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| UK soldier killed in Afghanistan | UK soldier killed in Afghanistan |
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| A British soldier has died as a result of an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. | A British soldier has died as a result of an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. |
| The soldier, of 33 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers was killed by the blast in Gereshk, in Helmand province, on the afternoon of 15 November 2009. | |
| Task Force Helmand spokesman Lt Col David Wakefield praised the "courage and the sacrifice" of the serviceman. His next of kin have been informed. | Task Force Helmand spokesman Lt Col David Wakefield praised the "courage and the sacrifice" of the serviceman. His next of kin have been informed. |
| The UK forces death toll in Afghanistan since 2001 now stands at 234. | The UK forces death toll in Afghanistan since 2001 now stands at 234. |
| Of these, 97 have occurred this year. | Of these, 97 have occurred this year. |
| Period of grace | Period of grace |
| Speaking of the dead soldier, Lt Col Wakefield said: "His courage and the sacrifice made by him in the fight against improvised explosive devices in Helmand will not be forgotten." | Speaking of the dead soldier, Lt Col Wakefield said: "His courage and the sacrifice made by him in the fight against improvised explosive devices in Helmand will not be forgotten." |
| The soldier's family have requested period of grace before further details are released. | The soldier's family have requested period of grace before further details are released. |
| He was the second serviceman to die on November 15. Details of the first death were released earlier. | He was the second serviceman to die on November 15. Details of the first death were released earlier. |
| The other serviceman, who was from 7th Battalion The Rifles, was killed a result of small arms fire. | The other serviceman, who was from 7th Battalion The Rifles, was killed a result of small arms fire. |
| He died while on patrol near Sangin in Helmand Province. | He died while on patrol near Sangin in Helmand Province. |