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21/06/2010
Afghanistan Casualties Reach 300
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the forces as news of the 300th death in the Afghanistan conflict is announced.
The number of UK service personnel killed as a result of the Afghanistan conflict since 2001 has hit 300, after a wounded marine died in hospital.
While David Cameron said that it was "no more or less tragic than the 299 that came before" he said it was a moment for the whole country to reflect on the sacrifices the armed forces make.
The Ministry of Defence said the man, from 40 Commando Royal Marines, died in Birmingham's New Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday. His family has been informed.
He had been hurt in a blast in the Sangin district of Helmand on 12 June.
David Cameron said the marine's death was "desperately sad news" and another family was suffering "grief, pain and loss".
"But it's a moment for the whole country to reflect on the incredible service and sacrifice and dedication that the armed forces give on our behalf."
About 10,000 British military personnel are in Afghanistan as part of a 45-nation NATO-led force.
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The number of UK service personnel killed as a result of the Afghanistan conflict since 2001 has hit 300, after a wounded marine died in hospital.
While David Cameron said that it was "no more or less tragic than the 299 that came before" he said it was a moment for the whole country to reflect on the sacrifices the armed forces make.
The Ministry of Defence said the man, from 40 Commando Royal Marines, died in Birmingham's New Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday. His family has been informed.
He had been hurt in a blast in the Sangin district of Helmand on 12 June.
David Cameron said the marine's death was "desperately sad news" and another family was suffering "grief, pain and loss".
"But it's a moment for the whole country to reflect on the incredible service and sacrifice and dedication that the armed forces give on our behalf."
About 10,000 British military personnel are in Afghanistan as part of a 45-nation NATO-led force.
See: Badges 'Help Heroes'
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