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Soldier from 2nd Battalion The Rifles killed in Afghanistan
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.
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