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09/07/2010
UK Marine Killed In Afghanistan
A Royal Marine from 40 Commando Royal Marines has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
The marine was killed in an explosion while on a foot patrol in the Sangin district of Helmand province on Thursday (July 8).
Lieutenant Colonel James Carr-Smith, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: "It is with great sadness I must inform you that a marine from 40 Commando Royal Marines was killed by an explosion in Sangin yesterday evening.
"He was part of a joint foot patrol, along with his fellow Marines and Afghan National Army partners, when he was struck by an explosion.
"He died a marine, in the course of his duty, and whilst improving the lives of local nationals in Sangin. His bravery and sacrifice will not be forgotten. We will remember him."
(KMcA)
The marine was killed in an explosion while on a foot patrol in the Sangin district of Helmand province on Thursday (July 8).
Lieutenant Colonel James Carr-Smith, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: "It is with great sadness I must inform you that a marine from 40 Commando Royal Marines was killed by an explosion in Sangin yesterday evening.
"He was part of a joint foot patrol, along with his fellow Marines and Afghan National Army partners, when he was struck by an explosion.
"He died a marine, in the course of his duty, and whilst improving the lives of local nationals in Sangin. His bravery and sacrifice will not be forgotten. We will remember him."
(KMcA)
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