Soldier from 2nd Battalion The Rifles killed in Afghanistan

A Military Operations news article

3 Jun 09

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a British soldier from 2nd Battalion The Rifles was killed in Helmand province yesterday, Tuesday 2 June 2009.

Ministry of Defence

The soldier was killed as a result of an explosion that happened whilst on a patrol near Gereshk.

Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, said:

"We share in the pain that is felt by his family, friends and colleagues at the loss of this courageous soldier; our thoughts and prayers are with them."

Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.

Operations in Afghanistan

Year-on-year violence levels in Afghanistan decrease for first time

For the first time since 2006 year-on-year violence levels decreased across...10 Feb 12

British soldiers help Afghan police colleagues stay warm

British troops have used a NATO-funded project to provide winter blankets for...10 Feb 12

British Army officer helps Afghan General learn English

A British Army officer currently deployed to Helmand province to advise the...10 Feb 12

2 MERCIAN help Afghan Government reach out in Upper Gereshk Valley

British soldiers have been helping to spread the influence of the Afghan...9 Feb 12