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Soldier from 7 RIFLES killed in Helmand
15 Nov 09
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of a soldier from 7th Battalion The Rifles (7 RIFLES), attached to the 3 RIFLES Battle Group.
Ministry of Defence
The soldier was killed as a result of small arms fire whilst on a foot patrol near Sangin in central Helmand province during the morning of 15 November 2009.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, said:
"It is my sad duty to inform you that this morning a British soldier from the 3 RIFLES Battle Group was shot and killed while on patrol in Helmand province.
"He died in the course of his duty. He will be missed by us, his comrades, and we will remember him."
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.
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