FORT HOOD, Texas – Fort Hood officials have identified the soldier who was tested for Ebola after he was found dead in his off-post residence in Killeen on Tuesday.
Spc. Kendrick Vernell Sneed, 24, entered active-duty service in June 2009 as an automated logistics specialist. He had been assigned to 62nd Engineer Company, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, since June 2012.
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Sneed deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from Feb. 2011 to Jan. 2012 and from May 2013 to Dec. 2013. He also deployed in support of Operation United Assistance from Oct. 2014 to Jan. 2015.
According to the Fort Hood Public Affairs Office, Sneed's awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, and Driver and Mechanics Badge.
Sneed's death remains under investigating by the Killeen Police Department.