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Soldier from 2 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that a British soldier from 2nd Battalion The Rifles was killed in Helmand province yesterday evening, Thursday 7 May 2009.
The soldier was killed as a result of an explosion when travelling in a Jackal vehicle near Sangin, in Helmand province.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, said:
"Today has been a sad day in the history of Task Force Helmand and this death has deeply moved us. The loss of a soldier, friend and colleague is tragic and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time."
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.
Source:
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...fghanistan.htm
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that a British soldier from 2nd Battalion The Rifles was killed in Helmand province yesterday evening, Thursday 7 May 2009.
The soldier was killed as a result of an explosion when travelling in a Jackal vehicle near Sangin, in Helmand province.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, said:
"Today has been a sad day in the history of Task Force Helmand and this death has deeply moved us. The loss of a soldier, friend and colleague is tragic and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time."
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.
Source:
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...fghanistan.htm
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