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25/01/2012
Investigation As Soldier Dies In Afghan Base
The Ministry of Defence has reported the death of a soldier at a base in Afghanistan on Tuesday.
The soldier, from 200 Signal Squadron, was at an ISAF patrol base in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province. It is believed he died of a gunshot wound, and investigators are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Task Force Helmand spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Mackenzie said: "It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the death of a soldier from 200 Signal Squadron earlier today.
"This tragic death, at a base in Nahr-e Saraj (North), is now under investigation. Our heartfelt condolences are with his family and friends at this time of great sadness."
Next of kin have been informed and have requested a period of grace before full details are released.
(DW)
The soldier, from 200 Signal Squadron, was at an ISAF patrol base in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province. It is believed he died of a gunshot wound, and investigators are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Task Force Helmand spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Mackenzie said: "It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the death of a soldier from 200 Signal Squadron earlier today.
"This tragic death, at a base in Nahr-e Saraj (North), is now under investigation. Our heartfelt condolences are with his family and friends at this time of great sadness."
Next of kin have been informed and have requested a period of grace before full details are released.
(DW)
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