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27/03/2008
British Soldier Killed In Iraq
A British solider has been killed in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
The MoD said that the soldier died as a result of gunshot wounds sustained during a firefight in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The soldier's family have been informed and have asked for privacy.
(KMcA)
The MoD said that the soldier died as a result of gunshot wounds sustained during a firefight in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The soldier's family have been informed and have asked for privacy.
(KMcA)
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