service in February 1996 as a combat engineer. He was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, since March 2012.

Morris' deployments include serving in Korea from February 2002 to February 2003. He also served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from July 2003 to April 2004, March 2005 to March 2006 and November 2007 to February 2009. Morris deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from June to December 2014.

His awards and decorations include a Bronze Star Medal, three Meritorious Service Medals, four Army Commendation Medals, six Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medals, Afghan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, three Overseas Service Ribbons, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge and the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver Wheeled Vehicle.

• Date Taken: 12.15.2014
• Date Posted: 12.15.2014 16:24
• Story ID: 150353
• Location: FORT HOOD, TX, US