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British soldier from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment killed in Afghanistan
24 Jun 08
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that a British soldier from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment has been killed in southern Afghanistan today, Tuesday 24 June 2008.
Ministry of Defence
The soldier was killed this morning during a firefight in Helmand province. He was on a deliberate operation against the Taliban in the Upper Sangin Valley when he was fatally wounded.
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before further details are released.
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