Boston soldier killed in Iraq

Sgt. Gregroy Wright of Boston was killed Saturday when a bomb exploded near his vehicle during, the US Department of Defense said. (AP Photo / US Army)

By Globe Staff

A 28-year-old soldier from Boston was killed late last week in Iraq, according to an announcement issued today by the Department of Defense.

Sergeant Gregroy A. Wright died on Jan. 13 in Muqdadiyah after a roadside bomb exploded near the vehicle he was in during combat operations.

Wright served with the 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, based in Fort Riley, Kan.

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