Posted by Paul at 8 19 PM on Saturday, June 12

A SOLDIER from 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment was killed in Afghanistan today.
The total number of British soldiers to die in the war-torn country now stands at 295.
He was killed by an explosion in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province following a security patrol.
Task Force Helmand spokesman Lieutenant Colonel James Carr-Smith said: “It is my sad duty to inform you that a soldier from 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, part of 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles Battle Group, was killed this afternoon in southern Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand Province .
“He was part of a team that was improving the security around one of the military check points when he was struck by an explosion. Selfless to the end, he will be missed by his many friends.
“His sacrifice will not be forgotten.”
Next of kin have been informed.

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