Army IDs Fort Hood soldier found dead off post

A 33-year-old Fort Hood, Texas-based soldier was found unresponsive at his off-post residence Sunday and pronounced dead, according to a Tuesday news release from the installation.

Sgt. Geraldo Andre Mora-Cruz enlisted in 2000 and had been assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 48th Chemical Brigade, at the Texas base since July 2012, the release states.

He deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, once in 2003 and again from November 2007 to January 2009.

His awards include the Army Commendation Medal and five Army Achievement Medals, along with other individual awards.

The incident remains under investigation, according to the release.

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