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| Dead Afghanistan fusiliers named | Dead Afghanistan fusiliers named |
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| The three British soldiers who were killed while out on patrol in Afghanistan on Sunday have been named by the Ministry of Defence. | The three British soldiers who were killed while out on patrol in Afghanistan on Sunday have been named by the Ministry of Defence. |
| They are Fusilier Simon Annis, Fusilier Louis Carter, and L/Cpl James Fullarton, of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. | They are Fusilier Simon Annis, Fusilier Louis Carter, and L/Cpl James Fullarton, of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. |
| The soldiers died following an explosion during a patrol near Sangin in Helmand province. | The soldiers died following an explosion during a patrol near Sangin in Helmand province. |
| Their deaths took the number of UK military fatalities to 204. | Their deaths took the number of UK military fatalities to 204. |
| L/Cpl Fullarton, 25, was from Coventry. He joined the army in November 2003. | L/Cpl Fullarton, 25, was from Coventry. He joined the army in November 2003. |
| He was leading the company on a patrol when the explosion took place. | He was leading the company on a patrol when the explosion took place. |
| His parents, Janice and Peter, and his fiancee, Leanne, said: "James was an outstanding soldier who was so proud to serve his Queen and country. | His parents, Janice and Peter, and his fiancee, Leanne, said: "James was an outstanding soldier who was so proud to serve his Queen and country. |
| "He touched so many around him and has left a void in our lives that will never be filled. A treasured son, brother, grandson, fiance, nephew, cousin and friend. Gone but never forgotten." | "He touched so many around him and has left a void in our lives that will never be filled. A treasured son, brother, grandson, fiance, nephew, cousin and friend. Gone but never forgotten." |
| True heroes | |
| Fusilier Annis, who grew up in Warrington, was killed while evacuating his section commander. | Fusilier Annis, who grew up in Warrington, was killed while evacuating his section commander. |
| Caroline, his wife, said: "Simon was the perfect husband, son and brother. | Caroline, his wife, said: "Simon was the perfect husband, son and brother. |
| These three brave soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the security of all of us in the United Kingdom Bob Ainsworth, Defence Secretary | These three brave soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the security of all of us in the United Kingdom Bob Ainsworth, Defence Secretary |
| "He will be sorely missed by all of us. He was a true hero who made all of us so very proud and he will always have a place in our hearts. We will love and miss him always." | "He will be sorely missed by all of us. He was a true hero who made all of us so very proud and he will always have a place in our hearts. We will love and miss him always." |
| Fusilier Carter also died while attempting to rescue his section commander. | Fusilier Carter also died while attempting to rescue his section commander. |
| The family of Fusilier Carter, who was from Nuneaton, issued a statement which said: "Louis's childhood dream and ambition was always to join the Army and ultimately serve his country. | The family of Fusilier Carter, who was from Nuneaton, issued a statement which said: "Louis's childhood dream and ambition was always to join the Army and ultimately serve his country. |
| "His dream was fulfilled but tragically cut short. | "His dream was fulfilled but tragically cut short. |
| "Louis had many, many friends and relatives and was loved by all. He was also very aware of our love for him. We are all so proud of him. | "Louis had many, many friends and relatives and was loved by all. He was also very aware of our love for him. We are all so proud of him. |
| "Louis will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will live in our hearts forever." | "Louis will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will live in our hearts forever." |
| Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said: "These three brave soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the security of all of us in the United Kingdom. | Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said: "These three brave soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the security of all of us in the United Kingdom. |
| "Their deaths are truly heart rending and their families are in my thoughts. The loved ones they have lost are true heroes." | "Their deaths are truly heart rending and their families are in my thoughts. The loved ones they have lost are true heroes." |