UK soldier killed in Afghan blast

[P-C Association Member/NIVA Merit Award Winner 2017/18 Find all posts View Profile Close P-C]

A British soldier has been killed in an explosion while on foot patrol in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.

He was from 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards and died near Nad Ali District Centre in central Helmand on Monday.

Lt Col Nick Richardson, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, extended heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends.

The number of UK troops killed since the start of operations in Afghanistan in October 2001 has now reached 220.

'Proud and brave'

Lt Col Richardson said: "It is with much sadness that I have to report the death of a courageous soldier in Helmand province.

"Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to his bereaved family, to his friends and to the many comrades of this proud and brave Guards soldier."

Next of kin have been informed.


Rest in Peace

[Guest Close Frenchie]

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

[weemac Golden Greeter/Association Standard Bearer Find all posts View Profile Close weemac]

rest in peace.

[Guest Close dreme]

We Will Remember Them

.

[Guest Close Brownie]

Rest Easy Soldier, we will remember you.

[Guest Close Mrs B]

Sleep well soldier
You will always be remembered

[Guest Close bobc]

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM


bobc...........

[Guest Close wobbly]

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM