Soldier from Ohio dies in enemy attack

SEVEN HILLS, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio soldier was killed in Iraq on Christmas Eve when he was attacked by enemy forces, the Department of Defense announced Sunday.
Master Sgt. Joseph J. Andres Jr., 34, of Seven Hills, was conducting combat operations at the time of the attack in Baqubah, Iraq, the Defense Department said.
He died later Saturday in Balad, Iraq, of injuries suffered in the fighting, according to a release.
Andres was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C. A message was left Sunday seeking comment from Andres' family.
The Department of Defense did not provide any other information on Andres' death.