Ft. Carson Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

A Ft. Carson soldier from Texas had died from wounds suffered in an attack in Afghanistan.

The Department of Defense announced Tuesday the death of a Master Sgt. Charles L. Price III, 40, of Milam, Texas.

He died of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device, said the DOD. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, said the DOD.

Master Sgt. Price received the following awards, according to Ft. Carson: AWARDS RECEIVED: Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal ? 5 Army Achievement Medal ? 9 Army Good Conduct Medal ? 7 National Defense Service Medal ? 2 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ? 3 Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ Bronze Star – 3 Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Korea Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal Humanitarian Service Non commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon ? 3 Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon ? 3 NATO Medal Kuwait Liberation Medal (Govt. of Saudi Arabia) Kuwait Liberation Medal Joint Meritorious Unit Award Drill Sergeant Identification Badge Combat Infantryman Badge Expert Infantryman Badge