British Soldier killed in Afghanistan

[SO19]

British Soldier killed in Afghanistan
11 Jun 06

The Ministry of Defence regrets to confirm that a British Soldier was killed in Afghanistan today, 11 June 2006.

UK forces were involved in an incident in Helmand province, Southern Afghanistan, earlier this evening. A mobile patrol was engaged in a firefight against suspected Taliban forces. Sadly as a result of this engagement one UK soldier was killed and two seriously injured.

The injureds soldiers have been taken to a military medical facility for treatment at Camp Bastion in Helmand. We will be releasing no further details until their next of kin have been informed. Our thoughts and sympathies are with their families and friends at this difficult time.

Secretary of State for Defence Des Browne has issued the following statement:

"I wish to express my sincere condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured in this attack. My thoughts are with them and those troops continuing their difficult task of helping to ensure Afghanistan remains secure."

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... nistan.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5070098.stm

[SO19]

Rest easy lad.

We must never forget the injured either, here's to a speedy recovery.

[Future_Marine]

Rest easy Fella

[CheesePossessed]

Rest easy Capt P and a speedy recovery to Tom.