The Post-Standard -- A Fort Drum soldier died Thursday in Afghanistan from a roadside bomb, the Pentagon said Saturday.

Spc. Joshua R. Farris, 22, of La Grange, Texas, died in Wardak Province of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.

He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), at Fort Drum.

Farris joined the Army in March 2006 and came to Fort Drum in June 2006. He is survived by his father, mother and step-father.

Farris' awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge.