Framingham Soldier Killed In Iraq

The Department of Defense says a Fort Campbell soldier from Massachusetts has died from noncombat injuries in Iraq.

The military announced Friday that 36-year-old Sgt. Scott J. Metcalf, of Framingham, Mass., died Wednesday from injuries suffered in a noncombat related incident. The incident is under investigation.

Metcalf was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 32nd Calvary Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. He was a unit supply specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop.

He joined the Army in July 1990 and arrived at Fort Campbell in January 2001.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, and daughter, Korrine, of Clarksville, Tenn., and mother, Paulette, of Northbridge, Mass.