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Post by Frenchie on Oct 6, 2009 16:16:16 GMT 1
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards has been killed in Afghanistan. Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence
The soldier was killed as a result of an explosion that happened whilst on a foot patrol near to Nad e-Ali district centre in central Helmand province on the morning of 5 October 2009.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, said:
"It is with much sadness that I have to report the death of a courageous soldier in Helmand province. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to his bereaved family, to his friends and to the many comrades of this proud and brave Guards soldier."
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.
Rest in Peace
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