US Army: Command Sergeant Major Martin R. Barreras

Command Sergeant Major Martin R. Barreras, forty-nine of Tucson, Arizona, died at San Antonio Military Medical Center, on May 13, from wounds sustained.

He was wounded in combat on May 6, in Harat province, Afghanistan.

Barreras was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division out of Fort Bliss, Texas.

His decorations include: Bronze Star with Valor, three Bronze Stars, Purple Heart, three Meritorious Service Medals, two Joint Service Commendation Medals, four Army Commendation Medals.