Soldier from 200 Signal Squadron dies in Afghanistan

A Military Operations news article

24 Jan 12

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce the death of a soldier from 20th Armoured Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (200) in Afghanistan today, Tuesday 24 January 2012.

Ministry of Defence

The soldier was at an ISAF patrol base in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province.

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 further details are released.

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