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A British soldier killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday has been named by his family. A British soldier killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday has been named.
Richard Brandon, from Kidderminster, died on Wednesday during an attack in the Babaji District of Helmand province. Lance Corporal Richard Brandon, from Kidderminster, died on Wednesday during an attack in the Babaji District of Helmand province.
The soldier, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, was operating with the Light Dragoons Battlegroup.The soldier, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, was operating with the Light Dragoons Battlegroup.
His death took the number of British service personnel killed in Afghanistan since operations began in 2001 to 211.His death took the number of British service personnel killed in Afghanistan since operations began in 2001 to 211.