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British soldier killed in Afghanistan blast

British soldier killed in Afghanistan blast

A soldier died in an explosion today while on patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.

CO 3 Rifles reports from Helmand

CO 3 Rifles reports from Helmand

3 RIFLES took over as Battle Group (North) from 2nd Battalion The Rifles (2 RIFLES) in October.

British soldier dies in Afghanistan

British soldier dies in Afghanistan

A British soldier has been shot dead in Afghanistan while on foot patrol in Helmand Province, the Ministry of Defence said.

Rifleman Philip Allen killed in Afghanistan

Rifleman Philip Allen killed in Afghanistan

It is with great regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Rifleman Philip Allen from 2nd Battalion The Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday, 7 November 2009.

UK soldier killed in Afghan blast

UK soldier killed in Afghan blast

Another British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The serviceman from 4th Battalion, The Rifles, died in a blast near Sangin, in central Helmand Province. His family have been informed.
via The Press Association.

British soldier killed in Afghanistan explosion

British soldier killed in Afghanistan explosion

A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan – the 200th death in combat since the start of operations in 2001.

Serjeant Phillip Scott killed in Afghanistan

Serjeant Phillip Scott killed in Afghanistan

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Serjeant Phillip Scott of 3rd Battalion The Rifles was killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Thursday 5 November 2009.
Serjeant Phillip Scott died following an improvised explosive device explosion in northern Helmand province.
via Ministry of Defence.

British soldier killed in explosion in Afghanistan

British soldier killed in explosion in Afghanistan

A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said, two days after a rogue Afghan policeman shot dead five unarmed soldiers.
The serviceman, from 3rd Battalion The Rifles, died in an explosion near Sangin in Helmand province. His family have been informed.
via Telegraph.

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