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15/10/2013
British Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence have confirmed.
It is understood that the soldier of the 14 Signals Regiment had been on patrol in Helmand Province when he was killed by enemy fire.
His death brings the number of UK service personnel to have died in Afghanistan since 2001 to 445.
The serviceman's next of kin have been informed.
(MH/IT)
It is understood that the soldier of the 14 Signals Regiment had been on patrol in Helmand Province when he was killed by enemy fire.
His death brings the number of UK service personnel to have died in Afghanistan since 2001 to 445.
The serviceman's next of kin have been informed.
(MH/IT)
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