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16/02/2011
Fire Death Soldiers Named
Two British soldiers who died in a domestic fire at a base in Helmand have been named.
On Monday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) released a statement which said the men, based at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, were not thought to have died as a result of enemy action.
The MoD have released the names of Pte Robert Wood and Pte Dean Hutchinson, both of The Royal Logistic Corps.
Their next of kin have been informed.
Wing Cdr Martin Tinworth said: "Our heartfelt condolences go out to both soldiers' family and friends.
"Both soldiers were involved in vital support work for the UK forces who continue to bring hope and stability across Afghanistan."
The MoD said: "The incident is under investigation and more information will be released when known."
Since 2001, here have been 356 British deaths on operations in Afghanistan.
See: Wounded Co Antrim Soldier Back In UK
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On Monday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) released a statement which said the men, based at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, were not thought to have died as a result of enemy action.
The MoD have released the names of Pte Robert Wood and Pte Dean Hutchinson, both of The Royal Logistic Corps.
Their next of kin have been informed.
Wing Cdr Martin Tinworth said: "Our heartfelt condolences go out to both soldiers' family and friends.
"Both soldiers were involved in vital support work for the UK forces who continue to bring hope and stability across Afghanistan."
The MoD said: "The incident is under investigation and more information will be released when known."
Since 2001, here have been 356 British deaths on operations in Afghanistan.
See: Wounded Co Antrim Soldier Back In UK
(BMcN/GK)
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