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Soldier from the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers killed in Afghanistan
16 Aug 09
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that a soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 15 August 2009.
Ministry of Defence
The soldier died as a result of injuries sustained in an explosion that happened while on a foot patrol near Sangin, northen Helmand province.
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.
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