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Soldier from Grenadier Guards killed in Afghanistan
13 Feb 10
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was killed in Afghanistan today, Saturday 13 February 2010.
Ministry of Defence
The soldier was killed as a result of an explosion that happened whilst on a vehicle patrol in the Nad 'Ali area of Helmand province this morning.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, said:
"It is with the deepest sadness that I must confirm a British fatality during the clear phase of Operation MOSHTARAK.
"It happened this morning when a soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was killed by an explosion in Nad 'Ali district, Helmand province.
"A British soldier who has made the ultimate sacrifice doing his duty as part of this operation to clear the insurgents away from the people of Nad 'Ali; his selfless commitment and courage will not be forgotten."
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.
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