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15/05/2009
British Soldier Killed In Helmand Explosion
A British soldier has died in a bomb blast in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
The serviceman, from the Royal Marines Armoured Support Group, was killed while travelling in a Viking vehicle near Lashkar Gah, in Helmand Province.
Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: "We are numb with grief at this loss of a noble Marine, who served his country for the good of the Afghan people.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues who feel the greatest loss. He will always be remembered as a true hero."
The family of the victim - who has not yet been named - have been informed. The marine is the 159th British Army soldier to have been killed in Afghanistan since the conflict began in late 2001.
(JM/BMcC)
The serviceman, from the Royal Marines Armoured Support Group, was killed while travelling in a Viking vehicle near Lashkar Gah, in Helmand Province.
Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: "We are numb with grief at this loss of a noble Marine, who served his country for the good of the Afghan people.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues who feel the greatest loss. He will always be remembered as a true hero."
The family of the victim - who has not yet been named - have been informed. The marine is the 159th British Army soldier to have been killed in Afghanistan since the conflict began in late 2001.
(JM/BMcC)
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