Mass. Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Laid To Rest
NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) — Family and friends are paying final respects to an Army medic from Norwood who died in Afghanistan.
A graveside service for Spc. Keith Benson was held Friday at the Massachusetts National Veterans Cemetery in Bourne.
Military officials say the 27-year-old Benson died Jan. 18 in Paktika province in southeastern Afghanistan close to the Pakistan border.
The Pentagon did not announce a cause, but said the death is under investigation.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, based in Germany.
He is survived by his parents and a brother.
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