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A British soldier killed in southern Afghanistan
A British soldier killed in southern Afghanistan was described yesterday as an "inspired leader".
Major Sean Birchall, 33, of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, died in an explosion while on patrol near Lashkar Gah in central Helmand province on Friday morning, the Ministry of Defence said.
His wife Joanna said he was a "wonderful husband" and "devoted father" to 18-month-old son Charlie.
The soldier's death takes the number of British service personnel who have died in Afghanistan since the start of operations in October 2001 to 169.
Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: "Today is another sad day for Task Force Helmand as it is with deep regret that we report the death of another member of the services on duty in Afghanistan.
"Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased and also to the soldiers of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards."
Souce: http://www.modoracle.com/news/Inspir...ion_18275.html
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A British soldier killed in southern Afghanistan was described yesterday as an "inspired leader".
Major Sean Birchall, 33, of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, died in an explosion while on patrol near Lashkar Gah in central Helmand province on Friday morning, the Ministry of Defence said.
His wife Joanna said he was a "wonderful husband" and "devoted father" to 18-month-old son Charlie.
The soldier's death takes the number of British service personnel who have died in Afghanistan since the start of operations in October 2001 to 169.
Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: "Today is another sad day for Task Force Helmand as it is with deep regret that we report the death of another member of the services on duty in Afghanistan.
"Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased and also to the soldiers of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards."
Souce: http://www.modoracle.com/news/Inspir...ion_18275.html
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