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Post by Frenchie on Aug 26, 2009 1:20:18 GMT 1
A British soldier has died after he was wounded while on foot patrol in Afghanistan, the MoD has said.
The soldier, from 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, died at the Royal College of Defence Medicine in Selly Oak in Birmingham.
He had been caught in an explosion near Sangin in Helmand province on 15 August. Next of kin have been informed.
It brings to 207 the number of British service personnel killed as a result of operations in Afghanistan since 2001.
A total of 70 have died this year.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lt Col Nick Richardson, said the unnamed soldier had made "the ultimate sacrifice".
"This fine British soldier made the ultimate sacrifice and his passing is mourned by the Task Force. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and comrades at this very sad time," he said.
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Post by Frenchie on Aug 27, 2009 13:15:39 GMT 1
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Fusilier Shaun Bush from 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers died at the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Selly Oak, on Tuesday 25 August 2009. Fusilier Bush died of wounds he had sustained in Afghanistan. He had been taking part in a foot patrol in Sangin district, Helmand province, on Saturday 15 August when an explosive device detonated, killing his colleague Sergeant Simon Valentine. Fusilier Bush was attempting to rescue Sergeant Valentine in the aftermath of this, when there was a second explosion. Fusilier Bush sustained serious injuries and was returned to Selly Oak for treatment. Sadly, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he lost his fight for life ten days later. More >>Attachments:
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Post by cammy on Aug 27, 2009 13:49:39 GMT 1
Rest in Piece Fusilier
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