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Soldier from 1st Battalion Irish Guards killed in Afghanistan
17 Nov 10
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards, serving with Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (North), was killed in Afghanistan today, Wednesday 17 November 2010.
Ministry of Defence
The soldier died as a result of a gunshot wound that he sustained in an ambush whilst patrolling in the Nahr-e Saraj (North) district of Helmand province.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel David Eastman, said:
"Regrettably I must report the loss of a soldier from 1st Battalion Irish Guards this afternoon. The soldier was carrying out vital work mentoring an Afghan National Army patrol in order to develop their ability to protect the people of Nahr-e Saraj (North) when he was struck by small arms fire.
"In carrying out this crucial role he gave his life so that others might hope for a better future. Our thoughts are very much with his family and friends at this deeply sad time."
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.
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