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Soldier from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment killed in Afghanistan
25 Jan 11
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment was killed in Afghanistan today, Tuesday 25 January 2011.
Ministry of Defence
The soldier was deployed on an operation in the Nahr-e Saraj district to provide security to the local population.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel David Eastman, said:
"Sadly, I must report the loss of a soldier from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment this morning. The soldier was assisting in the clearance of an area to the south of Nahr-e Saraj in order to provide a safe and secure environment for the local population when he was hit by an explosion.
"He has given his life in the service of others, fighting oppression and intimidation - no more could be asked of any soldier. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this deeply sad time. He will not be forgotten."
Next of kin have been informed and asked for a period of grace before further details are released.
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