A short while ago it was reported that yet another UK soldier had been killed in Afghanistan. Since November 2011 the death toll for British service personnel in Afghanistan has continued to rise. Today's fatality brings the UK death toll to 396. As yet the cause of his death is unclear. It was from a gunshot wound and the circumstances are under investigation. It was however not thought to be from hostile activity.
Next of kin has been informed and as usual there will be a period of grace before the soldier's identity is released to the public.
The MoD website reads,"Task Force Helmand spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Mackenzie said:
"It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the death of a soldier from 200 Signal Squadron earlier today. This tragic death, at a base in Nahr-e Saraj (North), is now under investigation. Our heartfelt condolences are with his family and friends at this time of great sadness."
The soldier was from 200 Signal Squadron [formally known as 20th Armoured Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (200)] and he died in Afghanistan today, Tuesday 24 January 2012 . Media reports have claimed that "he died from a gunshot wound and military investigators do not believe anyone else was involved in his death".RIP and condolences.
Next of kin has been informed and as usual there will be a period of grace before the soldier's identity is released to the public.
The MoD website reads,"Task Force Helmand spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Mackenzie said:
"It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the death of a soldier from 200 Signal Squadron earlier today. This tragic death, at a base in Nahr-e Saraj (North), is now under investigation. Our heartfelt condolences are with his family and friends at this time of great sadness."
The soldier was from 200 Signal Squadron [formally known as 20th Armoured Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (200)] and he died in Afghanistan today, Tuesday 24 January 2012 . Media reports have claimed that "he died from a gunshot wound and military investigators do not believe anyone else was involved in his death".RIP and condolences.
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