Menu
10/05/2010
Royal Marine Killed On Patrol
Yet another UK soldier has died in Afghanistan. The victim, a Royal Marine, was killed in an explosion - the Ministry of Defence has said.
He died in a blast while on foot patrol in Sangin, Helmand Province on Sunday morning, as top politicians and military and civic leaders were gathering in London to mark the 65 anniversary of VE Day, when Germany surrendered to the Allied Forces in Europe.
A spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel James Carr-Smith, said: "He was part of a foot patrol in an operation which was being conducted in support of the Afghan National Army when he was struck by an explosion.
"He died in the course of his duty, seeking to provide reassurance and security to the local nationals in Sangin. He will be sorely missed and his sacrifice will not be forgotten."
The marine's death brings the British death toll since operations began in 2001 to 285.
(BMcC/GK)
He died in a blast while on foot patrol in Sangin, Helmand Province on Sunday morning, as top politicians and military and civic leaders were gathering in London to mark the 65 anniversary of VE Day, when Germany surrendered to the Allied Forces in Europe.
A spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel James Carr-Smith, said: "He was part of a foot patrol in an operation which was being conducted in support of the Afghan National Army when he was struck by an explosion.
"He died in the course of his duty, seeking to provide reassurance and security to the local nationals in Sangin. He will be sorely missed and his sacrifice will not be forgotten."
The marine's death brings the British death toll since operations began in 2001 to 285.
(BMcC/GK)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
09 July 2010
UK Marine Killed In Afghanistan
A Royal Marine from 40 Commando Royal Marines has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The marine was killed in an explosion while on a foot patrol in the Sangin district of Helmand province on Thursday (July 8).
UK Marine Killed In Afghanistan
A Royal Marine from 40 Commando Royal Marines has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The marine was killed in an explosion while on a foot patrol in the Sangin district of Helmand province on Thursday (July 8).
21 July 2009
Afghan Blast Kills Another Soldier
It has been another bloody 24-hours for UK forces as another British soldier has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan. It means 187 UK servicemen have now died in the conflict and while the next of kin of the latest victim - an explosives specialist - have been informed - the trooper has yet to be named.
Afghan Blast Kills Another Soldier
It has been another bloody 24-hours for UK forces as another British soldier has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan. It means 187 UK servicemen have now died in the conflict and while the next of kin of the latest victim - an explosives specialist - have been informed - the trooper has yet to be named.
13 December 2006
MoD names Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Defence has named the Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday as 23-year-old Richard Watson. Marine Watson, of 42 Commando Royal Marines, was part of a patrol in the north of Now Zad in the north of the Helmand province that came under attack from Taliban forces.
MoD names Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Defence has named the Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday as 23-year-old Richard Watson. Marine Watson, of 42 Commando Royal Marines, was part of a patrol in the north of Now Zad in the north of the Helmand province that came under attack from Taliban forces.
01 June 2015
Royal Marine Trainee Dies During 30-Mile March
A Royal Marine trainee has died following an exercise in Dartmoor. The man, who has not been named, collapsed during a 30-mile march at the weekend. He is understood to have been based at the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone, Devon. The cause of his death is unknown.
Royal Marine Trainee Dies During 30-Mile March
A Royal Marine trainee has died following an exercise in Dartmoor. The man, who has not been named, collapsed during a 30-mile march at the weekend. He is understood to have been based at the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone, Devon. The cause of his death is unknown.
10 July 2009
British Troops Killed As Death Toll Rises
Two more British soldiers have been killed in separate incidents in southern Afghanistan. In the first incident, a soldier from 4th Battalion The Rifles, was killed in a contact explosion, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced this morning. The soldier was out on a foot patrol near Nad Ali.
British Troops Killed As Death Toll Rises
Two more British soldiers have been killed in separate incidents in southern Afghanistan. In the first incident, a soldier from 4th Battalion The Rifles, was killed in a contact explosion, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced this morning. The soldier was out on a foot patrol near Nad Ali.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
