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06/10/2009
Solider Killed In Helmand Blast
A British soldier has been killed while on foot patrol in the Afghan region of Helmand
The man served with the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, the Ministry of Defence said.
He was patrolling Nad e-Ali district centre yesterday morning when a bomb was detonated. The soldier was killed in the blast.
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, the MoD added.
(PR/BMcC)
The man served with the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, the Ministry of Defence said.
He was patrolling Nad e-Ali district centre yesterday morning when a bomb was detonated. The soldier was killed in the blast.
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, the MoD added.
(PR/BMcC)
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