Royal Marine Killed By Blast In Helmand Province

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A member of 40 Commando Royal Marines has been killed by an explosion while on foot patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

He was hit by the blast on Sunday evening.
Lieutenant Colonel James Carr-Smith, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: "It is with sadness I must inform you that a marine from 40 Commando Royal Marines was killed last night in an explosion near Sangin in northern Helmand.
"He was conducting a foot patrol in order to further develop the understanding of the local area when he was struck by an explosion.
"His bravery and selfless commitment will not be forgotten. He will be greatly missed and we will remember him."
His next of kin have been informed and have asked for a 24-hour period of grace before further details are released.

The announcement comes after Corporal Stephen Curley, 26, from 40 Commando Royal Marines, died in an explosion while on foot patrol in Helmand on Wednesday.
He died on the same day as Gunner Zak Cusack, 20, from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery who was killed in a firefight with the Taliban in Helmand Province.
The number of British troops who have now died in operations in Afghanistan since the mission began in 2001 stands at 289.

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[FistFu68]

"Of His Honor and His Glory the People shall Sing"...Rest In Peace

[hbharrison]

Marine your duty is done you can R.I.P. you are now in Gods hands.

[Rocky C]

RIP Marine.

Semper Fi,
Rocky

[Zulu 36]

RIP Royal

[Danny C Smith]

Rest in Peace Royal Marine.

Smitty

[kenrobg30]

Our regards, to your family, RIP Marine.
Sempre Fidelis ! Ken

[ricky30091]

RIP Royal; see you at the bar