Soldier from The Rifles killed in Helmand

A Military Operations news article

17 Jan 09

It is with great regret that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 1st Battalion The Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 17 January 2009.

Ministry of Defence

The soldier died from his wounds, as a result of enemy fire, during a joint UK and Afghan National Army foot patrol to dominate ground close to the District Centre of Sangin, Helmand province.

Spokesperson for Task Force Helmand, Commander Paula Rowe, said:

"All members of Task Force Helmand are deeply saddened by the death of this brave soldier and we offer our sympathy, thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and comrades as they try to come to terms with their tragic loss."

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

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