Smith, Scott Daniel

Scott Daniel Smith was a sergeant in the Indiana Army National Guard, assigned to the 81st Troop Command based in his hometown of Indianapolis. His military service included deployments to the Philippines and the Horn of Africa before his assignment to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

On June 17, 2011, Smith was at Forward Operating Base Salerno in Khost Province, eastern Afghanistan. The base, a major hub for U.S. and coalition forces near the border with Pakistan, was a frequent target for insurgent attacks.

According to U.S. Department of Defense records, Sgt. Smith died from wounds sustained during an indirect fire attack on the base. Indirect fire typically refers to incoming mortar or rocket rounds. The attack was claimed by the Taliban.

Smith was 36 years old at the time of his death. He was one of 2,356 American service members who died during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led combat mission in Afghanistan that began in October 2001.

His death was reported by local Indianapolis media and recorded in several military casualty databases. The Indiana National Guard confirmed his passing and his service history.

Operation Enduring Freedom concluded in December 2014. Sgt. Smith's deployment was part of the sustained U.S. military presence during the conflict's most intense years.

Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led combat mission in Afghanistan, concluded in December 2014 after 13 years. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.

Among those documented in the same conflict: Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif, Davis, Bryant Leroy.

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