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Hammond man killed in Afghanistan
An 18-year-old infantryman from Hammond died Thursday in Afghanistan from wounds he sustained when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device, a Defense Department spokesman said.
Pfc. Matthew E. Wildes joined the Army in April 2008. In October, he joined the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
His unit was deployed to Afghanistan on May 24.
Information about his survivors was not available immediately.
During his military service, Wildes earned the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Combat Star, Combat Infantry Badge and Army Service Ribbon.
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Leslie Williams can be reached at lwilliams@timespicayune.com or 504.826.3358.
